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The Years of the North Atlantic Humpback Whale
Entry ID:
seamap274
Summary
Abstract:
The Years of the North Atlantic Humpback whale (YoNAH) is the broadest-ranging, most intensive study ever undertaken of a marine mammal species. Standardized sampling protocols were used in all areas to minimizes biases due to sampling. The YoNAH project collected photographs of individually distinctive natural markings, genetic samples and behaviour data on humpback whales in the North Atlantic ...
 Purpose: The YoNAH project is a unique research program utilizing photo-identification techniques and molecular genetics to conduct an intensive survey of the population ecology of humpack whales throughout their known North Atlantic range. This internationally collaborative project involves scientists from seven nations. YoNAH's vast database supports a wide range of scientific investigations and also ...
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Years of the North Atlantic Humpback Whale, The
Dataset Title:
The Years of the North Atlantic Humpback Whale
Dataset Series Name:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date:
2005-05-13 12:38:34.440766-04
Dataset Release Place:
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher:
OBIS-SEAMAP
Data Presentation Form:
vector digital data
Parent DIF
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1992-01-15
Stop Date:
1993-12-08
Location Keywords
Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution:
0.000167 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 meter - < 30 meters Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Platform
Access Constraints
ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: Open public unless otherwise noted.
DISTRIBUTION LIABILITY: Not 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.
Use Constraints
The datasets should be used with the corresponding transects dataset. Not to use data contained in OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or commercial application without prior written consent of the original data provider. To cite both the data provider and OBIS-SEAMAP appropriately after approval of use is obtained. Also please refer to Distribution Liability.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Distribution
Distribution Size:
1.135
Distribution Format:
zip
Fees:
Free
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Role:
DIF AUTHOR
Phone:
919-613-8021
Fax:
919-684-8741
Email:
efujioka at duke.edu
Contact Address:
LSRC A321
Box 90328
City:
Durham
Province or State:
NC
Postal Code:
27708
Country:
USA
Publications/References
Peter T. Stevick, Judith Allen, Martine Berube, Phillip J. Clapham, Steven K. Katona, Finn Larsen, Jon Lien, David K. Mattila, Per J. Palsboll, Jooke Robbins, Johann Sigurjonsson, Tim D. Smith, Nils Oien. Segregation of migration by feeding ground origin in North Atlantic humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). 2003. Journal of Zoology, London. 259 (2003).
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2006-01-24
Last DIF Revision Date:
2008-01-13
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