oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 1998, Cruise 1611

Keywords: Occurrence,Vessels,Sightings,Cetaceans,Whales,Dolphins,Stenella,Delphinus,Population,Abundance,Survey,Census, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1998/1998

Original provider:
NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC)

Dataset credits:
Marine Mammal and Turtle Division, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, NOAA

Abstract:
This 1998 eastern tropical Pacific cetacean line-transect survey was part of the Stenella Abundance Research Project (STAR), a multi-year cetacean and ecosystem assessment study designed to assess the status of dolphin stocks which have been taken as incidental catch by the yellowfin tuna purse-seine fishery in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. This survey was conducted by the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center aboard NOAA ships <i>David Starr Jordan</i>, <i>Endeavor</i> and <i>McArthur</i> for a combined total of approximately 42,000 kilometers surveyed from late July to early December 1998. This dataset provides the time-date and geographical coordinates, by species/stock, of all cetaceans detected during the survey, as well as the daily and intra-daily start and end points of the line-transect survey by the NOAA Ship <i>Endeavor<i>.

Purpose:
The primary purpose of the survey was to collect information necessary to estimate abundance of dolphin stocks in the eastern tropical Pacific that are taken as bycatch in the yellowfin tuna purse seine fishery.

Supplemental information:
This dataset is supplemental to the following datasets: 
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1986, Cruise 989
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1986, Cruise 990
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1987, Cruise 1080
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1987, Cruise 1081
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1988, Cruise 1164
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1988, Cruise 1165
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1989, Cruise 1267
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1989, Cruise 1268
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1990, Cruise 1369
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, MOPS 1990, Cruise 1370
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 1998, Cruise 1610
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 1998, Cruise 1612
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 1999, Cruise 1613
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 1999, Cruise 1614
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2000, Cruise 1615
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2000, Cruise 1616
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2003, Cruise 1623
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2003, Cruise 1624
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2006, Cruise 1630
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR 2006, Cruise 1631
SWFSC Marine Mammal Survey, STAR-LITE 2007, Cruise 1634</i></i>
Happywhale - Bearded Seal in Arctic Ocean

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,PhotoID;Visual sighting
Temporal coverage: null/null, 2019/2022

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 1 contributors in alphabetic order:

Petra Stolz
Ningaloo Outlook Whale Shark tracking (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2016/2019

Original provider:
CSIRO

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Bardi Jawi Turtle Tracking
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Western Australia Department of Parks and Wildlife


Abstract:
CSIRO and BHP Billiton have established a five-year research alliance to complement existing research and monitoring efforts at Ningaloo and to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of Ningaloo Reef. The research alliance comprises a comprehensive and integrated research program that includes three distinct research Themes (Deep Reefs, Shallow Reefs, Tagging Turtles and Sharks), as well as training of the next generation of scientists through a PhD Scholarship Scheme, and engagement with the local community.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=1112">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.
MIRC NAVFAC Incidental Sightings - Shore 1965-2014

Keywords: Occurrence,Mariana Islands Range Complex,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Visual Sighting,Land-based, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1999/2014

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

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

Abstract:
Features in this feature class represent incidental sightings from shores between 1965 and 2014.

Supplemental information:
A report of an incidental sighting did not require time and thus the time value is a rough indication (e.g. morning).
IFREMERPMN12018 Polynoids

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research Ifremer continued to implement its training programme in 2018 by hosting a Jamaican intern at its Deep-Sea Environment Laboratory (Laboratoire Environnement Profond) in Brest. The internship focused on the morphological identification and barcoding of samples from the Clarion Clipperton Zone. The Institute pursued its international involvement by contributing to initiatives undertaken by the Authority and continuing with its research partnerships, notably by participating in the “Mining Impact” project, a joint European and JPI Oceans initiative, organising the NAPOLEON (« NemAtodes from deeP-sea pOLymEtallic nOdules: implications to improve miNing pratices ») workshop in which two DORD representatives participated.
UKSRLPMN12015 Env Template Macrofauna 032016

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2013

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research UK Seabed Resources Ltd (UKSRL) is pleased to submit this annual report on activities with respect to the Plan of Work associated with its 15-year International Seabed Authority (ISA) Exploration Licence that entered into effect on 8 February 2013. This report describes the activities of the calendar year 2014.
SEFSC GoMex Oceanic 2000

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Seabirds,Sea turtles,Vessel,Visual Sighting
Temporal coverage: 2000/2000

Original provider:
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC)

Dataset credits:
Hubard, C. W. &amp; Mullin, K. D., NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center

Abstract:
A spring cetacean survey in the northern U.S. Gulf of Mexico was conducted  in 2000 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Minerals Management Service to examine cetacean abundances in both oceanic and continental shelf waters. 
This survey was conducted in coordination with the spring Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP) ichthyoplankton survey.

