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NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1992; Sightings
Entry ID: seamap13

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Summary
Abstract: A spring marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in
1992 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. The survey was taken place
along with Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP)
ichthyoplankton survey in coordination with Minerals Management Service. This
dataset contains sightings of ... View entire text

Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. Specific objectives of this
survey are: 1. Conduct line transect surveys of marine mammals to study their
diversity, distribution and abundance. 2. Collect ichthyoplankton (particularly
bluefin tuna eggs and larva) for distribution and abundance determinations. 3.
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 29.68   S: 24.47   E: -83.99   W: -96.32

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title: NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1992; Sightings
Dataset Series Name: OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date: 2006-06-07 19:58:19-04
Dataset Release Place: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher: OBIS-SEAMAP
Issue Identification: SEFSC
Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Other Citation Details: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA
Online Resource: http://www.sefsc.noaa.gov/
Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
OBIS-SEAMAP
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1992-04-22
Stop Date: 1992-06-07
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Access Constraints Data accessible 2 years after first collected.
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Originating Center
Data Center
Geological Survey of Canada-Atlantic, Earth Sciences Sector, Natural Resources Canada Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/com/index-eng.php
Dataset ID: Sample Paleomagnetics Analysis Data Set

Data Center Personnel
Name: BARBARA SZLAVKO
Phone: +01-902-426-7262
Fax: +01-902-426-6152
Email: bszlavko at nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
P.O. Box 1006, 1 Challenger Drive
City: Dartmouth
Province or State: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2Y 4A2
Country: Canada
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Personnel
BARBARA SZLAVKO
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +01-902-426-7262
Fax: +01-902-426-6152
Email: bszlavko at nrcan.gc.ca
Contact Address:
P.O. Box 1006, 1 Challenger Drive
City: Dartmouth
Province or State: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2Y 4A2
Country: Canada
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2002-09-23
Last DIF Revision Date: 2005-03-31
Future DIF Review Date: 2005-07-19

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