Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Baseline Survey, 1997-1998, (NODC Accession 9900025)

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Paul L. Jokiel Ph.D. and Eric K. Brown M.S.
Publication_Date: 19980313
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title:
Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Baseline Survey, 1997-1998, (NODC Accession 9900025)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Report and associated data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Kaneohe, HI
Publisher: Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Other_Citation_Details:
Draft final report for grant DACW83-96-P-0216 from U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, Environmental Resources Branch
Description:
Abstract:
Ma'alaea small boat harbor on the south central coast of Maui is a multi-use facility for recreational and commercial boaters. Originally constructed in 1952 with a single breakwater facing the south and a 12-foot deep entrance channel, it was further enclosed by the east breakwater in 1958. The harbor entrance opens to the south and is subjected to strong southerly swells that enter the bay. Modification of the harbor is proposed to reduce swell activity responsible for boat damage. In 1968 the United States Congress approved funding for renovations to the existing harbor. The project, however, did not receive funding until 1989. The proposed modification and expansion of the harbor raised concerns about the negative impact on coral reefs in and around the harbor as well as the impact on recreational surfing sites and nearby coastline developments. The scope of work for the report was to: 1. Define and map the extent of various benthic habitats in and around Ma'alaea harbor. These data quantify the amount of coral that would be affected by the proposed harbor expansion. 2. Conduct detailed quantitative transects. Data collected include substrate types, coral cover, coral diversity, fish density and fish diversity. Fish community structure was also characterized in relation to coral coverage and fish trophic groups to examine the effect of harbor modification and expansion on fish populations. 3. Based on these data and prior experience with coral transplantation at other sites, develop recommendations for mitigation measures before, during and after harbor expansion. 4. Include observations on threatened and endangered species habitat within the Ma'alaea area, including the identification of the location and extent of the area known as "Turtle reefs" in relation to the harbor.
Purpose:
The proposed modification and expansion of the Ma'alaea small boat harbor raised concerns about the negative impact on coral reefs in and around the harbor. Biological impacts include siltation on nearby reefs from dredging operations and physical destruction of the reef habitat during construction of the breakwater and channel entrance. In order to assess habitat loss and potential damage to the adjacent coral reef ecosystem it was necessary to determine the extent and structure of the coral habitat through a series of underwater surveys. This informatio will be used to recommend type and extent of mitigation activity.
Supplemental_Information:
Files included with this data set are: MS Word 6.0 report document, Excel 97 latitude/longitude georeferencing information, Excel 5.0 list of percent substrate/coral species observed per transect, Excel 5.0 list of fish species observed per transect, and MS Word 6.0 extent of habitat alteration under alternative plans. These data were archived the the NODC under NODC Accession # 9900025.

