oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Right side - 2016

Keywords: Occurrence,JAX Aerial,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aircraft, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2016/2016

Original provider:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington

Dataset credits:
William A. McLellan, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Supplemental information:
This dataset includes the animal observations toward the right side of the airplane. The left side observations are registered in <a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1475">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Left side - 2016</a> (Dataset ID: 1475)

This dataset includes a subset of the data collection for the JAX Aerial surveys.
All the data of the collection are available in the following datasets including this dataset:
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1664">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2017</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1662">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Left side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1475">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Left side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1477">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Right side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1362">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Left side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1364">UNCW JAX Aerial Survey - Right side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1241">AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2014</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1239">AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2014</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1128">AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2012-2013</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1136">AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2012-2013</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/857">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2011-2012</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/859">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2011-2012</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/745">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2010-2011</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/747">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2010-2011</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/687">UNCW USWTR JAX Aerial Surveys May - Oct 2010 - Left side</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/688">UNCW USWTR JAX Aerial Surveys May - Oct 2010 - Right side</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/590">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2009-2010</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/592">USWTR JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2009-2010</a>

All the US Navy-funded survey datasets are found in the <a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/partner/NAVY">OBIS-SEAMAP US Navy</a> page.
Occurrence and distribution of marine wildlife in the Bremer Bay region, Western Australia, Australia (2017)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2017/2017

Cetaceans are some of the most iconic animals on the planet, yet few of the 45 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises known to occur in Australian waters have been extensively studied to date. Historical commercial whaling records and recent modelling studies suggest that the submarine canyons within and around the Bremer Marine Park provide favourable habitats for a number of cetaceans, including sperm, beaked, and killer whales. The latter have been reported to concentrate in unprecedented numbers in the Bremer Sub-Basin over the austral summer months, forming what is likely the largest seasonal aggregation of the species in the Southern Hemisphere. However, little data on the animals’ ecology, population abundance, or movements currently exist, and while the majority of killer whale encounters have occurred around the heads of the Knob and Henry Canyons to date, it remains unclear whether this area represents a discrete and unique hotspot or whether the Bremer Marine Park may support additional aggregations.
Under the NESP Emerging Priorities scheme, the Minister for the Environment and Energy, the Honourable Josh Frydenberg MP, accordingly committed research funds to the Marine Biodiversity Hub (MBH) to assess the extent and likely drivers of the Bremer megafauna hotspot, which is currently fueling a rapidly growing tourism industry. As part of the programme, aerial surveys were implemented to assess the presence, numbers, behaviour and distribution of large air-breathing vertebrates throughout the region. The resulting data provide a critical baseline for understanding when and how cetaceans and other charismatic predators use the Bremer Marine Park. Such knowledge is key to helping managers and policy-makers meet national legislative requirements regarding the adequate conservation of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) listed species
Rottnest Island lakes, swamps and coastal bird counts December 1981 to September 2007

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1981/2007

The salt lakes and swamps of Rottnest Island were surveyed by two observers, who between them walked round all the lakes and swamps (see figure of lakes and swamps below), with the exception of Barker Swamp, in the centre of the island. All birds, except Silver Gulls, seen around or on the lakes and swamps were identified and counted.
The coastal surveys was conducted by one observer who drove round the island, stopping at 32 vantage points (see figure of observation locations below), from which observations were made with the aid of a telescope on a tripod and binoculars. All birds (with the exception of Silver Gulls) were identified and counted. Any species seen that were not initially identified were approached to identify them.
Three complete surveys of birds of the coast were conducted between 24-27 September 1982, 21-23 September 1992 and 3-4 September 2007 by the same observer. These surveys commenced at the main jetty on Thomson Bay and involved walking anti-clockwise around the island; a distance of 37km. All beaches and cliff faces were traversed and the observer walked as close to the cliff edges as safety permitted. Counts were made of all non-terrestrial birds, with the exception of Silver Gull.
These data on the birds of the salt lakes, swamps and coast of Rottnest Island were collected by Research Scientist Denis Saunders and Technical Officer Perry de Rebeira of CSIRO Division of Wildlife and Rangelands Research as part of research on island bird communities.
Spatial heterogeneity of nematodes on an intertidal flat in the Westerschelde Estuary

Keywords: Meiobenthos, Nematoda, Observation, Variability, Marine nematodes, Estuarine environment, Intertidal flats, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1996/1996

The spatial heterogeneity of the nematode associations on a small intertidal estuarine flat was investigated.
UKSRLPMN12015 Env Template AB01 NHM

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2013

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSRL) is pleased to submit this annual report on activities with respect to the Plan of Work associated with its 15-year International Seabed Authority (ISA) Exploration Licence that entered into effect on 8 February 2013. This report describes the activities of the calendar year 2014.
Rocky shore algal data from North Adriatic Sea (Piran) in 2006

