Ampela, K. and G. Miller-Francisco2016SOCAL XE31 UNDET Vessel Surveys May 2014vector digital dataOBIS-SEAMAP1400http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1400OBIS-SEAMAPhttp://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1400
Features in this feature class represent animal sightings that occurred as part of marine species monitoring during an underwater detonation (UNDET) training event in the U.S. Navy's Silver Strand Training Complex, San Diego, CA. Survey dates: 13-14 May 2014. Work was performed under HDR task order XE31 (IDIQ contract award N62470-10-D-3011, NAVFAC LANT).Please contact data providerTrackline data are not available.2014051320140514ground conditionNone plannedSilver Strand-117.2271-117.18648932.68716732.597958
NoneMarine Animal SurveyMarine BiologyMarine mammalsVisual SightingVesselNoneSilver StrandCaliforniaPacificSan DiegoSOCALUSATaxon coveredMarine mammalsIntegrated Taxonomic Information SystemUnknownIntegrated Taxonomic Information SystemNot applicableDownloaded April, 2004http://www.itis.usda.gov/Refer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetmailing and physical addressRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetNot providedIdentified by observers or researchers conducting the surveyKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataSubphylumVertebrataClassMammaliaSubclassTheriaInfraclassEutheriaOrderCetaceaSuborderOdontocetiFamilyDelphinidaeSuborderMysticetiFamilyEschrichtiidaeGenusEschrichtiusSpeciesEschrichtius robustusOrderCarnivoraSuborderCaniformiaFamilyOtariidaeGenusZalophusSpeciesZalophus californianus
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Data use constraints are consistent with those outlined in Appendix B (Data Use Agreement) for NAVFAC contract N62470-10-D-3011.
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Ampela, K. and G. Miller-Francisco. 2016. SOCAL XE31 UNDET Vessel Surveys May 2014. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1400) on yyyy-mm-dd.
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Halpin, P.N., A.J. Read, E. Fujioka, B.D. Best, B. Donnelly, L.J. Hazen, C. Kot, K. Urian, E. LaBrecque, A. Dimatteo, J. Cleary, C. Good, L.B. Crowder, and K.D. Hyrenbach. 2009. OBIS-SEAMAP: The world data center for marine mammal, sea bird, and sea turtle distributions. Oceanography 22(2):104-115
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Grant Miller-Francisco; Kristen AmpelaHDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.; HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.
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The U.S. Navy Marine Species Monitoring Program
Relational database
Halpin, P.N., A.J. Read, E. Fujioka, B.D. Best, B. Donnelly, L.J. Hazen, C. Kot, K. Urian, E. LaBrecque, A. Dimatteo, J. Cleary, C. Good, L.B. Crowder, and K.D. Hyrenbach2009OBIS-SEAMAP: The world data center for marine mammal, sea bird, and sea turtle distributionsvector digital dataOceanography22(2):104-115http://www.tos.org/oceanography/article/obis-seamap-the-world-data-center-for-marine-mammal-sea-bird-and-sea-turtle
All attributes were measured and recorded during the survey and validated by the data provider.
