Title | Raw TSG data from the West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the Algoa Voyage 211, October 2014 |
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Project | West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey |
Authors |
Mduduzi Seakamela |
Publisher | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (2022) |
Contributors |
Contact Person: Mduduzi Seakamela |
Abstract | This is raw Thermosalinograph (TSG) data collected on the West Coast Cetacean Distribution and Abundance Survey on the Algoa Voyage 211, 28 October to 10 November 2014. The cruise operated on the shelf and slope regions off the West Coast of South Africa, between Dassen Island and Groenriviermond.The major objective of this cruise was to survey the abundance and distribution of cetaceans, in particular humpback whales, within the study area on the west coast. This objective, along with the research aims and proposed methodologies, are consistent with internationally accepted protocols. This work provided hands-on experience with logistical and technical cetacean specific problems associated with dedicated cetacean cruises. This work was a collaboration with the Mammal Research Institute, University of Pretoria, and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. |
Methods | Raw data in their original format, as received from the instrument and unprocessed. |
Data | |
Temporal extent | 28 Oct 2014 – 10 Nov 2014 |
Geographic extent |
South East Atlantic, South African West Coast
North: -30.82 |
Keywords | Algoa, Algoa 211, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, THERMOSALINOGRAPH, TSG |
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