Cetacean survey in Balabac Strait, Philippines

Original provider:
Louella Dolar

Dataset credits:
Louella Dolar
Conservation International

Abstract:
These are the sightings of cetaceans found in Balabac Strait, Palawan, Philippines. The survey was carried out on May 3-14, 2006 using the line transect method. The survey vessel was a 20 m boat with a sighting platform 5 m above sea level. The survey covered 718 km of trackline in an area of 6,538 sq. km. Funding was provided by Conservation International- Philippines.

原始提供方：Louella Dolar
数据集贡献方：Louella Dolar、保护国际（Conservation International）
摘要：本数据集收录菲律宾巴拉望岛巴拉巴克海峡海域的鲸类（cetaceans）目击记录。本次调查于2006年5月3日至14日开展，采用样线法（line transect method）进行。调查所用作业船为总长20米的船只，其观测平台高出海平面5米。本次调查的航迹总长718千米，覆盖海域面积6538平方千米。调查经费由菲律宾保护国际（Conservation International-Philippines）提供。