gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:5671 eng UTF8 dataset Database Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 808-725-5300 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Website Website for this organization information 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. resourceProvider Johanos, Thea C (808)725-5709 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA thea.johanos-kam@noaa.gov pointOfContact Khurana, Vikram vikram.khurana@noaa.gov pointOfContact 2025-12-03T01:00:28 ISO 19115-2 Geographic Information - Metadata Part 2 Extensions for imagery and gridded data ISO 19115-2:2009(E) HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Specimen Data (includes physical specimens, collection information, status, storage locations, and laboratory results associated with individual specimens) 1982-01-01 creation publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 5671 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5671 WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Full Metadata Record View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. information Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 808-725-5360 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA pifsc.info@noaa.gov https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Website Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center homepage information 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. originator tableDigital This data set includes physical specimens, paper logs and Freezerworks database of all logged information on specimens collected from Hawaiian monk seals since 1975. Information collected on specimens include animal ID's, dates, preservation methods, storage locations, where specimens were analyzed, and results of analyses. Specimens collected are either Non-invasive specimens collected either from dead animals (e.g., tissues, skeletal samples, body fluids, etc.) or samples are collected from live animals by collecting scats, molts, spews, etc. that are found on the beach near live animals. Invasive specimen collection includes tissue plugs collected when animals are tagged, or health screening/survey samples that are collected during animal restraint. Samples are collected by PSD personnel and cooperating scientists as part of the ongoing health and disease, population genetics, and foraging ecology assessment. Specimens are housed at PIFSC Dole Street office, Kewalo Research Facility, and Ford Island. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is the lead agency responsible for the recovery of the Hawaiian monk seal. Each year the NMFS Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Protected Species, Hawaiian monk seal Research Program conducts studies at the main breeding sites to provide information necessary to evaluate (1) the status and trends of the monk seal subpopulations, (2) natural history traits such as survival, reproduction, growth, behavior, and feeding habits, and (3) the success of various activities designed to facilitate population growth. The majority of monk seal specimens are collected at this time, or while conducting special studies on foraging ecology and epidemiology. Collection and analyses of specimens are essential components of learning about population genetics and how disease and foraging ecology may be impacting the recovery of the species. underDevelopment Kashinsky, Lizabeth (808)725-5719 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA lizabeth.kashinsky@noaa.gov pointOfContact Kaufman, Angela C (808)725-5708 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA angie.kaufman@noaa.gov pointOfContact Barbieri, Michelle M 808-725-5734 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA michelle.barbieri@noaa.gov pointOfContact Kaufman, Angela C (808)725-5708 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA angie.kaufman@noaa.gov custodian Barbieri, Michelle M 808-725-5734 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA michelle.barbieri@noaa.gov custodian Cedillo, Claudia E claudia.cedillo@noaa.gov custodian annually Hawaiian monk seal PIFSC PSD health and disease program hmsrp laboratory results protected species specimens theme Hawaiian Archipelago pacific region place DOC/NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC > Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce dataCentre Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords 2017-04-24 publication 8.5 Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords GCMD Keyword Forum Page Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2025. GCMD Keywords, Version 22. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords information custodian HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Health and Disease Metadata Portfolio project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Specimen Data (includes physical specimens, collection information, status, storage locations, and laboratory results associated with individual specimens) [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5671. NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose. otherRestrictions Access Constraints: NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program Data Access, Sharing, and Dissemination Guidelines otherRestrictions Use Constraints: Use of the data set must be cleared with NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division. These data are PRELIMINARY and have not be completely screened for accuracy. NOAA can not be held liable for use of these data in a manner other than for perusal of preliminary data. The developers of these data are concerned with assuring its proper use. Before data are used to draw specific scientific conclusions, potential users are requested to contact NMFS/PIFSC, Protected Species Division for background on the data. Acknowledgement of the data should be cited. Different versions of the dataset may exist. The user must be sure to use the appropriate data set for the time period of interest. While efforts have been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable, NOAA cannot assume liablility for any damages or misrepresentation caused by any inaccuracies in the data or as a result of changes to the data caused by system transfers. unclassified NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA/NMFS/EDM 5671 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/pifsc/dmp/pdf/5671.pdf WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. information crossReference eng; US oceans -180 -150 10 30 Pacific Ocean, Hawaiian Archipelago | Currentness: Ground Condition 1975-12-31 Division: Protected Species Division Chief: Charles Littnan Programs: PSD Health and Disease Authorities: Endangered Species Act Ownership: PIFSC Study Area: Hawaiian Archipelago Spatial Resolution: Island or Atoll, islet and sector (perimeter of each islet divided into sectors for use in data collection) Temporal Resolution: Date Frequency of Collection: Whenever seals are handled, opportunistically/non-invasive when specimens are found near animals, or when carcasses are recovered Time of Collection: Year round Types of Data Collected: Specimen records, physical specimens Collection Method: Collection form, physical specimens collected according to written protocols Recording Media: Paper, database on field laptop computers or desktops, backup CD disks Collection Standards of the Data or Creation Standards of the Data Product: Available Data Collection Documentation: Field Manual Validation and QC Procedures: Available QC Standards: Available QC Results Avaiable to Users: Available Automated QC Procedure: Available Quality Control Documentation: Available Storage Location: 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg 176, Honolulu, HI 96818 Storage Media/Format: Paper form, ASCII files, ORACLE database, ACCESS database, Freezerworks Security and Integrity Plans: Available Backups: Available Storage and Security Documentation: Available Distribution Method: Zip file via email or CD, or physical specimens false eng false Data Table Specimen Database for Hawaiian Monk Seals 2019-05-29 publication CSV - Comma Separated Values (Text) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 808-725-5360 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA pifsc.info@noaa.gov https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Website Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center homepage information 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. distributor https://oceanwatch.pifsc.noaa.gov/xfer/PIFSC_PIRO_bulk_data_download_InPort_5671.tgz WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link PSD_HMSRP_Specimen_All.csv download dataset Representativeness Data are collected at Hawaiian monk seal haulout locations during variable-length field seasons. Carcasses may not be observed if seals die outside of the field season, in areas that are rarely surveyed, or at sea. Carcass condition influences the ability to determine cause of death and other information. Accuracy Information is collected by multiple observers with varying levels of training over an extended time period. Necropsy protocols have varied over time. Bias Data are collected at Hawaiian monk seal haulout locations during variable-length field seasons. Carcasses may not be observed if seals die outside of the field season, in areas that are rarely surveyed, or at sea. Carcass condition influences the ability to determine cause of death and other information. Completeness Measure Data should be reviewed prior to analysis Field Precision Information is collected by multiple observers with varying levels of training over an extended time period. Necropsy protocols have varied over time. Completeness Report Data should be reviewed prior to analysis Samples are collected from live and dead Hawaiian monk seals and stored in the NOAA IRC archive. The collection includes samples that are stored at room temperature, Ultra Cold (-80C), frozen (-10C), formalin, or alcohol Samples are collected from live and dead Hawaiian monk seals. Barbieri, Michelle M 808-725-5734 michelle.barbieri@noaa.gov processor Samples are stored in the NOAA IRC archive. The collection includes samples that are stored at room temperature, Ultra Cold (-80C), frozen (-10C), formalin, or alcohol Barbieri, Michelle M 808-725-5734 michelle.barbieri@noaa.gov processor Samples collected from live and dead Hawaiian monk seals Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center originator