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Phytobenthos, Biodiversity, Data, Algae, Marine Genomics, Rocky shores
Temporal coverage: 2006/2006

Benthic macrophyte samples were collected from 51 sites along the Slovenian rocky coast. The aim of the study was three-fold: (1) to select sampling points for a surveillance monitoring programme, (2) to confirm water body boundaries proposed by the Slovenian Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning and (3) to assess the preliminary Ecological Status Classes (ESC) within the European Water Framework Directory.
USAKA Turtle Release Program (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2006/2006

Original provider:
USAKA Turtle Release Program

Dataset credits:
Data provider
USAKA Turtle Release Program
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>


Abstract:
The captive sea turtles on the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll (USAKA) Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Test Site (RTS) have been part of island life for almost as long as the test site has existed there (approximately 40 years). Starting off as a concrete lined ditch and then undergoing a renovation in 1995, the turtle pond is home to six green sea turtles (3 females and 3 males) and one male Hawksbill. Oversight of the pond is performed by Kwajalein Range Services (KRS), the current M&amp;O contractor. It became necessary to release several males in order to balance the number of male turtles to female turtles. Additionally, release of the Hawksbill was imperative to prevent the possible intermingling of turtle species. One mature female green and the mature male hawksbill were fitted with satellite transmitters and released on April 20, 2006. The release and tracking will provide much needed data on Marshall Island turtles including, nesting, feeding and migration patterns. Two other green sea turtles were also released but did not have transmitters attached.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=137">Visit STAT's project page</a> for additional information.

This dataset is a summarized representation of the telemetry locations aggregated per species per 1-degree cell.
MIRC KB17 Vessel Surveys Mar 2012

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Mariana Islands Range Complex,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Vessel
Temporal coverage: 2012/2012

Original provider:
HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.

Dataset credits:
The U.S. Navy Marine Species Monitoring Program

Abstract:
Features in this feature class represent vessel sightings during the Guam and Saipan Marine Species Monitoring: Winter-Spring Survey conducted from 15 to 29 March 2012.
Movement patterns of Peruvian Boobies off Isla Lobos de Afuera 2007

Keywords: Occurrence,Radio transmitters,Animal movements,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Seabirds,Animal tagging, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2007/2007

Original provider:
Carlos B. Zavalaga

Dataset credits:
Carlos B. Zavalaga

Abstract:
GPS loggers and time-depth recorders were used to characterize the foraging behavior of the sexually dimorphic Peruvian booby Sula variegata on 2 islands in northern Peru. We evaluated whether (1) its foraging behavior differed from tropical boobies and temperate gannets (the Peruvian boobies feed in areas of enhanced productivity and high fish density), and (2) females and males exploited different foraging habitats as a consequence of size dimorphism. Birds foraged only during daylight hours, 1 to 3 times a day, in trips of short duration (median = 1.8 h). Overall, 92% of the total foraging time was spent flying. They fed exclusively on anchovetas Engraulis ringens, which were captured in shallow dives (median = 2.5 m, max = 8.8 m) with a dive median rate of 11 dives h–1 (max = 37 dives h–1). The median foraging range was 25 km (max = 68 km), whereas the median total distance traveled was 69 km (max = 179 km). Foraging site fidelity was high, and the orientation of foraging flights in any given day was similar among birds that departed at the same time. There were no sex-specific differences in 13 of 15 foraging variables; however, females dived slightly deeper and spent a larger proportion of time sitting on the water. We speculate that (1) the foraging behavior of Peruvian boobies contrasts with that of their tropical and temperate relatives as a result of the proximity and predictability of food sources, elevated energetic demands of the brood (up to 4 chicks) and
high prey encounter rate in the Peruvian upwelling system, and (2) the lack of spatial segregation between sexes may be related to the attraction of birds to feeding aggregations that are formed in the vicinity of the colonies. Once the foraging patches are localized, females dive deeper because of passive mechanisms associated with a heavier mass.

Supplemental information:
Due to incorrect date/time or coordinates, the following records in the original data sheets were removed:
Bird ID 507
11:15:46, 3/8/2000, -80.821548, -7.104937
11:15:49, 13/08/2019, -80.8215, -7.105124
11:15:50, 13/08/2019, -80.821498, -7.105203
11:18:07, 13/08/2019, -80.815599, -7.10751
11:18:08, 13/08/2019, -80.815574, -7.107587
16:00:11, 5/1/2018, -80.779896, -7.11839
16:58:54, 5/4/2025, -80.760566, -167.071
16:09:57, 5/4/2025, -80.75794, -7.110085

Bird ID: 509
10:18:25, 13/08/2019, -80.693316, -7.032193
10:18:26, 13/08/2019, -80.693354, -7.032029

Bird ID: 530
12:25:10, 15/08/2019, -80.844323, -7.027227
12:25:11, 15/08/2019, -80.844369, -7.027112
PANGAEA - Data from the Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP)

Keywords: Deep sea, Observation, Drilling, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1968/1998

The Deep Sea Drilling Project (DSDP) was the first of three international scientific ocean drilling programs that have operated over more than 40 years.

