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NMFS-PIFSC Turtle Tracking
Entry ID: seamap320

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Summary
Abstract: Satellite telemetry from 26 loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and 10 olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtles captured and released from pelagic longline fishing gear provided information on the turtles' position and movement in the central North Pacific. These data together with environmental data from satellite remote sensing are used to describe the oceanic habitat used by these turtles. The ... View entire text

Purpose: To determine movements of Loggerheads through out the Pacific ocean and to define their oceanic habitat.

CURRENTNESS REFERENCE: ground condition

SPATIAL REFERENCE INFORMATION - GEODETIC MODEL
Horizontal Datum Name: D_WGS_1984
Ellipsoid Name: WGS_1984
Semi-major Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator of Flattening Ratio: 298.257224
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Caption:  Turtle Satellite Tracking
 
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 41.46   S: 7.34   E: -131.03   W: 150.6

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: National Marine Fisheries Service
Dataset Title: NMFS-PIFSC Turtle Tracking
Dataset Series Name: OBIS-SEAMAP
Dataset Release Date: 2006-02-10 10:57:42.930365-05
Dataset Release Place: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/
Dataset Publisher: OBIS-SEAMAP
Data Presentation Form: vector digital data
Parent DIF
This data set description is a member of a collection. The collection is described in
OBIS-SEAMAP
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1997-01-26
Stop Date: 2001-10-23
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Longitude Resolution: 0.000167 Decimal degrees
Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 meter - < 30 meters
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RADIO TRANSMITTERS Ancillary Description
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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
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Use Constraints 1. Not to use data contained in OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or
commercial application without prior written consent of the original data
provider. 2. To cite both the data provider and OBIS-SEAMAP appropriately after
approval of use is obtained. 3. 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.
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
OBIS Spatial Ecological Analysis of Megavertebrate Populations Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://seamap.env.duke.edu/

Data Center Personnel
Name: PATRICK N. HALPIN
Phone: 919-613-8062
Email: phalpin at duke.edu
Contact Address:
Duke University
Box 90328
City: Durham
Province or State: NC
Postal Code: 27708
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Format: Shapefile
Personnel
EI FUJIOKA
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
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Publications/References
Polovina, J, G. H. Balazs, E. A. Howell, D. M. Parker, M. P. Seki and P. H. Dutton. Forage and migration habitat of loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) sea turtles. 2004. Fisheries Oceanography. 13:1, pp.36-51.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2007-04-16
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-01-13

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