Dataset for: Social competition in red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) is influenced by crude oil exposure

• Format: Dataset
• Language: unknown
• Published: Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative 2018
• Subjects: red drum; redfish; social interactions; social behavior; sub-lethal effects; Sciaenops ocellatus; Johansen; Red drum
• Online Access: https://search.dataone.org/view/R4-x258-000-0030-0001

This study examined the influence of oil exposure on dyad interactions in red drum. Differences in size, aerobic scope, and risk taking behavior between dominant and subordinate fish were examined to understand the characteristics that influence social hierarchy formation. Once it was established that aerobic scope was a key factor, interactions between individuals exposed to either 10 or 20% OFS HEWAF and an unexposed conspecific were observed. Exposure to 10% oil reduced an individual's ability to compete with an unexposed conspecific, however 20% exposure had no impact. This dataset supports the publication: Khursigara, A. J., Johansen, J. L., & Esbaugh, A. J. (2018). Social competition in red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) is influenced by crude oil exposure. Aquatic Toxicology, 203, 194–201. doi:10.1016/j.aquatox.2018.08.011