Vieques, Puerto Rico Benthic Habitat Maps derived from 2006-2008 IKONOS imagery and orthophotography

Metadata:

• Identification_Information
• Data_Quality_Information
• Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
• Spatial_Reference_Information
• Entity_and_Attribute_Information
• Distribution_Information
• Metadata_Reference_Information
• CoRIS

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Laurie Bauer, NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA Biogeography Branch

Publication_Date: 2010

Title:

Vieques, Puerto Rico Benthic Habitat Maps derived from 2006-2008 IKONOS imagery and orthophotography

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher:

NOAA's Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Other_Citation_Details:

Please use citation for the written document "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" when using these data.

Online_Linkage: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=76

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program

Publication_Date: 2010

Title: Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher: NOAA National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Other_Citation_Details:

Bauer, L.J., M.S. Kendall, A.G. Zitello, and T. Battista. 2010. Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico. pp. 9-46. In: Bauer and Kendall (eds.), An Ecological Characterization of the Marine Resources of Vieques, Puerto Rico Part II: Field Studies of Habitats, Nutrients, Contaminants, Fish, and Benthic Communities. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 110. Silver Spring, MD. 174 pp.

Description:

Abstract:

Benthic habitat maps of the nearshore marine environment of Vieques, Puerto Rico were created by visual interpretation of remotely sensed imagery. The objective of this effort, conducted by NOAA's Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment - Biogeography Branch in partnership with NOAA's Offic of Response and Restoration, was to provide spatially-explicit information on the habitat types, biological cover and live coral cover of Vieques' coral reef ecosystem.

Purpose:

This product served as source information for a fine-scale assessment of the status, abundance, and distribution of marine habitats of Vieques. The NOAA effort provides resource managers and researchers 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.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2006

Ending_Date: 2008

Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Status:

Progress: Complete

Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -65.629827

East_Bounding_Coordinate: -65.241154

North_Bounding_Coordinate: 18.205879

South_Bounding_Coordinate: 18.047328

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NCEI Geoportal Filter

Theme_Keyword: CoRIS_Metadata

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Theme_Keyword: coral reef

Theme_Keyword: benthic habitats

Theme_Keyword: reef

Theme_Keyword: submerged aquatic vegetation

Theme_Keyword: unconsolidated sediments

Theme_Keyword: zone

Theme_Keyword: geomorphological structure

Theme_Keyword: biological cover

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category

Theme_Keyword: environment

Theme_Keyword: 007

Theme_Keyword: biota

Theme_Keyword: 002

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus

Theme_Keyword: Geographic Information > Habitats

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus

Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat

Theme_Keyword:

EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Mapping > Habitat Mapping

Theme_Keyword:

EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Habitats

Theme_Keyword:

EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Coral Cover

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus

Place_Keyword:

OCEAN BASIN > Atlantic Ocean > Caribbean Sea /North Atlantic Ocean > Puerto Rico > Vieques Island > Vieques Island (18N065W0002)

Place_Keyword:

COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Puerto Rico > Vieques > Vieques Island (18N065W0002)

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None

Place_Keyword: United States

Place_Keyword: Puerto Rico

Place_Keyword: Vieques

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Region

Place_Keyword: PR

Access_Constraints: None

Use_Constraints: Not for navigation.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie Bauer

Contact_Organization: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA Biogeography Branch

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Country: U.S.A.

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (301) 713 - 3028

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.0.1770

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

A comprehensive assessment was conducted to evaluate the thematic accuracy of the Vieques benthic habitat map. Thematic accuracy was characterized for major and detailed geomorphological structure, major and detailed biological cover, and percent coral cover. The independent accuracy assessment revealed successful overall map accuracies of over 90% for major structure, and over 80% for detailed structure and cover classes.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

IKONOS sattelite imagery was the primary imagery source used for delineating benthic habitats in Vieques. IKONOS satellite imagery was geo-positioned, pan sharpened and deglinted by NOAA. During the digitizing process, image stretches and manipulating image contrast, brightness and color balance were performed in ArcGIS to enhance features in the processed imagery. True-color digital orthophotography obtained with an ADS40 digital sensor was the secondary imagery source used for delineating benthic habitats of Vieques. Orthophotography provided by 3001, Inc., on contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was obtained in September and October of 2007 with a one foot ground sample distance (GSD), flight height of 8,650 feet, and 30% sidelap.

