Small-boat Cetacean Surveys
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Data Set
(DS)
| ID: 18415
| Published / External
Created: 2013-02-13
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Last Modified: 2023-10-17
Project (PRJ) | ID: 18140
ID: 18415
Data Set (DS)
* Discovery• First Pass
» Metadata Rubric
Item Identification
| * » Title | Small-boat Cetacean Surveys |
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| * Status | In Work |
| Creation Date | 2006 |
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| * » Abstract |
Cetacean surveys are conducted aboard small vessels (19-41 ft) in order to collect photos, biopsy samples, and acoustic recordings and to deploy satellite tags. Surveys are conducted with three to eight observers scanning 360 degrees around the vessel using unaided eye or 7-10x binoculars. The database contains multiple spreadsheets that hold data collected during each small-boat survey project conducted by the PIFSC CRP. This includes a summary of the daily effort, cetacean sighting details, and biopsy sample details. |
| * Purpose |
Data collected during small-boat surveys are used for population studies. Photos are used for individual photo-identification to anaylze movements, social structure, and abundance. Biopsy samples are used for genetic analysis and population structure, contaminant and stable isotope analyses. Acoustic data are used for studies on the regional differences/similarities in stocks. |
| Notes |
Prior to 2011, additional details were not collected for sightings from the small boat when launched during shipboard surveys. |
| Other Citation Details | |
| • Supplemental Information |
See specific small-boat surveys projects by region for more information. |
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Keywords
Theme Keywords
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| None | cetaceans |
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* Spatial Keywords
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| None | American Samoa EEZ |
| None | Guam/CNMI EEZ |
| None | Hawaii EEZ |
| None | Palmyra EEZ |
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Instrument Keywords
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| None | air rifle |
| None | camera |
| None | crossbow |
Platform Keywords
| Thesaurus | Keyword |
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| None | small boat |
Physical Location
| • » Organization | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center |
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| • » City | Honolulu |
| • » State/Province | HI |
| • Country | USA |
| • » Location Description |
IRC 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176 Honolulu, HI 96818 |
Data Set Information
| * Data Set Scope Code | Data Set |
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| • Data Set Type | Access Database, spreadsheets |
| • Maintenance Frequency | As Needed |
| Maintenance Note | |
| » Data Presentation Form | Table (digital) |
| • Entity Attribute Overview |
Database tables that contains details on data collected during each small boat survey. |
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Support Roles
| * » Support Role | Data Steward |
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| * » Date Effective From | 2006 |
| Date Effective To | |
| Person | Hill, Marie C |
| Address |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
| Email Address | marie.hill@noaa.gov |
| Phone | (808)725-5710 |
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| * » Support Role | Distributor |
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| * » Date Effective From | 2006 |
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| Organization | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) |
| Address |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
| Email Address | pifsc.info@noaa.gov |
| Phone | 808-725-5360 |
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| URL | https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov |
| Business Hours | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Contact Instructions |
| * » Support Role | Metadata Contact |
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| * » Date Effective From | 2006 |
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| Person | Hill, Marie C |
| Address |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
| Email Address | marie.hill@noaa.gov |
| Phone | (808)725-5710 |
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| * » Support Role | Point of Contact |
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| * » Date Effective From | 2009 |
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| Person | Oleson, Erin M |
| Address |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
| Email Address | erin.oleson@noaa.gov |
| Phone | (808)725-5712 |
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| Business Hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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| * » Support Role | Point of Contact |
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| * » Date Effective From | 2006 |
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| Person | Hill, Marie C |
| Address |
1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96818 USA |
| Email Address | marie.hill@noaa.gov |
| Phone | (808)725-5710 |
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Extents
| Currentness Reference | Ground Condition |
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Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
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| * » Description |
