oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
SPG - Atlantic salmon migration, survival and disease

Keywords: ACOUSTIC TAGS, EARTH SCIENCE &gt; BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION &gt; ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES &gt; FISH, Samplingevent, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2019/2019

This is the OBIS extraction of the Ocean Tracking Network  and Dalhousie University (DAL)  SPG - Atlantic salmon migration, survival and disease, consisting of the release tagging metadata, i.e. the location and date when the tagged animal was released, and summarized detection events of tagged individuals.
    If readers are interested in the source dataset they may also inquire with the project PIs as listed here or on the OTN web site (https://members.oceantrack.org/project?ccode=V2LATSLM).
Abstract:Healthy, sustainable Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) stocks are important economically, ecologically, and culturally to Canada. However, many populations have been severely decreasing since the 1980s, leading to an endangered listing for many populations by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Currently, the greatest impacts to their survival have been linked to juvenile survival upon entry into the marine environment. In this Strategic Partnership Grant proposal, we will use acoustic telemetry and cutting edge genomic techniques to address several strategic issues. Firstly, with our partners at Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and at the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF), we will examine the role of naturally occurring pathogens in mediating the migration behaviour and mortality of juvenile salmon in populations throughout the Maritimes, Quebec, and Newfoundland &amp; Labrador. Secondly, we will examine the interactions of wild salmon with aquaculture net-pens throughout the region by quantifying residency patterns, migration pathways, and mortality near net-pens. In parallel, we will characterize pathogen profiles in water samples collected near net-pens, and by opportunistically sampling net-pen escapees, which are frequently caught in a fish-ladder on a river in New Brunswick, we will compare disease profiles of aquaculture and wild salmon in the same river. Thirdly, we will examine the effects of hatchery rearing on the behaviour and survival of juveniles salmon. Hatchery rearing is commonly used for salmon supplementation, and by comparing hatchery and wild fish in the same river, we will explore whether hatchery fish have different susceptibilities to pathogens and altered migration behaviour. Ultimately, we will use the data that we collect from these studies to develop models that examine the degree to which mortality can be explained by aquaculture and/or hatchery operations versus natural environmental variation, and whether these are actually preventing the recovery of Atlantic salmon populations. These issues are of paramount importance to DFO and ASF, given that the Species at Risk Act stipulates that recovery strategies must address the threats identified by COSEWIC.
AMAPPS Southeast Aerial Cruise Winter 2019-2020

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aircraft
Temporal coverage: 2019/2020

Original provider:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)

Abstract:
As part of the AMAPPS program, the Southeast Fisheries 
Science Center conducted an aerial survey on the 
continental shelf waters of the US east coast, from 
Virginia to the Florida Keys. The survey was conducted 
between 7 December 2019 and 25 January 2020 aboard a NOAA 
Twin Otter aircraft. Survey tracklines were oriented 
perpendicular to the shoreline and latitudinally spaced 
20 
km apart. The main goal of this survey was to assess the 
distribution and abundance of marine mammals and sea 
turtles in the US east coast. The survey was designed for 
analysis using Distance sampling and a two-team 
(independent observer) approach to correct for perception 
bias in resulting abundance estimates. Due to unfavorable 
weather conditions (mainly fog and heavy winds) 
throughout 
the survey the northernmost area surveyed was off the 
Virginia coast. In addition, from northern South Carolina 
to VA, several segments of the proposed tracklines were 
not surveyed due to military exercises being conducted 
over the area.

Purpose:
The main goal of this survey was to assess the distribution 
and abundance of marine mammals and sea turtles in the US 
east coast.

Supplemental information:
Perpendicular distance to the animal is not publicly 
available.

The dataset is accompanied by transect (effort) data 
which 
is provided as a separate file.
Sightings included were detected on-effort by the forward 
team only; you may request the full dataset and sightings 
including opportunistic ones directly to the provider.

