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NOAA Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1994; Sightings
Entry ID:
seamap35
Summary
Abstract:
A Eastern Gulf of Mexico cetacean survey was conducted in 1994 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. This dataset contains sightings of not only cetaceans but also other species including sea turtles, fish and shark observed during the ship survey.
Sighted species numbers 299 herds composed of 4,370 total individual animals, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Clymene dolphin Cuvier's beaked whale Hardshell Kemp's ridley Leatherback Loggerhead Pantropical spotted dolphin Risso's dolphin Rough-toothed dolphin Sperm whale Spinner dolphin Standard Bottlenose dolphin Striped dolphin The dataset is accompanied by transect data which is provided as a separate file. Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters, which should meet the responsibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Specific objectives of this survey are: 1. Collect data to estimate abundances and define the distributions of marine mammals in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. 2. Collect associated ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title:
NOAA Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1994; Sightings
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2004-06-03 14:19:23.595143-04
Dataset Release Place:
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Issue Identification:
SEFSC
Data Presentation Form:
vector digital data
Online Resource:
http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov
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Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1994-08-16
Stop Date:
1994-09-08
Location Keywords
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: Based on GPS device
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
The datasets should be used with the corresponding transects dataset. Not to use data contained in OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or commercial application without prior written consent of the original data provider. To cite both the data provider and OBIS-SEAMAP appropriately after approval of use is obtained. Also please refer to Distribution Liability.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online
Distribution Format:
GIS
Fees:
No fees
Personnel
Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
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