[CINC] Whale Watch and PID Data Sheet Updates...

[Joel E. Justin]

All Whale Watch and PhotoID Naturalists,
 
We have received the feedback from several of you suggesting we combine the Marine Mammal Sighting Log and the PhotoID Sighting Log. And guess what? We listened! I've attached the new logs for your reference. I have also provided a link to the updated PhotoID manual for you PID'ers. Changes are highlighted in yellow and are limited to the new log updates only. Non-PID'ers may find the column descriptions useful as well. Click the Download link in the upper-left corner of the webpage.
 
http://cid-b7f1ea3e50eba624.office.live.com/self.aspx/CINC/PhotoID/PID%20Manual%202010a.pdf
 
There are 2 sections on the log that are PhotoID only, so if there is no PhotoID naturalist onboard, you can leave these sections blank. The first is the first column - PID Code. The second is a group of columns under the heading IMAGE LOG - PHOTOID ONLY. Both are in white text with black background to make them stand out. If there is a PhotoID naturalist onboard, they should handle recording all sightings as well as the additional PhotoID notes.
 
There are several other minor changes to the log, but I believe they are self explanatory. Of course, it anyone has any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
 
Finally, while you should always find blank logs on the boat, it never hurts to take a couple of blank pages with you just in case. For PhotoID naturalists, there are versions that already have the starting harbor location information entered. There is also a blank form that can be used at any harbor. Whale Watch naturalists are welcome to use the harbor specific version, but it's not required since the starting location isn't important for standard whale watch sighting logs. Therefore, you can use the blank log if you'd like.
 
NOTE: It will take a few days to get the new forms deployed on the boats. Please continue to use the old forms until the new forms are in place.
 
Thanks, Joel...
 
 
 		 	   		  
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