SEFSC Gomex Shelf 2000

Original provider: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Dataset credits: Mullin, K.D. and D.M. Drass, NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center Abstract: A continental shelf survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in 2000 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center and Minerals Management Service to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. This dataset contains sightings of not only cetaceans but also other species including sea turtles, fish and shark observed during the ship survey. During 16 survey days, 85 cetacean groups were sighted, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Bottlenose dolphin Rough-toothed dolphin Sperm whale The dataset is accompanied by transect data which is provided as a separate file.