NOAA Gulf of Mexico Marine Mammal Survey 1992; Sightings
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Summary
Abstract: A spring marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in
1992 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. The survey was taken place
along with Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP)
ichthyoplankton survey in coordination with Minerals Management Service. This
dataset contains sightings of ... View entire text

Purpose: The purpose of this survey is to examine the distribution and
estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. Specific objectives of this
survey are: 1. Conduct line transect surveys of marine mammals to study their
diversity, distribution and abundance. 2. Collect ichthyoplankton (particularly
bluefin tuna eggs and larva) for distribution and abundance determinations. 3.
Collect associated ... View entire text
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 15.0   S: -60.0   E: -30.0   W: -95.0

Location Keywords
Service Provider
IT/GNOO > Gruppo Nazionale di Oceanografia Operativa, Italy Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://gnoo.bo.ingv.it

Service Provider Personnel
Name: GRUPPO NAZIONALE DI OCEANOGRAFIA OPERATIVA CONTACT
Email: contact at gnoo.bo.ingv.it
Contact Address:
Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia
Viale Aldo Moro 44
City: Bologna
Postal Code: 40127
Country: Italy
Personnel
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: 301-614-5107
Fax: 301-614-5304
Email: Michael.P.Morahan at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Code 610.2
City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Publications/References
Dobricic, S., N. Pinardi, M. Adani, M. Tonani, C. Fratianni, A. Bonazzi, and V. Fernandez, 2007. Daily oceanographic analyses by Mediterranean Forecasting System at the basin scale. Ocean Sci., 3, 149-157.

Pinardi, N., I. Allen, P. De Mey, G. Korres, A. Lascaratos, P.Y. Le Traon, C. Maillard, G. Manzella and C. Tziavos, 2003. The Mediterranean Ocean Forecasting System: first phase of implementation (1998-2001). Ann. Geophys., 21, 1, 3-20.
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2011-01-12
SERF Last Revision Date: 2011-01-21

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