Marine Bird and Mammal Survey Data from Prince William Sound, Alaska

Metadata:

Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arimitsu, Mayumi L. (ORCID: 0000-0001-6982-2238)
Originator: Piatt, John F. (ORCID: 0000-0002-4417-5748)
Originator: Heflin, Brielle H. (ORCID: 0000-0002-4836-9187)
Originator: Marsteller, Caitlin E. (ORCID: 0000-0002-2430-0708)
Publication_Date: 2017
Title:
Marine Bird and Mammal Survey Data from Prince William Sound, Alaska
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: tabular digital data
Series_Information:
Series_Name:
Gulf Watch Alaska - Pelagic Ecosystems Forage Fish Component - Data from Prince William Sound: Distribution, Abundance, and Morphology of Fish, Zooplankton, and Predators and Oceanographic Conditions
Issue_Identification: ver 3.0, March 2023
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Other_Citation_Details:
Suggested Citation: Arimitsu, M.L., Piatt, J.F., Heflin, B.M., Marsteller, C.E. 2017. Gulf Watch Alaska - Pelagic Ecosystems Forage Fish Component - data from Prince William Sound: distribution, abundance, and morphology of fish, zooplankton, and predators and oceanographic Conditions (ver 3.0, March 2023): U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F74J0C9Z
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F74J0C9Z
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publication_Date: 2002
Title: Seabird and Forage Fish Ecology Program
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: website
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Alaska Science Portal
Issue_Identification: 11
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Other_Citation_Details:
This is a link to the broader USGS Alaska Science Center research project supported by these data. Users will find a description of the research project and links to associated reports, publications, and data products.
Online_Linkage: https://alaska.usgs.gov/portal/project.php?project_id=11
Description:
Abstract:
These data are part of the Gulf Watch Alaska (GWA) long term monitoring program, pelagic monitoring component. This dataset consists of one table, providing the results of surveys conducted to document the summer at-sea distribution and abundance of marine birds and mammals in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Surveys followed standard U.S. Fish and Wildlife protocols for strip surveys. Data include: transect ID, date, time, latitude, longitude, record number, data type, animal species, count, behavior, plumage, distance, observers, observer conditions, the altitude of the survey, ice presence, trip ID, beaufort, transect type, transect width, and comments.
Purpose:
These data were collected to document the marine bird and mammal distribution and abundance in relation to forage fish availability. Specifically comparing these surveys with simultaneous hydroacoustic data.
Supplemental_Information:
This project is a component of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council’s integrated, multi-project program known as Gulf Watch Alaska (Long-term Monitoring of Marine Conditions and Injured Resources and Services). To detect changes in populations of forage fish in Prince William Sound (PWS), we gathered data on the distribution, abundance, community structure, habitat, and body condition of key species in PWS.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2012
Ending_Date: 2015
Currentness_Reference: observed
Status:
Progress: Planned
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent: Prince William Sound, Alaska
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -148.402
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -146.003
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 61.149
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 59.970
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:ASC103
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Biota
Theme_Keyword: Oceans
Theme_Keyword: Environment
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NASA GCMD Earth Science Keyword Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Animals/Vertebrates
Theme_Keyword: Fish
Theme_Keyword: Fisheries
Theme_Keyword: Pelagic habitat
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS CSA Biocomplexity Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Aquatic birds
Theme_Keyword: Marine mammals
Theme_Keyword: Aquatic mammals
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Coastal ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Marine ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: Marine fishery resources
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: seabirds
Theme_Keyword: sea ducks
Theme_Keyword: strip transects
Theme_Keyword: transects
Theme_Keyword: DLOG
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Alaska
Place_Keyword: Gulf of Alaska
Place_Keyword: Prince William Sound
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
Taxonomic_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Taxonomic_Keywords: Animals
Taxonomic_Keywords: Birds
Taxonomic_Keywords: Mammals
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System/Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: online database
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: online
Publisher: ITIS-North America
Other_Citation_Details:
Taxonomic details retrieved March 30, 2023 from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database https://www.itis.gov
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7KH0KBK
Taxonomic_Procedures:
Species were identified by skilled observers in the field based on general appearance of plumage, behavior, and vocalization.
