SOP 1: At-sea surveys, version 1.0, SEAN/GLBA Kittlitz's murrelet monitoring program
Hoekman S, Johnson W, Moynahan B, Sergeant C. 2010. SOP 1: At-sea surveys, version 1.0, SEAN/GLBA Kittlitz's murrelet monitoring program. NPS SEAN. Juneau, Alaska
At-sea line transect surveys are conducted to collect data for estimating species-specific on-water density, abundance, and spatial distribution of murrelets. The Boat Pilot, Observers, and Data Recorder work as a team to occupy transects, record observations, and ensure data security during field operations. This SOP details the equipment necessary to successfully perform the surveys, specific duties for each team member, and research vessel management.
- Type
- Standard Operating Procedure
- Authors
- Hoekman, Steven; Johnson, William; Moynahan, Brendan; Sergeant, Christopher
- Date of Issue
- 2010
- Publisher
- NPS SEAN
- Units
- GLBA , SEAN
- Keywords
- Glacier Bay, Kittlitz's murrelet, marbled murrelet, murrelet, sop, standard operating procedure
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds