Cetacean Survey Data in Guishan Island Sea Area, Taiwan
Citation
Lee Y, Huang Y, Chang J (2024). Cetacean Survey Data in Guishan Island Sea Area, Taiwan. Version 1.1. Ceta explorers Co., Ltd. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/ndb8cw accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-13.Description
Supported by CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. and Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association (TGECA), Ceta explorers Co., Ltd. has been conducting cetacean surveys in the sea area around Guishan Island, Taiwan. This survey aims to study the behavior and habitat of local cetacean species, which can further help us understand their status and improve conservation strategies. Additionally, it allows whale-watching operators to promote local ecological knowledge and participate in the conservation of natural resources, aligning with the core principles of international sustainable tourism to achieve the vision of "human-whale coexistence."Sampling Description
Study Extent
The study area for the survey is the sea around Guishan Island, Taiwan. The survey began in March 2024 and is expected to continue for three years. It mainly focuses on cetaceans.Sampling
Boat-based cetacean survey.Quality Control
The data is collected by Ceta Explorers Co., Ltd., and we are responsible for ensuring its quality. Our standard operating procedures include the following: 1. Before the survey, our team ensures that the surveyors are experts in species recognition. 2. During the survey, our team ensures that the surveyors are responsible for their allocated tasks. 3. After the survey, our team ensures that the collected data, such as GPS coordinates and sighting information, is accurate.Method steps
- Sightings were recorded throughout the survey. Recorded information includes coordinates, species, group size, and behavior.
Taxonomic Coverages
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Cetacearank: infraorder
Geographic Coverages
Guishan Island Sea Area
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Yung-Kuan Leeoriginator
position: Associate Research Fellow
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: kuan880611@cetaexplorers.com
Yen-Ting Huang
originator
position: Chief Executive Officer
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: yentingh@cetaexplorers.com
Jui-Wen Chang
metadata author
position: Research and Development Engineer
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: juiwen@cetaexplorers.com
Jui-Wen Chang
distributor
position: Research and Development Engineer
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: juiwen@cetaexplorers.com
Yen-Ting Huang
owner
position: Chief Executive Officer
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: yentingh@cetaexplorers.com
Yung-Kuan Lee
content provider
position: Associate Research Fellow
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
administrative point of contact
CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd.
TW
Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association
administrative point of contact
Taiwan Green Energy for Charity Association
TW
Yen-Ting Huang
administrative point of contact
position: Chief Executive Officer
Ceta explorers Co., Ltd
TW
email: yentingh@cetaexplorers.com