oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) - Surveys of Octocoral communities, benthic cover and environmental factors on coral reefs of Palau (2003 - 2005)

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2003/2005

All surveys were carried out by the principal researcher using Rapid Ecological Assessment. The dataset comprises 58 surveys from 10 reefs. On each reef 1-3 sites were surveyed with up to 5 transects (usually 200-300m long, 1-3m wide for 10-15 minutes) per site at pre-defined depths (1-3m, 3-8m, 8-13m, 13-18m and reef flat).
Species recorded: octocorals (63 genera belonging to 24 families and 3 orders - soft corals, gorgonians, sea fans, sea whips, sea pens, leather corals, arborescent octocorals, blue coral, stoloniferans), black and wire coral. Note that species are mostly at generic level.
Taxa have been matched to the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). This dataset was sourced on July 2018 from the original DiGIR dataset at OBIS and updated to reflect changes in the OBIS data requirements.
O_WESTERSCHELDE - Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus, Haematopodidae) breeding in East Flanders (Belgium) [subsampled representation]

Keywords: birds, gps tracking, animal movement, Movebank, animal tracking, Observation, altitude, LifeWatch, frictionlessdata, UvA-BiTS, biologging, Occurrence, temperature, accelerometer
Temporal coverage: 2018/2020

This animal tracking dataset is derived from Spanoghe et al. (2022, <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5879096">https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5879096</a>) a deposit of Movebank study <a href="https://www.movebank.org/cms/webapp?gwt_fragment=page=studies,path=study1099562810">1099562810</a>. Data have been standardized to Darwin Core using the <a href="https://inbo.github.io/movepub/">movepub</a> R package and are downsampled to the first GPS position per hour. The original dataset description follows.
<em>O_WESTERSCHELDE - Eurasian oystercatchers (Haematopus ostralegus, Haematopodidae) breeding in East Flanders (Belgium)</em> is a bird tracking dataset published by the <a href="https://www.inbo.be/en">Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)</a>. It contains animal tracking data collected by the LifeWatch GPS tracking network for large birds (<a href="http://lifewatch.be/en/gps-tracking-network-large-birds">http://lifewatch.be/en/gps-tracking-network-large-birds</a>) for the project/study <strong>O_WESTERSCHELDE</strong>, using trackers developed by the University of Amsterdam Bird Tracking System (UvA-BiTS, <a href="http://www.uva-bits.nl">http://www.uva-bits.nl</a>). The study has been operational since 2018. In total 13 individuals of Eurasian oystercatchers (<em>Haematopus ostralegus</em>) have been tagged in their breeding area in East Flanders (Belgium), west of the river Scheldt, mainly to study their habitat use on mudflats of the Western Scheldt (the Netherlands). Data are uploaded from the UvA-BiTS database to Movebank and from there archived on Zenodo (see <a href="https://github.com/inbo/bird-tracking">https://github.com/inbo/bird-tracking</a>). No new data are expected.
This dataset was collected using infrastructure provided by INBO and funded by Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) as part of the Belgian contribution to LifeWatch. Additional funding was provided by the Sovon Dutch Centre for Field Ornithology.
Phytoplankton, Joint Open Sea Surveys 2017, EMBLAS II Project

Keywords: Samplingevent
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 Joint Open Sea Survey (JOSS UA - GE 2017) in the Black Sea waters (Transects Odessa – Batumi) onboard the R/V "Mare Nigrum" (Romania) in August - September 2017.
2011 University of Plymouth Falmouth towed underwater video maerl and associated epifauna survey

Keywords: Dredging, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2011/2011

Survey to establish the location and assess the extent, distribution and species composition of maerl bed habitats and quantify the abundance of associated epifauna communities in Falmouth Harbour, UK using a high definition towed underwater video system. Surveys were conducted in response to proposed dredging activities to deepen the shipping channel. The survey took place in November 2011 and transects were approximately 200 x 0.5 metres
Colección Regional de Equinodermos de la Peninsula de Yucatan

Keywords: Occurrence, Campeche Bank, Caribbean, Alacranes reef, Coral Reef, Echinoderms, Gulf of Mexico
Temporal coverage: 2008/2020