Environmental Attribute Codes
Beaufort Sea state
0 Calm, mirror like seas
1 Waves &lt;1ft, rippled surface
2 Small wavelets (&lt;2 ft), no white caps
3 Large wavelets (&lt;3ft), scattered white caps
4 Swell 3-4 ft, numerous white caps
5 Swell &gt;5 ft, many white caps, some spray
6 Swell &gt;10 ft, white caps everywhere, spray
CloudCover
0 Clear
1 0-25% Cloudy
2 26-50% Cloudy
3 51-75% Cloudy
4 76-100% Cloudy
5 Overcast
Glare (Glare intensity)
0 No Impairment
1 Slight Impairment
2 Moderate Impairment
3 Severe Impairment
Weather
0 Clear
1 Mist
2 Light Rain
3 Heavy Rain
Conditions
0 Poor
1 Fair
2 Moderate
3 Good
4 Excellent
Haze
0 No
1 Yes
Fog
0 No
1 Yes
Sun penetration (Sun pen)
0 Poor
1 Fair
2 Good
3 Excellent
Turbidity
0 Poor
1 Fair
2 Good
3 Excellent
NMML Killer Whale Vessel, Bering Sea, 1992

Keywords: Occurrence, Occurrence,Killer Whale,Orcinus orca,vessel survey,survey,abundance, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1992/1992

Original provider:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Dataset credits:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Abstract:
From 9 July to 22 August, 1992, a part of a larger study, the southeastern Bearing Sea and waters surrounding the Aleutian Islands were surveyed for killer whales (<i>Orcinus orca</i>) from the NOAA Brielyn Marie using line transect methodology. To provide adequate coverage throughout the area, the study was limited to areas of known killer whale concentrations. The vessel was 36.5 m (113 ft) long and had a bridge height of 6.0 m (18.5 feet).

Purpose:
The objectives of this study were as follows: 
1) Develop a photographic identification catalogue of each killer whale encountered, and its pod, to determine pod identity, distribution, and movements relative to annual survey effort, 
2) Obtain minimum population estimated of killer whales in the central/eastern Aleutians and the south side of the Alaskan peninsula, and 
3) Establish baseline data for detecting annual changes in abundance.

Supplemental information:
This dataset and associated effort data were updated on September 8, 2005. Those who downloaded them before that date should renew them.
Macrobenthos of the Western Scheldt estuary in September 1978

Keywords: Samplingevent, Macrobenthos
Temporal coverage: 1978/1978

Species richness and density of macrobenthos and observed species of the Western Scheldt river in September 1978. The data were digitized by VLIZ from the original report: Vermeulen, Y.M.; Govaere, J.C.R. (1982). Macrobenthos in the Western Schelde estuary, in: Heip, C.H.R. et al. (Ed.) (1982). Geconcerteerde Onderzoeksacties Interuniversitaire Actie Oceanologie: eindverslag 3. Biological processes and translocations = Actions de Recherche Concertées Action Interuniversitaire Océanologie: rapport final 3. Biological processes and translocations. pp. 83-88
Trawl-survey data from the Pipeta programme in the Northern Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean) collected in 1988 and 1991

Keywords: Marine Historical Ecology, Observation, Demersal trawl, Historical records, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1988/1991

The “Pipeta programme” (named after the Italian commercial trawler used; 300 HP; LOA = 26 m) was started in 1982 by the Laboratory of Marine Biology and Fisheries (LMBF, Italy) and the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (IOF, Croatia). The expedition was a fishery-independent trawl-survey of the demersal communities using a bottom otter-trawl net (wing mesh-size: 55 mm; cod-end mesh-size: 22 mm; foot-rope length: 41 m; head-rope length: 32 m). The average towing speed was about 3.5 knots, and the sampling duration was 60 minutes for almost all hauls, with the exception of one haul (sampling duration of 15 minutes). Two successive trawl hauls were performed at each station, with the second towing frequently performed along the same distance but in the opposite direction. Data per stations are given as the mean value of two replicates. The survey was successively named GRUND programme and ended in 2007.
Walter Herwig 1978 (FFS): SeaStars (Echinodermata, Asteroidea)

Keywords: Distribution, Asteroids, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1978/1978

