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NOAA Northern Gulf of Mexico Cetacean Survey 1998; Sightings
Entry ID:
seamap31
Summary
Abstract:
A continental shelf cetacean survey in northern Gulf of Mexico was
conducted in 1998 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 the 6 survey days, 42 cetacean groups were sighted, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Bottlenose dolphin Pilot 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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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title:
NOAA Northern Gulf of Mexico Cetacean Survey 1998; Sightings
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2004-06-03 14:20:20.515261-04
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
Parent DIF
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1998-09-07
Stop Date:
1998-09-24
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
ISO Topic Category
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. Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Size:
0.085
Distribution Format:
zip
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
Mullin, K. D., Maze, S. and Hubard, C. W. Report of a Cetacean Survey of
Continental Shelf Waters of the Northern Gulf of Mexico aboard NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER (Cruise 001). 1998. NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center. Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-05-23
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-01-13
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