The dataset contains information about the “Colección Regional de Equinodermos de la Península de Yucatán” (federal register COREPY-DGVS-CC-307-18) at the Unidad Multidisciplinaria de Docencia e Investigación, Faculty of Science, UNAM. This dataset represents only specimens of Echinoderms identified to genus and species (1470 specimens) from 24 localities of the coast and coral reefs at the Gulf of Mexico and Mexican Caribbean for a period of time from 2008 to 2020.  The dataset contains information of specimens belonging to 37 families of the five Classes of echinoderms (Ophiuroidea, Asteroidea, Crinoidea, Holothuroidea, and Echinoidea).  The specimens at the collection have been either identified or validated by professional echinoderms taxonomists, providing a significant level of trust in the data. The taxonomists that participated in this process appear in the list of authors.
LMMSTRP-Kemp's Ridley 1 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Occurrence,Marine Biology, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2009/2010

Original provider:
Louisiana Marine Mammal &amp; Sea Turtle Rescue Program

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Louisiana Marine Mammal &amp; Sea Turtle Rescue Program
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
LDWF-Louisiana Department of Wildlife &amp; FisheriesAudubon Aquarium of the Americas-New Orleans, Louisiana
Project sponsor or sponsor description
LDWF-Louisiana Department of Wildlife &amp; Fisheries


Abstract:
Lagniappe is an adult female Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle that was found in a burrow pit pond in Southern Vermilion Parish, Louisiana and is believed to have been trapped in the pond since Hurricane Ike in September 2008.  The term “Lagniappe” means “an extra or unexpected gift or benefit” and is a term commonly used in Louisiana. The rescue effort for Lagniappe was spearheaded by The Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program-“ LMMSTRP” along with the valuable help of other partner organizations such as The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (AAOA).  The rescue took place on March 11, 2009.  Once the turtle was rescued it was transported to the Audubon’s Aquatic Center (AAC).  LDWF furthermore secured LMMSTRP the funding to obtain a satellite tag.  Lagniappe was outfitted with a Kiwistat 101 tag by Sirtrack.  The tracking of a rehabilitated sea turtle is very important to the LMMSTRP program in that a rehab turtle has not been tagged since 2005.  Lagniappe was released on October 14, 2009 21 miles off the coast of Grand Isle, Louisiana.  Along the Louisiana Coast we get countless stranded sea turtles in particular Kemp’s Ridley.  By tagging Lagniappe we hope to gain more crucially valuable data that would enable us to understand more about such an endangered species.The Louisiana Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Rescue Program is a volunteer organization based out of Audubon Aquarium of the Americas through the Audubon Nature Institute. It is committed to the humane care and treatment of injured, ill, or out-of-habit marine mammals (such as manatees) and sea turtles.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=449">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.
HRC CRC Small Vessel-Based Monitoring Surveys August 2007

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Hawaii Range Complex,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Visual Sighting,Vessel, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2007/2007

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.
Canadian National Aquatic Invasive Species Database

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: null/null

An aquatic invader is a non-native species, whose introduction will likely cause (or has already caused) damage to the host ecosystem, existing species therein, the economy or human well-being. Invasive species thrive in the absence of their native predators and have the potential to drastically alter habitat, rendering it inhospitable for native species. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) have been entering Canadian waters for centuries but never as rapidly as today. Fisheries and Oceans Canada maintains a national AIS database containing field and experimental datasets submitted by researchers across the country. The OBIS view of this collection contains information related to the geographic distribution of selected AIS species from the field datasets. Date, abundance and biomass information is currently not included in this version of the OBIS view of the dataset.
Quantitative determination of bacteria by the membrane-filtration method in the Sluice Dock in 1966

Keywords: Bacterial filtration, coastal structure, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1966/1966

Bacterial densities for 3 points sampled between March and October 1966 in the Sluice Dock and the Port of Ostend. The data were digitized by VLIZ from the original report: Persoone, G.; De Pauw, N. (1971). Contributions à l'étude des bactéries marines du littoral belge: 4. Recherche quantitative de la richesse microbienne de l'eau du bassin de chasse d'Ostende par lecture directe sur membranes filtrantes.
IFREMERPMN12017 Env Template BIO1 2017

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research In 2017, Ifremer started work on the geostatistical study for more precise estimation of the
mineral resources in the contract area, in line with ISBA recommendations (ISBA/21/LTC/15). The
study is being carried out in collaboration with RSC Mining &amp; Mineral Exploration Ltd. (RSC). The
study is still ongoing and is slated for completion in early 2018
Monitoring of birds in the Voordelta

Keywords: Observation, Aerial surveys, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2004/2006

Port of Rotterdam is carrying out the Project Mainport Development Rotterdam, PMR, expanding the port with 1,000 hectares through suppletion of sand in the shallow coastal Voordelta area in the North Sea. As the Voordelta has the status of protected nature reserve (Natura2000 area), the loss of habitat, caused by the expansion of the port, must be compensated for. As part of the compensating measures, the Dutch national government established a series of protected areas in the Voordelta region and is following the effects of these measures.

