http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset/3975
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508-289-2009
WHOI MS#36
Woods Hole
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USA
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2013-06-26
ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata - Part 2: Extensions for Imagery and Gridded Data
ISO 19115-2:2009(E)
Behavioral observations of lionfish at native Pacific and invaded Atlantic locations (Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Guam, Philippines) from 2009-2012 (Lionfish Invasion project)
2013-06-26
publication
2013-06-26
revision
Marine Biological Laboratory/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Library (MBLWHOI DLA)
2019-11-12
publication
https://doi.org/10.1575/1912/bco-dmo.3975.1
Mark Hixon
Oregon State University
principalInvestigator
Katherine Cure
University of Guam Marine Laboratory
principalInvestigator
Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO)
Unavailable
508-289-2009
WHOI MS#36
Woods Hole
MA
02543
USA
info@bco-dmo.org
http://www.bco-dmo.org
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Cite this dataset as: Hixon, M., Cure, K. (2013) Behavioral observations of lionfish at native Pacific and invaded Atlantic locations (Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Guam, Philippines) from 2009-2012 (Lionfish Invasion project). Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO). (Version 1) Version Date 2013-06-26 [if applicable, indicate subset used]. doi:10.1575/1912/bco-dmo.3975.1 [access date]
Behavioral observations of lionfish at native Pacific and invaded Atlantic locations. Dataset Description: <p>Behavioral observations of lionfish, with a focus on hunting activity throughout the day, at native Pacific (Guam and the Philippines) vs. invasive Atlantic locations (Bahamas and Caymans) to assess possible differences between ranges. Particular emphasis was placed on species hunted, time spent hunting and total numbers of kills and strikes. The investigators hypothesized that lionfish at invaded locations would have higher success at killing prey and spend less time hunting.</p>
<p><strong>Related Publications:</strong><br />
Cure K., Benkwitt C.E., Kindinger T.L., Pickering E.A., Pusack T.J., McIlwain J.L, Hixon M.A. (2012) Comparative behavior of red lionfish <em>Pterois volitans</em> on native Pacific versus invaded Atlantic coral reefs. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 467: 181-192. DOI: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps09942 " target="_blank">10.3354/meps09942 </a><br />
<br />
Pusack, T.J., Kindinger T.L., Benkwitt C.E., Katherine, C. (submitted) Invasive red lionfish (<em>Pterois volitans</em>) grow faster and larger in the Atlantic Ocean than in their native Pacific range. Marine Ecology Progress Series.</p> Methods and Sampling: <p>This sub-project aimed to compare native vs. invasive populations of lionfish, in order to assess some of the potential factors responsible for the invasive success of lionfish in the Atlantic. Assessment in the native range included analysis of behaviour and juvenile growth patterns, at two general locations: Guam and the Philippines. Behaviour was assessed via 10-minute observations on inividual lionfish, aiming to assess different individuals and their hunting behaviour as well as interactions with other species at different times of the day. Observations were done wherever lionfish were found, and included artificial habitats, coral reefs, sandy areas and reef channels with rock/boulder habitat. Observations in the native range were then compared to those at invaded locations (Bahamas and Caymans) undertaken with identical methods by other members of the team. Data were QA/QCd by spot checking against original field data sheets.</p>
<p>Lengthy notes/comments extracted from dataset are below. Indicated by 'see_Note_x' in the data.<br />
<br />
<strong>Notes in strikes_at_species column:</strong><br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_1 = Not visible but around P. coelestis and wanting to feed on them<br />
Stikes_at_sp_Note_2 = Plotosus lineatus and something not visible in the water column<br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_3 = Recruits pomacentrids &amp; cardinals less than 2cm<br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_4 = Unidentified Apogonidae with bright yell spot on the caudal peduncle</p>
<p>----------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in num_blows column:</strong><br />
Num_blows_Note_1 = 4 (plus 3 continuous bLings at a little sandy bay under a rock)<br />
&nbsp;<br />
----------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in blows_at_species column:</strong><br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_1 = unidentified; not possible to view from distance<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_2 = Labrid small; perhaps Labroides bicolor<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_3 = unidentified; cannot see from distance at which observer located and water murky; only prey IDd nearby was yell and blue little fish<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_4 = While being cleaned by L. dimidaitus<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_5 = cardinalfish bright yelL margin on dorsal fin</p>
