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    • AFSC/NMML with NPRB: Location-only satellite telemetry data for North Pacific Right Whales, Bering Sea, 2008 - 2009

    Metadata Updated: April 1, 2024

    This dataset contains ARGOS location data (latitude and longitude in decimal format) and associated time (date and time) and location quality (as defined by Argos System, www.argos-system.org) information. Data were collected using Wildlife Computers PTT-only SPOT 5 satellite transmitters and PTT identification is also provided with the data. Satellite transmitters were deployed on North Pacific right whales (Eubalaena japonica) in the eastern Bering Sea. This project was funded by the North Pacific Research Board (http://www.nprb.org/).

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    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Dates

    Metadata Date February 29, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2024
    Reference Date(s) 2013 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NMFS AFSC

    Other Data Resources

    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date February 29, 2024
    Metadata Created Date October 28, 2022
    Metadata Updated Date April 1, 2024
    Reference Date(s) 2013 (publication)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact, Custodian)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:25633
    Access Constraints Cite As: Alaska Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: AFSC/NMML with NPRB: Location-only satellite telemetry data for North Pacific Right Whales, Bering Sea, 2008 - 2009 [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/25633., Access Constraints: Access to the data set requires written permission from the point of contact specified in these metadata., Use Constraints: Any person using the information here should fully understand the data collection and processing procedures before beginning analyses. The burden for determining fitness of use lies entirely with the user. For purposes of publication or dissemination, citations or credit should be given to the National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries., Distribution Liability: The metadata contains location data for North Pacific Right Whales tagged with satelllite telemetry in 2008 and 2009. Care should be taken to understand the elements in the metadata record and the distributor shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data. If assistance is needed, contact the distributor.
    Bbox East Long -162.37
    Bbox North Lat 57.79
    Bbox South Lat 56.29
    Bbox West Long -166.37
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Harvest Object Id 1fa82983-e081-4378-a316-544731607641
    Harvest Source Id 26a29bb9-50b0-47fd-920b-edc74aa6ec76
    Harvest Source Title NMFS AFSC
    Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
    Lineage
    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-166.37, 56.29], [-162.37, 56.29], [-162.37, 57.79], [-166.37, 57.79], [-166.37, 56.29]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True
    Temporal Extent Begin 2008-08-01
    Temporal Extent End 2009-09-01

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