cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.15468/dfa6kc
title: Cuvier's Beaked Whale and Fin Whale Surveys at the Southern California Offshore Anti-submarine Warfare Range (SOAR)

description: Original provider:
Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research

Dataset credits:
Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research

Abstract:
The United States (US) Navy uses the Southern California (SOCAL) portion of 
the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing area, a collection of 
nearshore and offshore training areas that include much of the navigable 
water from Santa Barbara Island, California, to northern Baja California, 
Mexico, and extending several hundred miles to the west. It is among one of 
the most heavily used tactical training areas in the world, and is used for a 
variety of aerial, surface, and subsurface exercises. The Southern California 
Offshore Range (SCORE) is a subset of complexes within SOCAL centered on 
San Clemente Island and managed via the Range Operation Center (ROC) on 
North Island, Coronado. It includes the Southern California Anti-submarine 
Warfare Range (SOAR), a focal area for exercises involving mid-frequency 
active sonar (MFAS) systems within the San Nicolas Basin.

Through its N45 Living Marine Resources (LMR) research programs, and more 
recently in support of Pacific Fleet Monitoring efforts, the US Navy has funded 
directed studies on cetacean occurrence on SOAR since 2006. The primary 
focus of these studies is to support long-term surveys of Cuvier’s beaked 
whales and fin whales using photo-identification (photo-ID) and genetics to 
elucidate population size, structure, and trends, which can in turn provide a 
particularly robust basis for assessing population-level impacts of Navy 
training. Data is collected on all species encountered in this region as part of 
the monitoring program.
DOI: 10.15468/5trk5p
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, MACS 2015, Cruise 1502, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Mariana Archipelago Cetacean Survey (MACS) was a shipboard line-transect survey within 50 nmi of the Mariana Islands within the Guam and CNMI exclusive economic zone (8 May - 6 June 2015). Three days were lost to diversion out of the study area due to Typhoon Dolphin. All regions of the study area were at least partially surveyed as planned, with some gaps in transect survey coverage due to the weather diversion. There were 42 cetacean sightings that included 9 identified species, as well as groups of dolphins, whales, and beaked whales that could not be identified to species.
DOI: 10.15468/c563bt
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, PACES 2013, Cruise 1303, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Papahānaumokuākea Associated Cetacean Ecology Survey (PACES) was a line transect survey for cetaceans within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) inside the Hawaii exclusive economic zone (7 May - 5 June 2013). The set of standard tracklines surveyed was established prior to the cruise and was intended to representatively sample cetacean habitat from the eastern boundary of the PMNM to Midway Atoll. Twenty-eight days of on-effort surveys were completed, resulting in 92 cetacean sightings including 14 identified species and unidentified dolphins and whales.
DOI: 10.15468/etct5n
title: Cetacean sightings in Boa Vista, Cape Verde

description: Original provider:
Conor Ryan

Dataset credits:
Conor Ryan

Abstract:
Sightings of humpback whales and rough-toothed dolphins (all cetaceans 
encountered on-track) and the associated search effort (from a 5m RIB at 7 - 10 
knots). Note that some of the effort associated with the outlying sightings are 
missing, but can be asssumed to be the shortest route to Sal-Rei.
DOI: 10.15468/qdzs36
title: CRESLI marine mammal observations from whale watch cruises 2022

description: Original provider:
Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc.

Dataset credits:
Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc.

Abstract:
Cetacean sightings data for the waters off Montauk for July through early 
September 2022
DOI: 10.15468/k58uvk
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, MACS 2021, Cruise 2102, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
In summer 2021, the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center conducted a comprehensive line-transect survey for cetaceans and seabirds within the United States exclusive economic zones of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. MACS 2021 sailed for 59 days at sea aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette in May–July, 2021, and surveyed 8,711.7 km of trackline. There were 77 cetacean sightings of at least 12 species.
DOI: 10.15468/qb8pcb
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, MACS 2018, Cruise 1803, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
[2023-09-06] Some of the sightings got their group sizes estimated incorrectly. These are fixed.

