Hyrenbach, D., J. Piatt, G. Balogh and G. Drew2013https://doi.org/10.82144/d53ed92cOBIS-SEAMAP311http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/311OBIS-SEAMAPVersion 1.0.0 This database was prepared by Jenny Wetzel and John Piatt at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Alaska Science Center for Greg Balogh, United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Endangered Species Office, Anchorage, as part of a collaborative USGS/FWS project to compile data on seabirds at sea. The North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database (NPPSD) is a work in progress (contact Gary Drew for information on the NPPSD). Updates to this database can be found on the NPPSD web site. For more information/updated versions of this database, please contact the primary contacts (John Piatt, Greg Balogh, or Gary Drew).This dataset includes short-tailed albatross sightings from different sources that were gathered by many different people over a long period of time. We started with a database compiled by the USFWS, verified records where we could and double-checked computer records against all hard copy reports and publications, cleaned up many mistakes in the data (those which were apparent and fixable), eliminated duplicate records that had crept into the database over time, and added additional records gleaned from new sources. A frequent source of confusion was determining whether longitude records were in the Eastern or Western hemisphere. When this was not explicitly stated, we made decisions based on available evidence or logic (e.g., STAL do not fly inland). We cannot vouch for the accuracy of most sightings reported in this database, and if you have any doubts about individual records, you should seek out the source of the data, or simply delete it. In addition, there may be duplicate records and typographical errors still present. We noted 'questionable record' where previous investigators raised questions about quality of the observation, or we had some concerns. For all these reasons, you should use some discretion when using these data for analysis and/or interpreting results. If you find an error, please notify one of the people indicated below in the contacts section. Users of this database should seek permission from the USFWS (Greg Balogh) before reporting or publishing any results of analyses conducted on this database. Two manuscripts describing the distribution of STAL in relation to the environment (1) and other albatrosses (2) are in preparation by USGS and FWS. In this version of the database, we have excluded confidential information on fishing vessel names, observers, and associated comments, and we deleted all notes about corrections. This database is available at the NPPSD web site, and can be distributed freely. The confidential dataset can only be obtained from the FWS (Greg Balogh). If you use this database, we would appreciate that you cite NPPSD (2005).Before this dataset was incorporated into the OBIS-SEAMAP system, several fields and records were discarded. We removed those sightings without complete latitude/longitude information or without complete date/time information. We also discarded those fields relating to vessel name, observer name, and comments from all the remaining records. Ancillary sighting information, including fisheries association and bird age class, are available from NSPPD. Please use the individual record numbers to retrieve additional information from the original NPPSD records.1940060920041223ground conditionCompleteNone plannedNorth Pacific Ocean-179.958179.76764.33319.067 NoneMarine Animal SurveyMarine BiologySeabirdsVesselVisual SightingNoneNorth Pacific OceanTaxon coveredMarine mammals, seabirds, sea turtlesIntegrated 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 surveyKingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataSubphylumVertebrataClassAvesOrderCiconiiformesFamilyDiomedeidaeGenusPhoebastriaSpeciesPhoebastria albatrus Open public unless otherwise noted. See Use Constraints for details.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 Hyrenbach, D., J. Piatt, G. Balogh and G. Drew. 2013. NPPSD Short-tailed Albatross Sightings. Data downloaded from OBIS-SEAMAP (http://seamap.env.duke.edu/dataset/311) on yyyy-mm-dd. 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. David Hyrenbach; John Piatt; Greg Balogh; Gary DrewDuke University; USGS Alaska Science Center - Biological Science Office; USFWS Endangered Species Unit; USGS Alaska Science Center - Biological Science Office mailing and physical address

School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences; 1011 E. Tudor Rd., MS 701; Endangered Species Program; 1011 E. Tudor Rd., MS 701

Seattle; Anchorage; Anchorage; AnchorageWA; AK; Alaska; AK98195; 99503; n/a; 99503USA; USA; USA; USA (206) 221-4494; (907)786-3512; (907) 271-2778; (907)786-3512khyrenba@u.washington.edu; John_Piatt@usgs.gov; Greg_Balogh@fws.gov; Gary_Drew@usgs.gov North Pacific Pelagic Seabird Database Relational database NPPSD2005USGS Alaska Science Center & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska, USAVersion 2005.06.07http://www.absc.usgs.gov/research/NPPSDHalpin, 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):104-115http://www.tos.org/oceanography/article/obis-seamap-the-world-data-center-for-marine-mammal-sea-bird-and-sea-turtle 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.20131125All attributes were measured and recorded during the survey and validated by the data provider.Point 0.0010.001Decimal degrees D_WGS_1984WGS_1984 6378137.000000298.257224 Biogeographic dataBiogeographic dataNot applicablerecord_numRecord numberData providerRecord numberspeciesSpecies nameData providerSpecies nameyearYearData provider19402004monthMonthData provider112dayDayData provider131latitudeLatitude in decimal degreesData provider19.06700064.333000longitudeLongitude in decimal degreesData provider-179.958000179.767000group_sizeGroup sizeData provider1136geomGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPData providerGeometry field added by OBIS-SEAMAPoidUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)Data providerUnique ID number (generated by OBIS-SEAMAP)This 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.USGS Alaska Science Center & U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 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 311Not 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. 20140210 Ei Fujioka Duke Universitymailing and physical address

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DurhamNC27708USA 919-613-8021 efujioka@duke.edu FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial MetadataFGDC-STD-001-1998local time http://www.nbii.gov/Biological Data Profile 20140210