oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
Minke whale localized acoustic detections off Kauai

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Acoustic precense/absence,Ocean-based Platforms
Temporal coverage: 2012/2017

Original provider:
Regina A. Guazzo, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific

Dataset credits:
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific

Abstract:
Minke whale boing calls are commonly detected in Hawaiian waters.  When 
vocalizing, minke whales seem to be in one of two calling behavioral states.  
Most often minke whales produce boings with inter-call intervals of several 
minutes, but sometimes minke whales call rapidly with inter-call intervals 
of less than a minute.  Since minke whales are difficult to detect visually, 
cue rate based density estimation using passive acoustic monitoring 
has been proposed.  However, the variables that influence cue rate or 
calling rate are poorly understood in most whales including minke whales.  
We collected passive acoustic recordings from 47 bottom-mounted 
hydrophones at the Pacific Missile Range Facility’s instrumented range off 
the coast of Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi to test the hypothesis that minke whales call 
more rapidly when closer in proximity to other calling conspecifics.  A total 
of 599 days of data were recorded between August 2012 and July 2017 and 
were automatically post-processed to detect, classify, and localize calls.  
Localized calls were automatically tracked and manually validated, 
resulting in 509 individual tracks composed of 36,033 calls within a 16x39 
km study area.  Tracked minke whales exhibited a strong bimodal call rate 
with means of one call every 6.85 min (SD = 2.54 min) and 0.63 min (SD = 
0.36 min).  We ran hidden Markov models to quantify the relationship 
between call rate and the distance to the nearest calling conspecific.  
Overall, the probability of the higher call rate occurring increased as the 
distance to the nearest conspecific decreased, and the probability of the 
lower call rate occurring increased as the distance to the nearest 
conspecific increased.  We also examined individual track data and found 
that minke whales may also exhibit other responses (i.e. increased speed, 
changes in heading, and cessation of calling) when calling conspecifics are 
nearby.  These findings provide new information about minke whale calling 
behavior on what are likely their breeding grounds.

Supplemental information:
The monitoring effort of each of the hydrophones in the array is the same and 
the hydrophone locations are rounded and approximate.
Cetacean sightings of PELACUS surveys: Continental shelf of Galicia and Bay of Biscay - Database of the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC)

Keywords: Spain, Continental shelf, Cetacea, Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2007/2022

<p>This dataset provides access to cetacean sighting records collected throughout the historical series of PELACUS surveys, from 2007 to 2022.</p><p>The PELACUS survey is an annual survey for the evaluation of fishing resources organized by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) that has incorporated top predators’ (marine mammals, birds and turtles) observers since 2007. The spatial coverage of this survey covers the continental shelf waters in the north and northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, comprising Spanish waters found between the coast and the 1000 meters isobath, from the northern border with Portugal, at the mouth of the Miño River, to the border with France in the Bay of Biscay. This survey has carried out additional transects in some of its editions, sampling on the continental shelf of northern Portugal, as well as the French slope in the Bay of Biscay. Data on sightings in these areas are included.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
Gulper shark line selectivity project - Data 2011-2012

Keywords: Occurrence, Samplingevent, Specimen
Temporal coverage: 2011/2012

Observer data collected from two small fishing vessels operating on the eastern seaboard during 2011 and 2012. Both vessels using the 'minor-line' fishing method on eastern seamounts, Fraser, Queensland, Recorder, Britania, Taupo and Barcoo. These vessels targeting Blue-eye Trevalla but also catch Harrisson's dogfish (Centrophorus harrissoni). Data comprised of complete catch composition (i.e. every fish put on deck was recorded) and partial length frequency mainly for Blue-eye and Harrisson's. Blue-eye otoliths also collected for another project examining population age structure. This information required to feed into management strategy for gulper sharks and also for designation of MPA's.
HRC DDG Vessel-Based Monitoring Surveys February 2009

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Visual Sighting,Vessel, Occurrence
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.
RSMP Baseline Dataset

Keywords: Benthos, Samplingevent, Sediment, Grabs
Temporal coverage: 1969/2016

This dataset was compiled for the Regional Seabed Monitoring Plan (RSMP) baseline assessment reported in Cooper &amp; Barry (2017).
The dataset comprises of 33,198 macrofaunal samples (83% with associated data on sediment particle size composition) covering large parts of the UK continental shelf. Whilst most samples come from existing datasets, also included are 2,500 new samples collected specifically for the purpose of this study. These new samples were collected during 2014-2016 from the main English aggregate dredging regions (Humber, Anglian, Thames, Eastern English Channel and South Coast) and at four individual, isolated extraction sites where the RSMP methodology is also being adopted (e.g. Area 457, North-West dredging region; Area 392, North-West dredging region; Area 376, Bristol Channel dredging region; Goodwin Sands, English Channel).
GSRPMN12016 MarBiol UGent

