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NOAA Northern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 2000; Sightings
Entry ID:
seamap37
Summary
Abstract:
A continental shelf survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in 2000 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Minerals Management Service 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.
During 16 survey days, 85 cetacean groups were sighted, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Bottlenose dolphin Rough-toothed dolphin Sperm whale 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. Specific objectives of this survey are: 1. Collect line-transect data to estimate abundance and define distribution of cetacean species in continental shelf waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico. 2. Obtain biopsy samples of skin and blubber from selected cetacean species for genetic and ... 
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Originating Center
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
(Toll Free) (866) 573-3222
Phone:
(605) 594-6116
Fax:
(605) 594-6963
Email:
LPDAAC at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
LP DAAC User Services
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
47914 252nd Street
City:
Sioux Falls
Province or State:
SD
Postal Code:
57198-0001
Country:
USA
Publications/References
EOS Data Products Handbook Volume 2 (2000)
http://eospso.gsfc.nasa.gov/eos_homepage/for_scientists/data_produc... Extended Metadata Properties
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2010-06-21
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-02-16
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