gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:5673 eng UTF8 dataset CSV and Excel Files 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 Necropsy Data 2018-02-26 publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 5673 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5673 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 contains information on Hawaiian monk seal gross necropsy (in some cases only field notes or minimal information) and histopathology results beginning in 1964. Data includes information on all recovered Hawaiian monk seal carcasses that were necropsied. Information derived from pathology reports is included when tissues were reviewed by pathologists. Necropsy tissues are collected by Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP) personnel and cooperating scientists as part of the ongoing health and disease assessment. The tissues are reviewed by collaborating pathologists. All original paper reports are housed at the NOAA Inouye Regional Center (IRC) and most are available electronically. Data are available in an excel spreadsheet. 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 Division, 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. During the field season, and as necessary in the main islands, gross necropsies are performed as needed. Tissue samples are collected from carcasses, and the tissues are eventually reviewed by pathologists to try to determine the cause of death. These necropsy and pathology reports contribute to the very limited knowledge available on how disease may impact the population. 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 Kashinsky, Lizabeth (808)725-5719 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA lizabeth.kashinsky@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 necropsy pathology protected species 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 Necropsy Data [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5673. 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 will ideally 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 5673 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/pifsc/dmp/pdf/5673.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 1964-12-31 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 carcasses are recovered and tissues can be adequately collected and preserved Time of Collection: Year round Types of Data Collected: Gross necropsy and pathology reports Collection Method: Report forms and pathology reports Recording Media: Paper and electronic versions, database, 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 Security and Integrity Plans: Available Backups: Available Storage and Security Documentation: Available Distribution Method: Zip file via email or CD false eng false Data Table Necropsy 2017-02-14 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_5673.tgz WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link PSD_HMSRP_necropsy.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 Summary of gross and histopathological findings on dead seals. Biological samples collected during Hawaiian monk seal necropsies Barbieri, Michelle M 808-725-5734 michelle.barbieri@noaa.gov processor Biological samples sent to labs for analysis and results interpreted and recorded into data set Kashinsky, Lizabeth (808)725-5719 lizabeth.kashinsky@noaa.gov processor Information collected during monk seal necropsies Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center originator