The 2018 Mariana Archipelago Cetacean Survey (MACS) was a shipboard line transect survey aboard the Oscar Elton Sette that operated in the island waters from Guam to Pagan and west out to the West Mariana Ridge (9 July - 1 August). During 22 days of surveys there were 66 cetacean sightings including 12 identified species.
DOI: 10.15468/rbv83p
title: PIFSC & SWFSC, Cetacean Survey, HICEAS 2010, Cruise 1642, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Hawaiian Islands Cetacean Ecosystem Assessment Survey (HICEAS) was a collaborative project between the Southwest and Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Centers during which two NOAA ships (MacArthur II and Oscar Elton Sette) conducted line-transect surveys throughout the entire Hawaii exclusive economic zone (EEZ) over four months (August - December 2010). This dataset represents the surveys (2 Legs) aboard the Oscar Elton Sette that began and ended in Honolulu, HI (1 September - 29 October). There were 133 cetacean sightings which included 17 identified species as well as unidentified dolphins, large whales and beaked whales.
DOI: 10.15468/ft2msy
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, MHI 2009, Cruise 0901, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center conducted cetacean line-transect abundance surveys in the Hawaiian inner exclusive economic zone surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands (4-27 Feb 2009). The grid of tracklines was established prior to the cruise and was intended to replicate the “Main Islands” stratum of the Southwest Fisheries Science Center 2002 Hawaiian Islands Cetacean Ecosystem Assessment Survey. Eighteen days of on-effort survey were completed during the cruise, resulting in 115 sightings of cetaceans including 12 identified species and a number of unidentified cetaceans.
DOI: 10.15468/thhk5c
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, PICEAS 2012, Cruise 1203, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Pacific Islands Cetacean Ecosystem Assessment Survey was a line-transect survey for cetaceans was conducted within the Palmyra exclusive economic zone (EEZ) (23 April - 17 May 2012). The set of standard tracklines surveyed was established prior to the cruise and was intended to cover approximately two thirds of the Palmyra Atoll EEZ transect line grid used for the 2005 Pacific Islands Cetacean Ecosystem and Assessment (PICEAS; AR-05-07) survey. This survey was a continuation of PICEAS 2011. There were 48 cetacean sightings including 11 identified species and three types of unidentified cetaceans.
DOI: 10.15468/4my3yn
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, PMNM Humpback Whales 2019, Cruise 1901, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
In April 2019, the NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center and Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary conducted a collaborative exploratory ship-based survey for humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM) aboard the NOAA Oscar Elton Sette. During the 6-day effort the shallow atolls and banks extending from Middle Bank (north of Kauai) to St. Rogatien Banks (north of French Frigate Shoals) were surveyed. There were 60 cetacean sightings, most of which were humpback whales.
DOI: 10.15468/ab3yqj
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, PICEAS 2011, Cruise 1108, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Pacific Islands Cetacean Ecosystem Assessment Survey (PICEAS) was a line-transect survey for cetaceans was conducted within the Palmyra exclusive economic zone (EEZ)(20 October - 18 November 2011). The set of standard tracklines surveyed was established prior to the cruise and was intended to cover approximately two thirds of the Palmyra Atoll EEZ transect line grid used for the 2005 PICEAS (AR-05-07) survey conducted by Southwest Fisheries Science Center. This was the first of two surveys that were designed to cover the entire Palmyra EEZ. Twenty-eight days of on-effort surveys were completed during the cruise, resulting in 28 cetacean sightings including seven identified species and five types of unidentified cetaceans.
DOI: 10.15468/5a6ng9
title: Passive acoustic monitoring of killer whales in the Gulf of Alaska 2019-2021

description: Original provider:
Hannah Myers

Dataset credits:
Hannah Myers, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Abstract:
Defining a marine mammal population’s calling rate can enable acoustic density 
estimation. We used killer whale dialects, long-term photo-identification, and year-round acoustic data across multiple locations to establish calling rates for three killer whale populations. This dataset includes acoustic detections of the AD8 and AD16 pods of southern Alaska resident (fish-eating) killer whales, as well as detections of the Gulf of Alaska transient (mammal-eating) and AT1 transient (mammal-eating) populations. 

These populations and pods were recognized using published call catalogues as well as field recordings during which the animals present were photographically identified. 

The number of discrete calls in each four- or five-min recording was counted. For resident killer whales, the number of animals present is the number of animals photographically documented that year in the pod; for transients, it is the mean number of animals documented over long-term vessel survey efforts.
DOI: 10.15468/gu7226
title: Population estimate and distribution pattern of Indian Ocean humpback dolphin in northwestern Persian Gulf

description: Original provider:
Mohammad Sadeghsaba

Dataset credits:
Marine & Wetlands Division, Department Of the Environment

Abstract:
The habitat specialist Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) is 
the second most common cetacean in the Persian Gulf. Mousa Bay in the 
northwestern Persian Gulf is an important, but highly industrialised habitat 
for this species. We developed a systematic and comprehensive distance 
sampling survey carried out from 2014 to 2016 to estimate abundance and 
population density of humpback dolphin in this bay. To evaluate 
distribution pattern of the species, eight environmental variables were 
measured and employed in a zero-inflated generalised additive model 
(ZINB GAM). With an estimated abundance of 92 animals (64–131, 95% CI) 
and density of 0.123 animal / km2 (0.086–0.176, 95% CI), our results 
revealed Mousa Bay as one of the largest population of humpback dolphin 
in northern latitudes of its global range.
DOI: 10.25399/unisadata.30316204
title: Dissertation dataset_exploring the use of Community Based Natural Resource Management in thermal spring development: a case of the KwaShushu Hot spring, Kranskop, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

