説明
The Sea Watch Foundation has been collecting both effort-based and non-effort-based sightings data of marine mammals and other megafauna since the late 1960s. The main area of coverage is the waters around Britain and Ireland but with some surveys elsewhere. Data come from platforms ranging from small to large vessels either on dedicated survey or platforms of opportunity, and from coastal land sites. Data collected include environmental conditions, marine traffic, and seabird associations. Sighting records come from all types of marine user from marine mammal biologists to citizen scientists and members of the public. All sightings are checked, and species ID validated from still or video images and/or descriptions, except in those cases where persons are known, experienced, observers.
バージョン
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引用方法
研究者はこの研究内容を以下のように引用する必要があります。:
Sea Watch Foundation non effort-related sightings database. Accessed on –INSERT DATE-
権利
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パブリッシャーとライセンス保持者権利者は Test Organization #1。 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC 4.0) License.
GBIF登録
このリソースをはGBIF と登録されており GBIF UUID: 121836d1-a9e5-4eef-b31d-b23faa62d84cが割り当てられています。 GBIF Secretariat によって承認されたデータ パブリッシャーとして GBIF に登録されているTest Organization #1 が、このリソースをパブリッシュしました。
キーワード
marine mammals; marine megafauna; cetaceans; pinnipeds; seals; whales; dolphins; porpoises; sharks; sea turtles; sunfish; visual observation; Samplingevent
連絡先
- 最初のデータ採集者
- 研究代表者
- 最初のデータ採集者
- 研究代表者
- Lecturer in Marine Biology/Ecology
地理的範囲
Sea Watch Foundation calculated BBOX > station Bounding Box
座標(緯度経度) | 南 西 [40.88, -10.37], 北 東 [60.34, 1] |
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生物分類学的範囲
urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:105837
Species | Cetorhinus maximus (Basking Shark) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:136980
Family | Delphinidae (Dolphin species) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137087
Species | Balaenoptera acutorostrata (Minke whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137091
Species | Balaenoptera physalus (Fin whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137092
Species | Megaptera novaeangliae (Humpback whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137094
Species | Delphinus delphis (Common dolphin) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137097
Species | Globicephala melas (Long-finned pilot whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137098
Species | Grampus griseus (Risso’s dolphin) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137101
Species | Lagenorhynchus albirostris (White-beaked dolphin) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137102
Species | Orcinus orca (Killer whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137111
Species | Tursiops truncatus (Bottlenose dolphin) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137117
Species | Phocoena phocoena (Harbour porpoise) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:137119
Species | Physeter macrocephalus (Sperm whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:2688
Infraorder | Cetacea (Cetacean species) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:2688
Infraorder | Cetacea (Large whale) |
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urn:lsid:marinespecies.org:taxname:343899
Species | Hyperoodon ampullatus (Northern bottlenose whale) |
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時間的範囲
開始日 / 終了日 | 1931-06-05 / 1970-12-31 |
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収集方法
Two types of data are supplied: Casual sightings and effort-related land watches. 1) Casual sightings of cetaceans and other non-cetacean species are typically conducted by observers who record sightings opportunistically, rather than through a structured survey method and are usually spontaneous and unplanned. This is often done by staff members, members of the public, researchers, or marine enthusiasts, and involves documenting the presence of animals when encountered during routine activities, such as boating, fishing, or coastal observation. Recording Data • Basic information: Observers generally record the species (if identifiable), the number of individuals, the location (using GPS or geographic landmarks), and the date and time. • Environmental conditions: In some cases, people also note the weather conditions, sea state, and the behaviour of the cetaceans (feeding, traveling, etc.). • Photographic evidence: Observers may take photographs or videos to document the sighting, which can help confirm species identification. Reporting • Casual sightings get reported to us either via our Sea Watcher app, website, email, forms or Excel. 2) Effort-based land watches are structured surveys conducted to systematically monitor cetacean activity along the UK coastline. These watches are carried out by trained observers (staff, volunteers or members of the public) who adhere to a set schedule and methodology to ensure consistency and comparability of the data. The primary objective is to document cetacean presence, behaviour, and environmental conditions over time. These watches can be fixed-point - or walking surveys. • Fixed point - is a static watch with one position, start and end times. Most land-based watches fall in this category, but also includes watches from fixed platforms at sea. May also include estimated range and bearing data. • Walking surveys (via APP) - Observations made during a walk along a stretch of coast. In this case continuous scanning of the sea isn't possible as you do with a dedicated search and more of a casual observation is made. Time, duration and environmental conditions are still recorded, as well as the track (using the GPS from the smartphone APP). Survey Method • Timing and Duration: Watches can be undertaken at any time of day or time. However, lighting conditions are often at their most favourable in the early morning or late afternoon or evening. • Location: Observations are made from coastal vantage points, selected for their wide field of view and accessibility. These sites are often located on headlands or other elevated locations to maximize visibility of the surrounding sea. • Environmental conditions: Watches are best conducted on calm days when there is little surface turbulence, and especially no white caps. • Method: The best way is to continually scan the sea surface with the naked eye, interspersed at intervals with binoculars or telescope. Recording Data • Effort data: At the start of each watch, the observer records their location (using GPS or geographic references), the date, start and end times, and observer details. • Environmental conditions: Weather information, including sea state (Beaufort scale) and visibility, is recorded at the beginning and at regular intervals (10 min-15min ideally) or if conditions change significantly. • Sighting data: For each cetacean sighting, observers note the species (if identifiable), the number of individuals, group size, behaviour (e.g., feeding, traveling), distance and bearing from the observer’s location, and any notable interactions. If the species cannot be positively identified, it is categorized (e.g., dolphin species or whale species). • Photographic evidence: Whenever possible, observers may take photographs or videos to support species identification or behaviour analysis. Reporting • Data submission: Observers can either record information via the Sea Watcher APP, on Sea Watch recording forms, or on Excel forms.
