PAM Using Gliders in the GOA TMAA
Authors: Klinck et al
Year published: 2016
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A passive-acoustic glider survey was conducted in the Gulf of Alaska Temporary Maritime Activities Area (GoA-TMAA) between 11 July and 21 August 2015 (data collection period: 11 July through 11 August 2015). The goal of the project was to investigate the spatial distribution and temporal occurrence of odontocetes and mysticetes in the northern Gulf of Alaska. The survey focused primarily on the shelf break area between Middleton Island and Kodiak Island. The Gulf of Alaska is generally difficult to survey, and thus the knowledge about the abundance and distribution of cetaceans in this area is limited. Any additional effort improves the understanding and awareness of marine mammal occurrence in the GoA-TMAA.