The dataset contains sightings of not only cetaceans but also other species including sea turtles, fish and shark observed during the ship survey.

During the 35 survey days, at least 19 species were sighted, including

Bryde's whale
Sperm whale
pygmy sperm whale
Dwarf sperm whale
Cuvier's beaked whale
Striped dolphin
Spinner dolphin
Clymene dolphin
Pantropical spotted dolphin
Atlantic spotted dolphin
Bottlenose dolphin
Rough-toothed dolphin
Fraser's dolphin
Risso's dolphin
False killer whale
Pilot whale
Pygmy killer whale
Melon-headed whale

The dataset  is accompanied by transect data which is provided as a separate file.

Purpose:
The purpose of this survey is to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters.

Specific objectives of this survey are:

1. Collect ichthyoplankton samples for estimates of the abundance and distribution of Atlantic bluefin tuna larvae.

2. Collect data to estimate the abundance and distribution of cetaceans in the oceanic northern Gulf of Mexico.

3. collect associated environmental data at all designated ichthyoplankton stations.

4. Collect data on the distribution of sea turtles, seabirds and other marine life.

5. Obtain biopsy samples of skin and blubber from selected cetacean species for genetic stock structure and contaminant analyses.

6. Obtain photographs of selected cetacean species for photo-identification studies.

7. Collect data on distribution and type of marine debris encountered during the survey.

Supplemental information:
[2020-09-30] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
Bridled Tern: Sterna anaethetus (176897) =&gt; Onychoprion anaethetus (824104)
Caspian Tern: Sterna caspia (176924) =&gt; Hydroprogne caspia (176935)
Gull-billed Tern: Sterna nilotica (176926) =&gt; Gelochelidon nilotica (176882)
Laughing Gull: Larus atricilla (176837) =&gt; Leucophaeus atricilla (824079)
Royal Tern: Sterna maxima (176922) =&gt; Thalasseus maximus (824142)
Sooty Tern: Sterna fuscata (176894) =&gt; Onychoprion fuscatus (824105)
MIRC KB23 Shoreline Surveys May 2013

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Mariana Islands Range Complex,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Land-based, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2013

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

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

Abstract:
Features in this feature class represent animal sightings recorded during a 10-day shore-based marine mammal survey in the Mariana Islands. Observations were conducted from two separate vantage points, both located on Andersen Air Force Base on the northeast coast of Guam. Survey dates were 11-20 May 2013. Work was performed under HDR task order KB23 (IDIQ contract award N62470-10-D-3011, NAVFAC LANT). There are two discrepancies between the sighting totals in the KB23 Guam Shore Station Feasibility report and this GIS dataseta. First, there is one unidentified cetacean sighting (5/18/2013 10:26:38AM) in the GIS data that was inadvertantly omitted in the report. Second, due to a typo, the longitude for the Unid Hardshell turtle sighting on 5/14/2013 11:30:00 AM is incorrectly listed in the report. It has been corrected in the GIS data and maps.
National Pilot Monitoring Studies August 2017, Improving Environmental Monitoring in the Black Sea - Phase II (EMBLAS-II), ENPI/2013/313-169, (Microzooplankton)

Keywords: Samplingevent, Biological monitoring, Biological sampling
Temporal coverage: 2017/2017

Microzooplankton data: species composition, abundance (ind/m3), biomass (mg/m3) collected during the survey of the National Pilot Monitoring Studies Ukraine (NPMS UA) in the Ukrainian waters (North-Western part of the Black Sea) onboard the M/V "Augugste Piccard" (Ukraine) in August 2017
Dredge, trawl and bycatch records from the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (1991-1996)

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 1992/1995

Dredge, trawl and bycatch records from the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia (1991-1996) from the project 'Environmental Effects of Prawn Trawling in the Far Northern Section of the Great Barrier Reef ' which was a five year study into the effects of trawling on seabed communities in the inter-shoal and inter-reef areas in the Far Northern Section of the Great Barrier Reef. Project information is at https://marlin.csiro.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/28cef823-767c-459f-891f-5f166bc905de.
Infaunal abundances from mud samples taken from the Outer Ards penninsula (Northern Ireland) in 2014 and 2016 as part of an assessment of the Modiolus modiolus reefs

