Coastal activities in American Samoa in 2012 for use in coastal management

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Coastal Services Center (CSC), Pacific Services Center (PSC)
Originator:
American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Commerice (DOC), American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP)
Publication_Date: 20121101
Title:
Coastal activities in American Samoa in 2012 for use in coastal management
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Pagopago, American Samoa
Publisher:
NOAA's Ocean Service, Coastal Services Center (CSC), Pacific Services Center (PSC) and and American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Commerice (DOC), American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP).
Online_Linkage: https://coast.noaa.gov/regions/pacific/
Online_Linkage: https://www.doc.as.gov/
Description:
Abstract:
The American Samoa Coastal use Participatory Mapping Project was developed through a partnership between the American Samoa Government's Department of Commerce Coastal Management Program (ASCMP), Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR), NOAA's Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO), NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and NOAA's Coastal Services Center - Pacific Regeion (PSC). The project was designed to enhance ocean management by gathering geospatial data on human uses of the nearshore ocean environment in the Fagaloa region of the island of Tutuial in American Samoa. The data were collected from regional ocean experts and users through participatory GIS methods.
Purpose:
The American Samoa Coastal Use Mapping Project fills a critical information gap in ocean management by providing an unprecedented, comprehensive, consistent and spatially explicit picture of human uses for management agencies, policy makers and stakeholders interested in sound and equitable ocean governance. Using participatory GIS concepts and applications, the mapping project generated spatial data and map products illustrating patterns, and qualitative information on extractive, recreational and industrial or harbor uses. The resulting datasets depict patterns of ocean use on a broad scale appropriate for a variety of ocean planning and management needs. Specifically, the data will be used by the American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP), and the Department of Marine and Wildlife Resources (DMWR) and their partners for decision making and planning for resource management and protection.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20121101
Currentness_Reference: Publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -170.702866
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -170.617623
North_Bounding_Coordinate: -14.267629
South_Bounding_Coordinate: -14.362464
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter
Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Jetski
Theme_Keyword: Industrial
Theme_Keyword: Kayak
Theme_Keyword: Transport
Theme_Keyword: Research
Theme_Keyword: Coastal
Theme_Keyword: Fueling
Theme_Keyword: Jet Skis
Theme_Keyword: Trolling
Theme_Keyword: Throw Nets
Theme_Keyword: Ocean Use
Theme_Keyword: Bottomfishing
Theme_Keyword: Access
Theme_Keyword: Paddling
Theme_Keyword: SCUBA
Theme_Keyword: Non-Extractive Use
Theme_Keyword: Education
Theme_Keyword: Diving
Theme_Keyword: Ferry
Theme_Keyword: Cannery
Theme_Keyword: Boating
Theme_Keyword: Sailing
Theme_Keyword: Fishing
Theme_Keyword: Mooring
Theme_Keyword: Harbor
Theme_Keyword: Rod and Reel
Theme_Keyword: Gill Nets
Theme_Keyword: Spearfishing
Theme_Keyword: Ocean Uses
Theme_Keyword: Snorkeling
Theme_Keyword: Shoreline Gathering
Theme_Keyword: Swimming
Theme_Keyword: Cultural
Theme_Keyword: Gleaning
Theme_Keyword: Recreational
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NOS Data Explorer Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: Socioeconomics
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Theme_Keyword: 007
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: 008
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: 014
Theme_Keyword: society
Theme_Keyword: 016
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information > Socioeconomic
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Socio-economic Survey
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CRCP Project
Theme_Keyword: AS225 Coastal Use Mapping for MPA sites
Theme_Keyword: 632
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: American Samoa
Place_Keyword: Territorial Waters
Place_Keyword: Fagaalu
Place_Keyword: Tutuila
Place_Keyword: Fagatogo
Place_Keyword: Fagaloa
Place_Keyword: Pagopago
Place_Keyword: Pacific Ocean
Place_Keyword: Utulei
Place_Keyword: Pagopago Harbor
Place_Keyword: Aua
Place_Keyword: Fatumafuti
Place_Keyword: Marketplace