description: Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) is recognised as a strategy for improving resource sustainability while also enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. However, its implementation in low- and middle-income countries has often been limited and lacks sufficient empirical evaluation. This study delved into the potential of CBNRM as a development and management tool for the KwaShushu Hot Springs. This natural resource is located on tribal land within the Maphumulo Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The hot springs have ecological, cultural, and economic significance, but they remain underused due to the lack of a formal management plan, controlled access, or organised benefit-sharing mechanisms for local communities.Using a qualitative case study design, the research aimed to explore community attitudes, perceptions, and levels of involvement in the conservation and use of the KwaShushu Hot Springs. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 community members, 3 government representatives, and 7 tourists. Thematic analysis identified themes that included current uses, community perceptions and attitudes, and benefits related to CBNRM implementation.The findings showed that while community members see the ecological and economic potential of the hot springs, they gain limited direct benefits because of informal and uncoordinated use. Participants stressed the need for structured management systems, formal tourism infrastructure, and inclusive decision-making processes that bring together municipal and traditional authorities. The study highlighted that the community is willing to take part in conservation if they can receive tangible benefits, such as jobs, improved livelihoods, and cultural preservation.The research concludes that CBNRM can be a catalyst for sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and local economic development in KwaShushu when implemented effectively. It recommends creating a platform for ongoing dialogue among stakeholders, offering training programs on tourism management for community members, and marketing the hot springs. A co-management framework would help balance environmental protection with livelihood opportunities, making KwaShushu Hot Springs both a priority for conservation and a source of community empowerment.
DOI: 10.25399/unisadata.30316204.v1
title: Dissertation dataset_exploring the use of Community Based Natural Resource Management in thermal spring development: a case of the KwaShushu Hot spring, Kranskop, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

description: Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) is recognised as a strategy for improving resource sustainability while also enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. However, its implementation in low- and middle-income countries has often been limited and lacks sufficient empirical evaluation. This study delved into the potential of CBNRM as a development and management tool for the KwaShushu Hot Springs. This natural resource is located on tribal land within the Maphumulo Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal. The hot springs have ecological, cultural, and economic significance, but they remain underused due to the lack of a formal management plan, controlled access, or organised benefit-sharing mechanisms for local communities.Using a qualitative case study design, the research aimed to explore community attitudes, perceptions, and levels of involvement in the conservation and use of the KwaShushu Hot Springs. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 community members, 3 government representatives, and 7 tourists. Thematic analysis identified themes that included current uses, community perceptions and attitudes, and benefits related to CBNRM implementation.The findings showed that while community members see the ecological and economic potential of the hot springs, they gain limited direct benefits because of informal and uncoordinated use. Participants stressed the need for structured management systems, formal tourism infrastructure, and inclusive decision-making processes that bring together municipal and traditional authorities. The study highlighted that the community is willing to take part in conservation if they can receive tangible benefits, such as jobs, improved livelihoods, and cultural preservation.The research concludes that CBNRM can be a catalyst for sustainable tourism, heritage conservation, and local economic development in KwaShushu when implemented effectively. It recommends creating a platform for ongoing dialogue among stakeholders, offering training programs on tourism management for community members, and marketing the hot springs. A co-management framework would help balance environmental protection with livelihood opportunities, making KwaShushu Hot Springs both a priority for conservation and a source of community empowerment.
DOI: 10.15468/mu57q2
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, HITEC 2016, Cruise 1604, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Hawaiian Islands Technology for the Ecology of Cetaceans (HI-TEC) survey was a shipboard line-transect survey within 50 nmi of the main Hawaiian Islands (28 June - 27 July 2016). The survey was broken into two legs. Leg 1 (28 June - 4 July) was dedicated to unmanned aerial system (UAS) flight test operations. Leg 2 (4-27 July) included surveys in both leeward and windward water of the islands including offshore seamounts. The ship had to divert from the study area (23-24 July) to avoid Tropical Storm Darby. There were 99 cetacean sightings during which there were 13 species identified and other unidentified dolphins, large whales, and beaked whales.
DOI: 10.15468/kp4e2z
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, WHICEAS 2020, Cruise 2001, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Winter Hawaiian Islands Cetacean and Ecosystem Assessment Survey (referred to as “Winter HICEAS”) of 2020 was a ship-board survey for cetaceans and seabirds within offshore waters surrounding the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI). This project used many of the same methods as the previous HICEAS projects which occurred in 2002 (Barlow 2006), 2010 (Bradford et al. 2017), and 2017 (Yano et al. 2018).
The Winter HICEAS 2020 project represents the third cetacean and ecosystem assessment survey conducted as part of the Pacific Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (PacMAPPS), a partnership between NOAA Fisheries, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and the U.S. Navy. PacMAPPS includes rotational ship surveys in regions of joint interest throughout the Pacific designed to estimate the abundance of cetaceans and seabirds and to assess the ecosystems supporting these species. The previous PacMAPPS surveys include the 2017 HICEAS and 2018 California Current Ecosystem Survey. The HICEAS project was a collaborative effort between the Pacific Islands and the Southwest Fisheries Science Centers (PIFSC and SWFSC) and surveyed the U.S. waters surrounding the northwestern and main Hawaiian Islands from July through December 2017, whereas the 2018 California Current Ecosystem Survey, led by the SWFSC, surveyed waters offshore from the U.S. West Coast from June through December 2018 (Henry et al. 2020).
Winter HICEAS 2020 sailed aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Elton Sette (hereafter referred to as the Sette) for 51 days-at-sea. The project was conducted during 2 survey “legs”; Leg 1 sailed on 18 January to 12 February and Leg 2 sailed on 17 February to 12 March.
During 51 days-at-sea, there were 326 cetacean sightings and 53 groups of dolphins and whales that could not be identified to species
DOI: 10.15468/sphwwc
title: Happywhale - Northern fur seal in North Pacific Ocean

