Raw TSG data from the West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the Algoa Voyage 211, October 2014

This is raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected on the West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the Algoa Voyage 211, 28 October to 10 November 2014. The cruise operated on the shelf and slope regions off the West Coast of South Africa, between Dassen Island and Groenriviermond.The major objective of this cruise was to survey the abundance and distribution of cetaceans, in particular humpback whales, within the study area on the west coast. This objective, along with the research aims and proposed methodologies, are consistent with internationally accepted protocols. This work provided hands-on experience with logistical and technical cetacean specific problems associated with dedicated cetacean cruises. This work was a collaboration with the Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

本数据集收录了2014年10月28日至11月10日在阿尔戈阿航行211次西海岸鲸类分布与丰度调查中采集的原始Thermosalinograph（TSG）数据。该航次在南非西海岸大陆架和斜坡区域进行，航行范围为达森岛至格罗恩里弗蒙德之间。本次航行的主要目标是调查研究区域内鲸类的丰度和分布，特别是座头鲸。此目标与研究目的及拟议的研究方法相一致，符合国际公认的标准协议。此次工作为参与鲸类专项航行的后勤和技术问题提供了实际操作经验。本项研究是南非比勒陀利亚大学哺乳动物研究所和农业、渔业与林业部之间的合作项目。