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SEFSC Gomex Shelf 1998

Dataset homepage

Citation

Garrison, L. 2013. SEFSC Gomex Shelf 1998. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/31) on yyyy-mm-dd. https://doi.org/10.15468/kdtmtt accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-08.

Description

Original provider: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Dataset credits: Keith D. Mullin, Katherine S. Maze, & Carrie W. Hubard, NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center Abstract: A continental shelf cetacean survey in northern Gulf of Mexico was conducted in 1998 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Minerals Management Service to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. This dataset contains sightings of not only cetaceans but also other species including sea turtles, fish and shark observed during the ship survey. During the 6 survey days, 42 cetacean groups were sighted, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Bottlenose dolphin Pilot 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 line-transect data to estimate abundance and define distribution of cetacean species in continental shelf waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico. 2. Obtain biopsy samples of skin and blubber from selected cetacean species for genetic and contaminant analysis in order to study the stock structure of Gulf of Mexico cetaceans. 3. Collect ichthyoplankton samples with bongo and neuston gear for Gulf-wide estimates of abundance, frequency of occurrence, and distribution of larval and small juvenile king and Spanish mackerel, red drum, snappers, and other taxa. 4. Collect associated environmental data at designated stations in order to define cetacean habitats. Supplemental information: [2020-09-30] The following invalid species names were corrected according to the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Caspian Tern: Sterna caspia (176924) => Hydroprogne caspia (176935) Laughing Gull: Larus atricilla (176837) => Leucophaeus atricilla (824079) Royal Tern: Sterna maxima (176922) => Thalasseus maximus (824142) Sandwich Tern: Sterna sandvicensis (176927) => Thalasseus sandvicensis (176932)

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 line-transect data to estimate abundance and define distribution of cetacean species in continental shelf waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico. 2. Obtain biopsy samples of skin and blubber from selected cetacean species for genetic and contaminant analysis in order to study the stock structure of Gulf of Mexico cetaceans. 3. Collect ichthyoplankton samples with bongo and neuston gear for Gulf-wide estimates of abundance, frequency of occurrence, and distribution of larval and small juvenile king and Spanish mackerel, red drum, snappers, and other taxa. 4. Collect associated environmental data at designated stations in order to define cetacean habitats.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

NA

Sampling

NA

Method steps

  1. NA

Additional info

marine, harvested by iOBIS

Taxonomic Coverages

Scientific names are based on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
  1. Stenella frontalis
    common name: Atlantic Spotted Dolphin rank: species
  2. Puffinus lherminieri
    common name: Audubon's Shearwater rank: species
  3. Istiophoridae
    common name: billfishes rank: family
  4. Chlidonias niger
    common name: Black Tern rank: species
  5. Caranx
    common name: bigeye jacks rank: genus
  6. Hydroprogne caspia
    common name: Caspian Tern rank: species
  7. Calonectris diomedea
    common name: Cory's Shearwater rank: species
  8. Anatidae
    common name: Ducks rank: family
  9. Ardeidae
    rank: family
  10. Exocoetidae
    common name: flyingfishes rank: family
  11. Fregata
    rank: genus
  12. Laridae
    common name: Gulls rank: family
  13. Larus argentatus
    common name: Herring Gull rank: species
  14. Leucophaeus atricilla
    common name: Laughing Gull rank: species
  15. Dermochelys coriacea
    common name: Leatherback Sea Turtle rank: species
  16. Caretta caretta
    common name: Loggerhead Sea Turtle rank: species
  17. Mesoplodon
    common name: beaked whales rank: genus
  18. Tursiops truncatus
    common name: Common Bottlenose Dolphin rank: species
  19. Aves
    common name: Birds rank: class
  20. Thalasseus maximus
    common name: Royal Tern rank: species
  21. Thalasseus sandvicensis
    common name: Sandwich Tern rank: species
  22. Procellariidae
    common name: Fulmars rank: family
  23. Globicephala
    common name: pilot whales rank: genus
  24. Tursiops truncatus
    common name: Common Bottlenose Dolphin rank: species
  25. Laridae
    common name: Gulls rank: family
  26. Tursiops truncatus
    common name: Common Bottlenose Dolphin rank: species
  27. Cetacea
    common name: cetaceans rank: order
  28. Osteichthyes
    common name: bony fishes rank: superclass
  29. Rajiformes
    common name: rays rank: order
  30. Elasmobranchii
    common name: cartilaginous fishes rank: subclass
  31. Osteichthyes
    common name: bony fishes rank: superclass

Geographic Coverages

Gulf Of Mexico

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Lance Garrison
originator
position: Primary contact
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
email: lance.garrison@noaa.gov
OBIS-SEAMAP
metadata author
Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke University
A328 LSRC building
Durham
27708
NC
US
email: seamap-contact@duke.edu
homepage: https://seamap.env.duke.edu
OBIS-SEAMAP
distributor
Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke University
A328 LSRC building
Durham
27708
NC
US
email: seamap-contact@duke.edu
homepage: https://seamap.env.duke.edu
Lance Garrison
owner
position: Primary contact
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
email: lance.garrison@noaa.gov
Lance Garrison
administrative point of contact
position: Primary contact
NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center
email: lance.garrison@noaa.gov
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