17406
Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection, 1995-2018
AFSC/NMML: Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collections
Data Set
Published / External
23109
Alaska Ecosystems Program
Project
In Work
2019-05-28
The Marine Mammal Laboratory (MML) Food Habits Reference Collection, containing over 1000 specimens of cephalopod beaks and fish bones and otoliths, is used to identify undigested prey remains found in scats or stomachs of stranded or incidentally taken pinnipeds and cetaceans. Marine mammal food habits data are used in conjunction with satellite telemetry and dive records to better understand foraging behavior and prey selection. This information is critical to understanding how commercial fisheries and changing environmental conditions impact these animals.
The Food Habits Collection includes fish and cephalopod species that are commonly consumed by pinnipeds along the Pacific Northwest coast and in Alaska, but we are in the process of adding other potential prey species and specimens to fill unrepresented size ranges. We are very appreciative of NMFS/AFSC/RACE fisheries biologists, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the University of Washington for their ongoing donations to our collection. With the help and cooperation of researchers such as these, our collection continues to grow in size and usefulness.
The Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection is an important research tool within NMML, and is also used several times a year by graduate students and researchers from universities, government agencies and private institutions. These collections have contributed to food habits research on Magister armhook squid, Northern fulmar, Newells shearwater, Hawaiian petrel, river otters and marine mammals. The collections are also used by archeologists to identify fish and mammal bones found in Native American middens from Alaska to Mexico.
The database is comprised of a table detailing specimens and associated data and measurements for fish and cephalopod soft tissue and hard parts contained within the reference collection.
The Food Habits Reference Collection is a collection of comparative material (cephalopod beaks and fish bones and otoliths) used by MML biologists to identify undigested prey parts found in pinniped scats (collected on haul outs or rookeries) or in stomachs of stranded or incidentally taken pinnipeds and cetaceans.
Loaded by batch 4006, 01-03-2013 20:04
Credit dataset as: Alaska Ecosystems Program. 2019. Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection, 1995-2018. NMFS/Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal. https://noaa-fisheries-afsc.data.socrata.com/Species/Marine-Mammal-Food-Habits-Reference-Collection-199/pqwk-8mrc
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
biota
Theme
ISO 19115 Topic Category
oceans
Theme
bones
Theme
diet
Theme
incidental takes
Theme
otolith
Theme
prey
Theme
reference collection
Theme
scat
Theme
strandings
Theme
teeth
Spatial
Alaska
Spatial
North Pacific Ocean
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Seattle
WA
USA
Data Set
CSV Files
Annually
Table (digital)
Dataset contains descriptive data for reference fish and cephalopod specimens.
Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Alaska Ecosystems Program of the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Alaska Fisheries Science Center; cite dataset as: Alaska Ecosystems Program. 2019. Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection, 1995-2018. NMFS/Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal. https://noaa-fisheries-afsc.data.socrata.com/Species/Marine-Mammal-Food-Habits-Reference-Collection-199/pqwk-8mrc
Not applicable.
Unknown
Unknown
Data Steward
2019-05-01
Person
Luxa, Katie
katie.luxa@noaa.gov
email
Data Steward
2015
2017
Person
Thomason, Jim
jim.thomason@noaa.gov
Distributor
2019
Organization
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
AFSC
afsc.webmaster@noaa.gov
7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Building 4
Seattle
WA
98115
USA
(206) 526-4000
(206) 526-4004
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/alaska-fisheries-science-center
AKFSC Home Page
Online Resource
0700-1700 Pacific Time
Data available by AFSC through the NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal.
Metadata Contact
2015
Person
Fadely, Brian
brian.fadely@noaa.gov
SEATTLE
WA
USA
206-526-6173
206-526-6615
Point of Contact
2019-05-28
Person
Luxa, Katie
katie.luxa@noaa.gov
Point of Contact
2019-05-28
Person
Zeppelin, Tonya
tonya.zeppelin@noaa.gov
Point of Contact
2015
Person
Gelatt, Tom
tom.gelatt@noaa.gov
Ground Condition
-180
-135
72
-78
Primarily, but not exclusively, the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea.
Range
1950
2018
Unclassified
None
None
The data set is in the process of being archived with the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Once the archival process is complete and verified, the data set will be publicly available. Acknowledge NOAA/NMFS/AFSC as the source from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Communication and collaboration with data set authors is strongly encouraged prior to use.
Use link at distribution URL below.
User must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy.
User must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Contact the point of contact for the appropriate data citation to use, and acknowledge the Alaska Ecosystem Program of the NOAA/NMFS/AFSC as the source from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Communication and collaboration with data set authors is strongly encouraged.
Cite dataset as: Alaska Ecosystems Program. 2019. Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection, 1995-2018. NMFS/Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal. https://noaa-fisheries-afsc.data.socrata.com/Species/Marine-Mammal-Food-Habits-Reference-Collection-199/pqwk-8mrc
None
Metadata are subject to revision at any time and information within the metadata record should not be cited without author consent. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
2019-05-28
https://storage.cloud.google.com/nmfs_odp_afsc/MML/AEP/Marine%20Mammal%20Food%20Habits%20Reference%20Collection%2C%201995-2018.csv
2019
Organization
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Marine_Mammal_Food_Habits_Reference_Collection__19
Data file located on the NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal.
Note: Dataset migrated by Dan Woodrich (AFSC data management coordinator) on 12/14/2021. Contact: Daniel.woodrich@noaa.gov
csv (comma-separated values)
CSV - Comma Separated Values (Text)
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/Quarterly/amj2009/divrptsNMML1.htm
Online Resource
HTML
Description of collection in AFSC Quarterly Research Reports Apr-May-June 2009.
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov/nmml/alaska/research/aepresearch.php?url=nmmlaep1505
Online Resource
Description of research program.
https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/_details/nmfs_odp_afsc/MML/AEP/Marine%20Mammal%20Food%20Habits%20Reference%20Collection%2C%201995-2018.csv
NOAA Fisheries Open Data Portal: Marine Mammal Food Habits Reference Collection, 1995-2018
Online Resource
Project page linking to data.
Note: Reference changed by Dan Woodrich (AFSC data management coordinator) on 12/15/2021. Contact: Daniel.woodrich@noaa.gov
MS Excel
Not applicable.
Not available.
No
0
No
No
Yes
Unknown
Data are not processed automatically.
Other
Unknown
IT Security and Contingency Plan for the system establishes procedures and applies to the functions, operations, and resources necessary to recover and restore data as hosted in the Western Regional Support Center in Seattle, Washington, following a disruption.
Not available.
56460
Entity
ReferenceBONE.csv
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:17406
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2013-01-03T20:04:26
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2024-01-15T12:08:04
2019-05-28
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
AFSC
7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Building 4
Seattle
WA
98115
USA
http://www.afsc.noaa.gov
0700-1700 Pacific Time
1001
Public
No
2019-05-28
1 Year
2020-05-28
none
marine mammal
fish
cephalopod
Cite your species codebook.
Kingdom
Animalia