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

Sampling data captured in Oceanic Exploration Research During GSRNOD14A in 2014, over 80 000 km² was surveyed with multi‐beam echo sounding (MBES).
Besides that, 10 boxcore samples were collected from which sampling tubes for further geotechnical testing were achieved. After analysis of these data, 3 Areas of Interest (AoIs B) were selected for detailed investigation during GSRNOD15A in 2015.
SPC CoFish Invertebrates Observations Marshall Islands 2007

Keywords: SPC, PROCFish/C, Occurrence, Marine invertebrates, CoFish
Temporal coverage: 2007/2007

Marine invertebrate species of commercial interest observed in Marshall Islands during the CoFish surveys in Laura, Ailuk, Arno and Likiep (2007) with a mix of survey methods (manta tow, reef benthos transects, and day and night searches)
Biodiversidad asociada al Estudio de Impacto Ambiental del área de perforación exploratoria costa afuera COL-5

Keywords: Aves, Fauna marina, Mamíferos, Samplingevent, Área de perforación., Hidrobiológicos, Sedimentos
Temporal coverage: 2015/2015

El área correspondiente al APE COL-5 se encuentra ubicada costa afuera en aguas territoriales de Colombia, en el mar Caribe, con un área aproximada de 398420.37 ha y un total de 26 vértices contabilizados a partir del polígono delimitado. Su punto suroriental más cercano a la costa se ubica a 41.9 km con relación al municipio de Necoclí (Antioquia) y a 97.9 km de la costa con relación a la Unidad territorial de Barú, perteneciente a Cartagena de Indias (Bolívar). El APE cuenta con aproximadamente 3984.20 km2 y una profundidad de agua que oscila entre 900 y 3155 metros. 
El proceso de licenciamiento ambiental siguió los lineamientos establecidos en el Decreto 2041 del 15 de octubre de 2014 (compilado en el Decreto 1076 de 2015) y los Términos de Referencia (TdR) para la elaboración del Estudio de impacto ambiental para el proyecto de Perforación exploratoria de hidrocarburos costa afuera “TEA COL - 5”. Es importante mencionar que el Área de Perforación Exploratoria Costa Afuera COL-5 se encuentra inmersa dentro del Bloque COL-5.
Para el estudio se realizó un muestreo que duró varias semanas (abril a mayo de 2015), a fin de cumplir los siguientes objetivos dentro del APE COL-5: (1) caracterizar la biología acuática y béntica; (2) documentar la presencia de fauna silvestre marina (aves, mamíferos y reptiles) dentro del área del levantamiento y (3) caracterizar la calidad del agua y los sedimentos. Se establecieron estaciones de muestreo para brindar una representación de todas las áreas del APE COL-5. 
Este conjunto de datos consta de 2.676 registros biológicos y 123 eventos de muestreo, que se distribuyen taxonómicamente en 3 reinos, Animalia (1.455), Bacteria (23) y Chromista (1.198), 18 filos, 39 clases, 103 órdenes, 222 familias, 101 géneros y 126 especies. Los datos fueron tomados entre abril y mayo del año 2015.
AFAST Hatteras Aerial Survey -Left side- 2011-2012

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Hatteras Aerial,Aircraft,Sightings, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2011/2012

Original provider:
University of North Carolina, Wilmington

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

Supplemental information:
[2020-10-01] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
Physeter catodon (180489) =&gt; Physeter macrocephalus (180488)


[2017-03-28] Two sighting records were updated with more accurate species identification:
2011-10-25 11:40 Ziphius to Ziphius cavirostris
2012-01-31 10:42 Ziphius to Ziphius cavirostris

[2014-03-18] Sperm whale sightings were assigned an invalid scientific name (P. catodon). It is corrected to P. macrocephalus.

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 sightings data. The right side sightings data are available on OBIS-SEAMAP in the <a href="/datasets/detail/855">USWTR Hatteras Aerial Survey -Right side- 2011-2012</a> dataset.

