Sample Data

Diver sample counts for reef fish species. To download, select a region and year then click download. Available as comma-separated values files (csv) in uncompressed form or compressed zip files (reccommended).

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Variables
Variable Description
PRIMARY_SAMPLE_UNITA code indicating the primary sample unit in which a sample was collected.
YEARA number indicating the calendar year.
MONTHA number indicating the month of the year.
DAYA number indicating the day of the month (EST).
STATION_NRA number indicating the secondary sampling unit within a given primary sample unit.
LAT_DEGREESLatitude of secondary sampling unit in decimal degrees.
LON_DEGREESLongitude of secondary sampling unit in decimal degrees.
DEPTHAverage depth, in meters, of secondary sampling unit.
UNDERWATER_VISIBILITYVisibility, in meters, at secondary sampling unit.
MAPGRID_NRA number indicating the primary sample unit.
HABITAT_CDA code indicating the habitat type.
ZONE_NRA code indicating the distance offshore: 1 - Inshore, 2 - Midchannel, 3 - Offshore, 4 - Fore-reef.
SUBREGION_NRA number indicating the subregion.
MPA_NRA number identifying the marine protected area in which the sample was collected. Zero indicates unprotected status.
SPECIES_NRA number indicating the species for a sample.
SPECIES_CDA code indicating the species for a sample. Consists of the first three letters of the generic name and the first four of the specific name.
LENThe length, in cm, of a sample.
NUMThe number of individuals of a given species and length observed in a secondary sampling unit.
TIME_SEENA number indicating when, during sampling, an individual was observed. 1: In the first five minutes, 2: From 5-10 minutes, 3: After 10 minutes.
DEPTH_STRATA code indicating depth stratum
ADMINA code indicating administrative zone
PROTA boolean value indicating whether a sample was in a protected area (1), or not (0).
STRATA code indicating the stratum in which a sample was taken. Differs by region.
REGION A code indicating the region in which a sample was taken.
  • DRY TORT----Dry Tortugas
  • FLA KEYS----Florida Keys
  • SEFCRI------Southeast Peninsliar Florida
  • PRICO-------Puerto Rico
  • STTSTJ------St. Thomas and St. John
  • STX---------St. Croix
  • FGBNMS------Flower Gardens Bank National Marine Sanctuary