Table 6.2                Dolphin encounter rates (sightings per 100 km of survey effort) in October’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: October 10th

6.3

12.7

Set 2: October 24th

4.5

9.0