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.
Collect associated ... View entire text
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -90.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

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Originating Center
Data Center
Birdlife International Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.birdlife.org/
Dataset ID: World Bird database

Data Center Personnel
Name: BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL
Phone: +44 (0)1223 277 318
Fax: +44 (0)1223 277 200
Email: birdlife at birdlife.org.uk
Contact Address:
BirdLife International
Wellbrook Court
Girton Road
Cambridge CB3 0NA
UK
Personnel
Role: DIF AUTHOR
Phone: +1 (828) 271-4101
Email: christina.lief at noaa.gov
Contact Address:
Program Manager
Global Observing Systems Information Center (GOSIC)
NOAA/NESDIS/NCDC - Room 459
City: Asheville, NC
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 28801
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2003-06-04
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-04-20

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