oih/oih-wis2 huggingface dataset:
Northern Gulf of St. Lawrence Fishes

Keywords: Observation, Biological classification; Oceans;, Occurrence, Northwest Atlantic; Estuarine; Marine; Pisces; Distribution; Monitoring; Historical; Biodiversity; Ecological niche modelling; Deep water
Temporal coverage: 1932/2012

This dataset provides information on fishes of the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence ecosystem. Diverse sources in Quebec have been consulted from the literature (1933-2012) and from biological surveys (1997-2012) conducted by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Quebec Region and its partners. The habitats covered are principally from offshore surveys, though it includes shore-based surveys, particularly of intertidal eelgrass beds as well as intertidal marshes and mud flats of the middle and lower portion of the St. Lawrence estuary. The data has been compiled into a geodatabase with environmental information on sites and biological information on most specimens. This dataset provides only the abundance and gender of specimens recorded in the database from the total of 664799 individual records with 185 taxa at 5243 sites. The records have been checked for taxonomic and geographic reliability. The dataset provides a comprehensive overview of fish records for the St. Lawrence region as a complement to published survey datasets. / Cet ensemble de données fournit des informations sur les poissons de l'écosystème du nord du golfe du Saint-Laurent. Des sources diverses au Québec ont été consultés à partir de la littérature (1933-2012) et de relevés biologiques (1997-2012) faits par le Ministère de Pêches et Océans Canada (MPO) de la région du Québec et ses partenaires. Les habitats considérés comprennent notamment des milieux de haute mer, mais aussi des sites littoraux, en particulier des herbiers de zostères, des marais à spartine et des vasières intertidales. Les données ont été compilées dans une géodatabase incluant des informations environnementales sur les sites et des informations biologiques sur une grande proportion des spécimens capturés. Cet ensemble de données est une compilation par espèce, par sexe et par stationdes 664799 enregistrements individuels dans la base de données qui compte un total de 185 taxa répartis entre 5243 sites. La validité taxonomique et géographique des enregistrements a été vérifiée. Cet ensemble de données fournit un aperçu global de l’information concernant les poissons du Saint-Laurent, constituant un complément aux données déjà publiées..
Locations at sea of adult females of southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) from Península Valdés, Chubut, Argentina

Keywords: Mirounga leonina, SW Atlantic Ocean, Samplingevent, locations at sea, Patagonia, females satellite tracking, southern elephant seal
Temporal coverage: 2008/2008

This resource contains satellite-tracked locations obtained through Argos system from adult females of southern elephant seal of Península Valdés, Argentina, during the pelagic phase in the South Atlantic ocean. The dataset encompasses positions of tags deployed on 4 post-molt females (January 2008) and 5 females in the end of the breeding season (October 2008).
Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation Turtles

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Occurrence,Vessels,Sightings,Turtles,Sea turtles
Temporal coverage: 1991/2005

Original provider:
Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation

Dataset credits:
Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation

Abstract:
The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research Organisation has a long-term study that has been documenting the occurrence, distribution, and abundance of marine mammals around the islands of The Bahamas since 1991. With more than 1,900 marine mammal encounters in the Bahamas, we are providing the only comprehensive documentation of the marine mammal fauna in this part of the world. Our research is based on the use of systematic boat-based surveys for describing the distribution and habitat use of different marine mammal species. We employ photo-identification techniques for the recognition of individual whales and dolphins, and we have developed new statistical approaches for using these data to determine abundance estimates and occupancy patterns. This photographic sampling is complemented by the collection of skin and faecal samples for molecular genetic analysis, which are being used to assess levels of genetic diversity and investigate the structuring of marine mammal populations.
The dataset presented here includes only sea turtle sightings, and other marine mammal strandings and sightings are included in separate datasets in OBIS-SEAMAP. The entire dataset includes 89 stranding records between 1944 and 2005, including 15 species with Cuvier's beaked whale being the most common. Marine mammal sightings data include 444 sightings between 1988 and 2005, including sightings reported from the public. The dataset includes 1,934 BMMS vessel encounters with marine mammals between 1991 and 2005, comprising 20 different species, with the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin representing 60% of all encounters. Finally, the dataset presented here includes 101 sightings of turtles comprising 3 different species between 1991 and 2005.
NEFSC Aerial Survey - Experimental 2002

Keywords: Occurrence,Marine Animal Survey,Marine Biology,Marine mammals,Sea turtles,Aircraft,Visual Sighting, Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2002/2002

Original provider:
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

Dataset credits:
NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

Abstract:
The survey was conducted on the NOAA DeHavilland Twin Otter DHC-6, Series 300 aircraft from 19 July to 16 August 2002. The flights were based out of Otis Airbase from 19 July to 2 August 2002, and based out of Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton, Maine from 2 August to 16 August 2002. The southern border of the study area was south of Long Island, New York, the northern border was in the Bay of Fundy north of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, the western border was the United States coastline, and the eastern border was about 64.5 deg W (west of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada).