<p>---------------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in aggression_at_species column:</strong><br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_1 = 2 pennant bannerfish(H.chrysostomus);agression=approach w flared fins &amp; upright spines;slight movement displaced Heniochus<br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_2 = 2X P.antennata;flaring fins &amp; moving to defend;1 against lrgr PTVO(27cm) that it encntrd looking for diff spot;got it out of its hole &amp; occupied hole<br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_3 = Parrotfish large darting by; lion reacted by flaring spines defensively<br />
<br />
------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in killed_species column:</strong><br />
Killed_sp_Note_1 = Invert maybe;not seen;definite action under boat while upsidedown amongst algae overgrowth<br />
Killed_sp_Note_2 = Not visible but feeding observed;must be prey small enough to not be seen at distance of observation<br />
Killed_sp_Note_3 = Not visible but clearly lion turned around from position and ate<br />
<br />
------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in aggressive_species column:</strong><br />
Agg_sp_Note_1 = PTVO smaller size (13) approached with flared fins trying to get a hunting spot<br />
Agg_sp_Note_2 = PTVO smaller size approached it with flared fins and kept staring at it;no close approach but enought to cause this animal to move away and stop rest. This PTVO was observed by Brett Taylor, line 39<br />
Agg_sp_Note_3 = Ptvo larger 37 cm; kept displacing this one from its position<br />
Agg_sp_Note_4 = Ptvo larger 37 cm;&nbsp; displaced it from its position<br />
Agg_sp_Note_5 = PTAT 10cm moved voli from its spot<br />
<br />
-----------------------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in location column:</strong><br />
Loc_Note_1 = 260 deg from mooring / 270 deg from x-mas tree / 310 deg over little mushroom<br />
Loc_Note_2 = 10 deg from ally with mallet head on right / mallet head is 235 deg from x-mas tree<br />
Loc_Note_3 = 80 deg to triple head (?) boundary ~10 m/past other 2 300 deg to lion ledge/ 3 fan rock<br />
Loc_Note_4 = New head across alley from flag 290/300 to Lion ledge (closer to lion ledge)<br />
Loc_Note_5 = Near Goniopora field;Under plate of coral at cleaning stn being cleaned by a blue&amp;yell wrasse w straight caudal fin<br />
Loc_Note_6 = On table Porites rus at the northernmost part of the dive; towards Love Rock; next to previous<br />
Loc_Note_7 = On table Porites rus at the northernmost part of the dive; towards Love Rock<br />
Loc_Note_8 = Under ledge of almost dead skirt like coral w no bumps;not P.rus;reddish color;looks like P. asteroides in Caribbn<br />
Loc_Note_9 = Massive semi dead;under larger volitans;moved &amp; sat next to the big guy &amp; repositioned itself<br />
Loc_Note_10 = On Boulder;Non Coral;undrneath &amp; close to PTVO 32cm;ended next to big guy;at cleaning stn at branching Porites<br />
Loc_Note_11 = At boulder;non-coral;next to Prus cleaning colony;another PTVO under it in silt<br />
<br />
-----------------------<br />
<strong>Notes in body_orientation column:</strong><br />
Body_Note_1 = Upright and exposed but upon approach kept running away and tucking itself more and more until ended up in cave with only pectorals and tail seen<br />
Body_Note_2 = Area w sm colonies of Pocillopora &amp; recruit Chromis;vertcl position;under boat canopy;recently fallen;couldnt find lttle guy;kept envrnmnt dark &amp; kept opening&amp;closing space<br />
Body_Note_3 = On top of massive boulder w somewhat live coral;horizntl position;next to darker phase volitans almost touching each other<br />
Body_Note_4 = Under sm ledge near bottm facing wall vertically;diff place than othr times;but same head<br />
Body_Note_5 = Upright on sandy bottom; under boulder; could be seen through a hole; right next to previous one</p>
Funding provided by NSF Division of Ocean Sciences (NSF OCE) Award Number: OCE-0851162 Award URL: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/show-award?AWD_ID=0851162
completed
Mark Hixon
Oregon State University
Department of Zoology 3029 Cordley Hall
Corvallis
OR
97331-2914
USA
hixonm@science.oregonstate.edu
pointOfContact
Katherine Cure
University of Guam Marine Laboratory
University of Western Australia School of Plant Biology
Perth
Australia
katherine.cure@gmail.com
pointOfContact
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Dataset Version: 1
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lat
lon
date
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year
time_sunrise
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time_start_adjusted
size_est
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fish_tag_code
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resting_time
min_activity_time
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passive_hunt_time
very_active_hunt_time
avg_activity
total_hunting_time
num_of_strikes
strikes_at_species
num_blows
blows_at_species
num_aggressions
aggression_at_species
num_kills
killed_species
prey_size
num_aggression_against_PTVO
aggressive_species
location
body_orientation
person
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site
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longitude
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day of month
year
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No BCO-DMO term
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BCO-DMO Standard Parameters
LSI_Reef_Surveys_09-12
