IWDG Cetacean Strandings Database
Citation
Pádraig Whooley. IWDG Cetacean Strandings Database. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/1i4cm5 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-10-02.Description
A dataset of cetacean strandings, managed by IWDG.Sampling Description
Quality Control
All of the data were collected to a standard format, and all sightings are validated.Method steps
- Reports of cetacean from members, researchers and general public, mostly submitted through the IWDG on-line reporting form.
Additional info
http://www.iwdg.ie/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2101Taxonomic Coverages
Species Groups recorded: cartilagenous fish (Chondricht, marine mammal, reptile.
Geographic Coverages
The Irish coast.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Pádraig Whooleyoriginator
Irish Whale & Dolphin Group
email: padraigwhooley@eircom.net
metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/