Purpose:
The primary objective of this survey is to determine the feasibility of the circle-back method that estimates abundance of cetaceans and turtles, which includes an estimate of g(0), the probability of detecting a group on the track line. First, the practical issues of conducting the survey in the field will be assessed, and then the analytical issues will be investigated after the data are collected. The secondary objective is to estimate the abundance of animals using this new method. The third objective is to collect sea surface temperature information during the survey to be used to describe the habitat of the different cetacean and turtle species.

Supplemental information:
3/8/06: Data correction -  sightings of humpback whale were mistakenly linked to Balaenidae (180531) and are now linked to <i>Megaptera novaeangliae</i> (180530). 

In addition to the sighting data, effort data were recorded every half hour or whenever conditions changed. This dataset, therefore, should be used with the effort data.
DFO-SABS: Plankton data collected during 1923 Strait of Belle Isle Expedition.

Keywords: biota, Occurrence, Observation, oceans, biological classification
Temporal coverage: 1923/1923

In the summer of 1923 an expedition was organized to investigate the waters of the Strait of Belle Isle and adjacent contributory waters. Hauls of plankton were made at various points, and some of these form the basis of two reports. 

As part of a data recovery project information on species distribution contained in these reports was extracted and Darwin Core records created for submission to OBIS.
Satellite tracked green turtles in the South China Sea 1993-1994

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence, Occurrence,Radio transmitters,Animal movements
Temporal coverage: 1993/1994

Original provider:
Paolo Luschi, University of Pisa

Dataset credits:
Paolo Luschi, University of Pisa

Abstract:
Five females of <i>Chelonia mydas</i> were tracked by satellite in the South China Sea in 1993 and 1994. Four of them reached their feeding grounds 600-1551 km distant. Part of the journeys occurred coastwise, indicating that leading geographical features had been
utilized. The straightness of the turtles' tracks in open seas, both over shallow and deep waters, and their ability to pinpoint distant targets provides circumstantial evidence for a true navigation mechanism.
Arctic Species Trend Index (ASTI) : Marine

Keywords: Arctic biodiversity, Arctic Species Trend Index, Observation, trends, CAFF, vertebrates, ASTI, Marine, Occurrence, Arctic, abundance, CBMP
Temporal coverage: null/null

The Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program, a cornerstone programme of the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), Arctic Council working Group is an international network of scientists, government agencies, Indigenous organizations and conservation groups working together to harmonize and integrate efforts to monitor the Arctic's living resources.CBMP experts are developing four coordinated and integrated Arctic Biodiversity Monitoring Plans to help guide circumpolar monitoring efforts. Results will be channeled into effective conservation, mitigation and adaptation policies supporting the Arctic. These plans represent the Arctic's major ecosystems(Marine, Freshwater, Coastal, Terrestrial). 

It is important that monitoring programs develop the most effective reporting strategies if they are to inform decision making. To facilitate effective and consistent reporting, the CBMP has chosen a suite of indices and indicators that provide a comprehensive picture of the state of Arctic biodiversity – from species to habitats to ecosystem processes to ecological services. These indices and indicators are developed in a hierarchical manner, allowing users to drill down into the data from the higher-order indices to more detailed indicators. These are being developed through an expert consultation process.

