APEM and Normandeau Associates prepared for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority2019Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1817) on yyyy-mm-ddhttps://remote.normandeau.com In support of New York State's commitment to incorporating offshore wind into its energy portfolio, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) embarked on a multi-year ultra-high resolution aerial digital survey of marine resources in a 43,745.20 km2 (12,754.06 mi2) offshore planning area (OPA) in 2016. The OPA encompasses the waters of the New York Bight from Long Island southeast to the continental shelf break. Surveys are conducted on a quarterly basis, timed to coincide with periods of abundance of avian and marine species that could be vulnerable to impacts from offshore wind activities. Each survey collected images covering at least 7% of the OPA. For each survey, approximately 300,000 images were collected within the OPA using a transect design. During the first survey year, special attention was also paid to the wind energy area (WEA) using a more detailed grid survey design, collecting around 100,000 images. Each survey collected images covering at least 10% of the WEA. WEA survey data are in a separate dataset. There was some variation in sampling effort among surveys as a different camera system that captured a larger footprint was used after the Summer 2016 survey. YR2 consists of Survey05 Summer2017, Survey06 Fall2017, Survey07 Winter2017-18, Survey08 Spring2018.The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) contracted with Normandeau Associates Inc. (Normandeau) and teaming partner APEM Inc. (APEM) to use high resolution aerial digital imagery to collect data on birds, marine mammals, sea turtles, cartilaginous fish, and other taxa encountered offshore. Surveys are conducted four times a year over three years. The surveys have been designed in light of available historical data and use the latest digital and sensor technology to provide high identification success. Survey results for birds, marine mammals, turtles, and cartilaginous fish are presented in semiannual reports, which will cumulatively provide insight into interseasonal and interannual variation in species composition, densities, and distributions. Reports are available at https://remote.normandeau.com/nys_docs.php.[2022-06-06] The following recorded species names got their assigned scientific names corrected. SAND TIGER SHARK: Carcharhinus plumbeus => Carcharias taurus SANDERLING: Carcharias taurus => Calidris alba BLACK SCOTER: Pluvialis squatarola => Melanitta nigra BLACK TERN: Pterodroma hasitata => Chlidonias niger BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER: Rissa tridactyla => Pluvialis squatarola BLACK-CAPPED PETREL: Melanitta nigra => Pterodroma hasitata BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE: Chlidonias niger => Rissa tridactyla LOGGERHEAD TURTLE: Cheloniidae => Caretta caretta LOGGERHEAD/KEMP'S TURTLE: Caretta caretta => Cheloniidae RED PHALAROPE: Mergus serrator => Phalaropus fulicarius RED/RED-NECKED PHALAROPE: Phalaropus lobatus => Phalaropus RED-BREASTED MERGANSER: Phalaropus fulicarius => Mergus serrator RED-NECKED PHALAROPE: Phalaropus => Phalaropus lobatus SANDBAR SHARK: Calidris alba => Carcharhinus plumbeus [2020-08-06] Data were updated with additional attributes. Species identification was revised. Transect area is calculated based on the planned aircraft altitude and assumed to be a consistent value. Actual coverage of the area may vary due to fluctuations in the aircraft altitude during the survey. This may result in target observation points being displayed outside the transect area. Tracklines are viewable online as a static layer. The data in 2016 is available at http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1817 http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/18182017080620180426ground conditionCompleteNone plannedNorth Atlantic-73.8907-70.605841.007938.4576 NoneMarine Animal SurveyMarine BiologySeabirdsMarine mammalsSea turtlesVisual SightingAircraftNoneNorth AtlanticNew York BightTaxon coveredMarine mammalsseabirdsSea turtlesRays and sharksIntegrated Taxonomic Information SystemUnknownNot applicableDownloaded April, 2004http://www.itis.usda.gov/Refer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetmailing and physical address