Permissible values for date and time and coordinates were validated by the data provider and the OBIS-SEAMAP data manager. Species identification by the data provider was matched with Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
All observation records are included.Data were put through the OBIS-SEAMAP data registration steps.20160805Point
1e-061e-06Decimal degrees
D_WGS_1984WGS_1984
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Biogeographic dataBiogeographic dataNot applicableoidUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)Data providerUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)objectidObject IDData provider113altitudemThe altitude of the observation platform (plane, vessel bridge, etc) above sea levelData providerThe altitude of the observation platform (plane, vessel bridge, etc) above sea levelanimalspeedA calculation based on multiple resights, calculating the distance travelled by the time elapsed between sighting eventsData providerA calculation based on multiple resights, calculating the distance travelled by the time elapsed between sighting eventsareakm2The area in km2 over which the survey took placeData providerThe area in km2 over which the survey took placeaspectslopeBathymetric slope aspect at location of animalData providerBathymetric slope aspect at location of animalbearingRelative bearing from the platform to the sighting, where the front of the platform is zero degrees. Formats include clock face, degrees, etc.Data providerRelative bearing from the platform to the sighting, where the front of the platform is zero degrees. Formats include clock face, degrees, etc.bearingabsTrue (not magnetic) bearing to sighting. Calculated from relative bearing and platform bearing.Data providerTrue (not magnetic) bearing to sighting. Calculated from relative bearing and platform bearing.beaufortscaleBeaufort sea state (0-12)Data providerBeaufort sea state (0-12)beaufortscaleleftBeaufort sea state on the left (port) side of the platform (0-12)Data providerBeaufort sea state on the left (port) side of the platform (0-12)beaufortscalerightBeaufort sea state on the right (starboard) side of the platform (0-12)Data providerBeaufort sea state on the right (starboard) side of the platform (0-12)behaviorInitial behavioral state of the animal or group when first observed. Examples: Travel, Mill, RestData providerInitial behavioral state of the animal or group when first observed. Examples: Travel, Mill, RestbehavioreventDiscrete behavioral event(s) observed during the sighting. Examples: Breach, Tail Slap, BlowData providerDiscrete behavioral event(s) observed during the sighting. Examples: Breach, Tail Slap, BlowbiopsyWas a biopsy attempted for the sighting?Data providerWas a biopsy attempted for the sighting?birdsAre birds present?Data providerAre birds present?calvespresentAre calves present? Use notes field to indicate number of calves present.Data providerAre calves present? Use notes field to indicate number of calves present.countcalvesThe number of calves in the sightingData providerThe number of calves in the sightingcountfemalesThe number of positively identified females in the sightingData providerThe number of positively identified females in the sightingcountjuvenilesThe number of positively identified juveniles in the sightingsData providerThe number of positively identified juveniles in the sightingscountmalesThe number of positively identified males in the sightingData providerThe number of positively identified males in the sightingcountnewbornsThe number of positively identified newborns/pups in the sightingData providerThe number of positively identified newborns/pups in the sightingcounttotbestThe best estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData providerThe best estimate of the number of animals in the sightingcounttotmaxThe highest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData providerThe highest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingcounttotminThe lowest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData providerThe lowest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingcountvescargoThe number of cargo ships present in the areaData providerThe number of cargo ships present in the areacountvesferriesThe number of ferries present in the areaData providerThe number of ferries present in the areacountvesfishingThe number of fishing boats present in the areaData providerThe number of fishing boats present in the areacountvesmilitaryThe number of military vessels present in the areaData providerThe number of military vessels present in the areacountvesmotoryachtsThe number of motor yachts present in the areaData providerThe number of motor yachts present in the areacountvesotherThe number of vessels in the area that do not fall into the above categoriesData providerThe number of vessels in the area that do not fall into the above categoriescountvessailingThe number of sailboats present in the areaData providerThe number of sailboats present in the areacueThe sighting cue that initially drew the observers attentionData providerThe sighting cue that initially drew the observers attentiondatetimeDate and Time together in one cell value (LOCAL TIME)Data providerDate and Time together in one cell value (LOCAL TIME)datetimeutcDate and Time together in one cell value (UTC)Data providerDate and Time together in one cell value (UTC)depthThe depth of the water at sighting location, based on