The USACE Jacksonville District has identified a need to have the 1986 video dataset reviewed
and analyzed for the possible presence of species of fisheries management interest. Preliminary
review of the video records indicated possible tilefish (Malacanthidae) habitat evidenced by the
presence of large burrows in soft substrate. The main objective of this project is to confirm or
deny the presence of tilefish or tilefish burrows in the Miami ODMDS based on the 1986 video
transects. In the event that the presence of tilefish is confirmed (based on video evidence),
analyses will include an estimation of distribution and abundance within the ODMDS and
surrounding area. If results suggest the absence of tilefish, then best scientific judgment will be
used to suggest the organism(s) responsible for the mounds and burrows. In addition, habitat
type and biota will be characterized to the degree possible based on the video. It must be noted
that these videotape surveys were conducted 24 years ago and are not indicative of the current
presence or absence of tilefish or the current presence of hard/live bottom or anthropogenic
debris.
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The USACE Jacksonville District has identified a need to have the 1986 video dataset reviewed
and analyzed for the possible presence of species of fisheries management interest. Preliminary
review of the video records indicated possible tilefish (Malacanthidae) habitat evidenced by the
presence of large burrows in soft substrate. The main objective of this project is to confirm or
deny the presence of tilefish or tilefish burrows in the Miami ODMDS based on the 1986 video
transects. In the event that the presence of tilefish is confirmed (based on video evidence),
analyses will include an estimation of distribution and abundance within the ODMDS and
surrounding area. If results suggest the absence of tilefish, then best scientific judgment will be
used to suggest the organism(s) responsible for the mounds and burrows. In addition, habitat
type and biota will be characterized to the degree possible based on the video. It must be noted
that these videotape surveys were conducted 24 years ago and are not indicative of the current
presence or absence of tilefish or the current presence of hard/live bottom or anthropogenic
debris.
and analyzed for the possible presence of species of fisheries management interest. Preliminary
review of the video records indicated possible tilefish (Malacanthidae) habitat evidenced by the
presence of large burrows in soft substrate. The main objective of this project is to confirm or
deny the presence of tilefish or tilefish burrows in the Miami ODMDS based on the 1986 video
transects. In the event that the presence of tilefish is confirmed (based on video evidence),
analyses will include an estimation of distribution and abundance within the ODMDS and
surrounding area. If results suggest the absence of tilefish, then best scientific judgment will be
used to suggest the organism(s) responsible for the mounds and burrows. In addition, habitat
type and biota will be characterized to the degree possible based on the video. It must be noted
that these videotape surveys were conducted 24 years ago and are not indicative of the current
presence or absence of tilefish or the current presence of hard/live bottom or anthropogenic
debris.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 1809
This manuscript is an author version with the final publication available and
may be cited as: Reed, J. K., & Seitz, J. (2010). Miami ocean-dredged material disposal site: tilefish
(Malacanthidae) habitat identification and characterization study: US Army Corps of Engineers
Publications (CIOERT Project # y2-5.3.1). Fort Pierce, FL: Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration,
Research & Technology.
may be cited as: Reed, J. K., & Seitz, J. (2010). Miami ocean-dredged material disposal site: tilefish
(Malacanthidae) habitat identification and characterization study: US Army Corps of Engineers
Publications (CIOERT Project # y2-5.3.1). Fort Pierce, FL: Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration,
Research & Technology.
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2010
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2010
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2010
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Reed, John K.
jreed12@fau.edu
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Miami ocean-dredged material disposal site: tilefish(Malacanthidae) habitat identification and characterization study
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2010
Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration,Research & Technology
Fort Pierce, FL
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Fort Pierce, FL
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Miami ocean-dredged material disposal site: tilefish(Malacanthidae) habitat identification and characterization study
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Miami ocean-dredged material disposal site: tilefish(Malacanthidae) habitat identification and characterization study