SEFSC GoMex Oceanic 1993 (W)

Original provider: NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) Dataset credits: Southeast Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Abstract: A winter marine mammals survey in Gulf of Mexico was conducted in 1993 by NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center to examine the distribution and estimate abundance of cetaceans in U.S. waters. The survey was followed by a similar spring survey in 1993. This dataset contains sightings of not only cetaceans but also other species including sea turtles, fish and shark observed during the ship survey. During the 31 survey days, 10 species were sighted, including Atlantic spotted dolphin Clymene dolphin Melon-headed whale Pantropical spotted dolphin Pygmy sperm whale Short/Long-finned pilot whale Sperm whale Standard Bottlenose dolphin Striped dolphin The dataset is accompanied by transect data which is provided as a separate file.

Citation: Garrison, L. 2020. SEFSC GoMex Oceanic 1993 (W). Version 2.3.0. Dataset published in OBIS-SEAMAP. https://doi.org/10.82144/11db62f7.

Published: October 07, 2025 at 14:56

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