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Template Datasheet For 24-hour North Atlantic Right Whale Acoustic and Visual Detection Data

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Template Datasheet For 24-hour North Atlantic Right Whale Acoustic and Visual Detection Data

February 08, 2024

Template datasheet for providing passive acoustic detection and visual detection data.

Template Datasheet For 24-hour North Atlantic Right Whale Acoustic and Visual Detection Data

24-hour NARW Reporting Template

To correctly submit North Atlantic right whale (NARW) observations,the above template must be used and submitted as a .csv within 24-hours of a NARW acoustic detection or visual sighting.

The file contains tabs with: 1) blank template to fill out; 2) README information and clarification on how to use the template; 3) field definitions to describe the expected input and format for each column; and 4) instructions on formatting and naming the file before submission. Once formatted and saved as a .csv, the datasheet should be sent to [email protected].

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Last updated by Northeast Fisheries Science Center on 02/08/2024