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These datasets represent various marine species whose locations have been identified either via automated satellite tracking of tagged organisms or through direct human observation: surveys (shipborne or aerial), photography, and/or genetic sampling. This can be useful for assessing abundance, population structure, habitat use, and behavior. Each species layer represents a collection of known point locations. Each collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and/or survey periods. Each location contains attributes for further information about the time of the observation and who collected it. These collections are assembled and disseminated at the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS). As additional data sources are obtained, these collections may continue to grow over time.
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PacIOOS Marine Species Spatial Distributions (species_dist)
These datasets represent various marine species whose locations have been identified either via automated satellite tracking of tagged organisms or through direct human observation: surveys (shipborne or aerial), photography, and/or genetic sampling. This can be useful for assessing abundance, population structure, habitat use, and behavior. Each species layer represents a collection of known point locations. Each collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and/or survey periods. Each location contains attributes for further information about the time of the observation and who collected it. These collections are assembled and disseminated at the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS). As additional data sources are obtained, these collections may continue to grow over time.
bottlenose dolphin distribution (dolphin_bottlenose)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Genetics and photo-identification of common bottlenose dolphins has documented four small island-associated populations in Hawaii, with separate stocks off Kauai/Niihau, Oahu, the four islands (Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe), and Big Island (Hawaii). In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
Risso's dolphin distribution (dolphin_rissos)
Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
rough-toothed dolphin distribution (dolphin_rough_toothed)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Rough-toothed dolphins are the most abundant odontocetes around the islands of Kauai and Niihau although uncommon elsewhere. There is a small resident population of this species off Hawaii (Big Island). In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
spinner dolphin distribution (dolphin_spinner)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Although spinner dolphins are the most-frequently sighted odontocete seen in shallow nearshore waters, they are rarely seen offshore. Genetic evidence indicates three separate island-associated populations in the main Hawaiian Islands. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
pantropical spotted dolphin distribution (dolphin_spotted_pantropical)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Pantropical spotted dolphins are among the most frequently encountered odontocetes in Hawaii, using both shallow and deep waters. Genetic evidence indicates three separate island-associated populations, off Oahu, the four islands (Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe), and Big Island (Hawaii). In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
striped dolphin distribution (dolphin_striped)
Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
Hawaiian monk seal distribution (seal_monk)
NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) deploys satellite tags on Hawaiian monk seals to track their movements around the main Hawaiian Islands with the intent of improving our understanding and assisting in the recovery of this critically endangered species.
Galapagos shark distribution (shark_galapagos)
University of Hawaii's Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) desploys satellite tags on Galapagos sharks to track their movements within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands). Top predators play an important role in ecosystems by influencing prey behavior and shaping communities through trophic cascades.
tiger shark distribution (shark_tiger)
University of Hawaii's Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) desploys satellite tags on tiger sharks to track their movements within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (Northwestern Hawaiian Islands) as well as the Main Hawaiian Islands. Top predators play an important role in ecosystems by influencing prey behavior and shaping communities through trophic cascades.
green sea turtle distribution (turtle_green_sea)
Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for turtles and cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
loggerhead turtle distribution (turtle_loggerhead)
NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) deploys satellite tags on loggerhead sea turtles to track their movements around Hawaii and the Pacific Ocean with the intent of improving our understanding and assisting in the recovery of this endangered species.
Blainville's beaked whale distribution (whale_beaked_blainvilles)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. From photo-identification and satellite tagging there is evidence of a small resident population of Blainville's beaked whales off the island of Hawaii (Big Island), as well as an offshore population. Less is known about this species off other islands. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
Cuvier's beaked whale distribution (whale_beaked_cuviers)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Photo-identification and satellite-tagging indicate a small resident population of Cuvier's beaked whales off the island of Hawaii (Big Island). Less is known about this species off other islands. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
fin whale distribution (whale_fin)
Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
humpback whale distribution (whale_humpback)
Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
killer whale distribution (whale_killer)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Killer whales are rare visitors to the main Hawaiian Islands, and are likely part of a widely-ranging open-ocean population. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
false killer whale distribution (whale_killer_false)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. False killer whales have the lowest abundance estimate of any odontocetes in Hawaiian waters. Two populations have been recognized. The main Hawaiian Islands insular population, estimated at about 150 individuals, has been proposed for an endangered listing under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
pygmy killer whale distribution (whale_killer_pygmy)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Pygmy killer whales are one of the least abundant odontocetes in Hawaiian waters. Photo-identification and satellite tagging suggests there are small resident populations of pygmy killer whales off several of the main Hawaiian Islands. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
melon-headed whale distribution (whale_melon_headed)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Two populations of melon-headed whales have been identified in Hawaii: a smaller population resident to shallow waters off the northwest side of Hawaii Island (Big Island) and a larger population that moves among islands and offshore. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
short-finned pilot whale distribution (whale_pilot_short_finned)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Short-finned pilot whales are among the most frequently encountered odontocetes in deep water around the main Hawaiian Islands. There appear to be island-resident populations in deep waters around all of the main Hawaiian Islands. In adition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
sperm whale distribution (whale_sperm)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Sperm whales are primarily found offshore in deep waters around the main Hawaiian Islands, and are likely part of a larger central Pacific population. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.
dwarf sperm whale distribution (whale_sperm_dwarf)
Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2003. Photo-identification indicates a small resident population of dwarf sperm whales off the island of Hawaii (Big Island) as well as an offshore population. Less is known about this species off other islands. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003. Caution: MMRC's sightings do not distinguish between dwarf or pygmy sperm whales.
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