oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
AMAPPS Northeast Aerial Cruise Winter 2017

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aircraft, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2017/2018

Original provider:
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

Abstract:
During 21 November 2017 – 04 January 2018, the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) conducted aerial abundance surveys targeting marine mammals and sea turtles. The southwestern extent was New Jersey and the northeastern extent was off of Nova Scotia, Canada in the Gulf of Maine. This survey covered waters from the coast line to about the 2000 m depth contour with a higher coverage over the New York State Offshore Planning Area. This survey coordinated with the southeast aerial survey that flew south of this study area in US waters. Track lines were flown 183 m (600 ft) above the water surface, at about 200 kph (110 knots). The two-independent team methodology was used to collect data. In Beaufort sea states of six and less, about 7,738 km of on-effort track lines were surveyed, where 93% of this effort was in Beaufort 3 and below.

Purpose:
The objectives of this aerial flight was to collect the data needed to estimate abundance of cetaceans and turtles in the study area and to investigate how the animals’ distribution and abundance relate to their ecosystem.

Supplemental information:
The survey code is TONE17WIN.

Perpendicular distance to the animal is not publicly available. Please contact the data provider to obtain this attribute.
NMML Harbor Porpoise Aerial Survey, SE Alaska, Replicate 1, 1993

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Aircraft,Sightings,harbor porpoise,Phocoena phocoena,abundance,aerial survey,marine mammal survey,survey,marine mammal,cetacean
Temporal coverage: 1993/1993

Original provider:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Dataset credits:
National Marine Mammal Laboratory

Abstract:
On 1 to 26 June 1993, as part of a larger study, Alaska harbor porpoise (<i>Phocoena phocoena</i>) abundance was investigated during an aerial survey from Prince William Sound to Dixon Entrance. Employing a Twin Otter as the survey platform, the first of three identical sawtooth tracklines was flown at an altitude of 152.2 m (500 ft) and at an airspeed of 185 km/h. Line-transect methodology was used, and only those observations made during optimal conditions were analyzed. Density of harbor porpoises was calculated using line transect estimates based on perpendicular distances of sightings to the cruise track of the airplane. On average, porpoise group size and density from Prince William Sound to Dixon Entrance was 1.22 (SE = 0.04) and 4.02 groups/100 km2 (SE = 7.42).

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. 
During the present study, it was not fiscally possible to survey all areas of the state in any one year. Accordingly, we selected sections of the state to survey in consecutive years to maximize the likelihood of including all of the animals for a particular area surveyed while minimizing the likelihood of significant movement between areas among survey years.

Supplemental information:
This dataset and associated effort data were updated on September 8, 2005. Those who downloaded them before that date should renew them.
Satellite Tracking of three species of sea turtles on Bonaire (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2004/2012

Original provider:
Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire

Dataset credits:
Data provider
BONAIRE TURTLE TRACKING PROGRAM
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
We are a member of the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) and a project partner of the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA).


Abstract:
Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire (STCB) is a non-governmental research and conservation organization that has been protecting sea turtles since 1991. The small Caribbean island of Bonaire is our headquarters and home to three of the world’s six endangered or critically endangered species of marine turtles: the hawksbill, green, and loggerhead turtle.  

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=798">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.
Northern Elephant Seals Post-Molting 2016 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: null/null, 2016/2018

Original provider:
Dan Costa

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=1213">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.
IFREMERPMN12015 AR ENV

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2004/2004

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research 2015 was the last full year of activities under the polymetallic nodule exploration contract due to expire on 19 June 2016. The year was marked by the activities and work carried out under the third five-year programme of activities, as well as the preparation of the new five-year programme of activities proposed in the application for extension of an approved plan of work for exploration for polymetallic nodules submitted to the International Seabed Authority on 16 December 2015 in accordance with the modalities set forth in decision ISBA/21/C/19.
Microzooplankton data (Tintinnida) collected during 7-th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition (March, 2002) on board of R/V Horizont (Bransfield Strait)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, research vessel
Temporal coverage: 2002/2002

Dataset includes zooplankton data (limited to order Tintinnida Kofoid and Campbel, 1929) collected during 7-th Ukrainian Antarctic Expedition (March, 2002) on board of R/V Horizont (Bransfield Strait).
AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Right side- 2012-2013

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,JAX Aerial,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aircraft
Temporal coverage: 2012/2013

Original provider:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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

Supplemental information:
The original survey data are separated into two datasets, from left-side and right-side observers upon provider's request. This dataset is from the left side sighting data. The left side sighting data are available on OBIS-SEAMAP in the <a href="/datasets/detail/1128">AFTT JAX Aerial Survey -Left side- 2012-2013</a> dataset.

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

All the US Navy-funded survey datasets are found in the <a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/partner/NAVY">OBIS-SEAMAP US Navy</a> page.
At-sea GPS tracks of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) tagged at three colonies around Storm Bay (Boronia Beach, Wedge Island and Bruny Island Neck), Tasmania, Australia over the 2015/16 summer breeding season.