description: Original provider:
Happywhale

Dataset credits:
Happywhale and contributors

Abstract:
Happywhale.com is a resource to help you know whales as individuals, and to benefit conservation science with rich data about individual whales.
DOI: 10.15468/2mf5t3
title: Happywhale - Common minke whale in Indian Ocean

description: Original provider:
Happywhale

Dataset credits:
Happywhale and contributors

Abstract:
Happywhale.com is a resource to help you know whales as individuals, and to benefit conservation science with rich data about individual whales.
DOI: 10.15468/38vy8h
title: PIFSC, Cetacean Survey, Guam-Hawaii Transit 2010, Cruise 1004, NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

description: Original provider:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center conducted cetacean surveys aboard the NOAA Oscar Elton Sette during the ship's transit from Guam to Hawaii (19 April - 4 May 2010) and covered 2,719 km of on-effort trackline. There were 23 cetacean sightings, 15 of which were identified to five species. Time and weather limitations prevented the ship’s approach of more of the sighted cetacean groups.
DOI: 10.15468/w8xezm
title: Happywhale - Dugong in South Pacific Ocean

description: Original provider:
Happywhale

Dataset credits:
Happywhale and contributors

Abstract:
Happywhale.com is a resource to help you know whales as individuals, and to benefit conservation science with rich data about individual whales.
DOI: 10.25574/26951
title: Chandra X-ray Observatory ObsId 26951

description: Studying a Co-Evolving Cluster Population over 9 Gyr with Chandra
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29469164
title: Data sets

description: PCBIS
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29469164.v3
title: Data sets

description: PCBIS
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.29469164.v4
title: Data sets

description: PCBIS
DOI: 10.15468/dl.euq28s
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 20438 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "TaxonKey is one of (Petasites hybridus, Petasites officinalis)",
 "Year is greater than or equal to 1900",
 "Geometry POLYGON ((8.643 46.99, 14.1 46.92, 14.43 50.75, 8.534 50.83, 8.643 46.99))",
 "HasGeospatialIssue is false",
 "HasCoordinate is true",
 "OccurrenceStatus is Present",
 "BasisOfRecord is one of (Observation, Human Observation, Machine Observation, Material sample)"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 20438 records from 39 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0017239-260129131611470/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.
DOI: 10.15468/dl.vfn4cx
title: Occurrence Download

description: A dataset containing 494 species occurrences available in GBIF matching the query:
{
 "and" : [
 "TaxonKey is Angiopteris",
 "TypeStatus is one of (Type, Isotype, Holotype, Syntype, Lectotype, TypeSeries, Isolectotype, Isosyntype, Paratype, Neotype, Topotype, OriginalMaterial)"
 ]
}

 The dataset includes 494 records from 31 constituent datasets; see https://api.gbif.org/v1/occurrence/download/0017241-260129131611470/datasets/export for details.
 
Data from some individual datasets included in this download may be licensed under less restrictive terms.