Effects of trap fishing on coral reefs and associated habitats in the Florida Keys [Project title: trap_impacts_studiesFL.mxd]

Description

We conducted surveys of trap distributions, targeted habitats, trap damage to coral reefs and associated habitats, and spatial/temporal distribution of catches. Field work was conducted with local partners: FWCC in Florida Keys (this data set); UPR-M in Puerto Rico; and USVI Fish and Wildlife Div. in US Virgin Islands.

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  • destructive fishing practices
  • florida reef tract
  • united states of america
  • atlantic/caribbean
  • distribution of trap fishing and effects on habitats in coral reef ecosystems
  • reef monitoring and assessment
  • corals
  • in situ biological
  • biosphere
  • monroe county
  • oceans
  • florida keys
  • biology
  • atlantic ocean
  • earth science
  • 1069
  • reef damage assessment
  • florida keys (24n081w0007)
  • fish traps
  • florida
  • ocean basin
  • coastal processes
  • damage assessment
  • zoology
  • coral reefs
  • coris_metadata
  • north atlantic ocean
  • geographic information
  • country/territory

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