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Assessment of whales in the North central Pacific Ocean from the research vessel Yushin Maru No. 3 from 2014-07-02 to 2014-08-30 (NCEI Accession 0279445)

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This dataset contains results of visual assessment of different whales, including sperm, sei, blue, and others. Along with whale survey, the observations also included dolphin survey. They were taken from R/V Yushin Maru No. 3 during 2014 IWC-Pacific Ocean Whale and Ecosystem Research cruise (5-th annual IWC-POWER cruise). This cruise is U.S. State Department MSR U2014-001 as part of the World Data Service for Oceanography. Data are included in the cruise report in PDF format.
  • Cite as: Matsuoka, Koji; Mizroch, Sally; Taylor, Jessica; Yoshimura, Isamu; Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki (2023). Assessment of whales in the North central Pacific Ocean from the research vessel Yushin Maru No. 3 from 2014-07-02 to 2014-08-30 (NCEI Accession 0279445). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/6nn3-z532. Accessed [date].
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Time Period 2014-07-02 to 2014-08-30
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West: 170
East: -160
South: 30
North: 40
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2023-06-30
Data Presentation Form Digital table - digital representation of facts or figures systematically displayed, especially in columns
Dataset Progress Status Complete - production of the data has been completed
Historical archive - data has been stored in an offline storage facility
Data Update Frequency As needed
Supplemental Information
Submission Package ID: P50BW9
Purpose Assessment of sei whales
Use Limitations
  • accessLevel: Public
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: Matsuoka, Koji; Mizroch, Sally; Taylor, Jessica; Yoshimura, Isamu; Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki (2023). Assessment of whales in the North central Pacific Ocean from the research vessel Yushin Maru No. 3 from 2014-07-02 to 2014-08-30 (NCEI Accession 0279445). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/6nn3-z532. Accessed [date].
Cited Authors
  • Matsuoka, Koji
  • Mizroch, Sally
  • Taylor, Jessica
  • Yoshimura, Isamu
  • Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki
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Theme keywords NODC DATA TYPES THESAURUS NODC OBSERVATION TYPES THESAURUS WMO_CategoryCode
  • oceanography
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords Provider Keywords
  • Whale sightings
Provider Observation Categories
  • other
Data Center keywords NODC COLLECTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS NODC SUBMITTING INSTITUTION NAMES THESAURUS
Platform keywords NODC PLATFORM NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords ICES/SeaDataNet Ship Codes Provider Platform Names
  • R/V Yushin-Maru No.3
Instrument keywords NODC INSTRUMENT TYPES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords Provider Instruments
  • n/a
Place keywords NODC SEA AREA NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
Project keywords NODC PROJECT NAMES THESAURUS Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords Provider Project Names
  • IWC-Pacific Ocean Whale and Ecosystem Research (IWC-POWER)
Keywords NCEI ACCESSION NUMBER
Use Constraints
  • Cite as: Matsuoka, Koji; Mizroch, Sally; Taylor, Jessica; Yoshimura, Isamu; Yamauchi, Yoshiyuki (2023). Assessment of whales in the North central Pacific Ocean from the research vessel Yushin Maru No. 3 from 2014-07-02 to 2014-08-30 (NCEI Accession 0279445). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/6nn3-z532. Accessed [date].
Access Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
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  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • 2023-06-30T13:50:32Z - NCEI Accession 0279445 v1.1 was published.
Output Datasets
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Processing Steps
  • Parameter or Variable: Whale sightings (measured); Units: visual; Observation Category: other; Sampling Instrument: n/a.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • visual analysis
  • visual estimate
  • visual observation
Platform
  • Yushin Maru No. 3
Last Modified: 2023-10-18T12:37:00Z
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