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 4th

24.4

112.4

Set 2: February 19th

4.4

13.3