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NOAA Caribbean Sea Cetacean Survey 1995; Sightings
Entry ID:
seamap11
Summary
Abstract:
A Caribbean cetacean survey was conducted in 1995 by NOAA Southeast
Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters, especially in the Caribbean Sea and adjacent North Atlantic. 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 44 day cruise with 4,274 transect kilometers surveyed, nine cetaceans were identified, including Humpback whale, Minke whale, Mesoplodon sp. Ziphiidae, Pilot whale, Bottlenose dolphin, Atlantic spotted dolphin, Pantropical spotted dolphin, Striped dolphin. 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, especially in the Caribbean Sea and adjacent North Atlantic, which should meet the responsibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Specific objectives of this survey are: 1. Collect line transect data to estimate abundance and define the distributions ... 
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Dataset Title:
NOAA Caribbean Sea Cetacean Survey 1995; Sightings
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2004-06-03 13:55:39.005298-04
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:
1995-01-29
Stop Date:
1995-03-08
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
Instrument
Quality
HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT: Based on GPS device
Access Constraints
Open public unless otherwise noted.
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 Media:
ONLINE
Distribution Size:
0.464
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. 1995. Oregon II Cruise 215 (95-01). Southeast Fisheries Science
Center, NOAA. Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2005-05-23
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-01-13
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