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NOAA Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1994; Sightings
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Summary
Abstract: A Eastern Gulf of Mexico cetacean survey was conducted in 1994 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center 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.

Sighted species numbers 299 herds composed of 4,370 total individual animals, including

Atlantic spotted dolphin
Clymene dolphin
Cuvier's beaked whale
Hardshell
Kemp's ridley
Leatherback
Loggerhead
Pantropical spotted dolphin
Risso's dolphin
Rough-toothed dolphin
Sperm whale
Spinner dolphin
Standard Bottlenose 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, which should meet the responsibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act. Specific objectives of this survey are:
1. Collect data to estimate abundances and define the distributions of marine mammals in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
2. Collect associated ... View entire text
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Caption:  Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey
 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 30.3   S: 24.0   E: -82.02   W: -89.28

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title: NOAA Eastern Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1994; Sightings
Dataset Series Name: OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date: 2004-06-03 14:19:23.595143-04
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
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OBIS-SEAMAP
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1994-08-16
Stop Date: 1994-09-08
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
BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > BIRDS Parameter Definition
BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES > BIRDS > EAGLES/FALCONS/HAWKS AND ALLIES
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Data Center
National Snow and Ice Data Center Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://nsidc.org

Data Center Personnel
Name: NSIDC USER SERVICES
Phone: +1 (303) 492-6199
Fax: +1 (303) 492-2468
Email: nsidc at nsidc.org
Contact Address:
National Snow and Ice Data Center
CIRES, 449 UCB
University of Colorado
City: Boulder
Province or State: CO
Postal Code: 80309-0449
Country: USA
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Personnel
DARIO TROMBOTTO
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 054-61-287029
Fax: 054-061-380370
Email: dtrombi at raiz.uncu.edu.ar
Contact Address:
Bajada del Cerro s/n, Cassilla de Correo 330
City: Mendoza
Postal Code: 5500
Country: Argentina
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Publications/References
Barsch, D and Happoldt, H. (1985). Blockgletscherbildung and holozene Hhenstufengliederung in den mendozinischen Anden, Argentinien. Zentralblatt fuer Geologie und Palaeontologie, 1 (11/12): 1625-1632. Barsch, D and King, L. (1989). Origin and geoelectrical resistivity of rockglaciers in semiarid subtropical mountains, Andes of Mendoza, Argentina. Zeitschrift fuer Geomorfologie, N. F., 33 (2): ... View entire text
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-12-29

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