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Refer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetRefer to the contact information of the datasetNot providedIdentified by observers or researchers conducting the surveyKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataSubphylumVertebrataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyAlcidaeGenusAlcaSpeciesAlca tordaGenusAlleSpeciesAlle alleGenusFraterculaSpeciesFratercula arcticaGenusUriaFamilyLaridaeGenusChlidoniasSpeciesChlidonias nigerGenusChroicocephalusSpeciesChroicocephalus philadelphiaSpeciesHydrocoloeus minutusGenusLarusSpeciesLarus argentatusSpeciesLarus delawarensisSpeciesLarus fuscusSpeciesLarus glaucoidesSpeciesLarus hyperboreusSpeciesLarus marinusGenusLeucophaeusSpeciesLeucophaeus atricillaGenusSternaSpeciesSterna forsteriSpeciesSterna hirundoFamilyStercorariidaeGenusStercorariusSpeciesStercorarius parasiticusSpeciesStercorarius skuaOrderProcellariiformesFamilyProcellariidaeGenusCalonectrisSpeciesCalonectris diomedeaGenusFulmarusSpeciesFulmarus glacialisGenusPterodromaSpeciesPterodroma hasitataGenusPuffinusSpeciesPuffinus gravisSpeciesPuffinus griseusSpeciesPuffinus puffinusFamilyHydrobatidaeGenusHydrobatesSpeciesHydrobates leucorhousSubfamilyOceanitinaeGenusOceanitesSpeciesOceanites oceanicusOrderAnseriformesFamilyAnatidaeSubfamilyAnatinaeGenusMelanittaSpeciesMelanitta fuscaSpeciesMelanitta nigraSpeciesMelanitta perspicillataOrderSuliformesFamilySulidaeGenusMorusSpeciesMorus bassanusGenusSulaSpeciesSula leucogasterFamilyPhalacrocoracidaeClassChondrichthyesSubclassElasmobranchiiSuperorderEuselachiiOrderLamniformesFamilyAlopiidaeGenusAlopiasSpeciesAlopias vulpinusFamilyLamnidaeGenusCarcharodonSpeciesCarcharodon carchariasGenusIsurusSpeciesIsurus oxyrinchusFamilyCetorhinidaeGenusCetorhinusSpeciesCetorhinus maximusOrderCarcharhiniformesFamilyCarcharhinidaeGenusCarcharhinusSpeciesCarcharhinus obscurusSpeciesCarcharhinus plumbeusGenusGaleocerdoSpeciesGaleocerdo cuvierGenusPrionaceSpeciesPrionace glaucaFamilySphyrnidaeGenusSphyrnaSpeciesSphyrna lewiniSpeciesSphyrna mokarranSpeciesSphyrna zygaenaOrderMyliobatiformesFamilyMobulidaeGenusMantaSpeciesManta birostrisGenusMobulaSpeciesMobula mobularFamilyRhinopteridaeGenusRhinopteraSpeciesRhinoptera bonasusOrderOrectolobiformesFamilyRhincodontidaeGenusRhincodonSpeciesRhincodon typusClassMammaliaSubclassTheriaInfraclassEutheriaOrderCetaceaSuborderMysticetiFamilyBalaenopteridaeGenusBalaenopteraSpeciesBalaenoptera acutorostrataSpeciesBalaenoptera borealisSpeciesBalaenoptera physalusGenusMegapteraSpeciesMegaptera novaeangliaeSuborderOdontocetiFamilyDelphinidaeGenusDelphinusSpeciesDelphinus delphisGenusGlobicephalaSpeciesGlobicephala macrorhynchusGenusGrampusSpeciesGrampus griseusGenusLagenorhynchusSpeciesLagenorhynchus acutusGenusStenellaSpeciesStenella coeruleoalbaGenusStenoSpeciesSteno bredanensisGenusTursiopsSpeciesTursiops truncatusFamilyKogiidaeGenusKogiaSpeciesKogia brevicepsSpeciesKogia simaFamilyHyperoodontidaeGenusMesoplodonFamilyPhocoenidaeGenusPhocoenaSpeciesPhocoena phocoenaFamilyPhyseteridaeGenusPhyseterSpeciesPhyseter macrocephalusOrderCarnivoraSuborderCaniformiaFamilyPhocidaeGenusHalichoerusSpeciesHalichoerus grypusGenusPhocaSpeciesPhoca vitulinaClassReptiliaOrderTestudinesSuborderCryptodiraSuperfamilyChelonioideaFamilyCheloniidaeSubfamilyCarettinaeGenusCarettaSpeciesCaretta carettaGenusLepidochelysSpeciesLepidochelys kempiiFamilyDermochelyidaeGenusDermochelysSpeciesDermochelys coriacea This dataset and related graphics are being provided to the public free of charge and for informational purposes only. They are not legal documents and are not intended to be used as such. This dataset was not prepared for, nor is it to be used for or relied upon for legal, engineering, navigation, or surveying purposes. The data are not better than the original sources from which they were derived. It is the responsibility of the data user to use the data appropriately and within the limitations of geospatial data in general, and these data in particular. Use of these data, where metadata reveals the source of the data, requires proper citation to the data source as provided. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is not responsible for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained on this web site.The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the datasets and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this dataset. No warranty of any kind, implied, expressed or statutory, including but not limited to warranties of non-infringement of third party rights, title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and freedom from computer virus, is given with respect to the contents of this website or its hyperlinks to other Internet resources. 1. Not to use data obtained from OBIS-SEAMAP in any publication, product, or commercial application without proper attribution to the original data provider(s) and OBIS-SEAMAP unless the datasets are explicitly shown under the CC0 policy. Citations or credits are suggested as attribution. If the data you downloaded come from multiple datasets, a citation or credit to each of the datasets is required. Suggested citation for this dataset: Suggested citation for OBIS-SEAMAP: Halpin, P.N., A.J. Read, E. Fujioka, B.D. Best, B. Donnelly, L.J. Hazen, C. Kot, K. Urian, E. LaBrecque, A. Dimatteo, J. Cleary, C. Good, L.B. Crowder, and K.D. Hyrenbach. 