Taxonomic_Completeness:
Provided here is the classification to the taxonomic rank of Class. Further details of taxonomy are provided in the table "marineBirdMammal_taxonomy_princeWilliamSound.csv" included with this data package.
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Kingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Animalia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subkingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Bilateria
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Infrakingdom
Taxon_Rank_Value: Deuterostomia
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Phylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Chordata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Subphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Vertebrata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Infraphylum
Taxon_Rank_Value: Gnathostomata
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Superclass
Taxon_Rank_Value: Tetrapoda
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Aves
Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Class
Taxon_Rank_Value: Mammalia
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
It is requested that the authors and the USGS Alaska Science Center be cited for any subsequent publications that reference this dataset.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov
Data_Set_Credit:
Funding was provided by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council and U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center. Chelsea Clawson was supported through an Alaska Sea Grant Fellowship hosted by USGS. We thank Greg Snedgen, the captain of the USGS R/V Alaskan Gyre, as well as Jonathan Felis, Jamie King, Mike Larson, and Erica Madison for their help in the field and Jordan Watson for extracting and making available the sea surface temperature data.
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arimitsu, M.L.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Originator: Heflin, B.
Originator: Schoen, S.K.
Originator: von Biela, V.R.
Publication_Date: 2018
Title:
Monitoring long-term changes in forage fish distribution, abundance and body condition
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Series_Information:
Series_Name:
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Long-term Monitoring Program (Gulf Watch Alaska)
Issue_Identification:
Final Report (Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Project 16120114-O)
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Anchorage, Alaska
Publisher: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, Anchorage, Alaska
Other_Citation_Details:
Arimitsu, M.L., Piatt, J.F., Heflin, B., Schoen, S.K., von Biela, V.R. 2018. Monitoring long-term changes in forage fish distribution, abundance and body condition. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Long-term Monitoring Program (Gulf Watch Alaska) Final Report (Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Project 16120114-O). Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, Anchorage, Alaska.
Unpublished report archived by the Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (ARLIS) https://www.arlis.org [reference code: ILS:5083203]
Online_Linkage: https://www.arlis.org/docs/vol1/EVOS/2018/16120114-O.pdf
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: von Biela, V.R.
Originator: Arimitsu, M.L.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Originator: Heflin, B.
Originator: Schoen, S.K.
Originator: Trowbridge, J.L.
Originator: Clawson, C.M.
Publication_Date: 2019
Title:
Extreme reduction in nutritional value of a key forage fish during the Pacific marine heatwave of 2014-2016
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Marine Ecology Progress Series
Issue_Identification: 613:171–182
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Inter-Research
Other_Citation_Details:
von Biela, V.R., M.L. Arimitsu, J.F. Piatt, B. Heflin, S.K. Schoen, J.L. Trowbridge, C.M. Clawson. 2019. Extreme reduction in the nutritional value of a key forage fish during the Pacific marine heatwave of 2014–2016. Marine Ecology Progress Series 613:171–182 doi:10.3354/meps12891
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps12891
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arimitsu, M.L.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Originator: Hatch, S.A.
Originator: Suryan, R.M.
Originator: Batten, S.D.
Originator: Bishop, M.A.
Originator: Campbell, R.W.
Originator: Coletti, H.A.
Originator: Cushing, D.A.
Originator: Gorman, K.
Originator: Hopcroft, R.R.
Originator: Kuletz, K.J.
Originator: Marsteller, C.E.
Originator: McKinstry, C.A.E.
Originator: McGowan, D.
Originator: Moran, J.R.
Originator: Pegau, W.S.
Originator: Schaefer, A.
Originator: Schoen, S.K.
Originator: Straley, J.M.
Originator: von Biela, V.R.
