Vessel Based Marine Mammal Observations, NE Chukchi Sea, 2008-2012

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Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Dr. Lisanne Aerts, LAMA Ecological (Formerly of Oasis Environmental; 2010-2011)
Title:
Vessel Based Marine Mammal Observations, NE Chukchi Sea, 2008-2012
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Online_Linkage: pacmars.eol.ucar.edu
Online_Linkage: www.chukchiscience.org
Originator: Jay Brueggeman, Canyon Creek Consulting LLC (2008-2009)
Publication_Date: November 2013
Edition: 3
Description:
Abstract:
This data set was collected as part of the Chukchi Sea Environmental Studies Program (CSESP), a multi-year, interdisciplinary ecological study focused on areas in outer continental shelf oil and gas leases in the northeastern Chukchi Sea. In 2008 when the program began, two 30 x 30 nautical mile study area boxes were developed around areas of interest to ConocoPhillips and Shell. The ConocoPhillips study area (named Klondike), and the Shell study area (named Burger) became the focus of data collection. Data were collected from these two study areas again in 2009. Then, in 2010, Statoil joined the program, and a third study area, Statoil, was created and sampled as well as Klondike and Burger. In 2011 and 2012, the scope of the study area was expanded to include the Hanna Shoal Regional Study Area.
The CSESP interdisciplinary studies include acoustic monitoring, baseline chemistry, benthic ecology, chemical oceanography, fisheries ecology, marine mammal ecology, physical oceanography, plankton ecology and nutrients, and seabird ecology.
This data set contains vessel-based marine mammal observations information in the northeastern Chukchi Sea during open water seasons from 2008-2012. The parameters of this data set include the unique id number for each entry, the id local and id server from TigerNav data, the name of the ship and cruise ID, the local date and time of the observation; the latitude and longitude of the ship and mammal when the observation was made, a flag field to indicate if mammal latitude and longitude were calculated, the sighting record number, the species of the mammal observed, the number of mammals observed, details about the mammal's behavior and characteristics, the reliability of the identity of the mammal, seawater and atmospheric measurements of the location the mammal was observed, the photo file name associated with a record, any additional notes concerning the observation, the title of the report the data set supports, and the name of the contractor who recorded and analyzed the data.
Purpose:
The objectives of the Chukchi Sea Environmental Baseline Studies Program are: 1. To provide data for pre-exploration and development-related activities 2. To provide data for permit applications 3. To provide input to planning of future operations and associated mitigation 4. To provide additional baseline data that can be used to assess and measure the potential environmental effects of offshore oil and gas exploration and development in the northeastern Chukchi Sea
Supplemental_Information:
Edition 3 Updates (November 2013): Appended 2012 data and incorporated PI edits.
Edition 2 Updates: As part of the 2011 data analysis, OASIS Environmental merged their 2011 observations into a modified data format that involved splitting EFFORT and OBSERVATIONS into two distinct tables, to streamline future data inputs and make data analysis easier.
In addition metadata was updated to include details about 2011 season, the projection was changed from NAD83 to WGS84, PI edits were included in metadata (keywords, updated attribute values) and range domains in attribute metadata and outdated Completeness Report information were removed.
To download annual report listed under REPORT field in table, please see www.chukchiscience.org.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2008
Ending_Date: 2012
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -168.4999667
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -143.070605
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 72.85033333
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 64.48331667
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Place:
Place_Keyword: Arctic
Place_Keyword: Arctic Ocean
Place_Keyword: Chukchi Sea
Theme:
Theme_Keyword: marine mammals
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
User shall not employ selective use of this data; data must be used in its entirety. User must comprehend all information contained within the metadata, especially as it pertains to data quality and spatial coverage of data. User must ensure that the most recent version of data and metadata are used. User must contact data originator of biological data before using such data in a publication. Acknowledgment of data originator and all points of contact listed for data would be appreciated.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: ConocoPhillips
Contact_Position: Senior Scientist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: ConocoPhillips, 700 G Street
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: AK
Postal_Code: 99501
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_Instructions:
Please contact Data Distributor for information about obtaining data (see Distribution Information in metadata).
