oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
Hoplostethus atlanticus (Orange Roughy) length weight data, Australian waters (1987-2012)

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1987/2016

The biological data were obtained between 1987 and 2013.Over this period the survey objectives varied as did the technology of the monitoring and sampling programmes, including differences in trawl gear and fishing vessel. For most survey years fish were collected from commercial trawling vessels using a standard commercial orange roughy net fitted with 40 mm cod-end liners. Exceptions were 1987 and 1992, when an Engel high rise bottom trawl, with a 40 mm cod-end liner, was deployed from the CSIRO’s research vessel. Biological sampling was associated with acoustic surveys in most years and used primarily for species identification,and to collect representative samples from aggregations of fish for length, weight, sex, gonad stage or retaining otoliths for ageing.The protocol was to collect 200 sexed fish lengths and 50 otolith pairs per trawl. Demersal trawls were targeted on aggregations of orange roughy determined by the vessel’s acoustics but catches were limited in many years by the available vessel quota (using windows in the trawl, or fishing on the side of large aggregations). (Kloset at al. (2017) doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2015.02.017)
Data has been collected from the following projects - 
1) Egg Production Methods and Biomass Assessment 1991-1995, 
2) Trophodynamics of the south-east trawl deep-water stock (FIRDC project no. 91/17) 1991-1995,
3) Abundance, distribution, movements and population dynamics of orange roughy in southeast Australian waters (FIRTA project no. 87/129) 1987-1990 
4) Stock structure of Orange Roughy 
5) Development and application of a combined industry/scientific acoustic survey of orange roughy in the Eastern Zone (FRDC project no. 1999/111) 1999-2001 
6) Orange Roughy Assessment 03-04
7) 2006 Eastern Zone orange roughy acoustic survey
SCAR Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean - Antarctic free-living marine Nematodes - Data

Keywords: Occurrence, BASO, CAML, SCAR-MARBIN, Nematoda
Temporal coverage: null/null

This dataset represents a literature study on the distribution of Nematodes in Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic waters. Dataset supplied in the framework of the SCAR Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean (BASO).

The Biogeographic Atlas of the Southern Ocean is a collection of representative maps and syntheses on the distribution of the Southern Ocean organisms, providing a general overview of the biogeography of the Southern Ocean (s.l.) and a benchmark of current biogeographic knowledge at the end of the Census of Antarctic Marine Life. This updates the well-known and useful but largely outdated biogeographic Folios of the Antarctic Map Folio Series (American Geographical Society).
Rhodolith occurrences in the Azores (central north Atlantic) between 1998 and 2018

Keywords: diver, research vessel, propelled unmanned submersible, Grabs, Aguas Vivas, Cameras, Scuba diving, Samplingevent, Corers, Arquipelago, Remotely operated vehicles
Temporal coverage: 1998/2018

Rhodoliths is a general term used to designate non-geniculate coralline red algae (Rhodophyta) that live unattached (Riosmena-Rodríguez, 2017). The term is used here to encompass (i) branched free-living coralline algae devoid of an evident nucleus, but also (ii) nucleated nodules where the biogenic calcium carbonate deposit around the core represents &gt;50%, as well as (iii) “coated grains” where the core is larger than the algal carbonate component.
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Mammalia Collection (Mammalia)

Keywords: Observation, Sea mammals, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1822/2013

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Mammalia collection contains 650 digitised specimens over 56 taxa (mostly species). This dataset only contains the marine species of the collection. The following classes are included: Mammalia Linnaeus, 1758, Reptilia Laurenti, 1768.
Molluscan specimens from the Astrolabe Reefs (Kadavu, Fiji), 1986-2006

