oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, Delphinus 2009, Cruise 1640

Keywords: Occurrence, Occurrence,Vessels,Sightings,Cetaceans,Whales,Dolphins,Delphinus,Population,Abundance,Survey,Census,PODS, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2009/2009

Original provider:
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)

Abstract:
The 2009 "Ecosystem Survey of Delphinus Species" research survey focused on the two species of common dolphin, <i>Delphinus delphis</i> and <i>D. capensis</i>, found off southern California, USA, and Baja California, Mexico. The primary objective was to provide information to improve conservation and management plans for these species. The project used a multidisciplinary approach. For both <i>Delphinus</i> species, data were collected to estimate abundance, pregnancy and birth rates, timing of reproduction, gene flow, and 
contaminant concentrations. Oceanographic data were collected to characterize habitat, and data on distribution and abundance of seabirds, prey fishes, and squids were collected to further characterize the ecosystem in which these dolphins live. Photographs of dolphin schools were taken from a NOAA Twin Otter aircraft while the survey was being conducted.  The aerial photographs will provide count and measurement data to calibrate observer 
estimates of school size and to estimate timing of reproduction and birth rates.  This research will facilitate understanding population demography of these species in an ecosystem framework. Essential information about the primary focal species, <i>D. capensis</i>, will greatly increase our knowledge about this coastal species and the geographic extent of a Mexico-U.S. transboundary stock. For additional information about the Delphinus cruise, please see http://swfsc.noaa.gov/prd-delphinus.aspx.

Purpose:
The primary objectives of the 2009 Delphinus ecosystem cruise were (1) to characterize the distribution, habitat and reproductive characteristics of long- and short-beaked common dolphins, and (2) to improve non-lethal sampling techniques for studying reproduction in wild, free-ranging cetaceans.

Supplemental information:
[2021-04-13] Updated with additional attributes.

SWFSC MMTD Cruise Number: 1640
Perpendicular distance will be released upon permission by the contributor. Please contact the contributor if needed.

Attribute descriptions for effort data:
dist: Length of the segment (km) 
Mode: Effort mode type (C = closing mode; P = passing mode)
Demersal and mega-benthic species from the MEDITS (Mediterranean International Trawl Survey) project on the Spanish continental shelf between 1994 and 2009

Keywords: lowered unmanned submersible, Continental-shelf, research vessel, Demersal, Samplingevent, Miguel Oliver, Bottom trawls survey, Cornide de Saavedra
Temporal coverage: 1994/2009

Data on demersal and mega-benthic species were sampled in the context of the MEDITS suveys carried out on the Spanish Mediterranean continental shelf since 1994.  MEDITS is a program of bottom trawl surveys developed annually in the Mediterranean, in which all the participants use the same gear, sampling protocol and methodology, with the objective to evaluate the abundance and distribution of stocks, independently of the data provided by commercial fisheries, and to assess the impact of the fishing activity on the environment.
Pelagic baited camera (stereo-BRUVs) survey of the Bremer Marine Park and adjacent areas (NESP Emerging Priorities Project EP2)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2017/2017

This dataset relates to deployments of pelagic stereo-BRUVS conducted by the University of Western Australia within and to the west of the Bremer Marine Park in February/March 2017. The survey was undertaken to provide a baseline assessment of the pelagic assemblages occurring in the region as part of the NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub Emerging Priorities Project #EP2 (https://www.nespmarine.edu.au/project/ep2-surveying-m
arine-life-canyons-bremer-bay). A total of 791 individuals from 13 taxa were identified.
Field methods followed Bouchet et al. 2015 (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1890/ES14-00380.
1/full). A series of pelagic stereo-BRUV deployments (n=100, i.e. 20 sets of 5 rigs) were undertaken within and outside the Bremer AMP between 27th February and 8th March 2017. Camera units soaked for two hours and were set up in a longline configuration that allowed them to drift freely with prevailing currents. The resulting video footage was processed at the University of Western Australia Marine Futures Lab (http://www.meeuwig.org), using standard imagery analysis software (SeaGIS EventMeasure, https://www.seagis.com.au/event.html).
Metadata and data from http://metadata.imas.utas.edu.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/metadata.show?uuid=a18994fa-2879-4b46-97e4-b399bf847b43
UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey -Right side- 2017

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

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 right side sighting data are available on OBIS-SEAMAP in the <a href="/datasets/detail/1672">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey -Left side- 2017</a> dataset.

