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 distributionsOceanography22(2):104-115http://www.tos.org/oceanography/article/obis-seamap-the-world-data-center-for-marine-mammal-sea-bird-and-sea-turtle
In support of New York State’s commitment to incorporating offshore
wind into its energy portfolio, the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA) embarked on a multi-year ultra-
high resolution aerial digital survey of marine resources in a 43,745.20
km2 (12,754.06 mi2) offshore planning area (OPA) in 2016. The OPA
encompasses the waters of the New York Bight from Long Island
southeast to the continental shelf break. Surveys are conducted on a
quarterly basis, timed to coincide with periods of abundance of avian
and marine species that could be vulnerable to impacts from offshore
wind activities. Each survey collected images covering at least 7% of
the OPA.
For each survey, approximately 300,000 images were collected within
the OPA using a transect design. During the first survey year, special
attention was also paid to the wind energy area (WEA) using a more
detailed grid survey design, collecting around 100,000 images. Each
survey collected images covering at least 10% of the WEA. WEA survey
data are in a separate dataset.There was some variation in sampling
effort among surveys as a different camera system that captured a
larger footprint was used after the Summer 2016 survey.YR3 consists
of Survey09 Summer2018, Survey10 Fall2018, Survey11 Winter2018-
19, Survey12 Spring2019.The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) contracted with Normandeau Associates Inc.
(Normandeau) and teaming partner APEM Inc. (APEM) to use high
resolution aerial digital imagery to collect data on birds, marine
mammals, sea turtles, cartilaginous fish, and other taxa encountered
offshore.
Surveys are conducted four times a year over three years. The surveys
have been designed in light of available historical data and use the
latest digital and sensor technology to provide high identification
success.
Survey results for birds, marine mammals, turtles, and cartilaginous
fish are presented in semiannual reports, which will cumulatively
provide insight into interseasonal and interannual variation in species
composition, densities, and distributions. Reports are available at
https://remote.normandeau.com/nys_docs.php.[2022-06-07] The following recorded species names got their assigned scientific names corrected.
GANNET: Morus => Sulidae
BLACK SCOTER: Pluvialis squatarola => Melanitta nigra
BLACK TERN: Pterodroma hasitata => Chlidonias niger
BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER: Rissa tridactyla => Pluvialis squatarola
BLACK-CAPPED PETREL: Melanitta nigra => Pterodroma hasitata
BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: Chlidonias niger => Rissa tridactyla
LOGGERHEAD TURTLE: Cheloniidae => Caretta caretta
LOGGERHEAD/KEMP'S TURTLE: Caretta caretta => Cheloniidae
RED PHALAROPE: Mergus serrator => Phalaropus fulicarius
RED/RED-NECKED PHALAROPE: Phalaropus lobatus => Phalaropus
RED-BREASTED MERGANSER: Phalaropus fulicarius => Mergus serrator
RED-NECKED PHALAROPE: Phalaropus => Phalaropus lobatus
Transect area is calculated based on the planned aircraft altitude and
assumed to be a consistent value. Actual coverage of the area may
vary due to fluctuations in the aircraft altitude during the survey. This
may result in target observation points being displayed outside the
transect area.
Tracklines are viewable online as a static layer.
