Longline trap data collected during R/V Apalachee cruise, DeSoto Canyon, July 19 – August 4, 2013, AP-1307

This dataset reports species caught using longline and trap sets during the R/V Apalachee cruise in DeSoto Canyon from July 19 to August 4, 2013. Species data includes species name, sex, weight, length, and maturity state, if available. We also report if samples were collected from individuals for other analysis, though the results of those analyses are not reported here. Information about the longlines set includes bait used, gear, effort, and sea state. Additional files in the dataset report pressure and temperature data collected during longline trapping activities. The overall objectives of this research include using large chevron traps and demersal longlines to describe and examine differences in the species assemblages and relative abundances of demersal fishes associated with the eastern and western walls of DeSoto Canyon and the adjacent continental slope (75-2000 m deep) and collecting specimens and samples (including curation of new species) to aid in resolving phylogenetic uncertainties and understanding life history traits in collected taxa.