METADATA AND STATUS
 

GIS Data
         The master geographic information database in ArcGIS 8 format is located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida. The database requires 1.25 GB for storage. The information contained in the GIS log will be analyzed to define the cruise track and submersible dive tracks.

Echosounder Data
       Print-outs of the echosounder transects and paper log are located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida.

Video and Digital Still Images
         The submersible collected video is in two formats, miniDV tapes and duplicated DVDs. The digital still shots are in TIF format and require 1.4GB for storage. The video and images are stored at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida. A back-up copy of the miniDV recorded video is located at the University of North Carolina – Wilmington with Dr. Ross. Video analysis of fish and invertebrate habitat use is ongoing.

Audio Data
         The master audio log in digital format and transcribed paper logs are located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida.

Fish Specimens
         The master specimen log, preserved photo and non-photo specimens, and collected stomachs are located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida. Analysis of gut contents is ongoing.

Invertebrate Specimens
       The master specimen log, preserved photo and non-photo specimens are presently located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida. The benthic infauna will remain with the USGS and the samples will be rough sorted at the FISC laboratory with organisms identified to taxon and a dry weight biomass taken. Macroepifaunal invertebrates will be transferred to Dr. Nizinski at the NMFS lab in the Smithsonian Institution for taxonomic identification. Crinoids may be reserved for a taxonomic specialist at Nova-Southeastern University.

Microbial Data
       The master log and microbial specimens are located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, St. Petersburg, Florida. Microbial analysis of the collected samples is ongoing.

Genetics Data
         The master log and coral genetics specimens are located at the USGS-Leetown Center, Leetown, VA. Genetic analysis of the collected samples is ongoing.

Paleo-ecology Data
       The master log, coral aging specimens, and paleo-ecological specimens are located at McMaster University with Dr. Risk.

Stable Isotope Data
       The master log containing all isotope sample information is located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida. The samples have been dried, weighed, and plated. Analysis will be performed at the University of California, Davis.

Paleo-ecological Data
       The master log and paleo-ecological specimens are located at McMaster University and the University of Montreal-Quebec with Dr. Risk. Paleoecological analysis is ongoing.

Water Chemistry Data
       The master log, containing all water parameter data, is located at the USGS-Florida Integrated Science Center, Gainesville, Florida.

REFERENCES

Continental Shelf Associates, Inc. 2003.  Characterization of northern Gulf of Mexico deepwater hard bottom communities with emphasis on Lophelia Coral. Technical Proposal. Solicitation No. 1435-01-03-RP-72323.

Sulak, K.J. 2004. Lophelia reef fish & mobile megafauna community structure, biotope affinities and trophodynamics. Synoptic Technical Study Plan. USGS Florida Integrated Science Center, CARS, Gainesville, Florida. (available at http://cars.er.usgs.gov/coastaleco/)