The data in 2016 is available at
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1817
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1818
The data in 2017 is available at
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/19942018072920190507ground conditionNone plannedNorth Atlantic-73.8919-70.601141.008838.454
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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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Normandeau Associates and APEM data prepared for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority2019Digital Aerial Baseline Survey of Marine Wildlife in Support of Offshore Wind Energyvector digital dataNYSERDAhttps://remote.normandeau.com/nys_docs.phpHalpin, 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.20220607Point
0.00010.0001Decimal degrees
D_WGS_1984WGS_1984
6378137.000000298.257224
Biogeographic dataBiogeographic dataNot applicableoidUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)Data providerUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)snag_idUnique ID for target Each entry is 1 individual (except for Fish Shoals which is one entry per 1 shoal encompassing uncounted number of fish)Data providerUnique ID for target Each entry is 1 individual (except for Fish Shoals which is one entry per 1 shoal encompassing uncounted number of fish)surveyidSurvey identifier including Number, Season, and YearData providerSurvey identifier including Number, Season, and YeardatetakenDate image taken, in local time (EST/EDT/GMT-5)Data provider2018-07-292019-05-07timetakenTime image taken, in local time (EST/EDT/GMT-5)Data provider06:37:0318:38:28id_type1st level of identificationData provider1st level of identificationid_subtype2nd level of identification Target group type if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID Unid. Type = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to a subtypeData provider2nd level of identification Target group type if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID Unid. Type = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to a subtypeid_species3rd level of identification Common Name if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID species unknown = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to speciesData provider3rd level of identification Common Name if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID species unknown = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to speciessp_tsnTaxonomic Serial Number added by OBIS-SEAMAPData provider159785824142obs_countNumber of animals (always 1) added by OBIS-SEAMAPData provider11id_confidConfidence level of ID: Definite Probable Possible blank = not ratedData providerConfidence level of ID: Definite Probable Possible blank = not ratedlengthcmGenerally, head-to-tail length in cm. This is NOT turtle carapace. Ignored for non-animal & fish shoal. NULL = not determinedData provider-999.0001905.320wingspancmWing span tip to tip in cm. 0 = wings are folded up/bird is sitting on surface. Applies to avian onlyData provider-999.000433.900altitudemAltitude above sea level in meters of flying birds. 0 = non-flying bird; unk = unable to calculate altitude of flying bird. Applies to avian onlyData provider-999.0000000000159.4000000000alterrorMean altitude error (meters) = the average error for each species in the species groupData provider-999.000558.920surfaceDepth rating. blank = not ratedData providerDepth rating. blank = not ratedheadingdegDirection of target (degrees)Data provider-999.000360.000listedYes = Species/Species Group status is listedData providerYes = Species/Species Group status is listedparentimgImage name where target is locatedData providerImage name where target is locatedlatitudeLatitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)Data provider38.4540041.00880longitudeLongitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)Data provider-73.89190-70.60110sargassumSargassum is present in image with animal observation. 1 = present; 0 = not present; -999 = not analyzed or not applicableData provider-9991areaSurvey area: Always OPA (Offshore Planning Area)Data providerSurvey area: Always OPA (Offshore Planning Area)scientificScientific name if species is identifiedData providerScientific name if species is identifiedfamilyFamily if species is identifiedData providerFamily if species is identifiedtransectidTransect IDData provider901.101231.00transectnoCorresponding transect number onlyData provider9011231shoalidFor fish shoals: Unique identifier for individual shoalData provider1446815911shlareasqmFor fish shoals: Area of shoal in square meters. Measurement of area is limited to shoal visibility.Data provider18097shlextendFor fish shoals: Yes/No if shoal extends beyond the aerial image. Shoals are only measured up to edge of image; if they extend beyond the image, that portion is unable to be included in the shoal area.Data providerFor fish shoals: Yes/No if shoal extends beyond the aerial image. Shoals are only measured up to edge of image; if they extend beyond the image, that portion is unable to be included in the shoal area.visibilityVisibility (greater than, km); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider610seastateSea State (mean values) 0 Calm (Glass) 1 Calm (Rippled) 2 Smooth 3 Slight 4 Moderate value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider0.504.00glintGlint Percentage (highest %); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider040turbidityTurbidity visual estimation (mean values) 0 Clear 1 Slightly Turbid 2 Moderately Turbid 3 Highly Turbid value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider0.002.00precipduraPrecipitation duration in time (minutes); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider00cloudCloud Cover Percentage (highest %) 0-10% Clear 11-15% Scattered 51-94% Broken 95-100% Overcast value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider0100airtemp_cAir Temperature (°Celsius); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider-5.00000000028.333333330pressurePressure (inHg); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider29.56039.540windspeedWind Speed (kts); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider043winddirectWind Direction (degrees); value of -999 is not recorded/blank/unknownData provider-999340geomGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPThis section explains attributes included in
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to the public to date/time, lat/lon and species
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