ea130da3-7b70-4043-a811-53aae6aaf8d7 Data curator NIWA National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research curator@niwa.co.nz 2012-09-12T15:29:31 ISO 19115:2003/19139 1.0 Rock Lobster Catch Sampling (rlcs-a) The Rock Lobster Catch Sampling (rlcs-a) database contains catch sampling information on New Zealand rock lobster species (red and packhorse) collected as part of research projects. The rlcs-a database predominantly contains catch sampling data related to rock lobster catch samples, for both rock lobster species. Additionally, it contains morphological measurement data (including some market sampling data). It has been created in response to a need to maintain a time series on biological and CPUE data independent from the industry daily landing logs. Sampling frequency: variable. Database records start in 1969 and continue to present. Number of sites: variable. Extent of site: EEZ coastal area. Number of replicates: N/A. Measured variables: Data are recorded on the Pot Catch Form and include the number of lobsters caught (both dead and alive), pot type, depth, soak time, bait, and an escape gap code. Biological data for individual rock lobsters recorded on the Length Frequency Form, include sex, carapace length, and tail width (across the spines on the second abdominal segment), tail length, weight, injuries, moult and run states, and the red rock lobster status (whether it was landed to a Licensed Fish Receiver (LFR)). Capture method: lobster pot Sampling protocol & QA: The rlcs database enforces data validation and integrity with use of referential constraints and range checks. The data go through a rigorous data validation and error checking process before being entered. Research Data Manager Ministry for Primary Industries +64 4 894 0100 or 0800 00 83 +64 4 894 0720 Pastoral House, 25 The Terrace Wellington 6011 New Zealand rdm@mpi.govt.nz coastal ecological benthic hard pot MEMP To access data permission is required from rdm@mpi.govt.nz. eng oceans From Three Kings Island in the north to Snares Islands in the south and around the Chatham Islands. 166.3 -176.0 -48.0 -33.4 1969-04-02T02:33:00 https://dc.niwa.co.nz/niwa_dc/srv/metadata/ea130da3-7b70-4043-a811-53aae6aaf8d7 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--metadata-URL Point of truth URL of this metadata record http://www.fish.govt.nz/en-nz/Research+Services/Research+Database+Documentation WWW:LINK-1.0-http--downloaddata Link to the MPI fisheries webpage where the information and background documentation are stored.