Ampela, K. and C. Bacon2018vector digital dataOBIS-SEAMAP1815http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1815OBIS-SEAMAPhttps://doi.org/10.82144/4c4c5277Version 1.0.0 Features in this feature class represent opportunistic animal sighting locations that occurred during CPOD deployment and recover vessel trips beginning in July 2015 through November 2017 in Chesapeake Bay near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. Fourteen vessel trips were completed between 07/10/2015 – 11/29/2017. Work was performed under HDR task order CTO 55 (IDIQ contract award N62470-10-D-3011, NAVFAC LANT).Please contact data providerVessel effort and opportunistic sightings during CPOD deployments and recoveries between 7/10/2015 and 11/29/2017. Opportunistic sightings data were entered and organized in this geodatabase by HDR. Source data was provided by HDR under the MSM IDIQ contract.2015071220160726ground conditionCompleteNone plannedNorth Atlantic-76.31665-76.200138.8028338.0372 NoneMarine Animal SurveyMarine BiologyMarine mammalsVisual SightingVesselNoneNorth AtlanticMarylandChesapeake BayNaval Air Station Patuxent RiverNAS PAXTaxon coveredMarine mammalsIntegrated Taxonomic Information SystemUnknownNot applicableDownloaded April, 2004http://www.itis.usda.gov/Refer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetmailing and physical address

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Refer 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 surveyKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataSubphylumVertebrataClassMammaliaSubclassTheriaInfraclassEutheriaOrderCetaceaSuborderOdontocetiFamilyDelphinidaeGenusTursiopsSpeciesTursiops truncatus Data access constraints are consistent with those outlined in Appendix B (Data Use Agreement) for NAVFAC contract N62470-10-D-3011 Data use constraints are consistent with those outlined in Appendix B (Data Use Agreement) for NAVFAC contract N62470-10-D-3011. Other constraints: 1. Not to use data obtained from OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or commercial application without proper attribution to the original data provider(s) and OBIS-SEAMAP unless the datasets are explicitly shown under the CC0 policy. Citations or credits are suggested as attribution. If the data you downloaded come from multiple datasets, a citation or credit to each of the datasets is required. Suggested citation for this dataset: Ampela, K. and C. Bacon. 2018. VACAPES PAX Vessel Opportunistic Sightings July 2015 - Nov 2017. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1815) on yyyy-mm-dd. Suggested citation for OBIS-SEAMAP: 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 2. To forward the citation of any publication / report that made use of the data / tools provided by OBIS-SEAMAP for inclusion in our list of references. 3. Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP or the original data providers liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets. 4. The burden for determining fitness for use of the downloaded data for any analyses lies entirely with the user. OBIS-SEAMAP or the original data providers do not support outcomes of your analyses that used the data you downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP. 5. To consider inclusion of the accompanying transect (effort) dataset if available into the methodology of your analyses. 6. Not to redistribute the data you downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP through any media without contect from OBIS-SEAMAP and the original data providers unless the datasets are explicitly shown under the CC0 policy. Cathy Bacon; Kristen AmpelaHDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc.; HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc. mailing and physical address