Publication_Date: 2021
Title:
Heatwave-induced collapse of forage fish portfolio disrupts energy flow to top pelagic predators
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Global Change Biology
Issue_Identification: 27(9):1859-1878
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Wiley
Other_Citation_Details:
Arimitsu, M.L., Piatt, J.F., Hatch, S.A., Suryan, R.M., Batten, S.D., Bishop, M.A., Campbell, R.W., Coletti, H.A., Cushing, D.A., Gorman, K., Hopcroft, R.R., Kuletz, K.J., Marsteller, C.E., McKinstry, C.A.E., McGowan, D., Moran, J.R., Pegau, W.S., Schaefer, A., Schoen, S.K., Straley, J.M., von Biela, V.R. 2021. Heatwave-induced collapse of forage fish portfolio disrupts energy flow to top pelagic predators. Global Change Biology 27(9):1859-1878 doi:10.1111/gcb.15556
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.15556
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Suryan, R.M.
Originator: Arimitsu, M.L.
Originator: Coletti, H.A.
Originator: Hopcroft, R.R.
Originator: Lindeberg, M.R.
Originator: Barbeaux, S.J.
Originator: Batten, S.D.
Originator: Burt, W.J.
Originator: Bishop, M.A.
Originator: Bodkin, J.L.
Originator: Brenner, R.E.
Originator: Campbell, R.W.
Originator: Cushing, D.A.
Originator: Danielson, S.L.
Originator: Dorn, M.W.
Originator: Drummond, B.
Originator: Esler, D.
Originator: Gelatt, T.
Originator: Hanselman, D.H.
Originator: Hatch, S.A.
Originator: Haught, S.
Originator: Holderied, K.
Originator: Iken, K.
Originator: Iron, D.B.
Originator: Kettle, A.B.
Originator: Kimmel, D.G.
Originator: Konar, B.
Originator: Kuletz, K.J.
Originator: Laurel, B.J.
Originator: Maniscalco, J.M.
Originator: Matkin, C.
Originator: McKinstry, C.A.E.
Originator: Monson, D.H.
Originator: Moran, J.R.
Originator: Olsen, D.
Originator: Palsson, W.A.
Originator: Pegau, W.S.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Originator: Rogers, L.A.
Originator: Rojek, N.A.
Originator: Schaefer, A.
Originator: Spies, I.B.
Originator: Straley, J.M.
Originator: Strom, S.L.
Originator: Sweeney, K.L.
Originator: Szymkowiak, M.
Originator: Weitzman, B.P.
Originator: Yasumiishi, E.M.
Originator: Zador, S.G.
Publication_Date: 2021
Title: Ecosystem response persists after a prolonged marine heatwave
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: journal article
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Scientific Reports
Issue_Identification: 11:6235
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Nature Portfolio
Other_Citation_Details:
Suryan, R.M., Arimitsu, M.L., Coletti, H.A., Hopcroft, R.R., Lindeberg, M.R., Barbeaux, S.J., Batten, S.D., Burt, W.J., Bishop, M.A., Bodkin, J.L., Brenner, R.E., Campbell, R.W., Cushing, D.A., Danielson, S.L., Dorn, M.W., Drummond, B., Esler, D., Gelatt, T., Hanselman, D.H., Hatch, S.A., Haught, S., Holderied, K., Iken, K., Iron, D.B., Kettle, A.B., Kimmel, D.G., Konar, B., Kuletz, K.J., Laurel, B.J., Maniscalco, J.M., Matkin, C., McKinstry, C.A.E., Monson, D.H., Moran, J.R., Olsen, D., Palsson, W.A., Pegau, W.S., Piatt, J.F., Rogers, L.A., Rojek, N.A., Schaefer, A., Spies, I.B., Straley, J.M., Strom, S.L., Sweeney, K.L., Szymkowiak, M., Weitzman, B.P., Yasumiishi, E.M., Zador, S.G. 2021. Ecosystem response persists after a prolonged marine heatwave. Scientific Reports 11:6235 doi:10.1038/s41598-021-83818-5
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-83818-5
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Arimitsu, M.L.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Originator: Hatch, S.A.
Originator: Suryan, R.M.
Originator: Batten, S.
Originator: Bishop, M.A.
Originator: Campbell, R.W.
Originator: Coletti, H.
Originator: Cushing, D.
Originator: Gorman, K.
Originator: Haught, S.
Originator: Hopcroft, R.R.
Originator: Kuletz, K.J.