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2015/2016

This data contains at-sea GPS tracks of little penguins (Eudyptula minor) tagged at three colonies around Storm Bay, Tasmania (Boronia Beach, Wedge Island and Bruny Island Neck) over the 2015/16 summer breeding season. This data was collected as part of an honours thesis submitted in 2016. Metadata details are at http://metadata.imas.utas.edu.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/metadata.show?uuid=db737c5a-708f-4929-b0f6-376366a8a5a5
The tracking data occurrences is complimented with the deployment and retrieval times (occurrenceids tagged with -deploy and -retrive respectively). Additional information of the number of chicks in the nest, their estimated age, the bill biometrics of the adult bird and its weight upon deployment are linked to the initial deployment record.
Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Project Dry Tortugas 2018

Keywords: absence, area, coral, habitatid, latitude, longitude, monitoring, name, recorded, species, data_set_identification, biogeographic, biology, dry tortugas, fwc-fwri, institute, occurrenceID, project, record, siteid, station, status, system, taxon_rank, taxonomic, time, authorship_information, accepted_authorship_information, percent_coverage, accepted, aphia, array, common, datasetName, dry, florida keys, identifier, ocean, order, percent, sitecode, stewardship, taxonomy, scientificNameAuthorship, occurrence_identification, coral monitoring, cremp, evaluation, fwc, genus, information, meters, number, per, presence, species_name, specificEpithet, taxonRank, vernacular_name, world, year, organismQuantity, accepted_name_usage, organismQuantityType, Samplingevent, basis, commission, event, kingdom, phylum, research, set, square, taxonomicStatus, tortugas, value, associatedreferences, accepted_aphia_database_identification_number, occurrenceStatus, authorship, basis of record, class, comprehensive, conservation, coverage, data, date, fish, hierarchy, large, obis, reef, sample, scientific_name, statement, worms, taxonomic_status, array-data, database, eventID, eventdate, family, fwri, gulf of mexico, occurrence, register, revisited, scientific, scientificname, taxon, taxon_status, unaccepted, v2.3, aphia_database_identification_number, scientificnameid, about, basisOfRecord, data_set_name, dataset, florida, identification, marine, organism, rank, recordedBy, samples, subregionid, usage, vernacular, vernacularName, wildlife, acceptedNameUsageID, organism_per_sample_area, acceptedNameAuthorship, acceptedNameUsage
Temporal coverage: 2018/2018

The purpose of the Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Project (CREMP) is to monitor the status and trends of selected reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary(FKNMS). CREMP assessments have been conducted annually at fixed sites since 1996 and data collected provides information on the temporal changes in benthic cover and diversity of stony corals and associated marine flora and fauna. The core field methods continue to be underwater videography and timed coral species inventories. Findings presented in this report include data from 109 stations at 37 sites sampled from 1996 through 2008 in the Florida Keys and 1999 through 2008 in the Dry Tortugas. The report describes the annual differences (between 2007 and 2008) in the percent cover of major benthic taxa (stony corals, octocorals, sponges, and macroalgae), mean coral species richness and the incidence of stony coral conditions. Additionally, it examines the long-term trends of the major benthic taxa, five coral complex, Montastraea cavernosa, Colpophyllia natans, Siderastrea siderea, and Porites astreoides) and the clionaid sponge, Cliona delitrix. It is one of the longest running coral reef monitoring projects in south Florida and has been extremely important in documenting the temporal changes that have occurred in recent years.
Heraklion Harbour Meiobenthos

Keywords: Meiobenthos, Marine pollution, Data, Harbour areas, Disturbances, Occurrence, Marine Genomics, Observation, Harpacticoid copepods, Heavy metals
Temporal coverage: 1993/1993

Meiofaunal community responses to anthropogenic disturbance in Heraklion harbour (Crete, Greece, Eastern Med.). The dataset contains data on the community structure of nematodes and copepods at seventeen stations in relation with environmental variables
Satellite Tracking of Dugongs and Green Turtles in Torres Strait and Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia (2009-2012)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2009/2012

Fast-acquisition satellite telemetry was used to track eleven dugongs and ten green turtles at two geographically distinct foraging locations in Queensland, Australia to evaluate the inter- and intra-species spatial relationships and assess the efficacy of existing protection zones. Home-range analysis and bathymetric modeling were used to  determine spatial use and compared with existing protection areas using GIS.
Metadata and data downloads are at https://eatlas.org.au/data/uuid/73f2acfd-1cb7-48a5-a3e4-bad38939e4e9
Adult female loggerhead turtles around Japan 1999

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Sea turtles,Animal tagging,Radio transmitters, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1999/2000

Original provider:
Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo

Dataset credits:
Hideo Hatase, Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute,  University of Tokyo

