At-sea ranging behavior of seabirds breeding in the main Hawaiian Islands: Bio-logger data release (ver. 2.0, May 2020)

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Citation:

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Originator: Felis, J.J.

Originator: Czapanskiy, M.F.

Originator: Adams, J.

Publication Date: 2020

Title:

Geospatial Data Presentation Form: tabular digital data

Publication Information:

Publication Place: Denver, CO
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey data release

Online Linkage: https://doi.org/10.5066/P9NTEXM6

Larger Work Citation:

Citation Information:

Originator: Adams, Josh
Originator: Felis, Jonathan J.
Originator: Czapanskiy, Max F.
Originator: Kelsey, Emily C.
Publication Date: 2019
Title:
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: publication

Description:

Abstract:

Due to recent interest in developing offshore wind energy infrastructure around the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI), U.S. Geological Survey Western Ecological Research Center (USGS–WERC) partnered with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) from 2013–2016 to study breeding Hawaiian seabird distributions, habitat utilizations, and ranging behaviors within near-island and outer continental shelf waters. In this study, we employed several bio-logging technologies to track at-sea movement and behavior of five MHI-breeding seabird species: Brown Booby (Sula leucogaster), Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), Red-tailed Tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda), Red-footed Booby (Sula sula), and Wedge-tailed Shearwater (Ardenna pacifica). Studies were conducted at multiple breeding colonies on or near the islands of Maui, O‘ahu, and Kaua‘i. We utilized Global Positioning System (GPS) tags to track seabird spatial movements, temperature-depth recorders (TDRs) to measure diving and immersion patterns, and accelerometry to identify behaviors. This data release provides all data collected in this study, organized into the following sections:
1. Deployments – Summary of all deployment and ancillary information for birds on which bio-loggers were deployed and for which data were recovered. To be used in conjunction with compiled bio-logger data (2–5, below) in this data release.
2. GPS-e-obs – GPS and accelerometry data collected using e-Obs model tags
3. GPS-iGotU – GPS data collected using iGotu model tags
4. TDR FastLog – TDR data of potential dives
5. TDR WetDry – TDR data of wet (immersion) time periods

All data are relatable by a unique “DeployID” used for every deployment of a tag (or combination of tags) on a bird. Summary information and file metadata for each section of this release provide specific details on data structure, formatting, and potential use.

Purpose:

GPS tracking, accelerometry, and diving data of seabirds breeding in the main Hawaiian Islands were collected for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to understand the at-sea distribution and ranging behaviors of seabirds and to inform marine spatial planning for potential offshore wind energy development.

Time Period of Content:

Time Period Information:

Range of Dates/Times:

Beginning Date: 08/09/2013
Ending Date: 06/04/2016

Currentness Reference:

Field visits and data loggers (GPS/Acc/TDR tags)

Status:

Progress:
Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency: None planned

Spatial Domain:

Description of Geographic Extent:

Hawaii Islands

Bounding Coordinates:

West Bounding Coordinate: 179.9956659
East Bounding Coordinate: -136.8473039
North Bounding Coordinate: 58.2656755
South Bounding Coordinate: 15.787598

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Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme Keyword: biota

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme Keyword: wildlife
Theme Keyword: remote sensing

Theme:

Theme Keyword Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme Keyword: USGS:5b6cded4e4b0f5d578752dcf

Place:

Place Keyword Thesaurus: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
Place Keyword: Hawaiian Islands (island group)

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Access Constraints: None. Please see 'Distribution Info' for details.

Use Constraints:

The authors of these data require that users direct any questions pertaining to appropriate use or assistance with understanding limitations and interpretation of the data to the individuals/organization listed in the Point of Contact section.

Point of Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Person Primary:

Contact Person: Josh Adams
Contact Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center

Contact Position: Research Biologist

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing address
Address: 2885 Mission Street
City: Santa Cruz
State or Province: CA
Postal Code: 95060
Country: United States

Contact Voice Telephone: 831-460-7566

Contact Facsimile Telephone: 831-427-4748

Contact Electronic Mail Address: josh_adams@usgs.gov

Data Set Credit:

Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge, Pacific Rim Conservation, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Kim S. Rogers

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Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: U.S. Geological Survey - ScienceBase

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing address
Address: Mail Stop 302
City: Denver
State or Province: CO
Postal Code: 80225
Country: United States

Contact Voice Telephone: 1-888-275-8747

Contact Electronic Mail Address: sciencebase@usgs.gov

Distribution Liability:

Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.

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Digital Form:

Digital Transfer Information:

Format Name: Digital Data

Digital Transfer Option:

Online Option:

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Network Address:

Network Resource Name:https://doi.org/10.5066/P9NTEXM6

Fees: None

Metadata Reference Information:

Metadata Date: 08/30/2020

Metadata Contact:

Contact Information:

Contact Organization Primary:

Contact Organization: U.S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center

Contact Address:

Address Type: mailing address
Address: 3020 State University Drive
Address: Modoc Hall Suite 4004
City: Sacramento
State or Province: CA
Postal Code: 95819
Country: United States

Contact Voice Telephone: 916-278-9483

Contact Facsimile Telephone: 916-278-9475

Contact Electronic Mail Address: gs-b-werc_data_management@usgs.gov

Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999