This dataset includes a subset of the data collection for the Hatteras 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/1668">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey -Left side- 2017</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1670">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey -Right side- 2017</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1471">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey - Left side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1473">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey - Right side - 2016</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1350">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey - Left side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1352">UNCW Hatteras Aerial Survey - Right side - 2015</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1237">AFTT Cape Hatteras Aerial Survey -Left side- 2014</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1235">AFTT Cape Hatteras Aerial Survey -Right side- 2014</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1138">AFTT Hatteras Aerial Survey -Left side- 2012-2013</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1140">AFTT Hatteras Aerial Survey -Right side- 2012-2013</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/851">AFAST Hatteras Aerial Survey -Left side- 2011-2012</a>
<a href="http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/855">AFAST Hatteras Aerial Survey -Right side- 2011-2012</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.
Large benthic foraminifers around Japanese Islands

Keywords: Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1923/2002

This dataset contains the occurrence of selected large benthic foraminifers around Japanese Islands. Data of this dataset is derived from publications by mainly Japanese researchers, and has been checked from the occurrence list and/or plates. This dataset is based on Fujita (2004) presented by a poster at the 7th Japanese Coral Reef Society Meeting, and was prepared with a cooperation of GODAC.
Vertical distribution of the free-living Plathelminthes (Turbellaria) from the sandy beaches of the Belgian coast in 1985 and 1986

Keywords: Samplingevent, Sandy beaches, Flatworms, Vertical distribution, Meiofauna
Temporal coverage: 1985/1986

Density and biomass of meiofauna for 6 sandy beaches (Knokke, Mariakerke, Oostende, Heist, Bredene, Zwin) along the Belgian coast sampled between April 1985 and May 1986. The data were digitized by VLIZ from the original report: Jouk, P. (1992). Studie naar de ecologie van de vrijlevende Plathelminthes (Turbellaria) van de zandstranden van de Belgische kust. PhD Thesis. Limburgs Universitair Centrum: Diepenbeek. 2 volumes pp.
Phytoplankton data from the Black Sea collected on R/V Professor Vodyanitskij in November 1991

Keywords: Professor Vodyanitsky, Observation, research vessel, Digitization, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1991/1991

Phytoplankton data collected by the IBSS staff at several stations in the Black Sea during a cruise of R/V Professor Vodyanitskij in November 1991. This dataset contains abundance data (individuals per liter) and biomass data (mg/m³) for phytoplankton taxa. No additional metadata is available.
SEUS Right Whale EWS Aerial Surveys 2017-18

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

Original provider:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Dataset credits:
NOAA Fisheries, Southeast Regional Office
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute
Funding for surveys provided by: NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Abstract:
Right whale Early Warning System (EWS) aerial surveys are conducted during winter in the southeastern United States (SEUS). Surveys in this dataset began in 2016/2017 and were flown by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI, formerly Sea to Shore Alliance). FWC surveys were conducted in a Cessna 337 Skymaster aircraft with 2 observers (1 of which was also the data recorder); CMARI surveys were typically conducted in a NOAA Twin Otter aircraft with 2 observers plus 1 dedicated data recorder. Target altitude was 1,000 ft, and target speed was 100 kts.
Only large whales, large sharks, and leatherback turtles were consistently recorded by both teams. Manatees, ocean sunfish, and manta rays were consistently recorded by FWC. All other species were recorded opportunistically. Surveys broke track to obtain exact locations for large whales; locations for other species typically represent the location along the survey transect.

Supplemental information:
Survey data are split into three seasons (2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19). This is the 2017/18 season. The 2016/17 season is available at
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1990.
The 2018/19 season is available at
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/2004.

Effort data are provided. The Trackline field (used to distinguish effort on a predetermined transect from verification surveys and transits) was recorded by observers during surveys.

Additional information on species identification and taxonomic resolution may be available in the Notes and Photos fields.
Israel Sea Turtle Tracking Project 2008: Loggerhead &amp; Green Turtles (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2008/2011

Original provider:
Yaniv Levy

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


Abstract:
Israel National Nature and Parks Authority (INNPA) conducts  a management plan for sea turtles since the 1980s. During more than 20 years, rangers are surveying the Mediterranean coasts, tracking, protecting and relocating loggerhead and green turtles' nests into hatcheries in coastal nature reserves. The hatcheries are protected and during the hatching season, the hatchlings are released by the help of rangers and volunteers. More than 50,000 hatchlings were released so far. In 1999 INNPA established a sea turtle rescue center and every year dozens of wounded turtles are rehabilitated and more than 60% are released back to the wild. The turtles suffer from various injuries that result from fishing activity, pollution, plastic debris etc'. One part of the rescue center’s work is raising a breeding stock of green sea turtles. Their offspring will be released to the sea from the hatcheries.   An additional activity of the INNPA is sampling stranded sea turtle carcasses in order to collect different data, such as genetic information, population size and distribution.All of the above information is included in our website.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=303">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.
University of Eldoret satellite tracked green sea turtles from Kenya 2012 under SWIOFP