This dataset contains aerial counts of birds in the “Voordelta”. The set exists of a pre-protected status data (2003 – 2007) and a post-protected status (currently still under embargo).
BGRPMN12017 Env Template FLUM

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research Based on geochemical and physical data we identified differences in the polymetallic nodule facies within the eastern German license area. Nodules in Prospective Areas # 1 are generally larger and show significantly higher contents of Ni and Cu as compared to the nodules in Prospective Area #2 which are smaller and are characterised by higher contents of Co. Furthermore, our study shows that sediment, which mainly consists of Si and Al oxides, contributes 13 % to the dry weight of the nodules on average. The method we used is quantitative and can thus be used for habitat mapping and be related to biodiversity and other environmental parameters
Happywhale - Weddell Seal in South Atlantic Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: 2010/2020

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:

Christian Engelke; Kicki Ericson &amp; Thies Matzen; Ted Cheeseman; Thomas Vogelsang; Tobias Brehm
Trawl-survey data from the “expedition Hvar” in the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean) collected in 1948-1949

Keywords: Marine Historical Ecology, self-propelled small boat, Observation, Demersal trawl, Historical records, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1948/1949

The “expedition HVAR” (1948-1949), organised by the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries of Split (IOF, Croatia), was the first large-scale fishery-independent trawl-survey ever performed in the Adriatic Sea. The survey was conducted with the motorboat “Hvar” (250 HP; LOA = 25 m) in the territorial waters of the former Yugoslavia (currently territorial waters of the Republics of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro) and Albania, and in the international waters to approximately 20 nautical miles off the Italian coast.
The Australian Phytoplankton Database (1844 onwards)

Keywords: Specimen, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1844/2015

There have been many individual phytoplankton datasets collected across Australia since the mid 1900s, but most are unavailable to the research community. We have searched archives, contacted researchers, and scanned the primary and grey literature to collate 3,665,221 records of marine phytoplankton species from Australian waters from 1844 to the present. Many of these are small datasets collected for local questions, but combined they provide over 170 years of data on phytoplankton communities in Australian waters. Units and taxonomy have been standardised, obviously erroneous data removed, and all metadata included. We have lodged this dataset with the Australian Ocean Data Network (http://imos.aodn.org.au/), allowing public access. The Australian Phytoplankton Database will be invaluable for global change studies, as it allows analysis of ecological indicators of climate change and eutrophication (e.g., changes in distribution; diatom:dinoflagellate ratios). In addition, the standardised conversion of abundance records to biomass provides modellers with quantifiable data to initialise and validate ecosystem models of lower marine trophic levels.
This version of the database has been modified by
1) excluded existing data from IMOS, Antarctic Projects (597,599,744,746,748) as recorded in in imos_plankton.imos_apd_metadata
2) absence records have been removed.
SNI California Sea Lions 2014 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2014/2018

Original provider:
UC Santa Cruz

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


Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=1059">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.
NMML Harbor Porpoise Vessel, SE Alaska, Spring 1992

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,harbor porpoise,Phocoena phocoena,abundance,marine mammal survey,survey,marine mammal,cetacean,Vessels,Sightings, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1992/1992

Original provider:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Dataset credits:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Abstract:
In spring 1992, Southeast Alaska, the south side of the Alaskan Peninsula, and the Kodiak Archipelago were surveyed for harbor porpoise (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>) from the NOAA John N. Cobb using line transect methodology. The shipboard platform was 28.36 m (93 ft) in length with a bridge height of 4.27 m (14 ft). To obtain data on seasonal movements of porpoise, a limited number of transects were made in areas of known porpoise concentrations. When a sighting was made, the following variables were recorded: time, angle, number of reticles to the sighting, radar distance (nm) to the shoreline at the same angle of the sighting, the species, the count of the porpoise seen (best, high, and low), and the animal(s) direction of travel. Search effort was recoded by noting the time and location of the ship at the beginning and end of each transect.

