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Density Data Gap Filling Marine Geospatial Ecology Lab Duke University November 14 – 16, 2012 Marine Mammal Density Data Gap Assessments and Update for the Phase III AFTT Study Area Workshop objectives

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Density Data Gap Filling

Marine Geospatial Ecology LabDuke University

November 14 – 16, 2012

Marine Mammal Density Data Gap Assessments and Update for

the Phase III AFTT Study Area

Workshop objectives

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Workshop Objectives

This workshop will explore the current state of the Navy Marine Species Density Database (NMSDD), the Navy Acoustic Effects Model (NAEMO), current animal density modeling efforts, and outline next steps for future marine animal density modeling.

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General Objectives

The purpose of this effort is to develop & implement methods to fill data gaps from the CetMap products to cover the remaining areas in the AFTT study area. The primary focus of this task will be to develop and implement a quantitative approach to extrapolate the data from the CetMap working group, both spatially and temporally for all marine mammal species present within the AFTT area.These marine density data will be the most up-to-date definitive data for acoustic effect analysis in the upcoming Phase III AFTT EIS.

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Workshop Objectives

• Discuss making project outputs publically available and re-usable through the web and web services.

• Build consensus on next generation modeling approaches or ensembles for the USN Atlantic Testing and Training Range (AFTT).

• Discuss data gap assessment, gap filling methods, and creating a hierarchy of data quality

• Discuss the future beyond this modeling effort including data standards and model processes that enable repeatability of existing models.

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Workshop Objectives

Additional objectives…• Set the stage for potential parallel efforts to be

conducted for Pacific training areas…• Begin the process of adding sea turtle density

assessments more fully into the process…

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Atlantic Fleet Testing & Training – AFTT study area

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Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico

Filling Density Data Gaps Density of protected species ship & aircraft surveys

Atlantic Fleet Testing & Training Area

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The offshore–distant data-gap problem….

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Filling Density Data Gaps Density of protected species ship & aircraft surveys

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The port & pier-side data-gap problem….

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Workshop process

Moderated discussions– Question driven;– Solutions focused;– Product oriented;

The outcomes of this workshop are intended to directly inform future

priorities and activities

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Workshop Objectives (1)Build consensus on next generation modeling approaches or ensembles for the USN Atlantic Testing and Training Range (AFTT).

General Discussion Topics:• Appropriate types of modeling approaches;• Error & uncertainty;• Model validation & testing;• Merging different models and information;

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Workshop Objectives (2)

Discuss data gap assessment, gap filling methods, and creating a hierarchy of data quality.

General Discussion Topics:• Gaps in space & time;• Available data types and priorities;• Role of expert knowledge;• Hierarchy of data quality.

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Workshop Objectives (3)

Discuss the future beyond this modeling effort including data standards and model processes that enable repeatability of existing models.

General Discussion Topics:• Data standards and classification of data types;• Best practice standards for models;• Ensemble models;

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Workshop Objectives (4)

Discuss making project outputs publically available and re-usable through the web and web services.

General Discussion Topics:• Data and model delivery: clients & users;• Product types;• Discovery metadata services;• Data & model development, delivery & archival

process.

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agenda

• Day 1, Wednesday November 14 – Problem Overview• (Executive Classroom)

• 10:00 AM Introduction • Welcome / Meeting Objectives (Pat)• Logistics (Ben D)• Introductions• • 10:30 AM Context and Programmatic Needs• Navy AFTT density modeling needs (Anu)• NOAA remarks (Jolie)

• Updates on ongoing projects• CetMap progress (discussion leads: Jolie, Pat)• AMAPPS (discussion leads: Debi, Lance)• Atlantic/GoMex modeling update (discussion leads: Pat, Ben B, Jason)• Pacific modeling update (discussion leads: Karin/Elizabeth) • 12:00 PM Lunch – Thomas Center dining room

Context & Updates

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agenda• Day 1, Wednesday November 14 • 1:00 PM Extending density models• Overview of the problem (Pat)• Extent, seasonality, port/pierside• Navy Acoustic Effect model - NAEMO (discussion lead: TBD)• Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) approaches and guidance (TBD)

• 2:00 PM Data Availability: Moderated Discussion• Hierarchy of Types• Line Transect Surveys• Passive Acoustics• Platforms of Opportunity, new and non-traditional data sources• Data Sources & Future data collection

– Navy – NOAA AMAPPS

• 3:00 PM Coffee Break/Free discussion • 3:30 PM Statistical Approaches: Moderated Discussion• Overview of existing modeling approaches (Pat)• Model types, Feasibility and implementation, Error and uncertainty, Selection and

validation, Edge matching• 4:45 PM End of day wrap up• 5:00 PM Break for the day

Problem definition& discussion

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agenda• Day 2, Thursday, November 15 – Model Details • 9:00 AM Day 2 overview and goals• • 9:30 AM Model approach brainstorming• Statistical approaches for data poor regions• Ensemble approaches and model averaging

• 10:30 AM Coffee Break/Free Discussion• • 11:00 AM Extrapolation and Gap filling• Spatial gaps • Navy Ports / Pierside• Coastal• Pelagic• Temporal gaps• Seasonal Gaps• Taxonomic gaps• guilds, surrogates• Role of Expert Opinion• Validation of gap filling

• 12:00 PM Lunch – Thomas Center dining room

Potential solutions & approaches

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agenda• Day 2, Thursday, November 15 – Model Details

• 1:00 PM Addressing error, uncertainty and standards• What is possible? What is required?• Creating an hierarchy of data quality• Standards to streamline incorporating new data into existing models • 3:00 PM Coffee Break • 3:30 PM Implementation Timelines

– Milestone map for implementation– NMSDD update process– Public and interagency access– Web services and upcoming technologies– Plan for third party guidance and review

• 4:45 PM End of day wrap up

– Modify and approve agenda for final day

• 5:00 PM Break for the day

Reality check: error, uncertainty, standards,

requirements & timelines

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agenda• Day 3, Friday, November 16 – Next Steps • 9:00 AM Review and next steps• Review responsibilities• Approve timeline • 10:30 AM Coffee Break • 10:45 AM Discussion and wrap up• Priorities• Next steps • 12:00 PM Lunch – Thomas Center dining room • 1:00 PM Meeting adjourns

Path forward & next steps

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Logistics