NMML Killer Whale Vessel, Kodiak Island, 1992
Citation
Dahleim, M. E. and J. M. Waite. 1992. Abundance and distribution of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in Alaska, 1992. National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Seattle, Washington. https://doi.org/10.15468/ydnkv8 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-09-01.Description
Original provider: National Marine Mammal Laboratory Dataset credits: National Marine Mammal Laboratory Abstract: From 9 July to 22 August, 1992, a part of a larger study, the waters surrounding Kodiak Island were surveyed for killer whales (Orcinus orca) from the NOAA Brielyn Marie using line transect methodology. To provide adequate coverage throughout the area, the study was limited to areas of known killer whale concentrations. The vessel was 36.5 m (113 ft) long and had a bridge height of 6.0 m (18.5 feet). Purpose: The objectives of this study were as follows: 1) Develop a photographic identification catalogue of each killer whale encountered, and its pod, to determine pod identity, distribution, and movements relative to annual survey effort, 2) Obtain minimum population estimated of killer whales in the central/eastern Aleutians and the south side of the Alaskan peninsula, 3) Establish baseline data for detecting annual changes in abundance. Supplemental information: This dataset and associated effort data were updated on September 8, 2005. Those who downloaded them before that date should renew them.Purpose
The objectives of this study were as follows: 1) Develop a photographic identification catalogue of each killer whale encountered, and its pod, to determine pod identity, distribution, and movements relative to annual survey effort, 2) Obtain minimum population estimated of killer whales in the central/eastern Aleutians and the south side of the Alaskan peninsula, 3) Establish baseline data for detecting annual changes in abundance.Sampling Description
Study Extent
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Additional info
marine, harvested by iOBISTaxonomic Coverages
Scientific names are based on the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
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Phocoenoides dallicommon name: Dall's Porpoise rank: species
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Balaenoptera physaluscommon name: Fin Whale rank: species
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Phocoena phocoenacommon name: Harbor Porpoise rank: species
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Megaptera novaeangliaecommon name: Humpback Whale rank: species
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Orcinus orcacommon name: Killer Whale rank: species
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Balaenoptera acutorostratacommon name: Minke Whale rank: species
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Cetaceacommon name: cetaceans rank: order
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Cetaceacommon name: cetaceans rank: order
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Cetaceacommon name: cetaceans rank: order
Geographic Coverages
Kodiak Island,Alaska
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Kimberly Goetzoriginator
position: Primary contact
Duke University
email: ktg4@duke.edu
Janice Waite
originator
position: Primary contact
National Marine Mammal Laboratory
email: Janice.Waite@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: 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
Kimberly Goetz
owner
position: Primary contact
Duke University
email: ktg4@duke.edu
Janice Waite
owner
position: Primary contact
National Marine Mammal Laboratory
email: Janice.Waite@noaa.gov
Kimberly Goetz
administrative point of contact
position: Primary contact
Duke University
email: ktg4@duke.edu
Janice Waite
administrative point of contact
position: Primary contact
National Marine Mammal Laboratory
email: Janice.Waite@noaa.gov