gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:5676 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 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 Survey Data 1982-01-01 creation publication NOAA/NMFS/EDM 5676 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5676 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 records of Hawaiian monk seal and green turtle sightings in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) since 1982 at Lisianski Island, and since 1983 for most other locations. Data are collected during standardized whole-island surveys, both timed (censuses/atoll counts) and not timed (patrols/behavior patrols). Other types of surveys and incidental observations are also included in the data set. Although turtles may be recorded on any survey, turtle data collection is only required during censuses/atoll counts. These data include Main Hawaiian Island (MHI) aerial survey data collected in 2000-01. All MHI sighting data were integrated into a common format in 2005, and eventually the monk seal survey data set will contain all monk seal sighting data regardless of location. Though most of the data have been entered, some data are housed at PIFSC in paper form. 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. The survey form is our primary data collection form, and is always filled out during seal data collection (other forms might also be filled, depending upon the research activity). Beach count information collected during monk seal/green turtle surveys provide an index of the population used to evaluate historical trends. Data collected include individual identification and life history parameters such as condition, reproduction, survival, and habitat use. underDevelopment Johanos, Thea C (808)725-5709 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA thea.johanos-kam@noaa.gov pointOfContact Johanos, Thea C (808)725-5709 1845 Wasp Blvd. Honolulu HI 96818 USA thea.johanos-kam@noaa.gov custodian annually Hawaiian monk seal beach counts hmsrp pifsc population assessment protected species psd surveys 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 Population Assessment Data project InPort otherRestrictions Cite As: Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, [Date of Access]: HMSRP Hawaiian Monk Seal Survey Data [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/5676. 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 5676 https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nmfs/pifsc/dmp/pdf/5676.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 ORACLE database table -180 -150 10 30 Hawaiian Archipelago, Pacific Region | Currentness: Ground Condition 1982-03-19 Division: Protected Species Division Chief: Charles Littnan Program: PSD Population Assessment 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, time Frequency of Collection: Whenever research is conducted on monk seals and green turtles by the PSD Assessment Program. Time of collection: During spring-summer breeding season, opportunistically at other times of year Type of Data Collected: Survey records Collection Method: Collection form Recording Media: Paper, database on field laptop computers, backup CD files 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 Available to Users: Available Automated QC Procedures: Available Quality Control Documentation: Available Storage Location: 1845 Wasp Blvd, Bldg 176, Honolulu, HI 96818 Storage Media: Paper forms, ASCII files, ORACLE database Security and Integrity Plans: Available Backups: Available Storage and Security Documentation: Available Data Distribution Method: Zip files via email or CD false eng false Data Table Hawaiian Monk Seal Survey Data 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_5676.tgz WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link PSD_HMSRP_Surveys.csv download dataset Representativeness Past data needs to be reviewed and brought up to current coding standards. Data from some islands/years has not been entered yet. Accuracy Past data needs to be reviewed and brought up to current coding standards. Bias Past data needs to be reviewed and brought up to current coding standards. Completeness Measure Past data needs to be reviewed and brought up to current coding standards. Data from some islands/years has not been entered yet. Completeness Report Past data needs to be reviewed and brought up to current coding standards. Data from some island/years has not been entered yet. Seal sighting data collected during beach surveys. Data are collected on each seal encountered during a survey of the perimeter of an island/islet. Johanos, Thea C (808)725-5709 thea.johanos-kam@noaa.gov processor Data are entered and checked. Johanos, Thea C (808)725-5709 thea.johanos-kam@noaa.gov processor Original field data Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center originator