Resource Description: NODC Accession Number #9900025

Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19971201
Beginning_Time: Unknown
Ending_Date: 19980131
Ending_Time: Unknown
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned
Spatial_Domain:
Description_of_Geographic_Extent:
In and around Ma'alaea Bay (located on the south central coast of Maui, Hawaii)
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.5
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.5
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.78333
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.78333
Keywords:
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Theme_Keyword: Numeric Data Sets > Biology
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > BioDiversity
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Coral Cover
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Reef Habitat > Description
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Baseline studies
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Mapping
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Reef Fish Census
Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Algal Cover
Theme_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Reptiles > Turtles
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Theme_Keyword: Fish census - population density
Theme_Keyword: Fish census - species diversity
Theme_Keyword: Endangered species
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: biota
Theme_Keyword: 002
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
Place_Keyword:
OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Maui Island > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
Place_Keyword:
COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: none
Place_Keyword: Ma'alaea Harbor
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region
Place_Keyword: MHI
Stratum:
Stratum_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Stratum_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Benthos analysis
Taxonomy:
Keywords/Taxon:
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Taxonomic_Keywords: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae
Taxonomic_Keywords: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals
Taxonomic_Keywords: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Invertebrates
Taxonomic_Keywords: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish
Taxonomic_Keywords:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Fish > Fish assemblages
Taxonomic_Keywords:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Mammals > Cetaceans
Taxonomic_Keywords:
EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Marine Biology > Marine Reptiles > Turtles
Taxonomic_System:
Classification_System/Authority:
Classification_System_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
ITIS organization and partners: U.S. Department of Agriculture; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; U.S. Geological Survey; Smithsonian Institution; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; National Biological Information Infrastructure; Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; U.S. National Park Service; Conabio (Comisión nacional para el conocimiento y uso de la biodiversidad - Mexico)
Publication_Date: 20020602
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title: Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
Edition: None
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Database
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: World Wide Web at URL: http://www.itis.usda.gov/itis_query.html
Publisher:
Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) organization and partners
Classification_System_Modifications:
The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) was utilized as an aid to complete upper level species classifications FOR THIS METADATA RECORD ONLY. No original data was altered at the NODC.
Taxonomic_Procedures:
Fish identifications were standardized using the Guide to Hawai'ian Reef Fishes by Randall (1985) and Shore Fishes of Hawai'i by Randall (1996). Coral species were identified using Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawai'i, Section 1: Protozoa Through Ctenophora by Maragos (1977). See data methodology section for further information. The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) was utilized as an aid to complete upper level species classifications FOR THIS METADATA RECORD ONLY. No original data was altered at the NODC.
Taxonomic_Completeness:
See data methodology section for procedures utilized in this study.
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxon_Rank_Value: Zanclus
Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
Thalassoma purpureum (=syn. Scarus purpureus, Thalassoma umbrostygma)
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Family
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Genus
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
Cirripectus vanderbilti (='Cirripectes' original data; syn. Ophioblennius vanderbilti)
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
Taxon_Rank_Value:
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Taxonomic_Classification:
Taxon_Rank_Name: Species
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Taxon_Rank_Value: Kuhliidae
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Applicable_Common_Name: algae
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
Dataset credit required. NOAA and NODC would appreciate recognition as the resource from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data.
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Paul L. Jokiel, Ph.D. and Eric K. Brown, M.S.
Contact_Organization: Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Contact_Position: Principal investigators
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 1346
City: Kaneohe
State_or_Province: Hawaii
Postal_Code: 96744-1346
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (808) 236-7401
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808) 236-7443
Hours_of_Service: 9-5 PM Pacific Time
Contact_Instructions: Contact through Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Data_Set_Credit: Paul L. Jokiel and Eric K. Brown
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: None
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: None
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
1997-1998 Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Baseline Survey.doc', Word 6.0, 371KB; 'Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Cover.xls', Excel 5.0, 100KB; 'Ma'alaea Harbor Fish Species.xls', Excel 5.0, 103KB, Excel 97, latitude/longitude georeferencing information

Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
See details of data preparation in "completeness report" section of this metdata record.
Completeness_Report:
After each dive, data were transcribed from underwater slates into a notebook for later computer entry. A total of 50 transects in and around the harbor were sampled across 11 days between December 1997 to January 1998. (Actual sampling dates with the raw data are noted in Appendix A(Coral) and B(Fish) of the dataset.) This data was then integrated into contour maps by recording Longitude and Latitude data for the beginning and end of each transect and incorporating the mean percent coral cover for that transect. Surveys were conducted concurrently with the mapping effort. Fish diversity (H') was calculated for each transect using the Shannon and Weaver diversity index formula, where pi is the proportion of the ith species in the population (Pielou, 1966). General comparisons of fish communities could then be made across different regions within the harbor and outside in close proximity. The relationship between coral coverage and the overlying fish community was also examined using regression techniques. A distinction was made between transects inside of the harbor and outside to explore any possible differences associated with altered habitats. Finally fish community structure was analyzed using trophic categories outlined by DeMartini, et. al. (1994) and supplemented by Randall (1996). Each transect was broken down into the trophic guilds by grouping the various fish species into their appropriate feeding categories. The charts and contour maps of the study area, habitat boundaries, and coral coverage were produced using DeltaGraph 4.0 for the PC. Statistical analyses were carried out on the transect data using Minitab and Statistica for the PC.
Lineage:
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Identifier:
Methodology_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Coral Reef Mapping > Base map
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Coral Reef Mapping > Habitat mapping
Methodology_Keyword: Contour maps
Methodology_Keyword: Coral coverage
Methodology_Keyword: Percent algae
Methodology_Keyword: Percent sand
Methodology_Keyword: Percent coral rubble
Methodology_Keyword: Percent hard substrate
Methodology_Keyword: Percent coral
Methodology_Keyword: Coral habitat
Methodology_Keyword: Habitat maps
Methodology_Description:
Habitat types and coral coverage within the study area were mapped. A series of surveys were conducted on December 15, 1997, January 13, 15, and 16, 1998 using a 4 person team consisting of an observer with a lookbox, data recorder, navigator and vessel operator. The 17.4' (5.3m) vessel traversed transects that followed latitude coordinates established by a Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) receiver. Approximately every .01 of a degree in Longitude the following parameters were measured; % sand, % coral rubble, % hard substrate, % coral, and % algae. In addition, the locations of major habitat boundaries were outlined as the vessel moved across the area. At each Latitude/Longitude location, supplemental data was collected on depth (from the depth sounder located on the boat), noteworthy plant and animal species and bottom topography. These data were used to produce a series of contour maps that delineate boundaries for the various types of substrates and identify major concentrations of coral coverage.
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Paul L. Jokiel Ph.D. and Eric K. Brown M.S.
Publication_Date: 19980313
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title: Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Baseline Survey, 1997-1998, NODC_#9900025
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Report and asscociated data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Kaneohe, HI
Publisher: Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Other_Citation_Details:
Draft final report for grant DACW83-96-P-0216 from U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, Environmental Resources Branch
Methodology:
Methodology_Type: Field
Methodology_Identifier:
Methodology_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Benthos analysis > Transect monitoring
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Benthos analysis > Transect monitoring > Linear transect (point)
Methodology_Keyword:
Benthos analysis > Transect monitoring > Linear transect - point intersect
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Benthos analysis > Quadrat monitoring
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Benthos analysis > Quadrat monitoring > In situ
Methodology_Keyword:
EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Reef fish census > Linear transect
Methodology_Description:
The second phase of this study involved a detailed assessment of coral coverage and fish density patterns using SCUBA along selected transects in and around the harbor. Two 25 meter lines were laid out in a parallel arrangement, separated by a 5 meter interval which created a sample area of 125m2 (1,345.5ft2). A rope was used to tether the two divers in order to maintain the 5 meter width for the transect area. Each transect was marked with flagging tape at both ends so that DGPS coordinates could be obtained. After the lines were positioned, the researchers returned to the start of the transect and allowed 5 minutes for the fish to habituate. The first diver proceeded down the transect corridor and recorded the number of every species of fish seen within the transect boundaries. The second diver followed behind and used a 1m2 quadrat to measure coral coverage at the 5, 10, 15 and 20 meter mark. Coral diversity and percent coverage were measured using the point-intercept quadrat method described by Reed (1980). The quadrat was 1m2 in area and consisted of 1" (2.54cm) PVC tubing fitted with nylon line spaced 10 centimeters apart to form a grid with 81 intersections. The quadrat was placed on the substrate at 5 meter intervals and different species of coral/substrate types found underneath each intersection were recorded on underwater slates. Coral species were identified using Reef and Shore Fauna of Hawai'i, Section 1: Protozoa Through Ctenophora by Maragos (1977). Fish population density and species richness were censused using a modified Brock transect method (Brock, 1954).
Methodology_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Paul L. Jokiel Ph.D. and Eric K. Brown M.S.
Publication_Date: 19980313
Publication_Time: Unknown
Title: Ma'alaea Harbor Coral Baseline Survey, 1997-1998, NODC_#9900025
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Report and asscociated data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Kaneohe, HI
Publisher: Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Other_Citation_Details:
Draft final report for grant DACW83-96-P-0216 from U.S. Army Engineer District, Honolulu, Environmental Resources Branch
Process_Step:
Process_Description: See "completeness report" section of this metdata record
Process_Date: 19980313
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Paul L. Jokiel, Ph.D. and Eric K. Brown, M.S.
Contact_Organization: Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Contact_Position: Principal investigators
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: P.O. Box 1346
City: Kaneohe
State_or_Province: Hawaii
Postal_Code: 96744-1346
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (808) 236-7401
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808) 236-7443
Hours_of_Service: 9-5 PM Pacific Time
Contact_Instructions: Contact through Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology
Cloud_Cover: Unknown

