Jonian Dolphin Conservation di Taranto marine mammal sightings 2009-2012

Carmelo Fanizza

doi:10.15468/jc2h7q

Jonian Dolphin Conservation di Taranto marine mammal sightings 2009-2012

Citation

Fanizza, C. 2012. Jonian Dolphin Conservation di Taranto marine mammal sightings 2009-2012. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/812) on yyyy-mm-dd. https://doi.org/10.15468/jc2h7q accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-11-29.

Description

Original provider: Jonian Dolphin Conservation Dataset credits: Jonian Dolphin Conservation (JDC) Abstract: Founded in 2009, Jonian Dolphin Conservation (JDC) is a naturalistic association specializing in cetacean research, dolphin watching and educational programs. JDC has been studying the cetaceans of the Taranto coastal zone since April 2009. The research area is a wide band of sea between Ginosa Marina and Taranto. We work all year in the Ionian sea on a group of resident Striped Dolphin, and frequently we sight other species of cetaceans including Fin Whale, Risso's Dolphin and Bottlenose Dolphin. Purpose: The Jonian Dolphin Conservation di Taranto has been studying the cetaceans of the Taranto coastal zone since April 2009. The research area is a wide band of sea 100 mi2, between Ginosa Marina and Taranto. We've spent almost 760 hours at sea and 140 hours with cetaceans. The surveys were conducted aboard a rubber dinghy 8.20 meters, equipped for ocean navigation. Normally, we use two different types of navigation: free surveys (carried out without following predefined routes) and surveys along linear transect. Supplemental information: 11/29/2012: This dataset was updated with 2012 data.

Purpose

The Jonian Dolphin Conservation di Taranto has been studying the cetaceans of the Taranto coastal zone since April 2009. The research area is a wide band of sea 100 mi2, between Ginosa Marina and Taranto. We've spent almost 760 hours at sea and 140 hours with cetaceans. The surveys were conducted aboard a rubber dinghy 8.20 meters, equipped for ocean navigation. Normally, we use two different types of navigation: free surveys (carried out without following predefined routes) and surveys along linear transect.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

NA

Sampling

NA

Method steps

NA

Additional info

marine, harvested by iOBIS

Taxonomic Coverages

Scientific names are based on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).

Balaenoptera physalus
common name: Fin Whale rank: species
Grampus griseus
common name: Risso's Dolphin rank: species
Stenella coeruleoalba
common name: Striped Dolphin rank: species
Tursiops truncatus
common name: Common Bottlenose Dolphin rank: species

Geographic Coverages

Oceans

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Carmelo Fanizza
originator
position: Primary contact
Jonian Dolphin Conservation (JDC)
email: carmelo@joniandolphin.it
homepage: http://www.joniandolphin.it/Benvenuto.html

OBIS-SEAMAP
metadata author
Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab, Duke University
A328 LSRC building
Durham
27708
NC
US
email: seamap-contact@duke.edu
homepage: http://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: http://seamap.env.duke.edu

Carmelo Fanizza
owner
position: Primary contact
Jonian Dolphin Conservation (JDC)
email: carmelo@joniandolphin.it
homepage: http://www.joniandolphin.it/Benvenuto.html

Carmelo Fanizza
administrative point of contact
position: Primary contact
Jonian Dolphin Conservation (JDC)
email: carmelo@joniandolphin.it
homepage: http://www.joniandolphin.it/Benvenuto.html