GIS topologic quality was established by executing ArcGIS extension routines that check for: overlapping polygons, multipart polygons, sliver polygons and void polygons. Additionally checks for adjacent polygons with the same habitat attributes were completed. All errors were identified and corrected. This file is believed to be logically consistent.

Completeness_Report:

Delineation of all habitat boundaries was conducted with the image scale at 1:4,000. This ensured that the level of detail produced by the photo interpreter was uniform throughout the project. The minimum mapping unit (MMU) for identifying habitats or features was 1,000 square meters. The software utilized in this project was designed to alert the photo interpreter each time a polygon was drawn smaller than the a MMU; at which point the polygon was then aggregated with the most logical adjacent polygon.

Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:

Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:

3001, Inc., the imagery acquiring firm, reported 1:4,800 scale RMSE accuracy of 1.25 m for the orthophotography, but NOAA calculations with known ground control locations resulted in RMSE accuracy of 2.15 m. It is believed that polygon horizontal accuracies are inherited from the source imagery.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Bauer, L.J., M.S. Kendall, A.G. Zitello, and T. Battista. 2010.

Publication_Date: 2010

Title: Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher:

NOAA's Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Other_Citation_Details:

Bauer, L.J., M.S. Kendall, A.G. Zitello, and T. Battista. 2010. Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico. pp. 9-46. In: Bauer and Kendall (eds.), An Ecological Characterization of the Marine Resources of Vieques, Puerto Rico Part II: Field Studies of Habitats, Nutrients, Contaminants, Fish, and Benthic Communities. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 110. Silver Spring, MD. 174 pp.

Type_of_Source_Media: report

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2010

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico

Source_Contribution:

This report describes the habitat classification scheme used to classifiy habitat features. The Vieques habitat classification scheme defines benthic communities on the basis of four primary coral reef ecosystem attributes: 1) broad geographic zone, 2) geomorphological structure type, 3) dominant biological cover, 4) degree of live coral cover, and 5) percent hardbottom.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ken Buja

Publication_Date: 2009

Title: NOAA Habitat Digitizer Extension

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, MD

Publisher:

NOAA's Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS)

Other_Citation_Details:

NOAA. 2009. Habitat Digitizer Extension. NOAA Biogeography Branch. Silver Spring, MD. Available: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=203.

Online_Linkage: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=203

Type_of_Source_Media: computer program

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2009

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: NOAA Habitat Digitizer Extension

Source_Contribution:

This ArcGIS extension was used to digitize and attribute benthic zones, structure and biological cover of this map.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Space Imaging Inc.

Publication_Date: 2008

Title: IKONOS Satellite Imagery

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Thornton, CO

Publisher: Space Imaging Inc.

Other_Citation_Details:

This imagery was obtained at a 4 m pixel resolution, deglinted and pan sharpened.

Type_of_Source_Media: raster digital data

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2006

Ending_Date: 2008

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: IKONOS satellite imagery

Source_Contribution:

Used to identify and digitize benthic habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: 3001, Inc.

Publication_Date: 2007

Title: Orthophotography

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: 401 Dividend Drive, Suite K, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Publisher: 3001, Inc.

Other_Citation_Details:

Imagery acquired on contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Type_of_Source_Media: raster digital data

Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 200611

Ending_Date: 200703

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Orthophotography

Source_Contribution:

Used to identify and digitize benthic habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

1) Imagery Acquisition - The first step in map creation was the acquisition and processing of a comprehensive dataset of remotely sensed imagery. All imagery was geo-positioned to ensure acceptable spatial accuracy in the mapping product. In the case of Vieques, two separate data types were used (color orthophotography and IKONOS satellite imagery) in order to capture the full mappable extent using optical techniques.

Process_Date: 2008

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Tim A. Battista

Contact_Organization: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Lead Scientist

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Country: U.S.A.

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (301) 713 - 3028

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: tim.battista@noaa.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

2) Habitat Boundary Delineation - A first draft benthic habitat map was generated by delineating all features that could be identified by visual inspection of the remotely sensed imagery. During the creation of this first draft, the interpreter placed discrete points on the map that were difficult to distinguish and that warranted further field investigation. These sites were labeled as "ground validation" positions.

Process_Date: 2008

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie J. Bauer

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Marine Ecologist/Primary Map Creator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

3) Ground Validation - NOAA field scientists explored the ground validation locations with a suite of assessment techniques depending on the conditions at each site. A combination of underwater video, free diving, snorkeling and surface observations were used to survey the ecological characteristics at each location. This information was analyzed and the initial maps were edited to generate a second draft map.

