Dataset Identifier:
hi_pacioos_all_dolphin_spotted_pantropical
Citation:
Citation Information:
Title: Species Distribution: Pantropical Spotted Dolphin - Hawaii
Originator: Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
Originator: Robin W. Baird
Originator: Joseph R. Mobley
Publication Date: January 31, 2018
Description:
Abstract:
This dataset contains a collection of known point locations of pantropical spotted dolphins identified through direct human observation via shipborne and aerial surveys. This can be useful for assessing species abundance, population structure, habitat use, and behavior. This collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and survey periods listed below. Each data point contains attributes for further information about the time and source of the observation. This dataset was compiled by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) and may be updated in the future if additional data sources are acquired.
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking shipborne surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2000. Pantropical spotted dolphins are among the most frequently encountered odontocetes in Hawaii, using both shallow and deep waters. Genetic evidence indicates three separate island-associated populations, off Oahu, the four islands (Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe), and Hawaii Island. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
For further information, please see:
http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaiian-cetacean-studies/pantropical-spotted-dolphins-hawaii
Purpose: PacIOOS provides timely, reliable, and accurate ocean information to support a safe, clean, productive ocean and resilient coastal zone in the U.S. Pacific Islands region.
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -160.0603°
East Bounding Coordinate: -154.835°
North Bounding Coordinate: 22.5929°
South Bounding Coordinate: 19.08709°
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Science Keywords
Keyword: Earth Science Biological Classification Animals/Vertebrates Mammals Cetaceans Dolphins Pantropical Spotted Dolphin
Keyword: Earth Science Biosphere Aquatic Ecosystems Marine Habitat
Place:
Place Keyword Thesaurus: GCMD Location Keywords
Place Keyword: Continent North America United States Of America Hawaii
Place Keyword: Ocean Pacific Ocean Central Pacific Ocean Hawaiian Islands
Access Constraints:
None
Use Constraints:
Use Limitation: The data may be used and redistributed for free but is not intended for legal use, since it may contain inaccuracies. Neither the data Contributor, University of Hawaii, PacIOOS, NOAA, State of Hawaii nor the United States Government, nor any of their employees or contractors, makes any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, or assumes any legal liability for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness, of this information.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS)
Contact Electronic Mail Address: info@pacioos.org
Data Set Credit:
The Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) is funded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as a Regional Association within the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). PacIOOS is coordinated by the University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST).
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