Originator: Marsteller, C.E.
Originator: McKinstry, C.
Originator: McGowan, D.
Originator: Moran, J.
Originator: Pegau, W.S.
Originator: Schaefer, A.
Originator: Schoen, S.K.
Originator: Straley, J.
Originator: von Biela, V.R.
Publication_Date: 2021
Title:
Reduced Quality and Synchronous Collapse of Forage Species Disrupts Trophic Transfer During a Prolonged Marine Heatwave
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: book chapter
Series_Information:
Series_Name:
Long-Term Monitoring Program (Gulf Watch Alaska) Synthesis Report
Issue_Identification: Chapter 3
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: online
Publisher: Gulf Watch Alaska
Other_Citation_Details:
Arimitsu, M., Piatt, J.F., Hatch, S.A., Suryan, R.M., Batten, S., Bishop, M.A., Campbell, R.W., Coletti, H., Cushing, D., Gorman, K., Haught, S., Hopcroft, R.R., Kuletz, K.J., Marsteller, C.E., McKinstry, C., McGowan, D., Moran, J., Pegau, W.S., Schaefer, A., Schoen, S.K., Straley, J., von Biela, V.R. 2021. Reduced quality and synchronous collapse of forage species disrupts trophic transfer during a prolonged marine heatwave.
In: Suryan, R. M., M. R. Lindeberg, and D. R. Aderhold (eds) The Pacific Marine Heatwave: Monitoring During a Major Perturbation in the Gulf of Alaska. Long-Term Monitoring Program (Gulf Watch Alaska) Synthesis Report, (Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Program 19120114). Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, Anchorage, Alaska
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70220895
Analytical_Tool:
Analytical_Tool_Description:
Marine bird surveys following standard US Fish and Wildlife protocols for strip surveys, counting all birds within 150 meters of the vessel (300 m strip) on the RECON with DLOG software or a toughbook with DLOG software. A RECON is a handheld collection computer that uses the Windows CE platform, the DLOG software facilitates the collection of seabird and marine mammal distribution data on strip surveys at sea. This raw data includes flying birds.
Tool_Access_Information:
Online_Linkage: NA
Tool_Access_Instructions: NA
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Surveys in all years were conducted with two observers and a data recorder, observations were identified to species or Genus using the NPPSD 4-Letter Code (Drew and Piatt, 2015), and conditions were recorded continuously using DLog seabird data logging software (R.G. Ford Consulting Co., Portland, OR). Locations of observation are accurate to within several meters, or whatever the GPS accuracy estimate was when the points were recorded. All data and metadata go through and USGS internal review for error and clarity checks.
Logical_Consistency_Report: Attribute values fall within expected ranges.
Completeness_Report:
These data were collected in different locations and different years with the same equipment, the data set is complete.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Latitude and longitude were obtained from commercially available Garmin GPS units, accuracy estimated to be within 4 m.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Description:
Marine bird surveys were conducted following standard U.S. Fish and Wildlife protocols for strip surveys (Gould and Forsell, 1989), counting all birds within 150 meters to either side or 300 m forward of the vessel (300 m strip). Surveys in all years were conducted with two observers and a data recorder, observations were identified to species or Genus using the NPPSD 4-Letter Code (Drew and Piatt, 2015), and conditions were recorded continuously using DLog seabird data logging software (R.G. Ford Consulting Co., Portland, OR). The GPS attached to the RECON automatically created a location entry every 11 seconds (AUTO).
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Gould P.J.
Originator: Forsell D.J.
Publication_Date: 1989
Title: Techniques for Shipboard Surveys of Marine Birds
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Series_Information:
Series_Name: Fish and Wildlife Technical Report
Issue_Identification: 25
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Washington, D.C.
Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Other_Citation_Details:
Gould P.J., Forsell D.J. 1989. Techniques for shipboard surveys of marine birds. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Fish and Wildlife Technical Report 25:1-22.
Online_Linkage: https://archive.org/details/techniquesforshi00goulrich
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Drew, G.S.
Originator: Piatt, J.F.
