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NEFSC aj9902
Entry ID:
seamap300
Summary
Abstract:
The survey was conducted on the R/V ABEL-J from 28 July to 31 August 1999. It started and returned in Woods Hole, MA. The southern border of the study area was Muscungus Bay, Maine, the northern border was north of Grand Manan Island, Nova Scotia, and the eastern border was Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
Purpose: Primary objectives of the survey were: (1) determine the spatial distribution and abundance of harbor porpoises, (2) determine the spatial distribution and abundance of other strategic species, such as white-sided dolphins, minke whales, fin whales, humpback whales and right whales. Secondary objectives were: (1) to investigate if a porpoise acoustic detection system, developed by the ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)
Dataset Title:
NEFSC aj9902
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2005-08-17 19:26:03.501445-04
Dataset Release Place:
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Data Presentation Form:
vector digital data
Parent DIF
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1999-07-29
Stop Date:
1999-08-27
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution:
0.000167 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 meter - < 30 meters Science Keywords
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Platform
Quality
HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT: The latitude and longitude of the sighting was determined subsequently using an algorithm which dead reckonings between positions recorded on the effort data form.
VERTICAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT: The latitude and longitude of the sighting was determined subsequently using an algorithm which dead reckonings between positions recorded on the effort data form.
Access Constraints
ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: Open public unless otherwise noted.
DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets. Also please refer to Use Constraints.
Use Constraints
1. Not to use data contained in OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or commercial application without prior written consent of the original data provider. 2. To cite both the data provider and OBIS-SEAMAP appropriately after approval of use is obtained. 3. Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Size:
0.339
Fees:
Free
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
919-613-8021
Fax:
919-684-8741
Email:
efujioka at duke.edu
Contact Address:
LSRC A321
Box 90328
City:
Durham
Province or State:
NC
Postal Code:
27708
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Debra Palka and David Potter. 1999. National Marine Fisheries Service. Woods Hole, MA.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2006-03-14
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-01-13
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