18544
HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Diet Studies
Project
Published / External
5942
HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Foraging Ecology Metadata Portfolio
Project
In Work
This project investigates the dietary consumption of Hawaiian monk seals using traditional dietary analysis of fecal and regurgitate samples. Samples are collected opportunistically at haul out locations throughout the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Main Hawaiian Islands. Information collected during sample collection includes seal identifications and location of collection. Following cleaning and drying protocols, samples are analyzed and prey hard parts are identified to lowest taxonomic resolution. Identification is made to at least Family level, but often Genus, and occasionally Species level.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is the lead agency responsible for the recovery of the Hawaiian monk seal. Each year the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Protected Species Division, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program conducts studies at the main breeding sites to provide information necessary to evaluate (1) the status and trends of the monk seal subpopulations, (2) natural history traits such as survival, reproduction, growth, behavior, and feeding habits, and (3) the success of various activities designed to facilitate population growth. The purpose of dietary studies is to define Hawaiian monk seal dietary trends and requirements to better understand the links between environment, prey variability, and demography.
Division: Protected Species
Division Chief: Charles Littnan
Program: PSD Foraging Ecology
Ownership: PIFSC
Study Area: Northwestern and main Hawaiian Islands
Taxonomic Resolution: Family, Genus, Species
Frequency of Collection: Opportunistic, Intermittent, Inconsistent,
Time of collection: Variable
Types of Data Collected: Seal demographics (Age, Sex), Location of collection
Collection Method: Standard field collection protocols
Collection Standards of the Samples: Available
Storage Location: Data stored within two separate Access databases (monkseal and Prey Identification Library) on Bishop Museum Server.
Storage Media / Format: Computer hard drive, server
Backups: Available
Update Schedule: Bi-yearly
Data Distribution Method: External jump drive
Format of Data / Products on web server: Access
Theme
diet
Theme
fecal analysis
Theme
foraging ecology
Theme
hawaiian monk seal
Theme
hmsrp
Theme
pifsc
Theme
protected species
Theme
psd
Theme
scat
Theme
spew
Theme
taxonomic resolution
Spatial
hawaiian archipelago
Spatial
pacific region
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
Honolulu
HI
USA
1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
Honolulu, HI 96818
Set of User Specified Items
Data Steward
2005-01-31
Person
Cahoon, Maire K
maire.cahoon@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
(808)725-5725
Originator
2005-01-31
Organization
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
PIFSC
pifsc.info@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
808-725-5360
https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov
Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center homepage
Online Resource
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Point of Contact
2007-09-21
Person
Littnan, Charles L
charles.littnan@noaa.gov
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
(808)725-5711
Ground Condition
-180
-150
30
10
Hawaiian archipelago, Pacific Region
Continuing
2000-01-31
Unclassified
Hawaiian Monk Seal Program ideally authorized by contact
Contact Data Control Person - Charles Littnan (charles.littnan@noaa.gov)
Ideally in collaboration with contact within Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
Use of the data would ideally be cleared with NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division. These data are PRELIMINARY and have not be completely screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary data. The developers of these data are concerned with assuring its proper use. Before data are used to draw specific scientific conclusions, potential users are requested to contact NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division for background on the data. Acknowledgement of the data should be cited. Different versions of the dataset may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period of interest. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, NOAA cannot assume liablility for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers.
18696
Data Set
HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Scat-spew data
gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:18544
Maire Cahoon
2013-02-22T21:10:16
SysAdmin InPortAdmin
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2018-02-28
Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
PIFSC
1845 Wasp Blvd.
Honolulu
HI
96818
USA
808-725-5300
http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1001
Public
No
2018-02-28
1 Year
2019-02-28