DSDP data are available online from the (NGDC) and the IODP online database.
DATRAS Scottish Rockall Groundfish Survey

Keywords: Biota, Species distribution, WGS84 (EPSG:4326), No limitations to public access, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2011/2021

<p>The dataset includes age- and length-based catch per unit effort data for commercial fish species collected during the Scottish Rockall Survey. This is a new survey from 2011, replacing historical ROCKALL survey in DATRAS.</p>
North Sea observations of Crustacea, Polychaeta, Echinodermata, Mollusca and some other groups between 1986 and 2003

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Long term follow up
Temporal coverage: 1986/2003

Northsea observations of Crustacea, Polychaeta, Echinodermata, Mollusca and some other groups between 1986 and 2003
DFO Quebec Region Biodiversity of the Planning for Integrated Environmental Response Coastal Survey in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf (2017-2021)

Keywords: Environment, Samplingevent, Algae, Quebec, Invertebrates, Oceans, Zostera, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Eelgrass, Seabed, Occurrence, Underwater images, St. Lawrence Estuary, Biodiversity, Biota, Fish, Macroalgae
Temporal coverage: 2017/2021

This dataset contains all observations of marine organisms noted during the analysis of 2959 underwater images sampled over a large extent of the coastal zone (≤10 m) of the Estuary and the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Quebec region). The dataset includes 21 490 occurrences of 150 taxa and informal categories including macroalgae, invertebrates and fish. Underwater images were collected between 2017 and 2021 according to a directed sampling protocol whose primary goal was to map large seaweed and eelgrass beds. Images were normally recorded as videos using a camera installed on a pole and placed near the seabed from a small boat. The collected data served primarily as ground-truth data to validate coasting zone mapping based on aerial photographs within the framework of the Planning for Integrated Environmental Response initiative (PIER).
Ce jeu de données contient toutes les observations d’organismes marins notées lors de l’analyse de 2959 images sous-marines échantillonnées sur une large étendue de la zone côtière (≤10 m) de l’estuaire et du golfe du Saint-Laurent (région du Québec). Le jeu de données comprend 21 490 occurrences de 150 taxons et catégories informelles, incluant des macroalgues, des invertébrés et des poissons. Les images sous-marines ont été recueillies entre 2017 et 2021, selon un protocole d’échantillonnage dirigé dont le but premier était de cartographier les grands bancs d’algues et les zostéraies. Les images étaient normalement enregistrées sous forme de vidéos à l’aide d’une caméra installée sur une perche et placée près du fond marin à partir d’une petite embarcation. Les données collectées ont principalement servi de données de validation pour la cartographie des zones côtières basée sur des photographies aériennes, dans le cadre de l’initiative Planification pour une intervention environnementale intégrée (PIEI).
Ecology and Zoogeography of Parasites of Antarctic Fish

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: null/null

The body surface, mouth, gills, internal organs and tissues of 368 teleost fish of 26 species from Prydz Bay, Heard Island, Macquarie Island, Davis Station and Casey Station in Antarctica were examined for parasites.  At least eight species of Monogenea, seven species of Copepoda, and five or six species of Acanthocephala were recorded.  Overall, the fauna of Monogenea and Copepoda of Antarctic fish is much poorer than that of lower latitudes, and there are fewer species of Gyrodactylidae relative to other Monogenea than at higher northern latitudes.  Abundance and species richness of Acanthocephala are relatively high.
Quality: Values provided in temporal coverage are approximate only.

Note from the AADC, 2018-08-02:

The original datasheet was reformatted to fit IPT Biodiversity.AQ standard. The new datasheet "AntarticFishParasites.csv" provides the dataset ID, event date, decimal latitude, decimal longitude, continent, country, occurrence, basis of record, protocol and preparation. The organism quantity of parasites identified from host. The lowest taxonomical rank of the species identified that could be determined is provided, after matched in WoRMS (World Register of Marine Species). It also contains the associated taxa, which is as a list of names of taxa and their associations with the occurrence (Host: species), and the associated reference.
BIOGEOMAR | Marine Invertebrates | Mollusca | Gastropoda