Publication_Date: 2015
Title: North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: database
Series_Information:
Series_Name: North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database
Issue_Identification: ver. 3.0, February, 2020
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Publisher: Anchorage, Alaska
Other_Citation_Details:
Drew, G.S., Piatt, J.F., 2015, North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD): U.S. Geological Survey data release (ver. 3.0, February, 2020), https://doi.org/10.5066/F7WQ01T3
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7WQ01T3
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Survey data were exported from the RECON to a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.
Process_Date: Unknown
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Point
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.0001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.0001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Ellipsoid_Name: World Geodetic System of 1984
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257223563
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: marineBirdMammal_taxonomy_princeWilliamSound.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:
Table containing the taxonomic classification of bird and mammals encountered in this study. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Common_name
Attribute_Definition: Common name of species.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Common name of species
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Class
Attribute_Definition: Taxonomic hierarchical level; class
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Taxonomic hierarchical level; class
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Order
Attribute_Definition: Taxonomic hierarchical level; order.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Taxonomic hierarchical level; order
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Family
Attribute_Definition: Taxonomic hierarchical level; family.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Taxonomic hierarchical level; family
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Genus
Attribute_Definition: Taxonomic hierarchical level; genus.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Taxonomic hierarchical level; genus
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Species
Attribute_Definition:
Taxonomic hierarchical level; species. Blank cells indicate that an animal was not identified to species.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Taxonomic hierarchical level; species
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: TSN
Attribute_Definition: Unique identification number for each species provided by ITIS.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Unique identification number for each species.
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: marineBirdMammal_survey_princeWilliamSound.csv
Entity_Type_Definition:
Marine predator survey data. Presented in a Comma Separated Value (CSV) formatted table.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: latitude
Attribute_Definition: Latitude of survey point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 59.96957
Range_Domain_Maximum: 61.14887
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS-84)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: longitude
Attribute_Definition: longitude of survey point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: -148.4022
Range_Domain_Maximum: -146.0033
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Decimal degrees (WGS-84)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: date
Attribute_Definition: Date of survey
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 7/11/2012
Range_Domain_Maximum: 7/25/2015
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: time
Attribute_Definition: Time of survey track/observation record
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 6:51:55
Range_Domain_Maximum: 21:52:31
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Local time (HH:mm:ss)
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: rec
Attribute_Definition: Record number in track.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique Identifier for each sampling station. A unique sequential number.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: data_type
Attribute_Definition:
Data was either logged automatically from the GPS or by a user to record an observation.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AUTO
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Automatic tracking entry from GPS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: USER
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observation entered by the user
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: species
Attribute_Definition:
Four letter code for the species observed at a survey point. Blank cells indicate no animal observation at the point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Codeset_Domain:
Codeset_Name:
North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) 4-Letter Taxa Code List
Codeset_Source: https://doi.org/10.5066/F7WQ01T3
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: count
Attribute_Definition:
Number of individuals animals of a species observed at a survey point. Blank cells indicate no animal observation at the point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 300
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: count
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: behavior
Attribute_Definition:
Behavior of animal when observed at a survey point. Blank cells indicate no animal observation at the point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Water
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed on the water
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Land
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed on land
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Dive
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed diving
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Feed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed feeding
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Fish
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed with a fish
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Fly
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed flying
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Follow
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed following the boat on transect
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed on ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Rest
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: observed at rest
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Porpoise
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
observed moving through the water, alternately rising above it and submerging
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: plu
Attribute_Definition:
Plumage of bird species observed (if recorded) at a survey point. Blank cells indicate no animal observation at the point.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AW
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Adult winter
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: J
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Juvenile
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: J?
