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[Science_Parameters: Science_Category='EARTH SCIENCE', Science_Topic='HUMAN DIMENSIONS', Science_Term='HUMAN HEALTH']
NOAA Oceanic Gulf of Mexico Cetacean Survey 1996; Sightings
Entry ID: seamap25
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The first of two spring vessel surveys of the GulfCet II Program was
conducted in 1996 in oceanic and upper continental slope waters of U.S. Gulf of Mexico 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 ...  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 abundances and define the distributions of cetacean species in oceanic and selected continental shelf waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico. 2. Obtain biopsy samples of skin from selected cetacean species for ...
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ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY REPORT: Two records were corrected for obvious mistypes in
Herdsize. HORIZONTAL POSITIONAL ACCURACY REPORT: Based on GPS device
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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.
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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.
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