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Shell
Contact_Position: Senior Scientist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Shell, 3601 C Street, Suite 1000
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: AK
Postal_Code: 99503
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_Instructions:
Please contact Data Distributor for information about obtaining data (see Distribution Information in metadata).
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Statoil
Contact_Position: HSE Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Statoil, 3800 Centerpoint, Suite 920
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: AK
Postal_Code: 99503
Contact_Voice_Telephone:
Contact_Instructions:
Please contact Data Distributor for information about obtaining data (see Distribution Information in metadata).
Data_Set_Credit:
ConocoPhillips, Shell, and Statoil would like to express their appreciation to Olgoonik Fairweather, LLC, Dr. Lisanne Aerts, LAMA Ecological (formerly Oasis Environmental), and Jay Bruggeman, Canyon Creek Consulting for creating this data set.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Version 5.2 (Build 3790) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.4000

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
CSESP Attribute Accuracy Overview When the program began in 2008, scientists collected and stored their data through a variety of methods. Vessel data were collected by individual software packages and backed up as part of the regular computer backups, which may or may not have coincided with backups conducted by the scientists. Each scientist had his or her own method for recording and storing at sea observations and data; some of these methods included paper copies.
The TigerSoft application was developed in 2009 to better manage all scientific data collected through the CSESP. TigerSoft consists of three components: TigerObserver, TigerNav, and TigerObserver Server. Under the oversight of a data manager, these three programs worked in concert with predetermined scientific data protocols to integrate scientific observations with vessel navigation to produce standardized data sets. Data sets were backed up regularly and made available to scientists to proof and edit on a nightly basis during the cruises. TigerSoft was used each season for data collection since it's inception in 2009.
After the conclusion of each field season, data managers merged the TigerSoft daily observation databases of each discipline and distributed the data in Excel spreadsheet format to the primary investigators of each discipline. Primary investigators reviewed their data and signed forms acknowledging the completeness and accuracy of the data. If corrections needed to be made to the data, detailed information regarding the corrections and an edited copy of the data was returned to the data manager. Examples of corrections include updated species identification and deletion of an observation event that was made in error.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Each year the primary investigators spent approximately nine months analyzing their data and then produced a discipline specific annual report for CSESP and a final data set. The final data had to adhere to a predetermined data protocol and pass through a data validation tool in order to be accepted by the data manager. Data that did not pass validation were returned to the primary investigators to be corrected and resubmitted for validation.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Since 2009, latitude and longitude values were obtained through a Hemisphere VS100 Heading and Positioning Receiver. The horizontal accuracy of the instrument was +/- 0.6 meters.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description: No process steps have been described for this data set
Process_Date: Unknown
Completeness_Report:
As part of the 2010 data analysis, OASIS Environmental merged their 2010 observation and effort data with the 2008-2009 data. This merging of data created an updated marine mammaldata format and ensured that comparisons of 2010 data with from 2008 and 2009 were valid. In 2011 data analysis, completed by OASIS Environmental (under subcontract to LAMA Ecological [LAMA]) merged the 2011 observations into a modified data format that involved splitting EFFORT and OBSERVATIONS into two distinct tables, to mirror TigerObserver data output and streamline future data storage and analysis. As part of the 2012 data analysis, Resource Data Inc (RDI), under subcontract to LAMA, updated the 2008-2011 database to make data entries consistent with the 2012 data.