Study Extent | SWF maintains databases of marine mammal and megafauna sighting numbers and locations, acoustic recordings, photographs, and associated effort for the waters all around the British Isles, over the period 1968 – present. Frequency of collection is all year round. |
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Quality Control | Sightings and are collected in a variety of formats (website, forms, social media and mobile app). They are reviewed for species verification, locational errors, sighting replicates, etc, using a combination of error checking algorithms, manual checking and further queries to the observer if needed, and then integrated into the main database. Data are used in peer-reviewed journal publications, commissioned reports, targeted studies, master’s & PhD projects, and to inform UK government and statutory nature conservation agencies, and international conservation agreements. |
Method step description:
- 1. Sightings reported to or collected by SWF 2. Sightings validated using method described Quality control section 3. Data filtered (only casual and Land-based sightings) and extracted for upload
書誌情報の引用
- Baines, M.E. and Evans, P.G.H. (2009) Atlas of the Marine Mammals of Wales. CCW Monitoring Report No.68. 82pp.
- Baines, M.E. and Evans, P.G.H. (2012) Atlas of the Marine Mammals of Wales. 2nd Edition. CCW Monitoring Report No. 68. 143pp.
- Evans, P.G.H. (1976) An analysis of sightings of Cetacea in British waters. Mammal Review, 6: 5-14.
- Evans, P.G.H. (1980) Cetaceans in British Waters. Mammal Review, 10: 1-52.
- Evans, P.G.H. (1992) Status Review of Cetaceans in British and Irish waters. UK Dept. of the Environment, London.
- Evans, P.G.H. and Wang, J. (2002) Re-examination of Distribution Data for the Harbour Porpoise around Wales and the UK with a view to site selection for this species. Report for Countryside Council for Wales. 115pp.
- Evans, P.G.H. and Waggitt, J.J. (2020) Cetaceans. Pp. 134-184. In: Crawley, D., Coomber, F., Kubasiewicz, L., Harrower, C., Evans, P., Waggitt, J., Smith, B., and Mathews, F. (Editors) Atlas of the Mammals of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Published for The Mammal Society by Pelagic Publishing, Exeter. 205pp.
- Evans, P.G.H. and Waggitt, J.J. (2023) Modelled distributions and abundance of cetaceans and seabirds of Wales and surrounding waters. NRW Evidence Report No. 646. 354pp. https://cdn.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/media/696779/modelled-distributions-and-abundance-of-cetaceans-and-seabirds-of-wales-and-surrounding-waters.pdf
- Evans, P.G.H., Anderwald, P., and Baines, M.E. (2003) UK Cetacean Status Review. Report to English Nature and the Countryside Council for Wales. Sea Watch Foundation, Oxford. 160pp.
- Evans, P.G.H., Harding, S., Tyler, G., and Hall, S. (1986) Analysis of Cetacean Sightings in the British Isles, 1958-1985. Nature Conservancy Council, Peterborough. 71pp.
- Evans, P.G.H., Pierce, G.J., Veneruso, G., Weir, C.R., Gibas, D., Anderwald, P., and Santos, M.B. (2015) Analysis of long-term effort-related land-based observations to identify whether coastal areas of harbour porpoise and bottlenose dolphin have persistent high occurrence and abundance. JNCC Report No: 543. 147pp.
- Reid, J.B., Evans, P.G.H. and Northridge, S.P. (2003) Atlas of Cetacean Distribution in North-west European Waters. Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Peterborough. 76pp.
- Waggitt, J.J., Evans, P.G.H., Andrade, J., Banks, A.N., Boisseau, O., Bolton, M., Bradbury, G., et al. (2020) Distribution maps of cetacean and seabird populations in the North-East Atlantic. Journal of Applied Ecology, 57: 253-269. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13525
追加のメタデータ
メンテナンス内容 | New batches of data will be published as new sightings are received and validated. |
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代替識別子 | https://ipt.gbif-uat.org/resource?r=seawatch_test |