Cayman_Reef_Surveys_10-11
Guam_Reef_Surveys_09-10
Philippines_Reef_Surveys_10-11
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Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas
Little Cayman Island
Guam
Philippines
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Locations
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Ecological Release and Resistance at Sea: Invasion of Atlantic Coral Reefs by Pacific Lionfish
http://hixon.science.oregonstate.edu/content/highlight-lionfish-invasion
Ecological Release and Resistance at Sea: Invasion of Atlantic Coral Reefs by Pacific Lionfish
<p>Invasive species are increasingly introduced by human activities to new regions of the world where those species have never existed previously. In the absence of natural enemies (predators, competitors, and diseases) from their homeland, invasives may have strong negative effects on invaded ecosystems, especially systems with fewer species ("ecological release"), and may even drive native species extinct. However, if native natural enemies can somehow control the invaders ("ecological resistance"), then ecological disruption can be prevented or at least moderated. Most of the many invasive species in the sea have been seaweeds and invertebrates, and the few documented invasive marine fishes have not caused major problems. However, this situation has recently changed in a stunning and ominous way. In the early 1990s, lionfish (<i>Pterois volitans</i>) from the Pacific Ocean were accidentally or intentionally released from aquaria to the ocean in the vicinity of Florida. Camouflaged by shape and color, protected by venomous spines, consuming native coral-reef fishes voraciously, and reproducing rapidly, lionfish have subsequently undergone a population explosion. They now range from the mid-Atlantic coast of the US to the Caribbean, including the Bahamas. Native Atlantic fishes have never before encountered this spiny, stealthy, efficient predator and seldom take evasive action. In fact, the investigator has documented that a single lionfish is capable of reducing the abundance of small fish on a small coral patch reef by nearly 80% in just 5 weeks. There is great concern that invasive lionfish may severely reduce the abundance of native coral-reef fishes important as food for humans (e.g., grouper and snapper in their juvenile stages) as well as species that normally maintain the integrity of coral reefs (e.g., grazing parrotfishes that can prevent seaweeds from smothering corals). There are far more species of coral-reef fish in the Pacific than the Atlantic, so this invasion may represent a case of extreme ecological release with minor ecological resistance. Dr. Hixon and colleagues will study the mechanisms of ecological release in lionfish, as well as examine potential sources of ecological resistance in the heavily invaded Bahamas. Because very little is known about the ecology and behavior of lionfish in their native Pacific range, he will also conduct comparative studies in both oceans, which may provide clues regarding the extreme success of this invasion. In the Bahamas, the investigator will document the direct and indirect effects on native species of the ecological release of lionfish, both as a predator and as a competitor. These studies will be conducted at various scales of time and space, from short-term experiments on small patch reefs, to long-term experiments and observations on large reefs. Whereas direct effects involve mostly changes in the abundance of native species, indirect effects can be highly variable. For example, lionfish may actually indirectly benefit some native species by either consuming or outcompeting the competitors of those natives. The project will explore possible ecological resistance to the invasion by determining whether any native Bahamian species are effective natural enemies of lionfish, including predators, parasites, and competitors of both juvenile and adult lionfish. Comparative studies of natural enemies, as well as lionfish ecology and behavior, in both the Atlantic and the Pacific may provide clues regarding the explosive spread of lionfish in the Atlantic.</p>
<p>Regarding broader impacts, this basic research will provide information valuable to coral-reef and fisheries managers fighting the lionfish invasion in the US, the Bahamas, and the greater Caribbean, especially if sources of native ecological resistance are identified. The study will fund the PhD research of U.S. graduate students, as well as involve assistance and participation by a broad variety of undergraduates and reef/fisheries managers, including women, minorities, native Bahamians, and native Pacific islanders. Participation in this project will promote education in marine ecology and conservation biology directly via Dr. Hixon's and graduate students' teaching and outreach activities, and indirectly via the experiences of undergraduate field assistants and various associates.</p>
Lionfish Invasion
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biota
oceans
Lee Stocking Island, Bahamas; Little Cayman Island; Guam; Philippines
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9.073039
23.81761
2009-08-07
2010-08-20
Bahamas; Cayman Islands; Mariana Islands; Philippines
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BCO-DMO catalogue of parameters from Behavioral observations of lionfish at native Pacific and invaded Atlantic locations (Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Guam, Philippines) from 2009-2012 (Lionfish Invasion project)
Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO)
Unavailable
508-289-2009
WHOI MS#36
Woods Hole
MA
02543
USA
info@bco-dmo.org
http://www.bco-dmo.org
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
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http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35318.rdf
Name: basin
Units: text
Description: <p>Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35319.rdf
Name: region
Units: text
Description: <p>Region sampled.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35320.rdf
Name: site
Units: text
Description: <p>Name of the reef site.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35321.rdf
Name: lat
Units: decimal degrees
Description: <p>Latitude of the reef site.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35322.rdf
Name: lon
Units: decimal degrees
Description: <p>Longitude of the reef site.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35323.rdf
Name: date
Units: unitless
Description: <p>Date in which observation was taken in mm/dd/YYYY format.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35324.rdf
Name: month
Units: mm (01 to 12)
Description: <p>2-digit month when observation was made.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35325.rdf
Name: day
Units: dd (01 to 31)
Description: <p>2-digit day of month when observation was made.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35326.rdf
Name: year
Units: unitless
Description: <p>4-digit year when observation was made in YYYY format.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35327.rdf
Name: time_sunrise
Units: HH:MM
Description: <p>Time (local) of sunrise at region sampled.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35328.rdf
Name: time_sunset
Units: HH:MM
Description: <p>Time (local) of sunset at region sampled.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35329.rdf
Name: method
Units: text
Description: <p>Description of method use for observation (snorkel or scuba).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35330.rdf
Name: time_start
Units: HH:MM
Description: <p>Time of day when 10-minute observation started.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35331.rdf
Name: time_start_adjusted
Units: HH:MM
Description: <p>Time in hours and minutes between observation start and sunset at each site (i.e. time_start_adjusted = time_sunset - time_start)</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35332.rdf
Name: size_est
Units: cm
Description: <p>Size in cm; estimated visually.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35333.rdf
Name: size_class
Units: cm
Description: <p>Classes in 5 cm increments for posterior analyses.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35334.rdf
Name: weather
Units: text
Description: <p>Description of weather/cloud-cover.<br />C = clear 0-25%<br />PC = partly cloudy 25-75%<br />O = overcast >75%</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35335.rdf
Name: current_strength
Units: text
Description: <p>Description of current strength.<br />low = diver barely kicking to maintain position.<br />medium = periodic kicking required by diver to maintain position.<br />high = constant kicking by diver required to maintain position.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35336.rdf
Name: tagged
Units: yes/no
Description: <p>Describes whether or not elastomer tag was present on observed lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35337.rdf
Name: fish_id
Units: code
Description: <p>Identifies individuals when they were tagged according to a numbered record.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35338.rdf
Name: num_spines_clipped
Units: text or numbers
Description: <p>Numbers for the dorsal spines which were clipped on tagged individuals (e.g. 3;10 means spines # 3 and 10 were clipped). NC stands for not clipped.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35339.rdf
Name: fish_tag_code
Units: text or numbers
Description: <p>Describes combination of letters used to identify elsatomer tag placement along body (e.g. L-GM means tag is on the left side; green color in the mid region).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35340.rdf
Name: habitat
Units: text
Description: <p>Desciption of the habitat.<br />Artificial = wrecks, tires, logs, piers, any kind of man-made or associated habitat.<br />Coral = continuous reef or coral patch.<br />Sand/rubble = sandy or coarse rubble area.<br />Sponge = sponge gardens.<br />Rock/boulder/cave = large rocks and boulders especially along channels.<br /> Seagrass = seagrass beds.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35341.rdf
Name: resting_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Total proportion of 10 minute observation lionfish spent resting (0).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35342.rdf
Name: min_activity_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Total proportion of 10 minute observation lionfish spent in minimal activity (1).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35343.rdf
Name: active_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Total proportion of 10 minute observation that lionfish was active (2).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35344.rdf