2009. OBIS-SEAMAP: The world data center for marine mammal, sea bird, and sea turtle distributions. Oceanography 22(2):104-115 2. To forward the citation of any publication / report that made use of the data / tools provided by OBIS-SEAMAP for inclusion in our list of references. 3. Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP or the original data providers liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets. 4. The burden for determining fitness for use of the downloaded data for any analyses lies entirely with the user. OBIS-SEAMAP or the original data providers do not support outcomes of your analyses that used the data you downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP. 5. To consider inclusion of the accompanying transect (effort) dataset if available into the methodology of your analyses. 6. Not to redistribute the data you downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP through any media without contect from OBIS-SEAMAP and the original data providers unless the datasets are explicitly shown under the CC0 policy. Michelle VukovichNormandeau Associates, Inc. mailing and physical address

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GainesvilleFL32609USA 352-505-1828jwillmott@normandeau.com NYSERDA, Normandeau Associates Inc., APEM Ltd. Relational database APEM and Normandeau Associates prepared for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority2019vector digital dataData downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1817) on yyyy-mm-ddhttps://remote.normandeau.comVukovich, M2022Version 1.3.0vector digital dataOBIS-SEAMAP1994https://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/1994OBIS-SEAMAPhttps://doi.org/10.82144/2972b82dHalpin, P.N., A.J. Read, E. Fujioka, B.D. Best, B. Donnelly, L.J. Hazen, C. Kot, K. Urian, E. LaBrecque, A. Dimatteo, J. Cleary, C. Good, L.B. Crowder, and K.D. Hyrenbach2009Oceanography22(2):104-115 All attributes were measured and recorded during the survey and validated by the data provider. Permissible values for date and time and coordinates were validated by the data provider and the OBIS-SEAMAP data manager. Species identification by the data provider was matched with Integrated Taxonomic Information System. All observation records are included.Data were put through the OBIS-SEAMAP data registration steps.20260428Point 0.00010.0001Decimal degrees D_WGS_1984WGS_1984 6378137.000000298.257224 Biogeographic dataBiogeographic dataNot applicableoidUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)Data providerUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)snag_idUnique ID for target Each entry is 1 individual (except for Fish Shoals which is one entry per 1 shoal encompassing uncounted number of fish)Data providerUnique ID for target Each entry is 1 individual (except for Fish Shoals which is one entry per 1 shoal encompassing uncounted number of fish)surveyidSurvey identifier including Number, Season, and YearData providerSurvey identifier including Number, Season, and YeardatetakenDate image taken, in local time (EST/EDT)Data provider2017-08-062018-04-26timetakenTime image taken, in local time (EST/EDT)Data provider06:56:1417:46:55id_type1st level of identificationData provider1st level of identificationid_subtype2nd level of identification Target group type if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID Unid. Type = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to a subtypeData provider2nd level of identification Target group type if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID Unid. Type = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to a subtypeid_species3rd level of identification Common Name if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID species unknown = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to speciesData provider3rd level of identification Common Name if identified Needs id = Target has not been reviewed for ID species unknown = Target has been reviewed and cannot be identified to speciessp_tsnITIS Taxonomic Serial Number added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerTaxonomic Serial NumberIntegrated Taxonomic Information Systemobs_countNumber of animals (always 1)Data provider11id_confidConfidence level of ID: Definite Probable Possible blank = not ratedData providerConfidence level of ID: Definite Probable Possible blank = not ratedlengthcmGenerally, head-to-tail length in cm. This is NOT turtle carapace. Ignored for non-animal & fish shoal. NULL = not determinedData providerGenerally, head-to-tail length in cm. This is NOT turtle carapace. Ignored for non-animal & fish shoal. NULL = not determinedwingspancmWing span tip to tip in cm. 0 = wings are folded up/bird is sitting on surface. Applies to avian onlyData providerWing span tip to tip in cm. 0 = wings are folded up/bird is sitting on surface. Applies to avian onlyaltitudemAltitude above sea level in meters of flying birds. 