This dataset includes a subset of the data collection for the Norfolk Canyon Aerial surveys.
Other data of the collection are available in the following datasets:
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1672">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey -Left side- 2017</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1479">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Left side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1481">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Right side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1354">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Left side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1356">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Right side - 2015</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.
Australian Museum Marine Invertebrate Collection

Keywords: Occurrence, Specimen
Temporal coverage: 1860/2016

The Marine Invertebrate collections contain registered specimens, microscope slides, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) preparations and photographic images. They include various marine invertebrates, and all other invertebrates except molluscs, insects and spiders, including freshwater and terrestrial representatives. The specimens contained in the collections are predominantly from New South Wales, Australia and the Indo-Pacific.
CRED Rapid Ecological Assessments of Coral Population in the Pacific Ocean 2007-2010

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2007/2010

Corals are the defining species in one of the highest diversity marine ecosystems, coral reefs. CRED studies of corals address basic questions concerning the distribution, abundance, and condition of corals and coral reefs throughout selected areas of the tropical and subtropical Pacific under U.S. jurisdiction.
Circumpolar Seabird Monitoring Plan

Keywords: ABDS, circumpolar, CBird, Occurrence, arctic, Circumpolar Seabird Expert Group, Arctic Biodiversity Data Service, monitoring, seabird
Temporal coverage: null/null

The Circumpolar Seabird Monitoring Plan is designed to 1) monitor populations of selected Arctic seabird species, in one or more Arctic countries; 2) monitor, as appropriate, survival, diets, breeding phenology, and productivity of seabirds in a manner that allows changes to be detected; 3) provide circumpolar information on the status of seabirds to the management agencies of Arctic countries, in order to broaden their knowledge beyond the boundaries of their country thereby allowing management decisions to be made based on the best available information; 4) inform the public through outreach mechanisms as appropriate; 5) provide information on changes in the marine ecosystem by using seabirds as indicators; and 6) quickly identify areas or issue in the Arctic ecosystem such as declining biodiversity or environmental pressures to target further research and plan management and conservation measures.
Bali turtles (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2009/2018

Original provider:
Udayana University &amp; WWF Indonesia

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Udayana University - WWF Joint Program
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Udayana University has been involved in sea turtle conservation in Indonesia since early 1990s. Main arena are research and education/training.
Project sponsor or sponsor description
WWF Indonesia is the leading non-government organization in the country who committed to focus on sea turtle conservation in all aspects of turtle issues, i.e. habitat protection, trade reduction, and bycatch mitigation.


Abstract:
This project is part of the larger program entitled: TRACKING AND GENETIC ANALYSIS OF SEA TURTLES IN THE EASTERN PART OF INDONESIA, to identify post nesting migration of Olive, green and hawksbill turtles, as well as raising awareness of the locals to support turtle conservation in the region.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=390">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.
Equinodermos de La Guajira Colombiana

Keywords: Holothuroidea, Occurrence, Crinoidea, Echinoidea, Fondos blandos, asteroidea, Equinodermos, La Guajira, Ophiuroidea, Plataforma continental, Caribe colombiano
Temporal coverage: 2005/2005

En este conjunto de datos se presentan los registros de las especies de equinodermos que fueron recolectados dentro de la campaña biológica Macrofauna CORPOGUAJIRA 2005 en las isóbatas de 10 y 50m, material que actualmente se encuentra depositado dentro de la colección de equinodermos del Museo de Historia Natural Marina de Colombia (MHNMC). Se revisaron un total de 4647 individuos que corresponden a 50 especies (7 crinoideos, 11 asteroideos, 21 ofiuroideos, 8 equinoideos y 3 holoturoideos).
Sea Turtles of Dominica (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2016/2018

Original provider:
DomSeTCO/Oceans Forward

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Dominica Sea Turtle Conservation Organization and Oceans Forward
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Oceans Forward: Leverages technology to empower communities  to bring about ocean conservation. Oceans Forward supports innovative science and local actions that have the potential to scale up and change the world. 


Abstract:
DomSeTCO has been working in Dominica for many years teaching ocean and island conservation. Island ecosystems are fragile at best and with human intervention can become destabilized quickly. DomSeTCO has worked tirelessly for years conserving the sea turtles that make Dominica their home either permanently or temporarily. This project has dual purpose: first, to elucidate the habitats frequented by nesting leatherbacks in the waters of Dominica and their migratory routes for determining sites for high seas MPA's; Second, to be models in the classroom for the global nature of populations and how one small island can effect a global population.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=1209">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.
eDNA metabarcoding survey of tropical north‐western Australia, Indian Ocean (2017-2018)

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2017/2018

An eDNA metabarcoding survey of tropical north‐western Australia, Indian Ocean (2017-2018) collected 284 surface seawater samples from 71 mid-shelf, inshore, coastal and nearshore estuarine sites over 700 km of the north‐western Australian coastline.  The metabarcoding assays targeting the mitochondrial 16S rRNA and CO1 genes which resulted in the detection of a wide range of bony fish (404 taxa), elasmobranchs (44) and aquatic reptiles (5).
Inshore bony fish and elasmobranch communities, as well as coastal bony fish assemblages, were found to differ between the South and North Kimberley regions suggesting previously unrecognized subregional differentiation amongst these taxa. The overall compositional data have been used to update distribution information for a number of endangered, elusive and data-deficient taxa, including sawfish (family: Pristidae), northern river shark (Glyphis garricki) and wedgefish (genus: Rhynchobatus).
Data accessed on 2022-03-14 from the linked Dryad Digital Repository referenced in the cited paper.
Macrobenthos and Phytoplankton monitoring in the Belgian coastal zone in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD)

Keywords: Samplingevent, Biological monitoring
Temporal coverage: 2007/2009

Phytoplankton biomonitoring of the Belgian continental zone performed in the light of the European Water Framework Directive (WFD). The aim of this project is to develop a standardized method for routine phytoplankton monitoring of the Belgian coastal zone, by comparing and developing the best available techniques concerning preservation, identification and enumeration of marine phytoplankton samples, with special attention to Phaeocystis.
Macrobenthos of the Western Scheldt (Ossenisse, Valkenisse, Terneuzen and Vlissingen) on 27 and 28 September 1978

Keywords: Samplingevent, Macrobenthos, Sediment analysis
Temporal coverage: 1978/1978

Counts, density and biomass of macrobenthos species for 20 stations sampled in the Western Scheldt estuary on 27-28 September 1978. The data were digitized by VLIZ from the original report: Vermeulen, Y. (1980). Studie van het makrobenthos van het Westerschelde-estuarium. MSc Thesis. Rijksuniversiteit Gent: Gent. 83, maps, figures pp.
Mackerel and horse mackerel eggs

Keywords: Samplingevent, Monitoring, Fish eggs, Long-term monitoring
Temporal coverage: 1992/2022

The survey existed since 1968. It is carried out every 3 years in the north eastern Atlantic. The year after the Atlantic survey, a mackerel egg survey is conducted in the North Sea. The survey creates a basis for the stock assessment of Atlantic and North Sea mackerel and management plan for Atlantic horse mackerel. The historical MEGS data is expected to be uploaded in 2015-2016. The group responsible for the survey is WGMEGS.
Florida Manatee Synoptic Aerial Survey 1991-2019

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Aircraft,Visual Sighting, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1991/2019

Original provider:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Dataset credits:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Abstract:
The word "synoptic" means presenting a general view of the whole. The current manatee synoptic survey is a count of manatees over a broad area. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) uses these surveys to obtain a general count of manatees statewide. The FWC coordinates an interagency team that conducts the synoptic surveys from one to three times each year (weather permitting). The synoptic surveys are conducted in winter and cover all of the known wintering habitats of manatees in Florida. The survey is conducted to meet Florida state statute 370.12 (4), which requires an annual, impartial, scientific benchmark census of the manatee population. From 1991 through 2011, the counts have been conducted 27 times. These statewide, interagency surveys are currently conducted during the coldest weather of the year (January through March) when manatees move to warm-water sites, such as natural springs, thermal discharges from power and industrial plants, and deep canals. The ideal conditions for the current synoptic survey are cool weather, following a prolonged period of cold weather (usually following multiple cold fronts), low winds, and bright sunshine. Weather conditions and manatee behavior during the survey have a large effect on the synoptic counts. For that reason, the counts are used as indicators of relative abundance within a year and are not suitable for assessing long-term population trends. Counts can vary depending on whether it is warm or cold, sunny or cloudy, calm or windy. Manatees are more easily counted a few days after a cold front when it is slightly warmer, clear, and windless. A warming trend with sunny, windless conditions following cold weather increases the likelihood that manatees will be resting at the water's surface, where observers can easily spot them.

Purpose:
To obtain a general (minimum) count of manatees statewide.

Supplemental information:
Prior to July 1, 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) was known as the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI).
The times are not recorded with this dataset, so 00:00:00 was filled and noted in the [Notes] field.