Keywords: research vessel, Corystes, Benthic infauna, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2014/2016

This dataset contains information on infaunal abundance and biomass from sediment grabs taken off the coast of the Ards Penninsula, Northern Ireland in 2014 &amp; 2016. This survey was carried out to contribute to a larger project to assess the status and extent of Modiolus modiolus biogenic reefs in this area. The biogenic reefs were in an unfavourable condition even though this Annex 1 habitat was the reason for the designation of the Strangford Lough Special Area of Conservation (SAC). This survey was carried out on board the RV Corystes using a 0.1m2 day grab. The infaunal communities were identified and weighed, particle size analysis and carbon &amp; nitrogen analysis were carried out on the samples. In total there were 36 samples taken (only 30 could be analysed for infauna). The most abundant species recorded was the tunicate Dendrodoa grossularia and the most frequently recorded species was the mollusc Leptochiton asellus.
Grey seals GPS telemetry in Baie de Somme

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Animal tagging,Radio transmitters,Fastloc GPS, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2012/2013

Original provider:
Cécile Vincent, Centre d’Études Biologiques de Chizé

Dataset credits:
Cecile Vincent, CEBC (CNRS/La Rochelle University)

Abstract:
Twelve grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) were captured in the Baie de Somme, Picardie (France) between May and September 2012 and fitted with Fastloc GPS/GSM tags (Sea Mammal Research Unit - SMRU, UK). The project was funded by the Région Poitou-Charentes. The study was conducted by Cecile Vincent at the University of La Rochelle (France) in collaboration with SMRU, the Parc naturel marin des estuaires picards et de la mer d’Opale, Picardie Nature, PELAGIS (CNRS/La Rochelle University) and the Office national de la chasse de la faune sauvage (ONCFS). Seals were caught under licenses delivered by the French ministry of the environment.

Purpose:
Identification of individual movements and foraging areas of grey seals
Baltic Seabirds Transect Surveys

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Vessels,Sightings,Seabirds,transect surveys,density,distribution
Temporal coverage: 1992/1999

Original provider:
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University

Dataset credits:
Gediminas Vaitkus, Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University

Abstract:
Seabirds transect surveys were conducted in Baltic Sea from 1992 to 1999. Standard seabird offshore sampling techniques assume that line transect of 300 m width is basically used for counting birds sitting on the water surface, whereas the 'snap-shot' method is used for the counting of flying birds at strongly fixed intervals of time.

Additional efforts were put into studies of the offshore seabird and waterfowl movements. We recorded flying
birds along 1,000 m wide transect over the 'classic' 300 m transect used for calculations of seabird densities
during 'snap-shots'.

Purpose:
The main purpose of our work was to investigate spatial structure and dynamics of the offshore seabird populations and to assess their status in specific conditions of the Baltic Sea marine ecosystem. The main tasks of our work were the following:
-Study species composition, abundance and spatial distribution of seabird populations in different seasons of the year, distinguish dominating species and the most important seabird concentration areas in the eastern Baltic; 
-Study community structure of inter-specific assemblages and ecological adaptations of wintering seabird populations; 
-Study the processes of spatial dynamics and trends of spatial structure in regional seabird populations within the gradient of winter climatic conditions; and 
-Study offshore migratory routes and temporary concentration areas of seabirds in the Baltic Proper.

Supplemental information:
[2020-10-01] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
Larus ridibundus (176835) =&gt; Chroicocephalus ridibundus (824041)
Corvus monedula (179746) =&gt; Coloeus monedula (916629)
Little Gull: Larus minutus (176840) =&gt; Hydrocoloeus minutus (824065)
Little Tern: Sterna albifrons (176899) =&gt; Sternula albifrons (824126)
Mergus albellus (175190) =&gt; Mergellus albellus (175196)

[2015-03-24] There were 199 records with a value of "EMPTY" or "empty" in the species column. These records are removed.
Community-Based Monitoring in Saint John Harbour | Monitorage communautaire dans le secteur du port de Saint John, NB

Keywords: oxygen ; Fish abundance and distribution; Sea surface temperature; Sea surface salinity; oxygène; Abondance et distribution de poissons; Salinité de surface, Température de surface, Community-based management ; fish inventory ; fish ; physical chemistry ; water quality ; sediment ; salinity ; annual follow-up ; sea temperature ; gestion communautaire ; poisson ; physico-chimie ; qualité eau ; sédiment ; salinité ; suivi annuel ; température eau, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2018/2022