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Indirect_Spatial_Reference:
In and around Ma'alaea Bay, located on the south central coast of Maui, Hawaii

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NOAA National Oceanographic Data Center
Contact_Person: NODC User Services
Contact_Position: not applicable
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3, 4th Floor
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: MD
Postal_Code: 20910
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3277 or 3280
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3302
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nodc.services@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 8:30 AM through 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday EST
Contact_Instructions: Phone/e-mail/FAX/voice mail message
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability:
NOAA makes no warranty regarding these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NODC cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these data to function on a particular system.
Standard_Order_Process:
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Format_Version_Number: MS-Word 6.0
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MS Word 6.0 report document and MS Word 6.0 extent of habitat alteration under alternative plans.
File_Decompression_Technique: None required
Transfer_Size: 442000
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/9900025
Access_Instructions:
NODC Data Direct functions through standard Internet browsers; FTP capability required; access ""Data Direct"" through the NODC website at www.nodc.noaa.gov; go to ""year 1999"" and select NODC Accession # 9900025
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: PC, UNIX, or Mac; standard Internet browser, FTP capbility
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: XLS
Format_Version_Number: Microsoft EXCEL 1997
Format_Specification: Microsoft EXCEL 1997 and Microsoft EXCEL 5.0
Format_Information_Content:
Excel 97 latitude/longitude georeferencing information, Excel 5.0 list of percent substrate/coral species observed per transect, and Excel 5.0 list of fish species observed per transect.
File_Decompression_Technique: None required
Transfer_Size: 397000
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: https://accession.nodc.noaa.gov/9900025
Access_Instructions:
NODC Data Direct functions through standard Internet browsers; FTP capability required; access ""Data Direct"" through the NODC website at www.nodc.noaa.gov; go to ""year 1999"" and select NODC Accession # 9900025
Online_Computer_and_Operating_System: PC, UNIX, or Mac, standard Internet browser, FTP capability
Fees: None
Ordering_Instructions:
Download through via NODC's "Data Direct" system at the NODC homepage at www.nodc.noaa.gov or contact NODC for custom order. (When requesting data from the NODC, the desired data set may be referred to by the 7-digit number given in the RESOURCE DESCRIPTION field of this metadata record)
Turnaround: Usually within 24 hours or less if downloaded via the Internet
Custom_Order_Process:
Contact the NODC User Services Group via phone/FAX/E-mail: nodc.services@noaa.gov
Technical_Prerequisites:
Microsoft Word 6.0 or higher or compatible suggested; Microsoft EXCEL 1997/Version 5.0 of higher or compatible recommended; duplicate ASCII files are provided with these data.
Available_Time_Period:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 19990716
Beginning_Time: Unknown
Ending_Date: Present
Ending_Time: Unknown

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20200329
Metadata_Future_Review_Date: 20051107
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Sheri Phillips
Contact_Organization: NOAA/NODC
Contact_Position: Oceanographer
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 1315 East-West Highway, E/OC1, SSMC3, 4th Floor
City: Silver Spring
State_or_Province: MD
Postal_Code: 20910
Country: U.S.A.
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3280 x127
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-3302
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: sheri.phillips@noaa.gov
Hours_of_Service: 9:30 AM - 6 PM Monday-Thursday
Contact_Instructions: E-mail, phone, FAX, mail
Metadata_Standard_Name:
FGDC Biological Data Profile of the Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001.1-1999
Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: None
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: Not applicable

CoRIS:
CoRIS_ID: 20021113115916
CoRIS_Children: None
CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 19971201
CoRIS_Ending_Date: 19980131
CoRIS_Metadata_Link:
https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/nodc_9900025_maalaea_harbor_coral_survey.html
CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 166

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