This dataset includes information on sea stars collected during one of the Walter Herwig expeditions (1978). Sampling took place during the FFS (Fischereiforschungsschiff) voyage. The expedition focused on the continental shelf of Patagonia, down to the Falklands (Malvinas) Islands. 
The asteroids of the Walter Herwig FFS expedition have been identified in detail, based on the observation of external morphological characters using a binocular microscope. A wide variety of morphological characters was taken into consideration for the identification of the asteroids. For instance, shape and size of the pedicellaria, the skeletal structure (réseau squelettique) and the ossicles that form the mesh (number of spines/ossicle), thickness and aspect of the body wall, the position of the papula, the number of podia rows and the shape of the podia, structure and armature of the marginal plates, number and form of the adambulacral spines as well as the spines of the dental plates, etc. 
By means of a preexisting identification key of Atlantic asteroids (A.M. Clark, 1994), the observation of the morphological characters permitted to identify the order, the family, the genus and sometimes the species to which the considered individual belonged to. For the time being, there are no existing identification keys for Antarctic asteroids. For this reason, we consulted in addition multiple works of previous Antarctic expeditions (A.M. Clark (1962, 1994), R. Köhler (1906, 1907, 1908, 1911, 1912, 1917, 1920, 1923), W.K. Fisher (1911,1940), Sladen (1889), Mortensen (1932), E. Perrier (1891a), H. Ludwig (1905), Th. Studer (1874), I. Bernasconi (1967, 1964, 1966, 1972), Madsen (1950)) which allowed us to improve the identifications in dubious cases, thanks of their numerous detailed illustrations and descriptions of Antarctic asteroids. 
Synonymy was resolved by consulting the Register of Antarctic Marine Species (RAMS), that is accessible via internet and that compiles the most recent information about Antarctic asteroid taxonomy (Danis &amp; Jangoux, 2007), delivering us in this way the valid species names.
Nematode genera abundance from Portuguese canyons HERMES HERMIONE

Keywords: Cascais, Nazare, Nematoda, canyons, Setubal, deep sea, HERMES, Portugal, benthos, HERMIONE, phylum, Portuguese coast, genus, meiofauna, free-living nematodes, nematodes, genera, submarine canyons, occurence
Temporal coverage: 2005/2007

Nematode genera counts (100-200individuals per slice) and density (nematode abundance per m2) from multiple corer samples (in 1cm slices) taken during 2005-2007 HERMES and HERMIONE (EU FP6-7 Framework Programmes) cruises in Portuguese submarine canyons (Nazare, Cascais and Setubal) and adjacent slope.
Florida Keys Reef Visual Census 2008

Keywords: Observation, Samplingevent, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2008/2008

In 1998, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fisheries Independent Monitoring (FIM) program began a long-term monitoring effort of key reef fish populations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. This effort was aimed at evaluating the relative abundance, size structure, and habitat utilization of specific reef fish species that are targeted by commercial and recreational fisheries.
NT Waterbird Colonies Species, Northern Territory, Australia (1990-1990), NT Waterbird Colonies Species, Northern Territory, Australia (1990-1999)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1990/1999

Quantitative ground and aerial surveys of shorebirds, and significant breeding colonies for the Top End of the Northern Territory (NT), sourced from the Parks and Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory (PWSNT). At time of collating this report, some gaps were apparent in the data provided. Data exist from 1990-1999, but records from 2000-2003 are missing.
Western Australian Museum, Marine Mollusca Specimens, Ningaloo Reef - Northwest Cape, Northwest Australia, 1953-2002

Keywords: Specimen, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1953/2002

This dataset comprises records of marine mollusca specimens in the Western Australia Museum's Ningaloo Mollusca database. There are 766 records of 122 discrete taxa in this dataset. The specimens were collected between 1920 and 2004 in the region adjacent to Ningaloo Reef, a 260 km coral reef off the coast of North West Cape in NW Western Australia, in water depths ranging from 0 to 850 meters.
Lissarca notorcadensis BAS CAML