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Pago Pago Harbor > Utulei (14S170W0006)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > Tutuila Island > Utulei (14S170W0006)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Tutuila Island > Fatumafuti (14S170W0048)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > Tutuila Island > Fatumafuti (14S170W0048)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Pago Pago Harbor > Aua (14S170W0010)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > Tutuila Island > Aua (14S170W0010)
Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Tutuila > Fagatogo (14S170W0007)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > American Samoa > Fagatogo (14S170W0007)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > American Samoa > Tutuila Island (14S170W0016)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > American Samoa > Tutuila Island (14S170W0016)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Pago Pago Harbor > Faga'alu (14S170W0005)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > Tutuila Island > Faga'alu (14S170W0005)
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > American Samoa > American Samoa (14S170W0000)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > American Samoa > American Samoa > American Samoa (14S170W0000)
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Data describe broad uses of the ocean, and are not intended to be used for navigational purposes or provide information on regulations affecting human activities.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Commerice (DOC), American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP)
Contact_Person: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: Department of Commerce, Executive Office Building
City: Pagopago
State_or_Province: AS
Postal_Code: 96799
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +1 684 633 5566
Data_Set_Credit:
NOAA CSC Pacific Services Center (PSC), American Samoa Government (DOC-ASCMP, DMWR), NOAA NMFS Pacific Regional Office (PIRO), NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), NOAA Marine Protected Areas Center (MPAC).
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.1.1.3143
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Attribute accuracy was maintained by comparing data before and after each process step, and by comparing final product to source data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Logical consistency was maintained by comparing data before and after each process step, and by comparing final product to source data.
Completeness_Report: Complete.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
During post processing, original workshop polygons were edited according to notes and participants feedback and aggregated into use categories. Data are intended to portray broad patterns for each use at a comparable scale to inform ocean management but are not intended for navigation or enforcement purposes.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data were digitized by workshop participant groups in Fagatogo on Tutuila in American Samoa.
Process_Date: 20110813
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Final edits made to dataset based on participant response.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Some areas where particular fishing uses were mapped but are prohibited were erased from the dataset. The fishing closure areas were determined by a combination of workshop input, published regulations, and existing marine managed areas (MMAs) layers.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
All polygons were clipped to the project boundary to remove land and any marine areas outside the scope of the workshop.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
A follow-up meeting with workshop participants was held for comment on preliminary results. Participant input was recorded for future edits.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Use-specific procedures were performed based on participant input. This involved adding or removing areas as instructed by workshop participants based on certain depths or distances from shore.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Processed data was analyzed for completeness and consistency. Uses that seemed inconsistent or incomplete were marked for further investigation.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data from each group were reviewed following the workshop to: a. Detail any instructions from participants to add/remove areas in post-processing b. Review GIS technician and facilitator workshop notes for any relevant data-editing comments c. Discuss any areas that might require special attention or follow up.
Process_Date: 20111230
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Data were processed by Project GIS Specialists to clean artifacts created during the live, participatory mapping process.