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: possible juvenile plumage
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: dist
Attribute_Definition: Distance observed from the vessel, meters
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Observed directly in front of the vessel, 0 meters to the left or right of the vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 50
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observed within 50 meters on either side of the vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 100
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observed within 100 meters on either side of the vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 150
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Observed within 150 meters on either side of the vessel
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: >150
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Observed >150 meters on either side of the vessel (off transect)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: obs_1_name
Attribute_Definition: initials of the first observer
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: JFP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: John Forrest Piatt
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SKS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sarah K. Schoen
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: MLA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Mayumi Lynn Arimitsu
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ENM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Erica Nicole Madison
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: obs_1_cond
Attribute_Definition: visibility conditions of the first observer
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: excellent
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: excellent observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: good
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: good observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fair
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: fair observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: average
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: average observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: poor
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: poor observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: bad
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: bad observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: obs_2_name
Attribute_Definition: initials of the second observer
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: ENM
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Erica Nicole Madison
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BMH
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Brielle Marie Heflin
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: SKS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Sarah K. Schoen
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: JFP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: John Forrest Piatt
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: obs_2_cond
Attribute_Definition: visibility conditions for the second observer
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: excellent
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: excellent observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: good
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: good observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: fair
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: fair observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: average
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: average observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: poor
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: poor observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: bad
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: bad observation conditions
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: altitude
Attribute_Definition: altitude above the water surface that the survey was conducted
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
Range_Domain_Maximum: 6
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: meters
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ice
Attribute_Definition: percent of ice present on the transect
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NA
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not applicable or no ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: <1%
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: less than 1% of the transect is cover with ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0-5%
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 0-5% of the transect is cover with ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1-10%
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 1-10% of the transect is cover with ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 10-25%
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 10-25% of the transect is cover with ice
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: icetrace
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: trace amounts of ice on the transect
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: trip_ident
Attribute_Definition: trip identification
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: PWS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Prince William Sound
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: trans_ID
Attribute_Definition: transect reference number
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Unique Identifier for each sampling station. A concatenation of sample year and a unique sequential number.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: beaufort
Attribute_Definition: beaufort conditions, wind speed to observer conditions
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0 (speed =
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 0, calm
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 1 (1-3 kt)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 1, light air
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 2 (4-6 kt)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 2, light breeze
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 3 (7-10 kt)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 3, gentle breeze
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 4 (11-16 kt)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 4, moderate breeze
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 5 (17-21 kt)
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: beaufort 5, fresh breeze
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: trans_type
Attribute_Definition: transect type
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: STRIP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Strip survey (300 meters) from a boat
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: trans_width_m
Attribute_Definition:
total width of the transect in meters, 300 meter strip survey (150m on either side and 300 m ahead of the vessel)
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: 300
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 300 meters
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: comment
Attribute_Definition: comment
Attribute_Definition_Source: Author defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: text
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov
Resource_Description:
The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center is the authoritative source and distributor of these data.
Distribution_Liability:
Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data for other purposes or on all computer systems, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: CSV
Format_Information_Content:
Data are distributed in a Zip package containing data in CSV format and FGDC metadata in XML and HTML formats.
File_Decompression_Technique:
Compression applied by the 7-Zip utility using the default compression level [5]. The Zip package can be decompressed and unpacked by open source or commercially available unzip tools.
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: https://doi.org/10.5066/F74J0C9Z
Fees: None
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Gulf Watch Alaska
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council
Address: 4230 University Drive, Ste 220
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (907) 278-8012
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: https://gulfwatchalaska.org
Resource_Description:
Gulf Watch Alaska is the long-term ecosystem monitoring program of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council for the marine ecosystem affected by the 1989 oil spill. Gulf Watch Alaska is an alternative distributor of these data.
Distribution_Liability:
The USGS Alaska Science Center is the authoritative source and distributor of these data. To facilitate discovery and access, the data are also available through Gulf Watch Alaska via the Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) - Gulf of Alaska Data Portal. The USGS Alaska Science Center is not responsible for the accuracy, maintenance, or integrity of any alternative source of these data.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: CSV
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
https://portal.aoos.org/gulf-of-alaska#metadata/3ca497e2-3421-4fa4-a550-f4d397a73c07/project
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions:
The Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) - Gulf of Alaska Data Portal is accessible at: https://portal.aoos.org/gulf-of-alaska#
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20230330
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 4210 University Drive
City: Anchorage
State_or_Province: Alaska
Postal_Code: 99508
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 907-786-7000
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: ascweb@usgs.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM)
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
Generated by mp version 2.9.52 on Thu Mar 30 22:33:04 2023