7/22/2011: This dataset, originally containing data from 1991-2008, was updated to include 2009-2011 data.

01/07/2019: Data up to Jan 2018 were added. The previous contact was replaced with Andrea Krzystan.


04/04/2019: Data up to Feb 2019 were added.
Danube Mouths Zoobenthos data from 2011 to 2015

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2011/2015

The macrozoobenthos dataset includes a number of 106 samples collected in the Northern part of the Romanian littoral from 5 m to 70 m depths. Van Veen grab with a sampling area of 1/20 m2 was employed as a macrozoobenthos sampler. One replicate was collected at every station. The samples have been analyzed qualitative and quantitative. The macroinvertebrates have been identified at the species level. Dataset contains abundance (ind/m2) and biomass (g/m2) data.
Passive acoustic monitoring of killer whales in the Gulf of Alaska 2019-2021

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Acoustic detection,Ocean-based Platforms,Calling rate
Temporal coverage: 2019/2021

Original provider:
Hannah Myers

Dataset credits:
Hannah Myers, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Abstract:
Defining a marine mammal population’s calling rate can enable acoustic density 
estimation. We used killer whale dialects, long-term photo-identification, and year-round acoustic data across multiple locations to establish calling rates for three killer whale populations. This dataset includes acoustic detections of the AD8 and AD16 pods of southern Alaska resident (fish-eating) killer whales, as well as detections of the Gulf of Alaska transient (mammal-eating) and AT1 transient (mammal-eating) populations. 

These populations and pods were recognized using published call catalogues as well as field recordings during which the animals present were photographically identified. 

The number of discrete calls in each four- or five-min recording was counted. For resident killer whales, the number of animals present is the number of animals photographically documented that year in the pod; for transients, it is the mean number of animals documented over long-term vessel survey efforts.

Purpose:
Establish calling rates for passive acoustic density estimation of three populations of killer whales.

Supplemental information:
This dataset includes some overlap with "Passive acoustic monitoring of killer whales in the northern Gulf of Alaska" which collects data from 2016 - 2020 while this dataset collects data from June 2019 - Aug 2021.

For transient populations, the mean number (non-integer) of animals in vessel survey encounters was calculated and stored in number_of_animals. obs_count for these  records is blank, indicating presence-only.
HRC UNDET Aerial-Based Monitoring Surveys June 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.
Fish Species Observed in the Hawaii Exclusive Economic Zone from the 1750s through 2003

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: null/null

A list of Hawaiian fish species was created from contemporary and historical documents dating back to 1758. For each species, the name of the person who described and first named the species (according to The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature) along with the date of the description, the family, the status (indigenous, etc.), the range along the Hawaiian archipelago for the sightings, and miscellaneous notes are given. Observations were taken within the 200 nmi Hawaiian Exclusive Economic Zone. The list was taken from "A Checklist of the Fishes of the Hawaiian Archipelago" by B. Mundy, in press, B. P. Bishop Museum Bulletin of Zoology, Bishop Museum Press.
Scottish West Coast Survey for commercial fish species

Keywords: Commercial fisheries, Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1985/2011

The dataset includes age- and length-based catch per unit effort data for commercial fish species collected during the Scottish West Coast Survey. 

The Quarter 1 Scottish Groundfish survey started in 1981 and was initially intended to cover the fishing grounds on the continental shelf to the west of Scotland; in 1996 the survey area was extended to include the northern Irish Sea.
2015 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Eden Estuary Intertidal Seagrass Survey

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Trial Intertidal seagrass survey in conjunction with a Macroalgal Blooming (MAB) survey in the Eden Estuary, Scotland. This was for the EU Water Framework Directive Monitoring using the WFD (Angiosperm) Intertidal Seagrass tool. The tool looks at the species composition of the seagrass bed, the density (as percent cover) and the extent of the seagrass bed.
Algae of the Recherche Archipelago , Western Australia (2002-2003)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2002/2003

The Recherche Archipelago is a chain of approximately 105 islands and 1500 islets extending over 470 km of coastline (230 km linear distance) in temperate southern Western Australia with a wide variety of benthic habitats (Seagrass, Reef, Rhodoliths and Sand). The focus on the algae surveys was on the subtidal reef habitats between 5 and 29 m at various island groups, in addition to macroalgae growing in rhodolith beds in Esperance Bay.
Data and report sourced from https://data.pawsey.org.au/public/?path=/WA%20Node%20Ocean%20Data%20Network/AODN/FRDC_Recherche and https://www.frdc.com.au/project/2001-060 respectively.