0 = non-flying bird; unk = unable to calculate altitude of flying bird. Applies to avian onlyData providerAltitude above sea level in meters of flying birds. 0 = non-flying bird; unk = unable to calculate altitude of flying bird. Applies to avian onlyalterrorMean altitude error (meters) = the average error for each species in the species groupData provider-999.00074.890surfaceDepth rating. blank = not ratedData providerDepth rating. blank = not ratedheadingdegDirection of target (in degrees)Data providerDirection of target (in degrees)listedYes = Species/Species Group status is listed (as of 2016)Data providerYes = Species/Species Group status is listed (as of 2016)parentimgImage name where target is locatedData providerImage name where target is locatedlatitudeLatitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)Data provider38.4576041.00790longitudeLongitude in decimal degrees (WGS84)Data provider-73.89070-70.60580sargassumSargassum is present in image with target. 1 = present; 0 = not present; blank = not evaluatedData providerSargassum is present in image with target. 1 = present; 0 = not present; blank = not evaluatedareaSurvey area: Always OPA (Offshore Planning Area)Data providerSurvey area: Always OPA (Offshore Planning Area)scientificScientific name if species is identifiedData providerScientific name if species is identifiedfamilyFamily if species is identifiedData providerFamily if species is identifiedtransectidCorresponding transect number in format Area-SurveyDateYYYYMMDD-Transect# (e.g. OPA-20160827-101)Data providerCorresponding transect number in format Area-SurveyDateYYYYMMDD-Transect# (e.g. OPA-20160827-101)transectnoCorresponding transect number onlyData provider501831shoalidFor fish shoals: Unique identifier for individual shoalData provider1276714389shlareasqmFor fish shoals: Area of shoal in square meters. Measurement of area is limited to shoal visibility.Data provider12002shlextendFor fish shoals: Yes/No if shoal extends beyond the aerial image. Shoals are only measured up to edge of image; if they extend beyond the image, that portion is unable to be included in the shoal area.Data providerFor fish shoals: Yes/No if shoal extends beyond the aerial image. Shoals are only measured up to edge of image; if they extend beyond the image, that portion is unable to be included in the shoal area.visibilityVisibility (greater than, km)Data providerVisibility (greater than, km)seastateSea State (mean values) 0 Calm (Glass) 1 Calm (Rippled) 2 Smooth 3 Slight 4 ModerateData providerSea State (mean values) 0 Calm (Glass) 1 Calm (Rippled) 2 Smooth 3 Slight 4 ModerateglintGlint Percentage (highest %)Data providerGlint Percentage (highest %)turbidityTurbidity (mean values) 0 Clear 1 Slightly Turbid 2 Moderately Turbid 3 Highly TurbidData providerTurbidity (mean values) 0 Clear 1 Slightly Turbid 2 Moderately Turbid 3 Highly TurbidprecipduraPrecipitation duration in time (minutes)Data providerPrecipitation duration in time (minutes)cloudClound Cover Percentage (highest %) 0-10% Clear 11-15% Scattered 51-94% Broken 95-100% OvercastData providerClound Cover Percentage (highest %) 0-10% Clear 11-15% Scattered 51-94% Broken 95-100% Overcastairtemp_cAir Temperature (°Celsius)Data providerAir Temperature (°Celsius)pressurePressure (inHg)Data providerPressure (inHg)windspeedWind Speed (kts)Data providerWind Speed (kts)winddirectWind Direction (degrees)Data providerWind Direction (degrees)geomGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPThis section explains attributes included in the original dataset. OBIS-SEAMAP restricts the attributes available to the public to date/time, lat/lon and species names/counts only. Should you need other attributes described here, you are encouraged to contact the data provider.NYSERDA, APEM, Normandeau Associates Nicholas School of Environment, Duke Univ. OBIS-SEAMAP mailing and physical address

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DurhamNC27708USA 919-613-8021 seamap-contact@duke.edu OBIS-SEAMAP Dataset ID 1994Not to hold OBIS-SEAMAP liable for errors in the data. While we have made every effort to ensure the quality of the database, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of these datasets. Also please refer to Use Constraints. CSV and ESRI shapefile OBIS-SEAMAP Free Go to the OBIS-SEAMAP web site. 2026042820260428 Ei Fujioka Nicholas School, Duke Universitymailing and physical address

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DurhamNC27708USA 919-613-8021 seamap-contact@duke.edu FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001-1998local time http://www.nbii.gov/Biological Data Profile