Keywords: Specimen, Occurrence, mollusc, Fiji
Temporal coverage: 1991/2005

This dataset is a work in progress and will be updated regularly.
From 1986 to 2006, Astrolabe Incorporated, led by Joan Koven, conducted mollusc collections from the North and Great Astrolabe Reef in Kadavu, Fiji. A total of 799 species were identified over collection period.
In 2008, Joan Koven donated the entire molluscan collection to the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji, where it is currently housed in the USP Marine Collection at the School of Marine Studies.
This dataset is comprised of the specimens collected and identified by Astrolabe Incorporated.
Publication of this dataset was funded by the European Union (EU). We are also grateful to GBIF, BID and VertNet for their support in mobilising this dataset, and to the John and Dave Foundation for technical support.
The International Herring Larvae Surveys

Keywords: Samplingevent, Fish larvae
Temporal coverage: 1972/2022

The ICES programme of international herring larval surveys in the North Sea and adjacent areas is in operation since 1967. The main purpose of this programme is to provide quantitative estimates of herring larval abundance, which are used as a relative index of changes of the herring spawning‐stock biomass in the assessment. The larvae surveys are carried out in specific periods and areas, following autumn and winter spawning activity of herring from north to south. Catch data together with specific information like haul position, survey area etc. are reported to the ICES International Herring Larvae database annually. The database contains information about the surveys conducted since 1972. The ICES responsible group for the dataset is WGIPS.
SNU-FF Meiobenthos (2009-2010)

Keywords: Occurrence, Meiobenthos, diver, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2009/2010

Meiobenthos data, as well as data on water parameters and sediment parameters, was gathered at 8 stations along the Turkish Black Sea coast, during 12 sampling events, at 2 depths (3 and 10m). All data is restricted.
WAMSI Node 3.2.1 - Diversity, abundance and habitat utilisation of sharks and rays, Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia (2007-2009) - dive data

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2007/2008

From April 2007 to June 2009, six field trips were undertaken to investigate the elasmobranch faunal composition of the Ningaloo Marine Park (NMP), determine the distribution and abundance of species, and examine the habitat utilisation, movement patterns and activity space of selected key species. Dive and longline surveys, passive acoustic telemetry and satellite tracking were used to collect data.
This dataset is the dive data component. Data and metadata sourced from https://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/wamsi-node-3-2-1-diversity-abundance-and-habitat-utilisation-of-sharks-and-rays-summary_e823 on 2021-08-20
Sea Turtles of Dominica (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2011/2013

Original provider:
Jacob Levenson

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
This project has been funded, in part, by grants from International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). IFAW has been instrumental in the progress of sea turtle conservation on Dominica. Through direct funding of the program and through marine mammal conservation and education in Dominica as part of the Floating Classroom program. A program focused on the conservation of whale species through out the worlds oceans.
Project sponsor or sponsor description
A grant from Disney's Friends for Change Project Green program gave the satellite tagging program the funding to get off the ground as part of the DomSeTCo/IFAW Floating Classroom Program.


Abstract:
Dominica Sea turtle Conservation Organization, originally started as ROSTI, has been focused on sea turtle conservation in Dominica. A small island in the Caribbean, Dominica has several sea turtle species nesting on it's beaches. Leatherbacks have been the main focus due tp poaching on the island of adults and nests. DomSeTCO supports patrollers on the main leatherback nesting beaches and has initiated a sea turtle tour program bringing visitors and locals alike to witness sea turtle nesting events on the island. DomSeTCO also participates in IFAW's Floating Classroom Program, bringing sea turtle conservation to the classroom.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=773">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.
Happywhale - Peale's Dolphin in South Atlantic Ocean

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: null/null

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.

Supplemental information:
Sightings and images were submitted to Happywhale by contributors. A portion of the Happywhale data were transferred to OBIS-SEAMAP upon the agreement between Happywhale and OBIS-SEAMAP.

There may be duplicate records among Happywhale datasets and other OBIS-SEAMAP datasets. The precision of date/time vary per record. Some records have date accuracy up to year only.

This dataset includes sightings and photos from the following 6 contributors in alphabetic order:

Andrew Thompson; Johnny Giese; Marilia Olio; Per Nikolaj Bukh; Sabine+Ulf; sgan-cohen noam
UNCW Marine Mammal Sightings 2002

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2002/2002

Original provider:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington

Dataset credits:
University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Supplemental information:
3/26/07: common name for <i>Eubalaena glacialis</i> is changed from historical black right whale to Northern right whale sighting.
HRC CRC Small Vessel-Based Monitoring Surveys April 2010

Keywords: Occurrence, Occurrence,Hawaii Range Complex,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Visual Sighting,Vessel, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2010/2010

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

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

Supplemental information:
Presence only. No group size estimated.
Effort data is not available.
MBON POLE TO POLE: ROCKY SHORE BIODIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS

Keywords: MBON, coastal biodiversity, Gulf of Maine, Marblehead, Massachusetts, Pole to Pole, Pumphouse, rocky shores, Nahant, intertidal zone
Temporal coverage: 2018/2018

The MBON Pole to Pole effort seeks to develop a framework for the collection, use and sharing of marine biodiversity data in a coordinated, standardized manner leveraging on existing infrastructure managed by the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS; IOC-UNESCO), the GEO Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON), and the Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS). The MBON Pole to Pole aims to become a key resource for decision-making and management of living resource across countries in the Americas for reporting requirements under the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), Aichi Targets of the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD), and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This collection corresponds to the species registered on intertidal rocky shores of Massachusetts, using the MBON Pole to Pole sampling protocol for Rocky Shores, with funding from the National Science Foundation (OCE-1635989)
DFO Quebec Region Mingan Archipelago Icelandic Scallop Survey 1990-2019

Keywords: samplingEvent, Occurrence, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1990/2019

A research survey of Iceland scallops (Chlamys islandica) using a dredge has been carried out by DFO (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) every 1 or 2 years since 1990 in the Mingan Archipelago ( fishing areas 16E and 16F). The main objective of this research survey was to assess Icelandic Scallop stocks. Another objective was to documented taxa in the captures associated with scallop habitat according to a fixed sampling plan. Occurrences by species (or taxon) are presented by station. The taxonomic and geographical validity of the data was checked and the World Register of Marine Species served as the taxonomic authority for naming all taxa recorded during the survey. Epibenthic invertebrates (mainly molluscs, echinoderms and crustaceans) as well as demersal fish were identified from the dredge catches. / Un relevé de recherche sur le pétoncle d’Islande (Chlamys islandica) effectué à l'aide d'une drague a été réalisé par le MPO (Pêches et Océans Canada) tous les 1 ou 2 ans depuis 1990 dans l'archipel de Mingan (zones de pêche 16E et 16F). L'objectif principal de ce relevé de recherche était d'évaluer les stocks de pétoncle d'Islande. Un autre objectif était de documenter les taxons dans la capture associée à l'habitat de pétoncle selon un plan d'échantillonnage fixe. Les occurrences par espèce (ou taxon) sont présentées par station. La validité taxonomique et géographique des données a été vérifiée et le registre mondial des espèces marines a servi d'autorité taxonomique pour nommer tous les taxons enregistrés lors du relevé. Les invertébrés épibenthiques (principalement des mollusques, échinodermes et crustacés) ainsi que des poissons démersaux ont été identifiés à partir des captures de la drague.
New Zealand research tagging database

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1965/2013

Tagging programmes have been used to provide information on fish and fisheries to central government policy makers in New Zealand for many years. A wide variety of species have been the subject of such studies, including finfish, shellfish and rock lobsters. In New Zealand, the Ministry for Primary Industries (formerly the Ministry of Fisheries) has funded these programmes to aid with fisheries research and stock assessment. Data from these programme are held in the "tag" database, from which the data in this dataset are sourced.
Mollusca Collection - Museu Nacional/UFRJ

Keywords: Specimen, mollusks, Occurrence, Mollusca, Biodiversity
Temporal coverage: 1872/2016

