oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
CSIRO, Jack Mackerel (Trachurus declivis) surveys, Tasman Sea, Australia (1978)

Keywords: Observation, Midwater Trawls, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1978/1978

The data were obtained from 3 surveys in the Tasman Sea (NSW and Victoria coasts) in 1978. Data were obtained from acoustic and trawl surveys of Jack mackerel (Trachurus declivis) and other demersal and pelagic fish. Length, sex, numbers, weight and target signal strength were determined.
This data has been republished (2022-09-05 with additional details of each occurrence where they can be one of three types:  catch composition (counts per taxa and optional aggregated weights by trawl event), catch measurements (length and/or weight) of individual taxa and/or catch specimens and their stored location. The occurrence type is recorded in occurrenceremarks.
Image dataset of ophiuroid and other deep sea benthic organisms in 2015 extracted from the survey off Sanriku, Japan, by the research following the Great East Japan Earthquake 2011

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

This is the first large image dataset and occurrence records of marine organisms in the Northwest Pacific off Tohoku, Japan. This area suffered by Great East Japan Earthquake 2011 and continental shelf and slope off of this area considered one of the most productive areas both for fishery and primary production in the world because of the complex mixture of the Kuroshio Current, Oyashio Current, and Tsugaru Warm Current. We compiled 3415 images of animals, stones, and sediments. Most of the images are of dominant species of Ophiuroidea (brittle stars), with 789 and 1421 images captured in two areas of different depth. These images are cropped from downward camera images collected during two dives in 2015 using remotely operated vehicles in a deeper area (670-800 m deep) off Kamaishi (cruise id KY15-08; dive no. HPD1812) and a shallower area (280 m deep) off Minami Sanriku town (cruise id NT15-E04; dive no. CRB17). The attribute of each image is listed in the subsequent comma delimited (csv) text file and the observed occurrence of each organisms was also converted into the text format used in Japan Ocean Biogeographic Information System Center (J-OBIS), which is comparable with Darwin Core 2.0. Basically, we recorded the higher taxonomic levels (e.g., order and class) that could be specified with certainty and added a list of potential species as an appendix. For better understanding the broad-scale impact of the earthquake along the continental shelf and slope, it is necessary to extract occurrence data of organisms from biological surveys. Gathering image or video data is appropriate for this purpose because most underwater surveys simultaneously record images and/or videos. This dataset will add the information of the status after 4 years of the disaster. These image data are also considered as training image data set for automatic extraction of organisms. We additionally updated DwC records from the data list in the paper of Yamakita et al. (2018) in 2020.
Emiliania huxleyi populations at the Subantarctic  SOTS and SAM moorings sites, Australia and New Zealand (2009-2012)

Keywords: Specimen, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2009/2012

The Southern Ocean Time Series (SOTS) observatory and the Subantarctic Mooring site (SAM) lie in the Subantarctic waters south west of Tasmania and south east New Zealand, respectively. The SOTS and SAM sites have been instrumented quasi-continuously with deep-moored sediment traps (≥1000 m deep) since the late 90’s - early 2000s with the main objective of quantifying sinking carbon particle fluxes to the deep sea and for a broad range of biogeochemical studies.
The E. huxleyi populations were captured by sediment traps at ~1000, 2000 and 3800 m depth for a year from August 2011 until July 2012 at the SOTS observatory and a sediment trap at ~1500 m depth for a year from November 2009 until November 2010 at the SAM site.
Full details are in Rigual-Hernández, A. S.,Trull, T. W.,Flores, J. A.,Nodder, S. D.,Eriksen, R.,Davies, D. M.,Hallegraeff, G. M.,Sierro, F. J.,Patil, S. M.,Cortina, A. (2020) Full annual monitoring of Subantarctic Emiliania huxleyi populations reveals highly calcified morphotypes in high-CO2 winter conditions. Scientific Reports 10 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-59375-8
Happywhale - Killer Whale in Arctic 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 22 contributors in alphabetic order:

Adrian Boyle; Alain Bidart; Andrew Peacock; Eckhard; Elke; Greta Henderson; Hans Verdaat; happywhalessab; Jamie Coleman; Javier Cotin; Katherine Knight; Loes de Heus; Marian Herz; Martin Kemper; MS Otto Sverdrup; Nacho Oria; Olaf Pignataro; Pamela Le Noury; Richard Lovelock; SarahCollitt; Sea Fever Productions; Steffen Oehme
Fish sampling, Peel-Harvey Estuary, Western Australia (2009-2011)