These data were generated as part of ACAP Saint John's Harbour Baseline Monitoring Program, collected from Port Saint John, New Brunswick. The dataset includes physico-chemical data, including various water quality and sediment polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) parameters, collected from 2018 to 2022. 
The dataset also includes fish community data produced from seine and fyke net fishing from 2018 to 2022 in Port Saint John. It contains data on the different species caught, abundances, and length measurements. 
This project is part of the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program under the Oceans Protection Plan of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Ces données ont été générées dans le cadre du programme de surveillance de ACAP Saint John et ont été récoltées dans le secteur du port de Saint John, au Nouveau-Brunswick (financé par Pêches et Océans Canada). Ce jeu de données consiste en des données de physico-chimie, comprenant diverses mesures de la qualité de l'eau ainsi que des quantités d'hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques (HAP) contenus dans les sédiments, sur la période 2018 à 2022. 
De plus, des données sur les communautés de poissons ont également été récoltées pour le port de Saint John. Ces données ont été produites à partir des résultats de pêche à la senne et au fyke pour la période 2018 à 2022. On y retrouve des données sur les différentes espèces, leur abondance et des mesures de longueurs. 
Ce projet fait partie du Programme sur les données environnementales côtières de référence de Pêches et Océan Canada.
Benthic macrofauna of the Ericeira coast (central Portugal) collected in May 2001

Keywords: Samplingevent, Dredging
Temporal coverage: 2001/2001

The dataset provides a quantitative list of the macrozoobenthic taxa collected in the infra and circalittoral sandy bottom off Ericeira (central Portugal) in May 2001. The fauna was identified to species or family level. The aim was to characterize the macrozoobenthic composition of sandy sediments potentially suitable for beach nourishment, in order to assess the environmental impact of the dredging operations on the benthic communities.
OTN NS Blue Shark Tracking - Tag Release Metadata, OTN NS Blue Shark Tracking

Keywords: ACOUSTIC TAGS, EARTH SCIENCE &gt; BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION &gt; ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES &gt; FISH, Observation, Samplingevent, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2022, 2013/2017

This is the OBIS extraction of the Ocean Tracking Network  and Dalhousie University (DAL)  OTN NS Blue Shark Tracking, 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=NSBS).
Abstract:In the Northwest Atlantic, the Ocean Tracking Network (OTN), in collaboration with Dalhousie University, is using an acoustic telemetry infrastructure to monitor the habitat use, movements, and survival of juvenile blue sharks (Prionace glauca). This infrastructure includes state-of-the-art acoustic receivers and oceanographic monitoring equipment, and autonomous marine vehicles carrying oceanographic sensors and mobile acoustic receivers.  Long-life acoustic tags (n=40) implanted in the experimental animals will provide long-term spatial resolution of shark movements and distribution, trans-boundary migrations, site fidelity, and the species’ response to a changing ocean. This study will facilitate interspecific comparisons, documentation of intra- and interspecific interactions, and permit long-term monitoring of this understudied predator in the Northwest Atlantic. The study will also provide basic and necessary information to better inform fisheries managers and policy makers. This is pertinent given the recent formulation of the Canadian Plan of Action for Shark Conservation.
UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Left side - 2015

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Norfolk Canyon Aerial,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aerial Survey
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Original provider:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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

Supplemental information:
This dataset includes the animal observations toward the left side of the airplane. The right side observations are registered in <a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1356">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey - Right side - 2015</a> (Dataset ID: 1356)

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/1674">UNCW Norfolk Canyon Aerial Survey -Right 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/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.
Identifications of marine organisms from towed photo cameras, Kimberleys, Western Australia (1983-1997)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 1983/1997

As part of the project North West Shelf Demersal Marine Resources Study (1982-1992) of the North West Shelf, Western Australia, this dataset is identifications at family level of taxa in images from towed cameras from ten voyages from the three vessels Pride of Eden, Southern Surveyor and the Soela. Links to related data from this project is at https://marlin.csiro.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/bc1b3741-e212-5039-e044-00144f7bc0f4. The list of project metadata is at 
https://marlin.csiro.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/search?keyword=North%20West%20Shelf%20Demersal%20Marine%20Resources%20Study%20(1982-1992)