Name: passive_hunt_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Total proportion of 10 minute observation that lionfish spent passively hunting (3).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35345.rdf
Name: very_active_hunt_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Total proportion of 10 minute observation that lionfish was hunting/very active (4).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35346.rdf
Name: avg_activity
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Weighted average of proportions of time spent in all observed activities during each 10-minute observation.<br /> avg_activity = [(0*resting_time)+(1*min_activity_time)+(2*active_time)+(3*passive_hunt_time)+(4*very_active_hunt_time)]/5</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35347.rdf
Name: total_hunting_time
Units: proportion
Description: <p>Sum of proportion of time spent hunting (passive hunting + active hunting).</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35348.rdf
Name: num_of_strikes
Units: integer
Description: <p>Total number of strikes by lionfish against prey.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35349.rdf
Name: strikes_at_species
Units: code/text
Description: <p>Identification of species or taxa striked against by lionfish for each strike.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35350.rdf
Name: num_blows
Units: integer
Description: <p>Total number of blows against prey.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35351.rdf
Name: blows_at_species
Units: code/text
Description: <p>Identification of species or taxa blown against by lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35352.rdf
Name: num_aggressions
Units: integer
Description: <p>Total number of aggressions by lionfish against other species.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35353.rdf
Name: aggression_at_species
Units: code/text
Description: <p>Identification of species or taxa aggresive towards lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35354.rdf
Name: num_kills
Units: integer
Description: <p>Total number of kills.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35355.rdf
Name: killed_species
Units: code/text
Description: <p>Identification of species or taxa killed by lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35356.rdf
Name: prey_size
Units: cm
Description: <p>Estimate of prey size (cm) when a kill occurred.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35357.rdf
Name: num_aggression_against_PTVO
Units: integer
Description: <p>Total number of aggressions by other species against lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35358.rdf
Name: aggressive_species
Units: code/text
Description: <p>Identification of species or taxa aggresive towards lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35359.rdf
Name: location
Units: text
Description: <p>Description of specific area where lionfish was found at study site.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35360.rdf
Name: body_orientation
Units: text
Description: <p>Description of specific body position of lionfish during the observation period.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35361.rdf
Name: person
Units: text
Description: <p>Initials of person who observed lionfish.</p>
http://lod.bco-dmo.org/id/dataset-parameter/35362.rdf
Name: notes
Units: text
Description: <p>Data entry related or QA/AC related notes or notes about a particular observation. NONE or nd if no notes associated with observation.</p>
GB/NERC/BODC > British Oceanographic Data Centre, Natural Environment Research Council, United Kingdom
Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office (BCO-DMO)
Unavailable
508-289-2009
WHOI MS#36
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MA
02543
USA
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http://www.bco-dmo.org
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
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<p>This sub-project aimed to compare native vs. invasive populations of lionfish, in order to assess some of the potential factors responsible for the invasive success of lionfish in the Atlantic. Assessment in the native range included analysis of behaviour and juvenile growth patterns, at two general locations: Guam and the Philippines. Behaviour was assessed via 10-minute observations on inividual lionfish, aiming to assess different individuals and their hunting behaviour as well as interactions with other species at different times of the day. Observations were done wherever lionfish were found, and included artificial habitats, coral reefs, sandy areas and reef channels with rock/boulder habitat. Observations in the native range were then compared to those at invaded locations (Bahamas and Caymans) undertaken with identical methods by other members of the team. Data were QA/QCd by spot checking against original field data sheets.</p>
<p>Lengthy notes/comments extracted from dataset are below. Indicated by 'see_Note_x' in the data.<br />
<br />
<strong>Notes in strikes_at_species column:</strong><br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_1 = Not visible but around P. coelestis and wanting to feed on them<br />
Stikes_at_sp_Note_2 = Plotosus lineatus and something not visible in the water column<br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_3 = Recruits pomacentrids &amp; cardinals less than 2cm<br />
Strikes_at_sp_Note_4 = Unidentified Apogonidae with bright yell spot on the caudal peduncle</p>
