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EK500 Water Column Sonar Data Collected During DE0007

Published by NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce | Catalog Last Checked: April 12, 2026 at 08:28 PM | Dataset Last Updated: December 01, 2015 at 12:00 AM
AWARE Sonar and Sperm Whale Tagging (DE0007, EK500). The AWARE sonar and sperm whale tagging cruise primarily focuses on whales in the continental shelf areas, with the following objectives: 1) Develop a better understanding of habitat use and site fidelity for abundance and monitoring of critical areas, 2) Determine the distribution and relative abundance of plankton and prey species, 3) When possible, collect identification photographs and biopsy samples.

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  • Water Column Sonar Data Map Viewer

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