Abstract:
Stable isotope analyses and satellite telemetry were used to investigate the relationship between the body size and feeding habitat of adult female loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta around Japan. A total of 149 females from 2 nesting sites, 600 km apart, 1 in Minabe and 1 in Yakushima, was examined by stable isotope analyses of the egg-yolk in 1998 and 1999. Since there were neither significant intra- nor inter-clutch variations in δ13C or δ15N egg-yolks from the same female, the isotope signatures of a single egg-yolk from any clutch in a nesting season could be used to represent those of its nesting female. Both isotopic values increased as the body size of the nesting female increased, irrespective of nesting site. Comparisons between isotopic values of loggerhead egg-yolks and prey items revealed size-related differences among both feeding habits (planktonic or benthic) and habitat areas (pelagic or neritic) of female loggerheads. In 1999, 5 females nesting in Minabe were tracked by satellite. After the nesting season, 2 females with low isotopic values migrated to the pelagic Pacific along the Kuroshio Current, whereas 3 with high isotopic values migrated to the neritic East China Sea. The former females were smaller than the latter. These results were consistent with inferences from stable isotope analyses and previous findings, indicating that the body size, habitat area, and feeding habit of female loggerheads around Japan are closely related. In addition, there were no significant differences in δ13C or δ15N between recruits and remigrants, implying that female loggerheads do not change their feeding habitats during the reproductive stage. We postulate that female habitat selection as a function of body size is closely related to the recruitment and settlement in immature loggerheads, which return to Japan after developmental migrations in the North Pacific.
Northern Namibia Rocky Shores 2014

Keywords: biodiversity, Rocky shores, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2014/2014

A rocky shore biodiversity survey along the northern Namibian coast was conducted in January 2014. At each rocky shore three transects were sampled down the shore, on which the numbers and/or percentage cover of macrofaunal species present in quadrats were recorded. A quadrat size 1 m by 0.5 m was used for the sampling. We scored four to five quadrats per transect, covering the highshore (just above high spring tides, i.e., the Littorina zone), upper shore (roughly high neap tide), midshore (midtide), lowshore (low neap tide) and bottom (low spring tides). We always worked at spring tides to ensure we could cover the whole shore, although at times the swell did not allow to get into the lowest shore. Only absence/presence of species recorded within the quadrats is recorded in this data set.
Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Crustacea Collection (Crustacea)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Crustacean
Temporal coverage: 1834/2018

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Crustacea collection contains 30806 digitised specimens over 1411 taxa (mostly species). This dataset only contains the marine species of the collection. The following classes are included: Arachnida, Branchiopoda Latreille, 1817, Clitellata, Gastropoda Cuvier, 1797, Hydrozoa Owen, 1843, Ichthyostraca Zrzavy et al., 1997, Insecta Linnaeus, 1758, Malacostraca Latreille, 1802, Maxillopoda Dahl, 1956, Merostomata, Ostracoda indet., Ostracoda Latreille, 1802, Pycnogonida Latreille, 1810, Secernentea, Sipunculidea.
Georgia Aquarium/DomSeTCO Leatherback's of Dominica (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Marine Biology, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2014/2015

Original provider:
Jake Levenson

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


Abstract:
Dominica Sea turtle Conservation Organization, in partnership with the Georgia Aquarium, are working to research and conserve sea turtles 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 to poaching on the island of adults and nests. Georgia Aquarium and DomSeTCO support 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.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=996">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.
Benthos data collected in the Black Sea during the IAEA Cruise in 1998

Keywords: Occurrence, Historical data, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1998/1998

The dataset comprises data on the substrate type and benthos from 14 samples colected in NW Black Sea in the August 1998. The quantitative (1/133 m2) undisturbed sediment samples were taken with a multicorer Mark II-400, the integral 0-15 cm layer of surface sediment were retained, preserved in 4% formaldehyde. The database comprises taxonomic and quantitative data (density and wet weight biomass per square meter) for 28 macrobenthic species and 2 supraspecific groups.
Happywhale - Common Minke Whale in North Pacific Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
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 33 contributors in alphabetic order:

Adam R. Kabir; Alethea Leddy; Ben Hagler; chelsea bradley; Derek Hallum; Emily Meucci; Eric Austin Yee; Frank Rotter; Holly Cannon; Jill Matyuch; Joe Meuleman; Joshua Meza-Fidalgo; Katherine McDermott; Kelly M Coursey Gray; Kimberly Nesbitt; Kim Crisp; Kristin Campbell; Mark Girardeau; Mark Indictor; Mark OBrien; Matt Jackson; Max Block; Megan Savage; Michael Pierson; Mike Justa; Paul D; Robert Perry; Sara Shimazu; Shaun Davidson; Steve OToole; Sydney Minges; Thais Dib Frias; Tracy Desiderio
Happywhale - Spinner Dolphin in North Pacific Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: null/null, 2017/2018

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 3 contributors in alphabetic order:

Curt Finfrock; dana schwartz; Sara Franson