Integration of marine bird and mammal observations with the Pacific continuous plankton recorder, 2002-2006, Sydeman, W.J. and Hyrenbach, K.D.

This dataset augments and enhances the existing PICES Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) program by providing observation data
of marine birds and mammals along a 7,500 km east-west CPR transect. Data were collected aboard a platform of opportunity (M/V Skaubryn).
Due to the large size of the M/V Skaubryn, modifications were made to the standardized marine bird survey techniques (Tasker et al. 1984,
Buckland et al. 1993). Species-specific detection and identification curves revealed that the optimal strip-width for this vessel was 400m
(Hyrenbach et al., submitted). Marine mammals were recorded using line transect techniques; sightings from the centerline to the horizon were
recorded, and the radial distance and the angle from the track were estimated (Heinemann 1981, Buckland et al. 1993). Data is provided as a
Microsoft Access database and spans years 2002 - 2006. These datasets were archived as part of the North Pacific Research Board legacy project recovery effort undertaken by Axiom Data Science and NPRB in 2025. The goal of the recovery effort was to assess the NPRB-funded data projects from 2002 to 2014 and archive final data packages that were ready for publication to increase long-term accessibility and discoverability. Data packages were archived as is given limited funding and resources.