Strandings of Marine Mammals in Alabama from 16 Dec 1978 - 18 Oct 2013 (NODC Accession 0117461)

Abstract: This dataset contains information about marine mammal strandings documented in Alabama waters between 1978 and 2013. Data include identity, size, condition, sex, and location where the animal was found.

Purpose: Collection and dissemination of high quality data from stranding events throughout the range is essential for informing management and conservation of bottlenose dolphin and other marine mammals. The primary goal of the Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network, established on May 1 2011, is to enhance reporting and response effort for marine mammal strandings in Alabama waters by reducing response time and improving data quality and consistency. The network provides a unified reporting and data management outlet, and a high level of quality assurance and control for data collection. ALMMSN makes data available to end-users, provides long-term data storage and retrieval capacity, and supports training for local personnel to build an enduring and sustainable network.

摘要：本数据集收录了1978年至2013年间阿拉巴马州海域记录到的海洋哺乳动物搁浅事件相关信息。数据内容包含搁浅动物的个体标识、体型、健康状况、性别以及发现地点。

目的：收集并发布全分布范围内搁浅事件的高质量数据，可为宽吻海豚及其他海洋哺乳动物的管理与保护工作提供科学依据，这一点至关重要。2011年5月1日成立的阿拉巴马州海洋哺乳动物搁浅网络（Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network，以下简称ALMMSN），其首要目标是通过缩短响应时长、提升数据质量与一致性，优化阿拉巴马州海域海洋哺乳动物搁浅事件的报告与处置工作。该网络可为数据收集提供统一的报告与数据管理平台，并实施高标准的质量保障与质量控制流程。ALMMSN可为终端用户开放数据访问权限，具备长期数据存储与检索能力，并为当地工作人员提供培训支持，以打造可持续发展的长效网络。