known bathymetryData providerThe depth of the water at sighting location, based on known bathymetrydepthsoundingDepth as determined in situ via soundingData providerDepth as determined in situ via soundingdispmaxThe maximum distance between nearest neighbors within a group (in body lengths)Data providerThe maximum distance between nearest neighbors within a group (in body lengths)dispminThe minimum distance between nearest neighbors within a group (in body lengths)Data providerThe minimum distance between nearest neighbors within a group (in body lengths)distsightThe radial distance to the animalData providerThe radial distance to the animaldistsightperpThe perpendicular distance to the animal from the tracklineData providerThe perpendicular distance to the animal from the tracklineeffortstatusThe effort status of the platform. Options: On-effort (systematic), on-effort (focal follow), on-effort (circling), on-effort (random), off-effort (connector lines), off-effort (transiting), off-effort (other)Data providerThe effort status of the platform. Options: On-effort (systematic), on-effort (focal follow), on-effort (circling), on-effort (random), off-effort (connector lines), off-effort (transiting), off-effort (other)flightofdayThe sequential daily flight identifier (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.)Data providerThe sequential daily flight identifier (e.g., 1, 2, 3, etc.)glareleftThe amount of glare (0-100%) on the left (port) side of the platform. Refers to glare from 0 to 90 degrees, or viewshed for which observer is reponsible.Data providerThe amount of glare (0-100%) on the left (port) side of the platform. Refers to glare from 0 to 90 degrees, or viewshed for which observer is reponsible.glarerightThe amount of glare (0-100%) on the right (starboard) side of the platform. Refers to glare from 270-360 degrees, or viewshed for which observer is reponsible.Data providerThe amount of glare (0-100%) on the right (starboard) side of the platform. Refers to glare from 270-360 degrees, or viewshed for which observer is reponsible.groupidIdentifier for a particular group within a sightingData providerIdentifier for a particular group within a sightingheadinganimalHeading of the animal at the time of the initial sighting (in degrees magnetic)Data providerHeading of the animal at the time of the initial sighting (in degrees magnetic)headingplatmagneticHeading of the observation platform relative to magnetic NorthData providerHeading of the observation platform relative to magnetic NorthheadingplattrueHeading of the observation platform relative to true NorthData providerHeading of the observation platform relative to true NorthhorizsunHorizontal glare calculation on NOAA large vessel surveysData providerHorizontal glare calculation on NOAA large vessel surveyslatanimalThe calculated latitude of the animal at the initial time of the sightingData providerThe calculated latitude of the animal at the initial time of the sightinglatplatformThe latitude of the platform in decimal degreesData providerThe latitude of the platform in decimal degreeslatvesselThe latitude of the vessel(s) (NOT the survey platform) sighted during a surveyData providerThe latitude of the vessel(s) (NOT the survey platform) sighted during a surveylegidLetter or number for survey leg/transectData providerLetter or number for survey leg/transectlegnotesNotes as entered for that particular leg of the surveyData providerNotes as entered for that particular leg of the surveylegnumberA unique identifier for the leg associated with the surveyData providerA unique identifier for the leg associated with the surveylinearityA metric describing animal travel, calculated by dividing the distance between the first and last recorded sighting waypoints by the sum total of all distances between waypoints. Values range between 0 and 1, with a number closer to 1 representing a straight line and close to 0 representing no constant direction of the animal.?Data providerA metric describing animal travel, calculated by dividing the distance between the first and last recorded sighting waypoints by the sum total of all distances between waypoints. Values range between 0 and 1, with a number closer to 1 representing a straight line and close to 0 representing no constant direction of the animal.?longanimalThe calculated longitude of the animal at the initial time of the sightingData providerThe calculated longitude of the animal at the initial time of the sightinglongplatformThe Longitude of the platform in decimal degreesData providerThe Longitude of the platform in decimal degreeslongvesselThe longitude of the vessel(s) (NOT the survey platform) sighted during a surveyData providerThe longitude of the vessel(s) (NOT the survey platform) sighted during a surveymitigationWas mitigation implemented?Data providerWas mitigation implemented?mitigationtypeType of mitigation implementedData providerType of mitigation implementednavydirectedlegMarker identifying whether the platform was directed by the Navy to go to a certain location, fly at a certain altitude, or leave the immediate areaData providerMarker identifying whether the platform was directed by the Navy to go to a certain location, fly at a certain altitude, or leave the immediate areaobserverThe name of the observer who first sighted the animalData providerThe name of the observer who first sighted the animalobserveraftName of the observer in the aft positionData