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<strong>Notes in num_blows column:</strong><br />
Num_blows_Note_1 = 4 (plus 3 continuous bLings at a little sandy bay under a rock)<br />
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<strong>Notes in blows_at_species column:</strong><br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_1 = unidentified; not possible to view from distance<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_2 = Labrid small; perhaps Labroides bicolor<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_3 = unidentified; cannot see from distance at which observer located and water murky; only prey IDd nearby was yell and blue little fish<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_4 = While being cleaned by L. dimidaitus<br />
Blows_at_sp_Note_5 = cardinalfish bright yelL margin on dorsal fin</p>
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<strong>Notes in aggression_at_species column:</strong><br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_1 = 2 pennant bannerfish(H.chrysostomus);agression=approach w flared fins &amp; upright spines;slight movement displaced Heniochus<br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_2 = 2X P.antennata;flaring fins &amp; moving to defend;1 against lrgr PTVO(27cm) that it encntrd looking for diff spot;got it out of its hole &amp; occupied hole<br />
Aggrssn_at_Note_3 = Parrotfish large darting by; lion reacted by flaring spines defensively<br />
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<strong>Notes in killed_species column:</strong><br />
Killed_sp_Note_1 = Invert maybe;not seen;definite action under boat while upsidedown amongst algae overgrowth<br />
Killed_sp_Note_2 = Not visible but feeding observed;must be prey small enough to not be seen at distance of observation<br />
Killed_sp_Note_3 = Not visible but clearly lion turned around from position and ate<br />
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<strong>Notes in aggressive_species column:</strong><br />
Agg_sp_Note_1 = PTVO smaller size (13) approached with flared fins trying to get a hunting spot<br />
Agg_sp_Note_2 = PTVO smaller size approached it with flared fins and kept staring at it;no close approach but enought to cause this animal to move away and stop rest. This PTVO was observed by Brett Taylor, line 39<br />
Agg_sp_Note_3 = Ptvo larger 37 cm; kept displacing this one from its position<br />
Agg_sp_Note_4 = Ptvo larger 37 cm;&nbsp; displaced it from its position<br />
Agg_sp_Note_5 = PTAT 10cm moved voli from its spot<br />
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<strong>Notes in location column:</strong><br />
Loc_Note_1 = 260 deg from mooring / 270 deg from x-mas tree / 310 deg over little mushroom<br />
Loc_Note_2 = 10 deg from ally with mallet head on right / mallet head is 235 deg from x-mas tree<br />
Loc_Note_3 = 80 deg to triple head (?) boundary ~10 m/past other 2 300 deg to lion ledge/ 3 fan rock<br />
Loc_Note_4 = New head across alley from flag 290/300 to Lion ledge (closer to lion ledge)<br />
Loc_Note_5 = Near Goniopora field;Under plate of coral at cleaning stn being cleaned by a blue&amp;yell wrasse w straight caudal fin<br />
Loc_Note_6 = On table Porites rus at the northernmost part of the dive; towards Love Rock; next to previous<br />
Loc_Note_7 = On table Porites rus at the northernmost part of the dive; towards Love Rock<br />
Loc_Note_8 = Under ledge of almost dead skirt like coral w no bumps;not P.rus;reddish color;looks like P. asteroides in Caribbn<br />
Loc_Note_9 = Massive semi dead;under larger volitans;moved &amp; sat next to the big guy &amp; repositioned itself<br />
Loc_Note_10 = On Boulder;Non Coral;undrneath &amp; close to PTVO 32cm;ended next to big guy;at cleaning stn at branching Porites<br />
Loc_Note_11 = At boulder;non-coral;next to Prus cleaning colony;another PTVO under it in silt<br />
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<strong>Notes in body_orientation column:</strong><br />
Body_Note_1 = Upright and exposed but upon approach kept running away and tucking itself more and more until ended up in cave with only pectorals and tail seen<br />
Body_Note_2 = Area w sm colonies of Pocillopora &amp; recruit Chromis;vertcl position;under boat canopy;recently fallen;couldnt find lttle guy;kept envrnmnt dark &amp; kept opening&amp;closing space<br />
Body_Note_3 = On top of massive boulder w somewhat live coral;horizntl position;next to darker phase volitans almost touching each other<br />
Body_Note_4 = Under sm ledge near bottm facing wall vertically;diff place than othr times;but same head<br />
Body_Note_5 = Upright on sandy bottom; under boulder; could be seen through a hole; right next to previous one</p>
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<p>BCO-DMO Processing Notes:<br />
- Changed parameter names to conform with BCO-DMO naming conventions.<br />
- Removed apostrophes in the 'site' column. Replaced commas with semi-colons in the columns containing text.<br />
- Added lat and lon for each site from the metadata sheet.<br />
- Replaced blanks with 'nd' to indicate 'no data'.<br />
- Replaced 'ICON' with 'ICON_reef' for consistency throughout dataset.<br />
- Extracted very long notes/comments to improve visual display of the data in the browser.<br />
- Edited notes/comments slightly to shorten length of fields.<br />
- 27-Dec-2017: Removed embargo on dataset.</p>
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