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Sea turtles,Animal tagging,Radio transmitters
Temporal coverage: 2012/2012

Original provider:
University of Eldoret, Kenya

Dataset credits:
University of Eldoret, Kenya
Institut Français pour L'Exploitation de la Mer
Kélonia

Abstract:
Satellites tracking of marine turtles was done to identify the main feeding sites of marine turtle nesting in Kenya and assess the interaction between marine turtle and industrial fisheries during their migration. Three nesting sea turtles were tracked from a beach in the North coast of Kenya  (-3.83°S, 39.82°E). One of the turtle moved North to a known foraging creek (Takaungu), while another moved to a foraging ground on the South (Gazi). The third turtle just foraged on the near shore reef within where it was tagged.

Purpose:
The purpose of the tracking was identify the main feeding sites of marine turtle nesting in Kenya and assess the interaction between marine turtle and industrial fisheries during their migration.

Supplemental information:
N/A
The Deepwater Program: Northern Gulf of Mexico Continental Slope Habitat and Benthic Ecology - DgoMB: Fish

Keywords: Samplingevent
Temporal coverage: 2000/2002

A research program has been initiated by the Minerals Management Service (Contract No. 1435-01-99-CT-30991) to gain better knowledge of the benthic communities of the deep Gulf of Mexico entitled “The Deepwater Program: Northern Gulf of Mexico Continental Slope Habitat and Benthic Ecology.”
Increasing exploration and exploitation of fossil hydrocarbon resources in the deep-sea prompted the Minerals Management Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior to support an investigation of the structure and function of the assemblages of organisms that live in association with the sea floor in the deep-sea. The program, Deep Gulf of Mexico Benthos or DGoMB, is studying the northern Gulf of Mexico (GOM) continental slope from water depths of 300 meters on the upper continental slope out to greater than 3,000 meters water depth seaward of the base of the Sigsbee and Florida Escarpments. The study is focused on areas that are the most likely targets of future resource exploration and exploitation. However, to develop a Gulf-wide perspective of deep-sea communities, sampling in areas beyond those thought to be potential areas for exploration has been included in the study design. A major enhancement in the program is the extension of the transects onto the abyssal plain of the central Gulf of Mexico through collaborative studies with Mexican scientists. This additional work effort will allow assessment of benthic communities structure and function throughout the basin by sampling the deepest habitats in the region.
The program is designed to gain a better ability to predict variations in the structure and function of animal assemblages in relation to water depth, geographic location, time and overlying water mass. Biological studies are integrated with measurements of physical and chemical hydrographic parameters, sediment geochemical properties and geological characteristics that are known to influence benthic community distributions and dynamics. Eight (8) hypotheses are being tested on the basis of measures of benthic community structure. It is hypothesized that community structure varies as a function of: 1) water depth, 2) geographic location (east vs. west), 3) association with canyons, 4) association with mid-slope basins, 5) sea surface primary productivity, 6) proximity to hydrocarbon seeps, 7) time (seasonal and interannual scales), and 8) association with the base of escarpments.
Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Sightings in the Vicinity of the Maryland Wind Energy Area 2013-2015

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Visual Sighting,Aircraft, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2013/2015

Original provider:
Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

Dataset credits:
Virginia Aquarium Foundation - Susan G. Barco &amp; Gwen G. Lockhart
Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Monitoring, St. Andrews University - Louise Burt
Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research &amp; Preservation - Robert A. DiGiovanni Jr. &amp; Allison M. DePerte

Abstract:
There have been no consistent, year-round marine mammal surveys of the ocean waters off of Maryland since the late 1970s (Scott et al. 1979). Current survey efforts by the National Marine Fisheries Service and partner agencies as part of the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (AMAPPS) include broad scale surveys that may not provide sufficient data for the Maryland Wind Energy Area. Data on protected species presence and seasonality are needed to inform state and federal agencies responsible for permitting offshore energy development and construction (BOEM 2013). The goal of this two year effort was designed to provide fine scale data on presence of protected species, especially large whales, for Maryland’s wind development efforts.

Purpose:
The goal of this two year effort was designed to provide fine scale data on presence of protected species, especially large whales, for Maryland’s wind development efforts.

Supplemental information:
Static line transect image is available to visualize.
Conservación y preservación de tortugas marinas (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2016/2018

Original provider:
CRAM-UPV

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Seguimiento de juveniles de Tortuga boba
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Universitat Politècnica de València
Project sponsor or sponsor description
Financiación Fundación Banco Santander, Fundación CRAM, Universitat Politècnica de València


Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=1233">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.