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Formal codeset | |
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Codeset Name: | Arbitrarily defined unique code |
Codeset Source: | Specific to this field mission |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | 2008 October 7 |
Maximum: | 2008 October 13 |
Range of values | |
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Minimum: | 06:00:00am |
Maximum: | 06:00:00pm |
Value | Definition |
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GV | Ground Validation |
Value | Definition |
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Drop Camera | SeaViewer Sea-Drop 950 underwater camera |
Snorkel | NOAA scientist visually characterized habitat by free diving or surface swimming with a mask and snorkel |
Other | Any other assessment technique, including inspection from the vessel deck with a "look bucket" or binoculars |
The purpose of this survey data was to investigate areas of imagery where uncertainties existed on the photo interpreter's behalf during the decision making process of benthic habitat classification in Vieques. This information was incorporated into a fine-scale assessment of the status, abundance, and distribution of marine habitats of Vieques. The NOAA effort provides resource managers with increased technical capacity for ocean exploration, management, and stewardship. Direct implications to management measures include evaluation of management efficacy, a spatial framework for improved monitoring sampling design, improved assessment of human-use impacts, and marine spatial planning to support alternative marine protected area boundary alternatives.
Furthermore, underwater video was recorded at each site to maintain a record of habitat condition. This video was reviewed by NOAA staff in the office to ensure correct habitat attribution was made in the field.
All errors were identified through these quality assurance techniques and corrected. This file is believed to be logically consistent.
Are there legal restrictions on access or use of the data?
- Access_Constraints: None
- Use_Constraints: Not for navigation.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) is publishing this data on their website. NCCOS Biogeography Branch does not guarantee the accuracy of the geographic features or attributes. Please see the written report and metadata records for each data set for complete information on the source, limitations, and proper use.
Data format: | ESRI Shapefile Size: 0.012 |
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Network links: |
https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=76 |
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