Fields added to the database for the 2010 data include the following fields there is no data for these fields for the 2008-2009 records): ObsOrEffort EndEffortDateTime StartEffortDecLat StartEffortDecLong EndEffortDecLat EndEffortDecLong Where_at_Angle
Fields recorded in 2008-2009 that were not used in 2010 include the following fields (there is no data for these fields for the 2010 records): LightorDark

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Vessel Based Marine Mammal Observations and Effort
Entity_Type_Definition:
Vessel based marine mammal observations and survey effort, 2008-2012 in the northeastern Chukchi Sea.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID_KEY
Attribute_Definition:
Unique ID number for each entry, consistent through various data changes
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID_LOCAL
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID from TigerNav
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID_SERVER
Attribute_Definition: Additional ID from TigerNav
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: EFFORT_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Associated Effort Identifier. Duplicate entries made during the same cruise are indicated with the letter "D" at the start of the number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: N/A
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observation that occured outside of an effort
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CRUISE
Attribute_Definition:
Cruise identification code made up of the ship name code, followed by the two digit year and then the sequential cruise number for the season for a given ship. The cruise number includes a padded zero if less than ten.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CRUISE_EFFORT_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Unique identifier that allows effort observation information to be coupled to effort information.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DATE_TIME_LOC
Attribute_Definition: The local date and time of the observation.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Local date and time
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHIP_LONGITUDE
Attribute_Definition:
Longitude of ship at time of observation in decimal degrees WGS84.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -180
Range_Domain_Maximum: 0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHIP_LATITUDE
Attribute_Definition:
Latitude of ship at time of observation in decimal degrees WGS84.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 90
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.0000000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAM_LONGITUDE
Attribute_Definition:
Either calculated longitude of mammal position or recorded longitude of vessel position in decimal degrees WGS84, see LOC_ORIGIN to determine calculated versus recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
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Range_Domain_Maximum: 0
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MAM_LATITUDE
Attribute_Definition:
Either calculated latitude of mammal position or recorded latitude of vessel position in decimal degrees WGS84, see LOC_ORIGIN to determine calculated versus recorded.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 0
Range_Domain_Maximum: 90
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal Degrees
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.0000000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LOC_ORIGIN
Attribute_Definition:
Flag to indicate if MAM_LATITUDE and MAM_LONGITUDE were calculated.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGHTING_ID
Attribute_Definition:
Consecutive number (starting at 1 for each vessel in each season) for each marine mammal sighting.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Sighting number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGHTING_REC_NO
Attribute_Definition:
The original Sighting ID is populated in this field when the same animal or group of animals has been resighted.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Resighting number
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SPECIES
Attribute_Definition: The species of animal observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bottlenose dolphin
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PKW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pygmy killer whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PSD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pantropical spotted dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PSW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pygmy sperm whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWSD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pacific white-sided dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RBS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ribbon seal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Risso's dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ringed seal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RSS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ringed/Spotted Seals
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RTD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Rough-toothed dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SBW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Stejneger's beaked whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SCD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Short-beaked common dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SFPW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Short-finned pilot whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sea otter
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SPD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Spinner dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SPW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sperm whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Spotted seal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SSL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Steller sea lion
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: STD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Striped dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sei whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UBW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified beaked whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified dolphin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UMW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified mysticete whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified pinniped
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: US
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified seal
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UTW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified odontocete whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: UW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unidentified whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pacific walrus
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Beluga whale
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: INDIVIDUALS
Attribute_Definition: Total number of animals observed in the group.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: JUVENILES
Attribute_Definition: Number of juveniles within the group (subset of Individuals).
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Count
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WHERE_AT
Attribute_Definition:
Clockface position where the marine mammal was first observed (1200 being at the bow of the vessel). -999 = unknown (only possible in case of multiple sightings for which observer was not able to keep records of all inital positions.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: -999
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No glare
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0130
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0200
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0230
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0300
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0330
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0400
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0430
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0500
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0530
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0600
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0630
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0700
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0730
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0800
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0830
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0900
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0930
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1000
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1030
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare begins.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1130
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1200
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1230
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WHERE_TO
Attribute_Definition:
Animal's direction of movement, in clock face position relative to the vessel (1200 being at the bow of the vessel). -999 = unknown or not applicable
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: -999
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No glare
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0130
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0200
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0230
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0300
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0330
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0400
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0430
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0500
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0530
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0600
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0630
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0700
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0730
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0800
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0830
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0900
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0930
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1000
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1030
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1130
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1200
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1230
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Position where glare ends
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BEHAVIOR_1
