Cetacean observations in the waters of Karaginsky Island and Beringa Island in 2009

Original provider: Russian Cetacean Habitat Project Dataset credits: Russian Cetacean Habitat Project Far East Russia Orca Project Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Abstract: This dataset includes observations of cetaceans in the waters of Karaginsky Island and Beringa Island in 2009 in frames of the Russian Cetacean Habitat Project. Observations were made visually from the 5 m long inflatable boat or from 30 m cargo ship (in Litke Strait). Observed species include killer whale, minke whale, humpback whale, harbor porpoise and Dall’s porpoise. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify critical habitats for various cetacean species in the waters of the Russian Far East. Supplemental information: The original did not include the second part of the time. Some records do not have time values.