[CINC] UPDATE PLEASE READ: New Sighting Log Forms

[Shauna Bingham]

Greetings CINC Volunteers:

The gray whale watching season is in full swing and we hope you are all 
able to get out on the water this month. We still have quite a few 
openings on the March whale watch schedule so be sure to visit 
VolunteerSpot to sign up for more trips. And please keep an eye on the 
outreach calendar, we are still looking for help with the March 20th 
Celebration of Whales at Channel Islands Harbor.

As a follow-up to Joel's email below regarding the new sighting log 
forms, please read this important message:
We are having some issues with the distance values we added to the new 
sightings log forms. We ask that you *_do not enter a value at this time 
until further notice_*. We are working on a solution that will support 
the end product use of the sightings data for resource protection (e.g., 
mapping endangered whales in proximity to the shipping lanes).

Thank you for your cooperation and stay tuned for further updates 
regarding this matter!
Shauna

Joel E. Justin wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>  
> For those of you at the meeting last night, you know about the new 
> sighting logs. For those who weren’t, please read on.
>  
> The sighting log has been updated with regard to how we record 
> distances. In the past, we were asked to estimate the distance and 
> record that number for each sighting. To simplify things, going 
> forward, all distances will be be recorded in one of three categories:
>  
> A = <25 yards (25 yards is the length of the boat)
> B = 25 to 250 yards
> C = >250 yards
>  
> So instead of recording the actual distance, you will now record 
> either A, B or C in the distance field. You can start using this 
> method right away, even if the new forms aren’t on your boat just yet.
>  
> To help you estimate those distances, 25 yards is approximately the 
> length of Condor Express and all three Island Packer boards. So a 
> quick glance at the boat will help you determine A vs. B. 250 yards is 
> the distance from the Visitor Center auditorium to the land directly 
> across the harbor. Whenever you are at the VC (which should be 8+ 
> times per year at least), do a quick distance check.
>  
> The new forms have these codes in the lower right corner so you don’t 
> have to remember them. If you want to download your own copies, you 
> can find them at:
>  
> http://cid-b7f1ea3e50eba624.office.live.com/self.aspx/CINC/PhotoID/DataSheetBlank2011.pdf
>  
> http://cid-b7f1ea3e50eba624.office.live.com/self.aspx/CINC/PhotoID/DataSheetSantaBarbaraHarbor2011.pdf
>  
> http://cid-b7f1ea3e50eba624.office.live.com/self.aspx/CINC/PhotoID/DataSheetChannelIslandsHarbor2011.pdf
>  
> http://cid-b7f1ea3e50eba624.office.live.com/self.aspx/CINC/PhotoID/DataSheetVenturaHarbor2011.pdf
>  
> Let Shauna or I know if you have any questions.
>  
> Thanks, Joel...
>  
>  
>  
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-- 
Shauna Bingham 
Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator
NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
3600 S. Harbor Blvd. #2-202
Oxnard, CA 93035
Shauna.Bingham at noaa.gov
(805) 382-6149 ext. 102
Fax (805) 382-9791
http://channelislands.noaa.gov

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