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    • Virginia BOEM M15AC00010 Raw Audio Data

    Metadata Updated: June 1, 2025

    Passive acoustic monitoring recorders were deployed off the coast of Virginia to collect two years of acoustic data from 2015 - 2017 to determine the acoustic presence of four focal whale species: North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis), minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) and humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae). Previously collected acoustic data from 2012, 2013 and 2015 supplemented the dataset and both seasonal and annual trends in temporal and spatial distribution were found for all four species of baleen whales. Baseline ambient noise measurements were analyzed to provide context for potential risks to whales associated with the construction and development in the offshore wind energy area. In addition, spatial and temporal trends in odontocete presence were analyzed. Offshore wind energy development in coastal Virginia waters may pose risks to marine mammals that use the habitat, both through acute risks of ship-strikes or construction-related activities such as pile driving, and chronic risks from increased exposure to noise. Passive acoustic monitoring can provide insight into the spatial and temporal distribution of whale species in the study area and can characterize the baseline ambient noise of the environment to assess potential risks to marine mammals.

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    Metadata Date May 29, 2025
    Metadata Created Date June 1, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date June 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) May 29, 2025 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

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    Harvested from NGDC MGG Passive Acoustic

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    Resource Type Series
    Metadata Date May 29, 2025
    Metadata Created Date June 1, 2025
    Metadata Updated Date June 1, 2025
    Reference Date(s) May 29, 2025 (publication)
    Responsible Party DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce (Point of Contact); (Point of Contact)
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    Access Constraints Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives., Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose., Cite as: Cornell University and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). 2022. BOEM Virginia M15AC00010 Raw Audio. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/3bkr-ra57 [access date]
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    Harvest Source Title NGDC MGG Passive Acoustic
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    Temporal Extent Begin 2012-06-01T00:00:00

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