The Mollusca Collection of the Museu Nacional (acronym MNRJ), one of the most important of its kind in South America, holds more than 40,000 registered lots and about 15,000 unregistered lots, which are currently being processed, including dry shells and preserved specimens from Brazilian and foreign provenance. Most lots are from Brazilian localities, but several lots from other coutries are also present, specially from South America. Species from marine and non marine habitats are represented, as well as molluscs from sambaquis. The type material stems from studies carried out since the beginning of the 20th century by Brazilian and foreign researchers. A total of 683 type lots are currently deposited.
Distribution of seabirds at sea in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Australia (1990-1991)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1990/1991

The distribution and abundance of seabirds was documented at sea in the Gulf of Carpentaria in December 1990 and November 1991. Of the 17 species recorded, only the crested tern, least frigatebird, brown booby and streaked shearwater were widespread. The first three species were seen mainly in coastal waters; streaked shearwaters were seen only in the central north-western gulf. The common tern, roseate tern, little tern, sooty tern, black-naped tern, common noddy and greater frigatebird were either sparsely distributed or uncommon. The list includes five terrestrial species. The distribution of
the seabirds is discussed in relation to proximity to breeding and roosting sites, food availability, the effects of discards from prawn trawling, and water currents
Data digitized from cited paper, January 2021. Some ambiguity of dates is possible as there are two voyages: 12 days in 1990 (3-14 December; Cruise 1) and 11 days in 1991 (19-29 November; Cruise 2).
Happywhale - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin in South Atlantic Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: 2010/2010

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.

Supplemental information:
Sightings and images were submitted to Happywhale by contributors. A portion of the Happywhale data were transferred to OBIS-SEAMAP upon the agreement between Happywhale and OBIS-SEAMAP.

There may be duplicate records among Happywhale datasets and other OBIS-SEAMAP datasets. The precision of date/time vary per record. Some records have date accuracy up to year only.

This dataset includes sightings and photos from the following 1 contributors in alphabetic order:

Marilia Olio
Happywhale - Northern Elephant Seal in North Pacific Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: null/null, 2018/2022

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.

Supplemental information:
Sightings and images were submitted to Happywhale by contributors. A portion of the Happywhale data were transferred to OBIS-SEAMAP upon the agreement between Happywhale and OBIS-SEAMAP.

There may be duplicate records among Happywhale datasets and other OBIS-SEAMAP datasets. The precision of date/time vary per record. Some records have date accuracy up to year only.

This dataset includes sightings and photos from the following 1 contributors in alphabetic order:

Drew Collins
LifeWatch observatory data: phytoplankton observations by imaging flow cytometry (FlowCam) in the Belgian Part of the North Sea

Keywords: Simon Stevin, Phytoplankton, Marine Genomics, Samplingevent, Biodiversity, Data, research vessel, Biological monitoring
Temporal coverage: 2017/2020, 2017/2023

In the framework of the Lifewatch marine observatory a number of fixed stations in the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BPNS) are visited on a monthly or seasonal basis using RV Simon Stevin. A grid of nine stations covers the coastal zone and are sampled monthly. Eight additional stations, located further at sea, are sampled on a seasonal basis. Samples are taken using a 55µm mesh size Apstein net and fixed in Lugol's iodine solution. In the lab, the samples are processed using a VS-4 FlowCAM model at 4X magnification, size range imaged is 55-300µm. The identification of the image data is done with the use of a classifier and followed by a manual validation step.  Since May 2017, this dataset provides micro- and phytoplankton observations, mainly covering diatoms, dinoflagellates and cilliates, for the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BPNS).
KOREAPMN12014 Env Template 2014 abundance

