HRC Koa Kai-11 Marine Species Monitoring Aerial Surveys November 2010

Original provider: HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction, Inc. Dataset credits: The U.S. Navy Marine Species Monitoring Program Abstract: The marine mammal and sea turtle monitoring, vessel- and aerial-based surveys, were conducted between November 11–23, 2010, before, during, and after the Pacific Fleet training event in the HRC. The objectives of the aerial?based monitoring effort for Koa Kai 11-1 was to:<br/><br/> - Assess the occurrence, distribution, and behavior of target species (marine mammals and sea turtles) using a nearshore, aerial-based line transect survey in waters within or adjacent to the area whereNavy ships were training.<br/>