Process_Date: 20111230
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 17851
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 HARN UTM Zone 2S
Transverse_Mercator:
Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -171.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 500000.0
False_Northing: 10000000.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000000002220024164500956
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000000002220024164500956
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D North American 1983 HARN
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Final Coastal Uses
Entity_Type_Definition:
Final Coastal Uses dataset includes the coastal uses feature classes from the Fagaloa Coastal Uses Mapping workshop in American Samoa in 2012. All feature classes contain the same set of attributes which you will find described here.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: NOAA
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Use Level
Attribute_Definition:
This attribute outlines weather a use is dominant or footprint. Dominant represents where the use occurs mostly where footprint is where it could occur. Not all feature classes have both dominant and footprint regions.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: This value is text either Dominant or Footprint
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Overview_Description:
Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
Swimming Includes: Recreational, exercise. Excludes: Free diving, snorkeling, wading, scuba Spearfishing Includes: In water use of spear (gun, 3-prong) for fish, crab, lobster, and octopus > 5 feet deep; includes commercial and non-commercial, day and night activities. Excludes: Shoreline/intertidal gathering < 5 feet deep Bottomfishing Includes: Fishing for bottom-fish species (boat-based).Excludes: Nets, fishing for non-bottom fish species, spear Trolling Includes: Trolling with pole and line (or handline) from a boat. Excludes: Shore-based fishing, bottom fishing Shoreline and nearshore gleaning/gathering (<5ft deep) Includes: Intertidal and shallow water gathering of (most) invertebrates including shellfish, crab, sea cucumbers, octopus (from shore), seaweed < 5 feet deep. Culturally significant fishing and other activities Includes: Palolo, atule fishing with lau, i'asina, fishing for other culturally significant species or culturally significant fishing events, fishing using Enu (trap); Excludes: Commercial fishing, non-culturally significant activities Gill Nets Includes: Use of gill net. Excludes: All other types of nets Throw nets Includes: Throw net. Excludes: Gill nets Sand mining Includes: Mining sand from coast and nearshore. Recreational snorkeling Includes: Snorkeling, free-diving (not for the purpose of fishing or gathering), shore-based and vessel-based. Excludes: Spearfishing and extractive activities, research activities, snorkeling for professional reasons Surfing Includes: Surfing, boogie-boarding Recreational sailing Includes: Use of sailboat, yacht for recreation and transit purposes. Excludes: Use of sailboat or yacht for fishing. Jet skis Includes: Use of jet ski. Excludes: Non-jet-ski motorized vessels Educational activities Includes: Locations of education and outreach activities for school groups and the general public. Excludes: University / agency research sites. Research activities (University and local agency) Includes: Locations used for research and monitoring of natural resources on island. Excludes: Recreational diving and snorkeling. Yacht mooring Includes: Mooring locations for yachts. Excludes: Mooring for fishing and other boats. Coastal access points Includes: Access routes/points to coast. Excludes: Areas where coast is inaccessible. Recreational paddling Includes: Individual or group use of kayak, outriggers, other paddle-powered vessels; for fun or competition, fautasi racing. Excludes: Motorized boating, use of kayak or paddle-boat for fishing. Recreational diving Includes: SCUBA diving (not for the purpose of fishing or gathering), shore-based and vessel-based. Excludes: Research oriented diving, Scuba spear, extractive activities, diving for professional reasons. Cannery operations / fish processing Includes: Structures and vessels associated with the cannery and processing of fish. Excludes: Fish for local consumption or not to be canned. Transport by boat / ferry Includes: Ferry and boat-based transportation. Includes: Ferry and boat-based transportation. Fueling / Fuel transport Includes: Locations associated with fueling boats, transport of fuel for island. Excludes: Transport of people, transport of fish or goods. Cruise ship operations Includes: Transit and docking areas for cruise ships, areas of heavy cruise ship tourism use. Excludes: Non-cruise-ship passenger transit, non-cruise ship tourism activities. Shoreline recreation Includes: Picnicking, organized sports, recreational activities. Excludes: Commercial activities, use of shore as transit to marine area. Shipwrecks Includes: Known site of shipwrecks Shipping/ commercial shipyard Includes: Shipping of supplies / equipment to and from island, storage of shipping materials. Excludes: Fish transport and processing, transportation of people
Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation: NOAA PIRO, arielle.levine@noaa.gov
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Commerice (DOC), American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP)
Contact_Person: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: Department of Commerce, Executive Office Building
City: Pagopago
State_or_Province: AS
Postal_Code: 96799
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +1 684 633 5566
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
Data describe broad uses of the ocean, and are not intended to be used for navigational purposes or provide information on regulations affecting human activities.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: ESRI Geodatabase
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name:
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/activities/projects/asamoa_coastal_map/data/AS_Coastal_Uses_Data_2012.zip
Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20230830
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
American Samoa Government (ASG), Department of Commerice (DOC), American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP)
Contact_Person: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Position: GIS Coordinator
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical
Address: Department of Commerce, Executive Office Building
City: Pagopago
State_or_Province: AS
Postal_Code: 96799
Contact_Voice_Telephone: +1 684 633 5566
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
CoRIS:
CoRIS_Metadata_Link:
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/as_final_coastal_uses.html
CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 6755
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