Pinniped Occurrences in the Azores Archipelago, Historical and Modern Records

An inventory of historical and modern pinniped sightings in the Azores archipelago. The data originates from a 2009 study by Silva et al. and the RACA stranding network. It was compiled by Luís Barcelos of the University of the Azores.

Use Cases

• Modeling pinniped species distribution based on historical and modern occurrence records.
• Analyzing temporal trends in pinniped presence in the Azores archipelago.
• Validating ecological niche models using a compiled dataset from multiple sources.

Strengths

• Data is compiled from two distinct sources: a 2009 scientific study and an official stranding network.
• Covers both historical and modern time periods, allowing for temporal analysis.

Limitations

• Row count and specific column definitions are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Silva et al. (2009) and RACA - Rede de Arrojamentos de Cetáceos dos Açores (RACA-DRAM-RAA).

Collection Method

Inventory compilation from existing records.

Geography

Azores archipelago, Portugal