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Visual sightings data set 2003-2021

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

Description

HWDT assess the relative abundance, densities and distribution of marine mammal species and basking shark on the west of Scotland using an 18 m motor-sailor vessel Silurian that conducts systematic line transect surveys. Effort and sightings data is collected between April and October during daylight hours.

When cetaceans, seals, sunfish, turtle species or basking sharks are sighted, species, group size and composition and other data (estimated distance to animal, bearing and heading) are recorded. Additionally, GPS positional data, effort status, boat speed and sea conditions are also recorded.

Purpose

The data collected here provide a baseline for marine mammals and other marine species sighted (sunfish, turtles and basking sharks) in west Scottish waters. Species include MPA search features and those protected under the EU Habitats Directive. HWDT can provide extensive temporal and spatial distribution information vital for the effective management of these protected species. Fine scale distribution data of such species in the west Scotland are not elsewhere available on this temporal and spatial scale.

Data quality

Data have been processed and maintained periodically since collection began back in 2003. A number of commissioned reports, studies (peer-reviewed) and students have utilised the data set thus only moderate levels of error checking and reformatting of data structures are required

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Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust ([Insert download year]). Visual sightings data set 2003-2021. Occurrence dataset on the NBN Atlas

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CC-BY-NC

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Date created: 2017-01-17
Metadata updated: 2022-05-17
Most recent data published: 2022-05-17

Licence

Creative Commons, with Attribution, Non-commercial v4.0 4.0 Creative Commons, with Attribution, Non-commercial v4.0 4.0

Temporal scope

2003-04-07 - 2021-11-10

Location

28 Main Street
Tobermory
Isle of Mull PA75 6NU

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