Table 1. Recordings specifications for data collection protocols from North Pacific and North Atlantic foraging grounds.
| Year | 1976 | 2007 & 2008 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrophone model | Unknown | ITC 8215A | HTI-94-SSQ |
| Sampling rate | 44.1 kHz | 44.1 kHz | 2 kHz |
| System sensitivity | Unavailable | −174 dB ± 2 dB re 1 V/μPa | −168 dB ± 1 dB re 1 V/μPa |
| Deployment method | Dipping (20 m) | Bottom-mounted (52 m) | Bottom-mounted (∼60 m) |
| Location | Frederick sound | Glacier Bay | Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary |
| Recording cycle | Non-standardized | 30 seconds from every hour | Continuous |
| Data format | Continuous | 30-second recordings | 5-minute recordings |
| Recording days | 4 | 72 | 10 |
| Date range | July 1976 | June–September 2007 June–September 2008 | June–August 2008 |