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: null/null

The bivalve Lissarca notorcadensis is one of the most abundant species in Antarctic waters and has colonised the entire Antarctic shelf and Scotia Sea Islands. Its brooding reproduction, low dispersal capabilities and epizoic lifestyle predict limited gene flow between geographically isolated populations. Relationships between specimens from seven regions in the Southern Ocean and outgroups were assessed with nuclear 28S rDNA and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) genes. The 28S dataset indicate that while Lissarca appears to be a monophyletic genus, there is polyphyly between the Limopsidae and Philobryidae. Thirteen CO1 haplotypes were found, mostly unique to the sample regions, and two distinct lineages were distinguished. Specimens from the Weddell and Ross Sea form one lineage while individuals from the banks and islands of the Scotia Sea form the other. Within each lineage, further vicariance was observed forming six regionally isolated groups. Our results provide initial evidence for reproductively isolated populations of L. notorcadensis. The islands of the Scotia Sea appear to act as centres of speciation in the Southern Ocean.
UKSRLPMN12016 Megafauna

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSR) is pleased to submit this annual report on activities with respect to the Plan of Work associated with both of its 15-year International Seabed Authority (ISA) Exploration Licences. The first licence entered into effect on 8 February 2013 (UK1); the second on 29 March 2016 (UK2). UKSR has integrated together the exploration programmes of UK1 and UK2 in order to provide UKSR and the ISA and its stakeholders a broader insight into CCZ-wide ecosystem structure and function. This report describes UKSR’s activities and particular achievements for the calendar year 2016, and also its plans for the future.
Survey data of seagrass beds on the Monitoring sites 1000 project, BDCJ

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2009/2017

This dataset contains data of the occurrence of seagrass species which was recorded at the Monitoring Sites 1000 Projects: Coastal Area Survey (Seagrass beds). The annual survey was carried out with six places of Japanese coast from north (Hokkaido) to south (Okinawa). In addition, the data about reference specimens (seagrass and macrozoobenthos) in the survey every five years is included. The data of this dataset is derived from the data file of the Monitoring Sites 1000 Projects: Coastal Area Survey. The data file includes the information about quantity data of seagrass (a cover degree, biomass).
Aerial sightings of beluga in the Russian Arctic seas 2010

Keywords: Occurrence,Aircraft,Sightings, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2010/2010

Original provider:
Institute of Ecology and Evolution of Russian Academy of Sciences

Dataset credits:
Boris Solovyev, Institute of Ecology and Evolution of Russian Academy of Sciences

Marine Mammal Council

Abstract:
The data on observation of white whales (<i>Delphinapterus leucas</i>) during the planned sailing of the research scientific ship "Mikhail Somov" (Arkhangelsk–Wrangel Island–Arkhangelsk) from September 6 to December 6 2010 are presented. The results obtained confirm and correct the existing ideas of the distribution of white whales and directions of their migrations in seas of the Russian Arctic.

Supplemental information:
Aerial surveys were conducted on board a helicopter based at he Scientific-Expedition Ship Mikhail Somov. The tracks represent those of the helicopter.

Tracks were provided as summarized shapefiles and are not registered in the OBIS-SEAMAP database. Thus, spatial and temporal exploration of the tracks is not available online.

Among them, the tracks on 2010-10-08 are not shown due to the technical issue.
SCANS II cetacean sightings on primary platform of vessel surveys 2005

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Vessel, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2005/2005

Original provider:
Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St. Andrews

Dataset credits:
Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St. Andrews

Abstract:
The European Union (EU) Habitats Directive requires Member States to monitor and maintain at favourable conservation status those species identified to be in need of protection, including all cetaceans. In July 2005 we surveyed the entire EU Atlantic continental shelf to generate robust estimates of abundance for harbour porpoise and other cetacean species. The survey used line transect sampling methods and purpose built data collection equipment designed to minimise bias in estimates of abundance. Shipboard transects covered 19,725 km in sea conditions &lt;= Beaufort 4 in an area of 1,005,743 km2. Aerial transects covered 15,802 km in good/moderate conditions (&lt;= Beaufort 3) in an area of 364,371 km2. Thirteen cetacean species were recorded; abundance was estimated for harbour porpoise (375,358; CV = 0.197), bottlenose dolphin (16,485; CV = 0.422), white-beaked dolphin (16,536; CV = 0.303), short-beaked common dolphin (56,221; CV = 0.234) and minke whale (18,958; CV = 0.347). Abundance in 2005 was similar to that estimated in July 1994 for harbour porpoise, white-beaked dolphin and minke whale in a comparable area. However, model-based density surfaces showed a marked difference in harbour porpoise distribution between 1994 and 2005. Our results allow EU Member States to discharge their responsibilities under the Habitats Directive and inform other international organisations concerning the assessment of conservation status of cetaceans and the impact of bycatch at a large spatial scale. The lack of evidence for a change in harbour porpoise abundance in EU waters as a whole does not exclude the possibility of an impact of bycatch in some areas. Monitoring bycatch and estimation of abundance continue to be essential.

