Table 6.2               Dolphin encounter rates (sightings per 100 km of survey effort) in February’s surveys

 

Encounter rate (STG)     (no. of on-effort dolphin sightings per 100 km of survey effort)

Encounter rate (ANI)            (no. of dolphins from all on-effort sightings per 100 km of survey effort)

Primary Lines Only

Primary Lines Only

WL

Set 1: February 24th

29.4

135.1

Set 2: February 26th

19.6

53.8