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2008/2010

The Peel-Harvey Estuary was divided into five regions; the Entrance Channel, Eastern Peel Inlet, Western Peel Inlet, Northern Harvey Estuary and Southern Harvey Estuary. Within each region four sites were sampled seasonally over two years (total of 8 sampling occasions). At each site, sampling of fish was conducted using seine nets with length and weight of all collected fish measured. In addition, water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen were measured at each site. The aim of the study is to develop cost-effective strategies for monitoring the fish community.
This dataset consists of 58,000 fish length measurements and 2500 catch composition records with catch weights. Data and metadata from WAMSI Node 4.2.1a - Bioregional level assessments based on fishery dependent and/or fishery independent data - Peel-Harvey Estuary (https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/metadata.show?uuid=3de3c432-e3ce-4f4e-8369-9395cf253308) and accessed 2021-08-15
Happywhale - Atlantic spotted dolphin in North Atlantic Ocean, Happywhale - Atlantic Spotted Dolphin in North Atlantic Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: 2006/2022, 2006/2023

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 5 contributors in alphabetic order:

Charlotte; Dale Frink; Marilia Olio; Sabine+Ulf; Ted Cheeseman
HRC SCC Aerial-Based Monitoring Surveys August 2009

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Visual Sighting,Airplane
Temporal coverage: 2009/2009

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

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

Supplemental information:
Effort data is not available.
Netherlands Antilles Turtle Tracking 2007 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2007/2007

Original provider:
Marine Turtle Program Coordinator/St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
The 2007 DCNA turtle tracking effort is a collaborationwith CARMABI (Curacao), St Eustatius National Parks, andthe Nature Foundation Sint Maarten with support from Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire.


Abstract:
Through this tracking study, the Dutch Caribbean NatureAlliance (DCNA) aims to learn the geographical range ofmarine turtles breeding on islands of the Dutch Caribbean,engage the public in turtle conservation issues byshowcasing the turtles' migratory behavior, and build localcapabilities for performing advanced sea turtleconservation projects.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=239">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.
Community features of Swimming crabs (Portunidae) from Golfete de Cuare- Falcón- Venezuela

Keywords: Samplingevent, Callinectes, swimming crabs, biodiversity, physical-chemical parameters, CaribeSur, Portunidae, BID-CA2020-025-NAC
Temporal coverage: 1996/1996

Community features of Swimming crabs (Portunidae) from Golfete de Cuare- Falcón- Venezuela. Biodiversity, abundance, physical-chemical parameters
Registros preliminares del "Catálogo de cangrejos ermitaños del mar Caribe colombiano"

Keywords: Specimen, Cangrejos ermitaños; Paguroidea; Mar Caribe; Colombia
Temporal coverage: 1998/2005

Los siguientes registros biológicos incluyen 603 cangrejos ermitaños pertenecientes a 28 especies del Mar Caribe colombiano que hacen parte del material colectado por las expediciones INVEMAR-Macrofauna I y II, entre 1998 - 2000 y el Proyecto Corpoguajira durante 2005. Estas campañas hacen parte del esfuerzo que se ha llevado a cabo por el Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas y Costeras “José Benito Vives de Andreis” (INVEMAR) a través de las últimas décadas, con el fin de complementar la información sobre la diversidad marina. Los registros aquí contenidos incluyen datos de colecta como la ecorregión (INVEMAR, 2000), lugar, latitud, longitud y profundidad de la zona de captura; información del proceso de conservación y almacenamiento; métodos de muestreo y cruceros relacionados con la captura.
Los códigos de identificación, permiten correlacionar esta base de datos con el material físico del Museo de Historia Natural Marina de Colombia "MAKURIWA" y con el nombre del investigador que identificó la especie. Adicionalmente se incluyen registros de los atributos biológicos de los individuos, tales como longitud y ancho del escudo del caparazón; sexo; número de huevos de las hembras ovadas y diámetro promedio de los huevos de cada nidada; así como la incidencia de parasitismo y el tipo de parásitos encontrados. Permite vincular los registros con publicaciones que los mencionan, así como con fotografías que hacen parte de la colección del Museo de Historia Natural Marina de Colombia "MAKURIWA", descargadas sobre la plataforma Flikr. Esta iniciativa es una primera entrega de la información biológica que será registrada en el “Catálogo de cangrejos ermitaños del mar Caribe colombiano” que se encuentra en proceso de publicación actualmente.
Seabird observations on the RV Falkor, Voyage FK201228, Coral Sea, Australia (2020)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2020/2021