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1953/2016

BIOGEOMAR | Dataset | Mollusca | Gastropoda 

The BioGeoMar Program was created in 2019 with the support of the Boticário Group Foundation for Nature Protection in order to analyze the state of knowledge of marine biodiversity in Brazil, describe how biodiversity is distributed along the coast, and point out priority areas for conservation and carry out future studies. The program gathered 18 researchers, 9 postgrads, and 6 research assistants, from different expertise representing 12 public universities in Brazil, working in a collaborative network. Global platforms are being used that obtain information on the geographic distribution of the species and unprecedented data for science from the zoological and botanical collections of the researchers' laboratories are being accessed. All the data will be publicly available in national and international digital repositories. BioGeoMar is also promoting continuous training and contributing to the UN Ocean Decade. University Consortium: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Museu Nacional/UFRJ, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Universidade Federal de Alagoas, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Universidade de São Paulo. Coordinator: Dr. Fernanda Correia Azevedo Dataset organizer: Dr. Rafael da Rocha Fortes
Bald Head Island 2007: Loggerhead Turtles (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2007/2010

Original provider:
Marine Turtle Research Group

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Marine Turtle Research Group
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
This project is a collaboration among the <a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/mtrg/"> Marine Turtle Research Group</a> (Brendan Godley and Annette Broderick), Michael Coyne (SEATURTLE.ORG), the <a href="http://www.ncwildlife.org/">North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission</a> (Wendy Cluse and Matthew Godfrey) and <a href="http://www.bhic.org/research/stpp.shtml"> the Bald Head Island Conservancy</a>.
Project sponsor or sponsor description
This project was funded by a grant from the <a href="http://www.wavefoundation.org">WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium, Kentucky</a>, and donations from <a href="http://www.bhic.org/research/stpp.shtml"> the Bald Head Island Conservancy</a> and SEATURTLE.ORG.


Abstract:
This project aims to find out more about the post nesting migratory movements of loggerhead sea turtles from Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Four nesting females were tracked each in 2003 through 2006 and made impressive movements north, using waters as far away as New Jersey. All four of the transmitters from 2006 are still transmitting. The transmitters provided us with some interesting, novel and useful data about the migratory and foraging behaviour and natural history of the loggerhead sea turtle in this region. This summer's deployments will complement the results from previous years and provide us with a wider insight into North Carolina sea turtle biology.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=227">Visit STAT's project page</a> for additional information.

This dataset is a summarized representation of the telemetry locations aggregated per species per 1-degree cell.
Phytoplankton data collected from the North-Western part of the Black Sea during August 1957 (Cruise 1)

Keywords: Historical records, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1957/1957

The data were collected by the IBSS staff at 18 stations in the North-Western part of the Black Sea during August 1957 (Cruise 1). This dataset contains abundance (individuals per liter) and biomass (mg/m³) data for phytoplankton taxa. No additional metadata is available.
Marine Ornithological Records around New Zealand from the OSNZ

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1890/2015

This dataset contains observation records of marine birds as published online in the Notornis journal. Notornis is the Ornithological Society of New Zealand's quarterly scientific journal. This peer-reviewed journal has been publishing ornithological research relevant to New Zealand and the South Pacific since 1943 (originally as New Zealand Bird Notes).
Records are mainly of unusual bird reports received to the OSNZ Records Appraisal Committee (RAC) and reports of bird surveys around islands offshore of New Zealand and in the southwest Pacific Ocean.
The cnidarians collection (IK) of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN - Paris) in the southwest Pacific region

Keywords: Occurrence, Specimen
Temporal coverage: 1984/2013

This dataset is a subset of the cnidarian collection of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle (MNHN - Paris) extracted from GBIF and filtered for the southwest Pacific region and for marine species only.
The full collection of cnidarians, comprising about 80 000 lots, combines old specimens from all oceans. These specimens are preserved in either alcohol, dry, as slides, or in a separate herbaria for some hydroids and sea fans. The oldest specimens (1706-1707) of Hydroids and Octocorallia of the collection are preserved in herbaria made by Sébastien Vaillant. The story is revealed on the label and recalls the big names such as Peron and Lesueur; Savigny; Jean-Baptiste Lamarck; Quoy and Gaimard; Valenciennes; and H. Milne-Edwards and Haime. Generations of scientists have enriched the collection, thanks to naturalist expeditions like that of Egypt (1800-1804), Baudin on the western coast of Australia, the Astrolabe (1837-1840), and the two French Antarctic expeditions in early twentieth century. For forty years, various campaigns in the Atlantic (Thalassa, Biogas ...), the sub-Antarctic (on the Marion Dufresne), the Indo-Pacific (program MUSORSTOM / Deep-Sea Benthos), and the great expeditions (Santo, Vanuatu 2006, Guadeloupe 2012) made for the "Planet revisited" program, enriched the collection. Scientists donate collections made throughout their careers, as is the case of the collections of G. Faure, J. Laborel, M. Pichon, B. Salvat, H. Zibrowius ... Specimens sampled by J. Goy in the Mediterranean, Brazil, and Australia expanded the collection of Jellyfish.