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NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1993 (W); Sightings
Entry ID: seamap15

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Summary
Abstract: A winter marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in
1993 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. The survey was followed by a
similar spring survey in 1993. 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 31 survey days, 10 species were sighted,
including Atlantic spotted dolphin Clymene dolphin Melon-headed whale
Pantropical spotted dolphin Pygmy sperm whale Short/Long-finned pilot whale
Sperm whale 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. Specific objectives of this survey are:
1. Complete a line transect survey of the study area for marine mammals during
daylight hours following prescribed transects. 2. Collect ichthyoplankton
samples for the Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP)
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 29.33   S: 26.03   E: -87.72   W: -96.08

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)
Dataset Title: NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1993 (W); Sightings
Dataset Series Name: OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date: 2004-06-03 14:03:53.113411-04
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
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
OBIS-SEAMAP
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1993-01-06
Stop Date: 1993-02-12
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 meter - < 30 meters
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Quality ATTRIBUTE ACCURACY REPORT: One record was deleted due to an invalid date.

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
albacores
albatrosses
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
Data Center
OBIS Spatial Ecological Analysis of Megavertebrate Populations Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: PATRICK N. HALPIN
Phone: 919-613-8062
Email: phalpin at duke.edu
Contact Address:
Duke University
Box 90328
City: Durham
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 27708
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Size: 0.553
Distribution Format: zip
Fees: Free
Personnel
EI FUJIOKA
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
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Publications/References
Carol Roden. Cruise Results; Marine Mammals/Ichthyoplankton Survey; NOAA Ship
Oregon II Cruise 93-01 (203). 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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