Purpose:
Although harbor porpoises, <i>Phocoena phocoena</i>, are known to occur throughout Alaska waters, few estimates of abundance exist. In 1991, the National Marine Mammal Laboratory initiated a 3 year study on Alaska harbor porpoises. The objectives of this program were to: 
1) Obtain minimum population estimates in coastal waters using line transect methodology with a coefficient of variation for density estimates of less than 30% for each survey area, and 
2) Establish a baseline for detecting changes in abundance through time, for analysis of trends. 
The ability of the observers to sight porpoise was sensitive to environmental conditions.  As expected, when conditions deteriorated the number of porpoises observed declined. 

Supplemental information:
This dataset and associated effort data were updated on September 8, 2005. Those who downloaded them before that date should renew them.
Records of coral reef inhabiting Caprellidae from Bora Bora and Moorea, Society Islands (Crustacea: Amphipoda)

Keywords: Occurrence, Specimen
Temporal coverage: 1988/1993

This dataset is from a paper by Mueller (1990). where new species and records of coral reef inhabiting Caprellidae from Bora Bora and Moorea, Society Islands are described.
New species and records are presented for the amphipod family Caprellidae from coral reefs at Bora Bora and Moorea, Society Islands. Caprellina bispinosa n. sp. and Fallotritella polynesica n. sp. are described. Notes on the habitat preference of the other species, Hemiaegina minuta Mayer, 1890 and Metaprotella sandalensis Mayer, 1898 are also given. M. sandalensis is redescribed with particular reference to its intraspecific variability.
Neonates tagged off Brazil (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2013/2014

Original provider:
Yonat

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Fisheries Bycatch Research Group
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>


Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=981">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.
Crustaceos decapodos de islotes Caribe y Los Lobos, Venezuela

Keywords: inventory, Crustacea, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1993/1993

Se estudió la fauna carcinológica decápoda de los islotes Caribe y Los Lobos.
Fueron empleados distintos artes y métodos de pesca, tales como: buceo con equipo autonómico, chinchorro playero, redes de mano, rastras, guantes de muestreo y muestreo manual.
Fueron identificadas 35 especies.
Benthic invertebrate surveys conducted between 2009-2011 as part of the Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup and Coke Ovens Remediation Project.

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2009/2011

Monitoring of benthic invertebrate communities in Sydney Harbour and the surrounding area was conducted between 2009-2011 as part of the marine component of the environmental effects and surface water compliance monitoring program for the Sydney Tar Ponds Cleanup and Coke Ovens Remediation Project.

The soft bottom in the sampling region combined with the presence of benthic communities with significant abundances and number of species made it suitable to conduct repeatable sampling surveys to assess impacts if any from the Remediation Project.

Samples were collected from sediments at a series of nearshore stations in various parts of Sydney Harbour. These stations were assessed for sediment type, content of organic carbon and environmental conditions were noted. Seabed invertebrate communities were examined in terms of species composition and distribution. 

This resource contains a subset of the data collected as part of these surveys – records contain species occurrence information (scientific name, geographic location, date of sampling, depth of sampling, quantitative abundance) plus a number of associated measurements (sediment composition, grain diameter, TOC). For information on the complete study including data analysis and discussion please consult the original reports. (Dillon 2010, 2011a, 2011b).
JAX MAVEX Aerial Monitoring 2012

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Aircraft,Sightings
Temporal coverage: 2012/2012

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

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

Abstract:
Aerial marine species monitoring occurred on 28 February and 29 February 2012 for a Maverick Missile Exercise (MAVEX) training event off the eastern coast of Florida within the U.S. Navy’s Missile Laser Training Range (MLTR).

Supplemental information:
[2020-09-30] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
Turtles: Testudines (173749) =&gt; Testudines (948936)

[2014-07-02] The unit of Distance field was wrong in the metadata. It is in meters.
Gabon 2010-11: Corisco Bay, Green Turtles (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2010/2011

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
The partnerships' work in Gabon, which includes satellite telemetry of marine turtles (leatherback, green, and olive ridley turtles), training and capacity building in the use of fisheries vessel monitoring systems and assessing the distribution and abundance of dolphins and whales is funded by the Darwin Initiative, which is financed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of the UK Government under the project Darwin Marine Biodiversity Action Plan for Gabon, the Wallace Research Foundation, and, the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department of the Interior).


Abstract:
As part of a larger marine biodiversity project in Gabon, this year we are adding satellite tracking of green turtles from their foraging grounds in Corisco Bay.  The project aims to examine size-based foraging patterns of turtles.  These movement data will be integrated with a charaterization of the local habitat and an assessment of anthropogenic threats.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=475">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.