Seabird observations were conducted in the Coral Sea from the Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel RV Falkor, Voyage FK201228  from late December 2020 to January 2021. The  voyage 'Pinging in the New Year: Mapping the Tasman and Coral Seas' was a month long investigation in the Tasman and Coral seas to conduct uninterrupted, broad-scale seafloor mapping, and to observe the concentration of seabirds in the area. At-sea seabird observation data were collected using standard protocols to establish baselines in the region and to better understand species distribution over space and time, which is often influenced by seafloor features and ocean productivity.
Time aboard R/V Falkor for data collection on cruise number  FK201228 was granted by Schmidt Ocean Institute (https://schmidtocean.org).
Invertebrates observations delivered by "Canarias por una Costa Viva" project

Keywords: Citizen science, Coastal monitoring, Marine invertebrates, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2002/2004

The project ‘Canarias, por una costa viva (CCV)’ was an integrated research and educational initiative that run between 2003 – 2004 with the goals of gathering robust scientific information of keystone coastal habitats and the promotion of public awareness about responsible uses of marine resources in the Canary Islands (Central East Atlantic Ocean). Sampling effort has been carried out biannually at 100 locations around the coastlines of the overall Canary Islands. Specifically, we have studied the conservation status of key fish species and their role in their ecosystems. The relationship between the human population, the natural environment and the pressures it supports has been observed in different anthropogenically stressed areas (sewage areas, shell fishing activity, sea-cage fish farms and ports) and preserved areas.
Fishing with motorized boats in the Belgian littoral area in 1932

Keywords: self-propelled small boat, Historic, Samplingevent, Fishing, Motor boats
Temporal coverage: 1926/1932

Measurements and counts of fish caught by motorized boats in May 1932. The data were digitized by VLIZ from the original report: Gilson, G. (1932). Destruction du jeune poisson par la pêche littorale à moteur. Annales de l'Institut d'Etudes Maritimes d'Ostende = Annalen van het Zeewetenschappelijk Instituut, 2. Zeewetenschappelijk Instituut = Institut d'Etudes Maritimes: Oostende. 20 pp.
Peru Leatherback Tracking Project (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2014/2016

Original provider:
ProDelphinus &amp; 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 sponsor or sponsor description
Funding for the Pro Delphinus Leatherback Tracking Program comes from the Darwin Initiative, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and NOAA-Pacific Islands Regional Office.


Abstract:
ProDelphinus is a Peruvian NGO whose aim is the conservation of threatened and endangered marine fauna which have interaction with Peruvian fisheries. We also work hard to promote environmental education and build capacity in local fishing communities with the goal of promoting the long-term sustainability of both the fisheries and the species with which they interact.Our Leatherback Tracking Project is the first telemetry study of the species in Peru. While leatherbacks occur along the entire Peru coast, both near and offshore, our research has identified a high number of interactions with gillnet fisheries in the north of the country. By tracking leatherbacks that have been caught in this fishery, this study will examine leatherback behavior and habitat use to help determine priority areas for conservation and to better understand how these habitats overlap with fishing grounds.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=958">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.
Virginia Aquarium Tracking (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2012/2016

Original provider:
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
University of Central Florida


Abstract:
These loggerhead sea turtles were hatchlings from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, VA. They were raised by the Virginia Aquarium &amp; Marine Science Center as part of a growth rate study.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=682">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.
European Seabirds At Sea (ESAS)

Keywords: Abundance, Distribution, Marine birds, Marine ecology, Ecology, Offshore, Samplingevent, Species diversity, Animal behavior, Monitoring, ship, Environmental assessment, Pelagic environment, Birds (marine), non-buoyant aircraft
Temporal coverage: 1979/2021

European Seabirds At Sea (ESAS) assembles offshore monitoring data on seabirds and marine mammals. This international database mostly includes data from the North Sea, yet large parts of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean are covered as well. It finds its origin in the 'Seabirds at Sea' project, which was initiated in 1979 following the discovery of major oil potential in the North Sea and an urgent need to gain more knowledge on the occurrence and distribution of seabirds in their offshore habitat. This led to the execution of large-scale ship-based surveys across the North Sea using a standardized data collection method and a first European-wide data assembly in 1991.
Casey Key Loggerheads 2012-2013 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2012/2013