The Arctic Species Trend Index (ASTI) is part of this suite of indicators and indices developed by CAFFs CBMP. It tracks trends in over 300 Arctic vertebrate species and comprises the Arctic component of the Living Planet Index. It is important to identify how wildlife and ecosystems are changing in order to develop effective conservation and adaptation strategies in the Arctic, an environment undergoing dramatic changes. The ASTI describes overall trends across species, taxonomy, ecosystems, regions and other categories.
Mysida and Lophogastrida distribution data from: Deep-sea fauna of European seas - an annotated species check-list of benthic invertebrates living deeper than 2000 m in the seas bordering Europe

Keywords: Observation, Deep sea, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1876/1995

An annotated check-list is given of Mysida and Lophogastrida species occurring deeper than 2000 m in the seas bordering Europe.
Casey Key Loggerheads 2009 (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation
Temporal coverage: 2009/2010

Original provider:
Mote Marine Laboratory

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Mote Marine Laboratory
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>
Project partner
Mote Marine Laboratory is handling the field deployment and satellite tracking while National Marine Fisheries Service is supervising the stable isotope analysis.
Project sponsor or sponsor description
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund supported this project though a grant to the Longlines and Loggerheads project.<a href="http://conservation.wdwpublicaffairs.com">www.conservation.wdwpublicaffairs.com</a>This project Stable Isotope Profiles of Sea Turtles from the Southwest Rookery, was funded in part by a grant awarded from the Sea Turtle Grants Program proposal 09-001R. The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded from proceeds from the sale of the Florida Sea Turtle License Plate. Learn more at<a href="http://www.helpingseaturtles.org">www.helpingseaturtles.org</a>School sponsors:  Wooster School.Corporate and non-profit sponsors: Morrison Family FoundationIndividual support:


Abstract:
A focus of this year's satellite tracking project is to compare stable isotope results with telemetry results to determine the efficacy of using stable isotopes to elucidate post-nesting migratory destinations of sea turtles.  Stable isotope analysis of skin and eggshell tissue (which reflect foraging areas) will be compared with the oceanographic regions visited during satellite tracking.  Stable isotope values that are consistently different for females in oceanic vs. neritic habitats lend credence to their use to infer post-nesting migratory destinations.  A lack of matching between isotope values (pre-nesting habitat) and satellite tracks (post-nesting habitats) would suggest a) that loggerheads do not exhibit philopatry to foraging regions, or b) that loggerhead habitat use is too flexible to use isotopes in inferring habitat use.  A consistent isotope-telemetry match among individuals would suggest that stable isotopes can be used in lieu of the more expensive satellite telemetry approach to potentially infer foraging grounds. A second focus is to track female turtles that are potentially bycatch in the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Fishery bottom longline fishery.  More information on this issue is summarized at <a href="http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/TurtlesReefFish.htm">www.sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/TurtlesReefFish.htm</a>

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=339">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.
BCLME III Coastal Biodiversity Surveys - rocky shores

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Rocky shores, biodiversity
Temporal coverage: 2019/2022

A coastal biodiveristy survey was conducted under the BCLME III project. On the rocky shores of the selected stations, we ran (normally) five  transects down each shore, on which the numbers and/or percentage cover of macrofaunal species present in quadrats we recorded. We used a quadrat that was 1 m long by 0.5 m wide (divided into 10 squares to add estimation), for Sylvia Hill we used a 0.5m by 0.5m quadrat. Four to five quadrats per transect were scored, covering the high shore (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. Species observed at location but outside the sampling quadrat were also recorded. All species recorded at a station are included in the dataset.
United States Geological Survey Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database Asian Tiger Shrimp

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 1988/2014

The Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database (NAS) information resource is an established central repository for spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of introduced aquatic species. The NAS website provides scientific reports, online/real-time queries, spatial data sets, distribution maps, fact sheets, and general information.
Biodiversidad de microorganismos endofitos de manglar en la reserva de Biosfera Seaflower, expedición 2019

Keywords: Observation, Manglar, Biosfera Seaflower, Occurrence, SIB_MARINO, Microorganismos endófitos
Temporal coverage: 2019/2019

Se estudio la biodiversidad de microorganismos (hongos y bacterias) endófitos (cultivables) de las especies de manglar Avicennia germinans y Rhizophora mangle de la reserva de la biosfera Seaflower. Este recurso contiene 17 registros distribuidos en Hongos (9) y Bacterias (8).
Sightings for AN/AQS-20 Sonar Test Event - December 2013

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

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

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

Abstract:
Aerial surveys for marine species monitoring occurred 10 through 12 December 2013 for an AN/AQS-20 (Q-20) sonar system test event. These surveys were conducted off the west coast of Florida in the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) Study Area in the Gulf of Mexico. The Q-20 is a high-frequency active sonar (HFAS) system used in mine detection and countermeasures.