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2014/2014

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research Pursuant to Section 10, Appendix II of the Contract for Exploration between the International Seabed Authority and the Government of the Republic of Korea (ISBA/7/C/4), the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries that is the relevant authority of the Government of the Republic of Korea hereby submits to the International Seabed Authority the annual report on the exploration activities in 2014 conducted in accordance with Paragraph 5, Schedule 2 on the Programme of Activities of the Contract for Exploration.
The contractor had performed the geological and geophysical survey with sampling of sediments and nodules, the marine environmental baseline survey in and around the contract area focused on the potential benthic impact experiment and reference sites, and research and development works on mining and processing technologies as a part of its exploration activities in 2014.
National Pilot Monitoring Studies Phyllophora July 2017, Improving Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea - Phase II (EMBLAS-II), ENPI/2013/313-169, (Phytoplankton)

Keywords: Biological sampling, lowered unmanned submersible, Samplingevent, Biological monitoring
Temporal coverage: 2017/2017

Phytoplankton data: species composition, volume of the cell [µm3], abundance [*1000cells/l], biomass (mg/m3) and Carbon biomass collected during the survey of the National Pilot Monitoring Studies Ukraine (NPMS UA) in the Ukrainian waters (North-Western part of the Black Sea) in the area of the Zernov’s Phyllophora Field onboard the M/V "Auguste Piccard" (Ukraine) in July 201
Registros de peces y cetaceos en el marco del proyecto Ocurrencia, distribución, estado genético y de contaminantes de los cetáceos de La Guajira

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, PERMISO_COLECTA, Cetáceos, Guajira, Caribe, Contaminantes, Ocurrencia
Temporal coverage: 2016/2018

La Guajira es una región de Colombia que contiene una alta diversidad de especies asociadas a ecosistemas marino-costeros, debido a la surgencia periódica que ocurre en sus aguas, lo que implica una gran variedad de oferta alimenticia para diversos predadores, incluyendo al hombre. A pesar de ésto, la investigación científica con predadores tope como los cetáceos se ha centrado en áreas del Pacífico como bahía Málaga y la Isla Gorgona. En consecuencia, existe un gran vacío de información acerca de la biología, estado de conservación, ecología, historias de vida y patrones poblacionales de los mamíferos marinos en el Caribe, particularmente en La Guajira.
La extracción de carbón es una de las principales actividades económicas de la región, la cual ha resultado en graves problemas ambientales. En La Guajira existen varios puertos para transportar carbón y hay planes de construir uno adicional, lo cual ha generado diversos impactos en la biodiversidad local, sin que se conozca cuantitativamente la magnitud de este impacto. Estudiar a los mamíferos marinos de la región, puede proveer información relevante sobre el estado de salud de los ecosistemas, ya que los cetáceos son predadores tope de la red trófica. Por esta razón, datos sobre la ecología, distribución, estado genético y de contaminantes de los cetáceos en La Guajira, pueden constituir la información de línea base clave para el establecimiento de planes de manejo que permitan la conservación de los cetáceos y de los ecosistemas marinos asociados a su distribución.
Con el fin de adelantar un diagnóstico preliminar sobre la ocurrencia, distribución, estructura genética y estado de contaminantes de los cetáceos de la Guajira, se realizarán recorridos en bote cubriendo los hábitats costeros y oceánicos durante la temporada seca (mayo y octubre). Información acerca del comportamiento, rumbo, coordenadas geográficas, contexto social y condiciones oceanográficas será registrada en cada viaje. Se tomarán biopsias de piel usando el sistema PAXARMS, así como fotografías de aletas dorsales para adelantar un proceso de foto-identificación. Este estudio proporcionará datos importantes para determinar no sólo la estructura poblacional de los delfínidos a nivel local en La Guajira, sino para establecer una línea base que permita definir unidades de manejo adecuadas en el Caribe colombiano, así como conocer los niveles de contaminación y diversidad genética de los cetáceos en La Guajira y conocer la conectividad con otras poblaciones del Caribe.
Este recurso contiene la información de 98 registros de peces (79) y mamíferos marinos (19) pertenecientes a 7 familias, con un 71% clasificado a nivel de especie, 18 a género y 10% a familia. Los datos fueron tomados en 4 municipios del departamento de La Guajira en los años 2016 y 2018.