Attribute_Definition: Primary observed animal behavior.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feeding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Walking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Surface Active
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Looking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diving
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swim
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dead
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: OT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mating
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Traveling
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breaching
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lobtail
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Spyhop
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Flipper Slap
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fluking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Blowing
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bow Riding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Milling
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None (sign seen only)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sinking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: BEHAVIOR_2
Attribute_Definition: Secondary observed animal behavior.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Feeding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WK
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Walking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Resting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Surface Active
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Looking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diving
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swim
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dead
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: OT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Other
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mating
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: TR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Traveling
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breaching
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LT
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lobtail
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Spyhop
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Flipper Slap
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fluking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Blowing
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Bow Riding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Milling
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None(sign seen only)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sinking
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: REACTION
Attribute_Definition: Animal reaction to the vessel.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: splash
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: IS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Increase in speed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: decrease in speed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: change direction
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: bowriding or wakeriding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Interactions with gear
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Look
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: rush
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dive
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Flee
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PACE
Attribute_Definition: Animal travel speed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sedate
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Moderate
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: VI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Vigorous
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: None
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: MOVEMENT
Attribute_Definition: Observed animal movement.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: U
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Unknown
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dead
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: No movement observed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Milling
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swimming perpendicular to vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swimming parallel to vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swimming away
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ST
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Swimming towards
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Flee
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Hauled out
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Neutral relative to vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WATER_ICE
Attribute_Definition: Where animal was observed.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: W
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Animal observed in water.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: IL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Animal observed on ice or land.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RETICLES
Attribute_Definition:
Number of reticles in Fujinon Binoculars, or 'E' for estimate by eye if MMO unable to use reticles.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Estimate
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGHTING_DISTANCE_M
Attribute_Definition:
Distance in meters to animal(s) using reticle conversion, or estimated by eye.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SIGHTING_CUE
Attribute_Definition: Part of the animal or animal action that lead to observation.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Birds feeding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Blow
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Body
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dorsal fin or ridge
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: FL
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fluke
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HE
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Head
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Splash
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID_RELIABILITY
Attribute_Definition: Reliability of identification.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Maybe
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Probably
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Positive
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBSERVER
Attribute_Definition:
Initial of person that observed animal(s) if not first seen by Marine Mammal Observer.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: RECORDED_BY
Attribute_Definition:
Initials of marine mammal observer who recorded the observation information.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Recorder initials
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: NOTES
Attribute_Definition: For notes concerning this observation record.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DEPTH_M
Attribute_Definition: Water depth in meters.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WIND_SPEED_M_SEC
Attribute_Definition: Wind speed in meters per second.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Meters per second
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: WIND_HDG
Attribute_Definition: Wind heading by azimuth to true north.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degrees
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TEMP_AIR_C
Attribute_Definition: Air temperature in degrees centigrade.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degrees centigrade
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.1
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SST_C
Attribute_Definition: Sea surface temperature in degrees centigrade.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Degrees centigrade
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.00001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SALINITY_PSU
Attribute_Definition: Salinity of seawater in PSU, Practical Salinity Units scale.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Practical Salinity Units
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.000001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: PRESSURE_BAR
Attribute_Definition: Atmospheric pressure in bars.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Bars
Attribute_Measurement_Resolution: 0.001
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: REPORT
Attribute_Definition: Title of annual report that data supports.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Report title.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: CONTRACTOR
Attribute_Definition: Company contracted to collect and/or analyze data.
Attribute_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CNYO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Canyon Creek Consulting
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: OASI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: OASIS Environmental, Inc.
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: CSESP

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: National Center for Atmospheric Research
Contact_Person: Earth Observing Laboratory
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: 3450 Mitchell Lane
City: Boulder
State_or_Province: CO
Postal_Code: 80301
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 303-497-8154
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: codiac@ucar.edu
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: stott@ucar.edu
Distribution_Liability:
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20131108
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
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Contact_Organization:
Contact_Address:
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City:
State_or_Province:
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Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints:
ConocoPhillips, Shell, and Statoil make no representation or warranty, express or implied, with regard to any of these data or metadata, as used alone or in combination with another data set, and expressly disclaim any representation or warranty. It is the responsibility of the data user to fully comprehend the metadata before use of the data. Each person accessing or using the data or metadata assumes all risks and all liabilities arising from or associated with such access or use. ConocoPhillips, Shell and Statoil shall have no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the data or metadata or for any improper or incorrect use of the data or metadata.

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