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n/a; San Diegon/a; CAn/a; 92123United States; USA 6823511490; 858-712-8261catherine.bacon@hdrinc.com; Kristen.Ampela@hdrinc.com 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. Hyrenbach2009vector 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. Locations derived from various GPS hardware and software configurations. Tabular information was provided with decimal degrees and plotted. Errors that may have occurred in the field while recording are unknown. 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.20180530Point 1e-061e-06Decimal 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)altitudemThe altitude of the observation platform (plane, vessel bridge, etc) above sea levelData provider00bearingRelative bearing from the platform to the sighting, where the front of the platform is zero degrees. Formats include clock face, degrees, etc.Data provider10300beaufortscaleavgBeaufort sea state (0-12)Data provider2Beaufort sea state (0-12) 2Data provider3Beaufort sea state (0-12) 3Data providercounttotbestThe best estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData provider570counttotmaxThe highest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData provider690counttotminThe lowest estimate of the number of animals in the sightingData provider350datetimeDate and Time together in one cell value (LOCAL TIME)Data provider2015-07-12 08:52:082016-07-26 12:43:57distsightThe radial distance to the animalData provider50800distsighttypeType of distance estimation (estimated, range-finder, reticle calculation, declination calculation)Data providerType of distance estimation (estimated, range-finder, reticle calculation, declination calculation)effortstatusIndication of whether the survey team was actively searching with all designated observers focused on searching for marine mammal sighting cues. Options: On= dedicated observation effort with both observers on watch. If line, strip, or point transect - following formal distance sampling protocol regardless of survey mode (e.g. maintaining observation and platform protocols on a connector line). All other survey types - maintaining a consistent level of observation effort ; Off= not observing; If line, strip, or point transect - not following formal distance sampling protocol regardless of survey mode (e.g. platform speed or altitude is not consistent with protocol, incomplete observer effort, etc). All other survey types - no dedicated observation effort. Compormised= only one observer watching, observing through cloud/fog patches, dark, or other conditions that compromise ability to observe consistentlyData providerIndication of whether the survey team was actively searching with all designated observers focused on searching for marine mammal sighting cues. Options: On= dedicated observation effort with both observers on watch. If line, strip, or point transect - following formal distance sampling protocol regardless of survey mode (e.g. maintaining observation and platform protocols on a connector line). All other survey types - maintaining a consistent level of observation effort ; Off= not observing; If line, strip, or point transect - not following formal distance sampling protocol regardless of survey mode (e.g. platform speed or altitude is not consistent with protocol, incomplete observer effort, etc). All other survey types - no dedicated observation effort. Compormised= only one observer watching, observing through cloud/fog patches, dark, or other conditions that compromise ability to observe consistentlyheadingplatmagneticdefinition not providedData provider160340latplatformThe latitude of the platform in decimal degreesData provider38.037200038.8028300longplatformThe Longitude of the platform in decimal degreesData provider-76.3166500-76.2001000observerThe name of the observer who first sighted the animalData providerThe name of the observer who first sighted the animaloceanThe 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 animalsplatformdedIndicates 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 missionplatformtypeType 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.)spcsnmcomCommon 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 provider180426180426surveyidA 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)surveymodeIndication of survey mode for a particular survey leg (e.g. line-transect, transit, circle, shoreline scan, ship-follow, over-flight?) Options: Systematic (Survey platform is following pre-determined systematic transects - applies to line-, strip-, and point-transect surveys); Non-systematic search (Survey platform searches for target animals using random or "non-systematic" methods (i.e., not using pre-established transects) and does not follow formal distance sampling protocols); Connector line (Survey platform is following short lines connecting pre-determined systematic transects); Transit (Survey platform is performing point-to-point travel in order to arrive at a survey area of interest); Focal follow (Survey platform leaves transect lines or other search pattern to observe high-priority species to document and collect focal behavior data (typically 15 to 20 min)); Verify/Circle (Survey platform leaves transect lines or other search pattern to observe sightings to verify species, group size and/or behavior, often with photographs and/or video); Ship follow (Survey platform follows a vessel to make observations associated with the vesselData providerIndication of survey mode for a particular survey leg (e.g. line-transect, transit, circle, shoreline scan, ship-follow, over-flight?) Options: Systematic (Survey platform is following pre-determined systematic transects - applies to line-, strip-, and point-transect surveys); Non-systematic search (Survey platform searches for target animals using random or "non-systematic" methods (i.e., not using pre-established transects) and does not follow formal distance sampling protocols); Connector line (Survey platform is following short lines connecting pre-determined systematic transects); Transit (Survey platform is performing point-to-point travel in order to arrive at a survey area of interest); Focal follow (Survey platform leaves transect lines or other search pattern to observe high-priority species to document and collect focal behavior data (typically 15 to 20 min)); Verify/Circle (Survey platform leaves transect lines or other search pattern to observe sightings to verify species, group size and/or behavior, often with photographs and/or video); Ship follow (Survey platform follows a vessel to make observations associated with the vesselsurveytypeIndication of the overall approach used to satisfy the main objective of the survey (e.g. density estimation or other); Options: Line transect (Survey objective is to collect data for line transect abundance/density estimation. Transect lines are established and selected prior to the survey); Strip Transect (Survey objective is to collect data for strip transect abundance/density estimation. Transect strips are established and selected prior to the survey): Point transect (Survey objective is to collect data for point transect abundance/density estimation. Transect points are established and selected prior to the survey); Non-systematic search (Platform follows transects or search lines NOT established by design (e.g. SWFSC ETP surveys, and what are often called "non-systematic" photo-ID surveys); Platform of opportunity (Survey objective is to obtain data from a (non-dedicated) platform of opportunity. Includes Navy ship embarks); Shore station (Survey objective is to obtain data from a static shore-based platform); OtherData providerIndication of the overall approach used to satisfy the main objective of the survey (e.g. density estimation or other); Options: Line transect (Survey objective is to collect data for line transect abundance/density estimation. Transect lines are established and selected prior to the survey); Strip Transect (Survey objective is to collect data for strip transect abundance/density estimation. Transect strips are established and selected prior to the survey): Point transect (Survey objective is to collect data for point transect abundance/density estimation. Transect points are established and selected prior to the survey); Non-systematic search (Platform follows transects or search lines NOT established by design (e.g. SWFSC ETP surveys, and what are often called "non-systematic" photo-ID surveys); Platform of opportunity (Survey objective is to obtain data from a (non-dedicated) platform of opportunity. Includes Navy ship embarks); Shore station (Survey objective is to obtain data from a static shore-based platform); OthergeomGeometry 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. Should you need other attributes described here, you are encouraged to contact the data provider.HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc. Nicholas School of Environment, Duke Univ. OBIS-SEAMAP mailing and physical address

A328, LSRC

DurhamNC27708USA 919-613-8021 seamap-contact@duke.edu OBIS-SEAMAP Dataset ID 1815Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets. Also please refer to Use Constraints. CSV and ESRI shapefile OBIS-SEAMAP Free Go to the OBIS-SEAMAP web site. 2018053020180530 Ei Fujioka Nicholas School, Duke Universitymailing and physical address

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DurhamNC27708USA 919-613-8021 seamap-contact@duke.edu FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001-1998local time http://www.nbii.gov/Biological Data Profile