Supplemental information:
Surveys from seven different vessels were merged. Each vessel contained two sightings platforms running concurrently – primary and tracker. This dataset includes sightings from the primary platform. Sightings from the tracker platform are registered in <a href="/dataset/1152">SCANS II cetacean sightings on tracker platform of vessel surveys 2005</a>.

Effort or vessel tracks for these surveys are provided with this dataset. Survey conditions such as sea state, glare, swell, wind are found in the effort data.

In the primary platform, normal binoculars were used and distance and angle were estimated by observer on the vessel with raditional bearing board and range finder-stick.
Argyrotheca arguta, a new species of brachiopod from the Marshall Islands, western Pacific

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1969/1972

This dataset is a paper from Richard E. Grant (1983) describing a new species of brachiopod, Argyrotheca arguta, from the Marshall Islands.
Argyrotheca arguta is characterized by small size (maximum width 2.8 mm), white, clear or translucent shell, and weak to absent costae. It occupies cryptic habitats under coral fronds or in recesses, and has been found on the seaside and the lagoon side of the reefs at Enewetak and Bikini atolls.
Romanian Black Sea Phytoplankton data from 1991 to 2000

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1991/2000

Phytoplankton data collected in the Black Sea between 1991 and 2000 and processed by Nicolae Bodeanu, Mioara Ușurelu, Georgeta Ruță, and Laura Boicenco. Data were collected from coastal to offshore Romanian waters from various transects such as Sulina, Mila 9, Portita, and Sf. Gheorghe (northern zone) to Constanta and Mangalia (southern zone).
Cryptobiont assemblages's dataset of coral reefs using ARMS in B10 Reef and Mahahual Reef of the Great Caribbean

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2019/2019

The dataset contains information of specimens of the cryptobiont assemblages identified by experts of each Phyla. This dataset is a complementary material of the research “The use of ARMS to evaluate taxonomic diversity and spatial distribution cryptobiont assemblages of coral reefs in two subregions of the great Caribbean Sea” submitted in Coral Reef. The dataset contains a total of 1,196 samples identified at different taxonomic levels: 367 morphotypes, 246 species, 86 genera, two subfamily, 26 family, seven class and nine Phyla. For the present research, animals of the appropriate species and quality were selected and the minimum number required to obtain scientifically valid results, as well as anesthetized and deposited in National Collections: Colección Regional de Crustáceos de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARNAT number: YUC-CC-255-11), Colección Regional de Moluscos de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARNAT number: YUC. -INV-240-01-11), Colección Regional de Equinodermos de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARNAT number: DGVS-CC-307-18), Colección Regional de Ascidias de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARNAT number: DGVS-CC-306-18), Colección Regional de Briozoos de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARNAT number: DGVS-CC-308-18), Colección Regional de Cnidarios de la Península de Yucatán (SEMARMAT number: YUC-CC-254-11), Colección Regional de Policládidos de la Península de Yucatán (105 Collection CONABIO) and Colección Nacional del Phyla Porifera “Gerardo Green” of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Sisal, Mexico (UMDI-Sisal) and within accordance with scientific collection permits: PPF/DGOPA: 295/17, 300/17, 294/17, 293/17, PPF/DGOPA-076/19  issued by Mexico’s State Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaderia, Desarrollo Rural, Pesca y Alimentación (SAGARPA).
HRC Kaula Vessel-Based Monitoring Surveys July 2012

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,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

Supplemental information:
Effort data is not available.