U.S. EEZs of the Pacific Islands Region, central and western North Pacific Ocean, central South Pacific Ocean. See specific surveys for details. |
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Extent Group 1 / Time Frame 1
| * » Time Frame Type | Continuing |
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| * » Start | 2006 |
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| Description |
The PIFSC CRP has conducted small-boat cetacean surveys since 2006. See specific surveys for details. |
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Access Information
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| * » Security Class | Unclassified |
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| • Data Access Policy |
None |
| » Data Access Procedure |
None |
| • » Data Access Constraints |
None |
| • Data Use Constraints |
The user is responsible for the results of any application of these data. The NMFS permit number (listed within the dataset) under which the data were collected must be listed in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Acknowledgement of NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center's Cetacean Research Program, as the source from which these data were obtained, in any publications and/or other representations of these data is requested. |
| Metadata Access Constraints |
None |
| Metadata Use Constraints |
None |
Distribution Information
| Start Date | 2019 |
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| End Date | Present |
| » Download URL | https://oceanwatch.pifsc.noaa.gov/xfer/PIFSC_PIRO_bulk_data_download_InPort_18415.tgz |
| Distributor | Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) (2006 - Present) |
| File Name | PSD_CRP_SmallBoat_Sightings_2006_to_FEB2018.csv |
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| File Type (Deprecated) | csv (comma-separated values) |
| Distribution Format | CSV - Comma Separated Values (Text) |
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Technical Environment
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Data Quality
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| Completeness Report |
All records of cetacean sightings during PIFSC CRP small-boat surveys are kept and reported within this dataset. |
| Conceptual Consistency | |
| » Quality Control Procedures Employed |
Data are checked in the field after collection and then checked again before public access availability |
Data Management
| » Have Resources for Management of these Data Been Identified? | No |
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| » Approximate Percentage of Budget for these Data Devoted to Data Management | Unknown |
| » Do these Data Comply with the Data Access Directive? | Yes |
| » Is Access to the Data Limited Based on an Approved Waiver? | No |
| » If Distributor (Data Hosting Service) is Needed, Please Indicate | Data hosting services are needed |
| » Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Dissemination | 1 year |
| » If Delay is Longer than Latency of Automated Processing, Indicate Under What Authority Data Access is Delayed |
We are allotted 1yr. from the time of data collection to the time of dissemination |
| » Actual or Planned Long-Term Data Archive Location | To Be Determined |
| » If To Be Determined, Unable to Archive, or No Archiving Intended, Explain |
Data are currently archived at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. |
| » Approximate Delay Between Data Collection and Archiving | 1wk-1mo |
| » How Will the Data Be Protected from Accidental or Malicious Modification or Deletion Prior to Receipt by the Archive? |
Data are backed up to multiple hard drives and stored in secure locations. |
Lineage
| » Lineage Statement |
Prior to 2011, survey, sighting, and biopsy sample details were collected on paper forms then transcribed into a Microsoft Access database. Since 2011 data are collected using an electronic field database using FileMaker Pro and then transferred to the Access database. |
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Acquisition Information
Instruments
| Identifier | DSLR Camera |
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| Instrument / Gear | Gear |
| Instrument Type | Digital SLR Camera |
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Digital Single Lens Reflex camera used to take photos |
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Platforms
| Identifier | Charter vessels-small boats | ||
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various vessels ranging in size (20-40 ft length) chartered for cetacean surveys when a NOAA small boat is not available. |
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Child Items
Rubric scores updated every 15m
| Score | Type | Title |
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| Entity (ENT) | Small-boat Cetacean Surveys: Effort Summary | |
| Entity (ENT) | Small-boat Cetacean Surveys: Sightings | |
Related Items
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Catalog Details
| Catalog Item ID | 18415 |
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| Metadata Record Created By | Marie C Hill |
| Metadata Record Created | 2013-02-13 16:33+0000 |
| Metadata Record Last Modified By | SysAdmin InPortAdmin |
| » Metadata Record Last Modified | 2023-10-17 16:12+0000 |
| Metadata Record Published | 2015-12-11 |
| Owner Org | PIFSC |
| Metadata Publication Status | Published Externally |
| Do Not Publish? | N |
| Metadata Workflow State | Published / External |
| Metadata Last Review Date | 2015-12-11 |
| Metadata Review Frequency | 1 Year |
| Metadata Next Review Date | 2016-12-11 |
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