providerName of the observer in the aft positionobservercenterName of the observer in the center position or belly window of the aircraftData providerName of the observer in the center position or belly window of the aircraftobserverforwardName of the observer in the forward positionData providerName of the observer in the forward positionobserverleftName of the observer on the left (port) side of the platformData providerName of the observer on the left (port) side of the platformobserverrearleftName of the observer in the rear left seat of the aircraftData providerName of the observer in the rear left seat of the aircraftobserverrearrightName of the observer in the rear right seat of the aircraftData providerName of the observer in the rear right seat of the aircraftobserverrightName of the observer on the right (starboard) side of the platformData providerName of the observer on the right (starboard) side of the platformoceanThe ocean where the survey took place (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, etc.)Data providerThe ocean where the survey took place (Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, etc.)opticstypeIndicates the type of optic used to fix a particular sighting (e.g., bigeyes, handheld binos, theodolite, naked eye). Useful when a platform uses several methods to sight animalsData providerIndicates the type of optic used to fix a particular sighting (e.g., bigeyes, handheld binos, theodolite, naked eye). Useful when a platform uses several methods to sight animalsordnanceWas live ordnance in use at the time of the sighting?Data providerWas live ordnance in use at the time of the sighting?percentcloudcoverCloud cover as represented by a percentageData providerCloud cover as represented by a percentagepercentcloudcoverleftCloud cover on the left (port) side of the platform as represented by a percentageData providerCloud cover on the left (port) side of the platform as represented by a percentagepercentcloudcoverrightCloud cover on the right (starboard) side of the platform as represented by a percentageData providerCloud cover on the right (starboard) side of the platform as represented by a percentagephotoframesThe photo frames used for the sighting; or total frames takenData providerThe photo frames used for the sighting; or total frames takenphotographerName of the photographerData providerName of the photographerphotosWere photos taken as part of the sighting?Data providerWere photos taken as part of the sighting?picPilot in commandData providerPilot in commandplatformdedIndicates if the survey was a dedicated marine mammal survey, or if data was gathered opportunistically from a platform on a different missionData providerIndicates if the survey was a dedicated marine mammal survey, or if data was gathered opportunistically from a platform on a different missionplatformmodelModel of a/c or vessel (e.g. Partenavia Observer, RHIB, etc.)Data providerModel of a/c or vessel (e.g. Partenavia Observer, RHIB, etc.)platformspeedSpeed of the platform at the time of the sightingData providerSpeed of the platform at the time of the sightingplatformtypeType of survey platform (e.g., "aerial", "vessel")Data providerType of survey platform (e.g., "aerial", "vessel")rangecomplexThe Range complex (or complexes) associated with the survey (JAX, SOCAL, Cherry Point, etc.)Data providerThe Range complex (or complexes) associated with the survey (JAX, SOCAL, Cherry Point, etc.)reactioninitThe type of reaction at the initial time of the sighting relative to the observation platformData providerThe type of reaction at the initial time of the sighting relative to the observation platformreactioninitcountThe general count of animals that initially reacted to the observation platform. May be a number or text (i.e., "whole group")Data providerThe general count of animals that initially reacted to the observation platform. May be a number or text (i.e., "whole group")reactionlaterIdentifies whether a reaction occurred as a response to the survey platform after the initial sighting of the group/individualData providerIdentifies whether a reaction occurred as a response to the survey platform after the initial sighting of the group/individualreactionlatercountThe number of animals that reacted to the observation platform after the sighting occurredData providerThe number of animals that reacted to the observation platform after the sighting occurredrecorderName of the person recording dataData providerName of the person recording datarecorderfocalName of the person recording focal follow dataData providerName of the person recording focal follow datareorientationrateA magnitude of course changes along the trackline, calculated by summing all course changes (degrees) along the trackline divided by duration (minutes) of the trackline (Smultea and Wursig, 1995).Data providerA magnitude of course changes along the trackline, calculated by summing all course changes (degrees) along the trackline divided by duration (minutes) of the trackline (Smultea and Wursig, 1995).resolutionBathymetric resolution in arc degrees at sighting positionData providerBathymetric resolution in arc degrees at sighting positionshoredistDistance to nearest shoreData providerDistance to nearest shoresicSecond (pilot) in commandData providerSecond (pilot) in commandsightingdetectionsensorSighting detection method (e.g. MMO, lookout, bridge, acoustic)Data providerSighting detection method (e.g. MMO, lookout, bridge, acoustic)sightingendloeWas Sighting 1. lost, or 2. Passed Beam (Lookout Effectiveness surveys only)Data providerWas Sighting 1. lost, or 2. Passed Beam (Lookout Effectiveness surveys only)sightingmultiDenotes if there are any additional species within a particular sighting (mixed group)Data providerDenotes if there are any additional species within a particular sighting (mixed group)sightingnotesNotes field to capture information not covered by existing attributes or other information of interestData providerNotes field to capture information not covered by existing attributes or other information of interestsightingnumberThe sighting number for the particular survey dayData providerThe sighting number for the particular survey daysightingrelmovementRelative movement of vessel and animal?s bearing (e.g. closing, opening, parallel, )Data providerRelative movement of vessel and animal?s bearing (e.g. closing, opening, parallel, )sightingtimeendThe time at which the sighting was discontinuedData providerThe time at which the sighting was discontinuedsightingtrialloeWhether sighting was successful Lookout Effectiveness TrialData providerWhether sighting was successful Lookout Effectiveness TrialslopeBathymetric slope at sighting location (angle)Data providerBathymetric slope at sighting location (angle)sonarWas sonar active at the time of the sighting?Data providerWas sonar active at the time of the sighting?spcscodeSpecies code used in authentic data (e.g., TTUR=Tursiops truncatus)Data providerSpecies code used in authentic data (e.g., TTUR=Tursiops truncatus)spcsconfidenceConfidence level of the observer that he or she identified species correctlyData providerConfidence level of the observer that he or she identified species correctlyspcshauledoutIndicates if a pinniped is hauled outData providerIndicates if a pinniped is hauled outspcsitisITIS numeric species codeData providerITIS numeric species codespcsnmcomCommon name of the sighted species. Output should be singular (e.g. bottlenose dolphin)Data providerCommon name of the sighted species. Output should be singular (e.g. bottlenose dolphin)spcsnmsciScientific name of the sighted speciesData providerScientific name of the sighted speciessp_tsnTaxonomic Serial Number added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerTaxonomic Serial Number added by OBIS-SEAMAPsurveyidA survey identifier consisting of data collector, range complex, platform, year, month, and day. (Data Collector/Source)_(Range Complex)_(Platform Type or Details)_(Year)(Month)(Day) (eg. SES_SOCAL_Aerial_20120417)Data providerA survey identifier consisting of data collector, range complex, platform, year, month, and day. (Data Collector/Source)_(Range Complex)_(Platform Type or Details)_(Year)(Month)(Day) (eg. SES_SOCAL_Aerial_20120417)surveypointA waypoint taken along a trackline OR a start/end point for a tracklineData providerA waypoint taken along a trackline OR a start/end point for a tracklineswellSwell heightData providerSwell heightswelldirectionDirection of swellData providerDirection of swelltaggingWas a tag deployment attempted for the sighting?Data providerWas a tag deployment attempted for the sighting?theoconvhorzHorizontal angle value from theodolite converted to a compass bearingData providerHorizontal angle value from theodolite converted to a compass bearingtheoconvvertVertical angle value from theodolite converted to a declination angleData providerVertical angle value from theodolite converted to a declination angletheorawhorzRaw horizontal angular value from theodoliteData providerRaw horizontal angular value from theodolitetheorawvertRaw vertical angular value from theodoliteData providerRaw vertical angular value from theodolitetrkdistDistance between two trackline points, in metersData providerDistance between two trackline points, in metersvertangleorreticleReticle or declination angleData providerReticle or declination anglevertsunVertical glare calculation on NOAA large vessel surveysData providerVertical glare calculation on NOAA large vessel surveysvesselsize0-99 ft = small, 100-300 ft = medium, >301 ft = largeData provider0-99 ft = small, 100-300 ft = medium, >301 ft = largevesseltypeType of vessel observed (e.g. frigate, sailboat, submarine)Data providerType of vessel observed (e.g. frigate, sailboat, submarine)videoWas video taken during the sighting?Data providerWas video taken during the sighting?videographerName of the videographerData providerName of the videographervisibilityThe estimated distance at which an animal could potentially be sightedData providerThe estimated distance at which an animal could potentially be sightedvisibilityleftSighting visibility in KM on the left (port) side of the platformData providerSighting visibility in KM on the left (port) side of the platformvisibilityrightSighting visibility in KM on the right (starboard) side of the platformData providerSighting visibility in KM on the right (starboard) side of the platformwaveheightWave heightData providerWave heightwinddirectionWind direction relative to true northData providerWind direction relative to true northwindspeedWind speedData providerWind speedgeomGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPThis section explains attributes included in the original dataset.
OBIS-SEAMAP restricts the attributes available to the public to date/time, lat/lon and species names/counts only.
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