Original provider:
Mote Marine Laboratory/ Tony Tucker

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Mote Marine Laboratory
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Mote Marine Laboratory
Project sponsor or sponsor description
Wooster SchoolPineview Middle SchoolVirginia MillerSarasota Dolphin Research Projecthttp://sarasotadolphin.org


Abstract:
The project has several objectives:1. tracking individuals with long remigration histories2. tracking individuals with original tagging records NOT from Casey Key3. retracking individuals from the oil spill region or Northern Gulf of Mexico.4. retracking individuals from Mexico or the Caribbean.5.tracking individuals with high site fidelity to ensure that datalogger instruments can be recovered.6. Collecting samples for stable isotope, genetic, and trace metal analyses.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=700">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.
KOREAPMN12013 Env Template 2013 abundance

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2013

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 2013 conducted in accordance with Paragraph 5, Schedule 2 on the Programme of Activities of the Contract for Exploration.
SPC PROCFish/C Fish Observations Wallis and Futuna 2005

Keywords: CoFish, PROCFish/C, SPC, Observation, Fish, UVC, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2005/2005

Coastal fish species of commercial interest observed on Underwater Visual Census transects in Wallis and Futuna during the PROCFish/C surveys (2005) in Futuna, Halalo and Vailala. The individual counts correspond to the observations by a single diver (one side) on the 50 m transect, from the transect line up to visibility (distance sampling).
Flinders and Tasman Fracture Australian Marine Parks Pilot Survey- Shelf Baited Underwater Video (BRUV) component, Australia  (2012-2015)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2012/2015

The Tasman Fracture CMR AUV survey was a pilot study undertaken in 2014/15 as part of the National Marine Biodiversity Hub's National monitoring, evaluation and reporting theme. The aim of this theme is to develop a blueprint for the sustained monitoring of the South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network. The particular aim of the survey was to contribute to an inventory of the distribution and cover of epibenthic biota in the reserve using IMOS AUV 'Sirius'.
The Flinders CMR survey was a pilot study undertaken in August 2012 as part of the National Marine Biodiversity Hub's National monitoring, evaluation and reporting theme. The aim of this theme is to develop a blueprint for the sustained monitoring of the South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network. The particular aims of the survey were twofold; 1) to contribute to an inventory of demersal and epibenthic conservation values in the reserve and 2) to test methodologies and deployment strategies in order to inform future survey design efforts. Several gear types were deployed; including multibeam sonar, shallow-water (less than 150m) Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUVs), deep- water BRUVs, towed video and digital stereo stills. This resource contains the shallow-water BRUV footage captured on the FLinders CMR shelf (less than 150 m).
Port Phillip Bay Environmental Study Data 1992-1996 - trawl records

Keywords: Occurrence, Specimen
Temporal coverage: 1990/1990

In 1991, CSIRO was approached to design and manage an environmental study of the Bay to seek answers to questions concerning the sustainable use and management of the Bay. The Study began in October 1992 and finished in June 1996. This dataset comprises the trawl data
Further details and datafiles are at https://marlin.csiro.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/dce565ae-fc9b-45b2-e043-08114f8c948f
Bald Head Island 2004: Loggerhead Turtles (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2004/2005

Original provider:
Marine Turtle Research Group / SEATURTLE.ORG

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, Annette Broderick, Lucy Hawkes), Michael Coyne (SEATURTLE.ORG)the <a href="http://www.ncwildlife.org/"> North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission</a> (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 grants from the <a href="http://www.newportaquarium.com/">Newport Aquarium, Kentucky</a>, and the Natural Environmental Research Council as well as donations from SEATURTLE.ORG.


Abstract:
This project aims to find out more about the post nesting migratory movements of loggerhead sea turtles from Bald Head Island.  Four nesting females were tracked in 2003 and made impressive movements north, using waters as far away as New Jersey.  Two of the transmitters are still transmitting.  The transmitters provided us with some very useful and interesting novel information about the migratory and foraging behaviour and natural history of the loggerhead sea turtle in North Carolina. This summer's deployments will complement last seasons results 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=25">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.