Purpose:
U.S. Navy marine protected species surveys for Q-20 sonar testing

Supplemental information:
[2020-09-30] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
Turtles: Testudines (173749) =&gt; Testudines (948936)
Monitoring of the intertidal biodiversity of rocky beaches with schools in Portugal 2005-2010

Keywords: Occurrence, Observation, Intertidal zonation, Algae, Intertidal environment, Citizen participation, Marine Genomics, Benthos, Data
Temporal coverage: 2005/2010

Biodiversity data collected twice a year by schools along a fixed transect in the intertidal area, Portugal 2005-2010.
Tortugas Marinas del Golfo de California (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Keywords: Observation, Occurrence
Temporal coverage: 2014/2017

Original provider:
Alan Zavala

Dataset credits:
Data provider
Tracking Loggerheads in the Gulf of California
Originating data center
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/">Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT)</a>


Abstract:
English translation follows Spanish text.A nueve años de su creación, el Programa de Protección y Conservación de Vida Silvestre del CIIDIR Unidad Sinaloa del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, ha desarrollado una serie de proyectos de investigación principalmente para la conservación de las tortugas marinas en el noroeste de México, esto ha sido posible gracias al apoyo institucional y a la colaboración con otras instituciones y organizaciones de la sociedad civil nacionales e internacionales. El proyecto de telemetría satelital Tortugas Amarillas del Golfo de California surge mediante la colaboración entre el IPN, Red Tortuguera A.C., Grupo Tortuguero de las Californias A.C., el Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología/UNAM y la colaboración de pescadores de la comunidad de La Reforma, Angostura, quienes voluntariamente reportaron la captura incidental de tortugas amarillas (Caretta caretta), las cuales se convirtieron en los primeros registros formales de esta especie en la zona sur del Golfo de California. Con este proyecto se pretende conocer por primera vez, los movimientos de esta especie dentro del Golfo de California, lo que aportara información importante para las estrategias de conservación de la especie.ENGLISH:Nine years after its creation, the Wildlife Protection and Conservation Program at the CIIDIR Sinaloa campus of Instituto Politécnico Nacional (National Polytechnic Institute), has developed a series of research projects focusing mainly on sea turtle conservation in northwest Mexico. This has been made possible through institutional support and the collaboration of national and international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations. The Loggerhead turtles of the Gulf of California satellite telemetry project has been made possible through the support and collaboration between the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Red Tortuguera A.C., Grupo Tortuguero de las Californias A.C., Smithsonian Mason School of Conservation, Instituto de Ciencias del Mar y Limnología/UNAM and the local fishing communities of La Reforma and Angostura, who voluntarily reported bycatch of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta). These reports became the first formal records of this species in the southern Gulf of California. This project aims to determine for the first time the movements of loggerheads in the Gulf of California, which will supply us with important information for the implementation of conservation strategies for the species.

Supplemental information:
<a href="http://www.seaturtle.org/tracking/index.shtml?project_id=998">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.
Diversidad de Foraminiferos en Venezuela

Keywords: Occurrence, Caribe Sur, Foraminifera, BID-CA2020-025-NAC
Temporal coverage: 1884/2020

This is an updated list including the respective synonymy, of foraminifera from the coasts of Venezuela. The compendium includes around 4,514 records for 1,035 species distributed along the Venezuelan coast, including the one corresponding to the islands. Of this total, 271 species are endemic to Venezuela. The compiled publications come from 1918 to 2021. The Rotailida, Miliolida and Textulariida groups stand out as the most important within the species composition, accumulating 84% of the total, with the other groups being Lagenida, Nodosairida, Spirilinida, Polymorphinida, Vaginulinida, Robertinida, Carterinida and Involutinida which contribute the remaining 16%.
Coral Reef Evaluation and Monitoring Project Dry Tortugas 2003

Keywords: cremp, evaluation, fwc, genus, information, meters, number, per, presence, species_name, specificEpithet, taxonRank, vernacular_name, world, year, organismQuantity, accepted_name_usage, organismQuantityType, 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, absence, area, coral, habitatid, latitude, longitude, monitoring, name, recorded, species, data_set_identification, authorship, basis of record, class, comprehensive, conservation, coverage, data, date, fish, hierarchy, large, obis, reef, sample, scientific_name, statement, worms, taxonomic_status, Samplingevent, basis, commission, event, kingdom, phylum, research, set, square, taxonomicStatus, tortugas, value, associatedreferences, accepted_aphia_database_identification_number, occurrenceStatus, 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
Temporal coverage: 2003/2003

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.