Seabird visual surveys using line-transect methods collected from NOAA vessels in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS) project from 2017-07-21 to 2019-09-25 (NCEI Accession 0247206)
As part of the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted seabird vessel surveys aboard NOAA vessels of opportunity in the pelagic waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Surveys were initiated in April 2017, with the last vessel survey being completed in September 2019. This dataset includes seabird visual observation data, with corresponding locations (latitude, longitude) and behavior and/or demographic data (e.g., age, sex). In total, ~41,700km and ~2,300hr of observation effort during 293 days-at-sea were conducted on 20 pelagic cruises in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Using standard, transect-based methodology 9,347 marine avifauna detections representing 44,029 individuals of 44 seabird species were amassed. Of those detections, 37,817 birds were identified to species (85.9%). Seabird observations accounted for 87.4% of all avifauna detections, 86.3% of all individual birds, and 39.3% of all birds identified to species. Detections classified as non-marine avifauna accounted for 12.6% of all avifauna detections, 13.7% of all individual birds, and 63.6% of all avifauna species that were identified. There were 1,345 detections of 6,980 birds classified as non-marine avifauna representing 77 bird species. This dataset also includes observations of marine mammals, sea turtles, and other marine species observed during surveys.
Dataset Citation
- Cite as: Gleason, Jeff; Wilson, Randy; Jodice, Pat; Satgé, Yvan; Michael, Pamela; Hixson, Kathy; Haney, Chris J.; Sussman, Allison; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (2022). Seabird visual surveys using line-transect methods collected from NOAA vessels in the northern Gulf of Mexico for the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS) project from 2017-07-21 to 2019-09-25 (NCEI Accession 0247206). https://doi.org/10.25921/afrq-h385. In National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; National Marine Fisheries Service; NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center; United States Fish and Wildlife Service; United States Geological Survey. Cetacean, sea turtle, and seabird visual observations using line-transect survey methods from ships and aircraft during the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GOMMAPPS) surveys from 2017 to 2020. [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/archive/accession/GOMMAPPS. Accessed [date].
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Time Period | 2017-04-28 to 2019-09-25 |
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Supplemental Information | Despite the importance of the Gulf of Mexico for marine species, there is limited information available to quantify seasonal distribution and abundance in the region. To bridge this gap, the Gulf of Mexico Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species (GoMMAPPS), was developed as a federal partnership between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Additionally, the seabird survey program worked in partnership with Michigan State University, Clemson University, and Terra Mar Applied Sciences LLC. For seabirds, a combination of ship-based and aerial surveys were employed. Seabird vessel surveys were conducted aboard NOAA Vessels of Opportunity (VOO) in the pelagic waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Surveys were initiated in April 2017, with the last vessel survey being completed in September 2019. In total, ~41,700km and ~2,300hr of observation effort 293 days-at-sea were conducted on 20 pelagic cruises in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Using standard, transect-based methodology 9,347 marine avifauna detections representing 44,029 individuals of 44 seabird species were amassed. Of those detections, 37,817 birds were identified to species (85.9%). All seabird observations accounted for 87.4% of all avifauna detections, 86.3% of all individual birds, and 39.3% of all birds identified to species. Detections classified as non-marine avifauna accounted for 12.6% of all avifauna detections, 13.7% of all individual birds, and 63.6% of all avifauna species that were identified. There were 1,345 detections of 6,980 birds classified as non-marine avifauna representing 77 bird species. This dataset includes seabird visual observation data, with corresponding locations (latitude, longitude) and behavior and/or demographic data (e.g., age, sex, etc.). |
Purpose | Improved information is needed on living marine resource abundance, distribution, habitat use, and behavior in the Gulf of Mexico to properly mitigate and monitor for potential impacts of human activities, including offshore energy development. Understanding of cumulative impacts on protected species in the Gulf of Mexico from both natural and anthropogenic forcing is required to inform NEPA assessments, consultations and rulemaking related to Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), as well as other statutes that govern bureau activities. The results of this study will provide important information to inform both Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) regulatory needs, as well as other agencies and stakeholders involved in effective management and conservation of protected species in the northern Gulf of Mexico. |
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