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NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1993 (S); Sightings
Entry ID:
seamap17
Summary
Abstract:
A spring marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in
1993 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the diversity, distribution and estimate abundance of marine mammals in U.S. waters. The survey was aimed at meeting the responsibilities under the provisions of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. The survey followed a winter survey in 1993. This dataset contains sightings of ...  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. Complete a line transect survey of the study area for marine mammals during daylight hours. 2. Collect ichthyoplankton with bongo and double neuston trawl gear for estimates of abundance of eggs, larvae and small juveniles, particularly those of ...
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title:
NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1993 (S); Sightings
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2005-06-28 20:31:46.921664-04
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:
1993-05-04
Stop Date:
1993-06-15
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:
0.954
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
Carol Roden and Alonzo Hamilton. Cruise Results; Marine Mammal Survey and
Southeast Are Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP) Ichthyoplankton Survey; NOAA Ship Oregon II Cruise 93-02 (204). 1993. 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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