Process_Date: 2008

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie J. Bauer

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Marine Ecologist/Primary Map Creator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

4) Expert Review - The draft map was then distributed to local experts for review. Comments were integrated into the map products to generate a final draft map.

Process_Date: 2008

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie J. Bauer

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Marine Ecologist/Primary Map Creator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

5) Accuracy Assessment - An independent team of NOAA scientists not associated with map creation, conducted field investigations at pre-defined locations to assess the accuracy of the final draft map. Locations were generated with a stratified random sampling design that allowed for a statistically rigorous assessment of map accuracy.

Process_Date: 2008

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Matt S. Kendall

Contact_Organization: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA Biogeography Branch

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Country: U.S.A.

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-4388

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: matt.kendall@noaa.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

6) Final Products Creation - A final benthic habitat map for Vieques was generated by correcting inaccuracies elucidated by the accuracy assessment. Additionally, all associated datasets, including GIS files, field video and metadata were packaged and provided to project partners and the public.

Process_Date: 2010

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie J. Bauer

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Marine Ecologist/Primary Map Creator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector

Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-Polygon

Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 3244

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Grid_Coordinate_System:

Grid_Coordinate_System_Name: Universal Transverse Mercator

Universal_Transverse_Mercator:

UTM_Zone_Number: 20

Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.999600

Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -63.000000

Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.000000

False_Easting: 500000.000000

False_Northing: 0.000000

Planar_Coordinate_Information:

Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: Coordinate Pair

Coordinate_Representation:

Abscissa_Resolution: 0.000001

Ordinate_Resolution: 0.000001

Planar_Distance_Units: meters

Geodetic_Model:

Horizontal_Datum_Name: WGS_1984

Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80

Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000

Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:

Detailed_Description:

Entity_Type:

Entity_Type_Label: Attribute Table for Benthic Habitat Map of Vieques

Entity_Type_Definition: Shapefile attribute table

Entity_Type_Definition_Source: None

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: Shape

Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.

Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UniqueID

Attribute_Definition:

A distinct identifier used to define each unique combination of habitat characteristics

Attribute_Definition_Source: None

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name: Specific code used for NOAA coral reef habitat maps

Codeset_Source:

Described in "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Area

Attribute_Definition: Calculated feature area

Attribute_Definition_Source: None

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Area of feature in square meters.

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Perimeter

Attribute_Definition: Calculated feature perimeter

Attribute_Definition_Source: None

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Length of feature perimeter in meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Zone

Attribute_Definition: Geographic zone

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Maj_Struct

Attribute_Definition: Major Geomorphological Structure

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Det_Struct

Attribute_Definition: Detailed Geomorphological Structure

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Maj_Cover

Attribute_Definition: Major Biological Cover

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: P_Maj_Cov

Attribute_Definition: Percent Patchiness of Major Biological Cover

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: P_Coral_Cv

Attribute_Definition: Percent Cover of Live Coral

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: P_Hard

Attribute_Definition: Percent Hardbottom

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Cover

Attribute_Definition:

Concatenation of Major Biological Cover and Percent Major Biological Cover

Attribute_Definition_Source:

Refer to "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Attribute_Domain_Values:

Unrepresentable_Domain: Unknown

Overview_Description:

Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:

Specific details of the attributes and values therein can be found in "Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico" (Bauer et al. 2010)

Entity_and_Attribute_Detail_Citation:

Bauer, L.J., M.S. Kendall, A.G. Zitello, and T. Battista. 2010. Benthic Habitats of Vieques, Puerto Rico. pp. 9-46. In: Bauer and Kendall (eds.), An Ecological Characterization of the Marine Resources of Vieques, Puerto Rico Part II: Field Studies of Habitats, Nutrients, Contaminants, Fish, and Benthic Communities. NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS NCCOS 110. Silver Spring, MD. 174 pp.

Distribution_Information:

Distributor:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Program

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Resource_Description: Downloadable Data

Distribution_Liability:

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.

Standard_Order_Process:

Digital_Form:

Digital_Transfer_Information:

Format_Name: ESRI Shapefile

Transfer_Size: 5.672

Digital_Transfer_Option:

Online_Option:

Computer_Contact_Information:

Network_Address:

Network_Resource_Name: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/projects/detail?key=76

Fees: None

Custom_Order_Process: Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distributor).

Metadata_Reference_Information:

Metadata_Date: 20200329

Metadata_Review_Date: 20100622

Metadata_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Laurie J. Bauer

Contact_Organization:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment (CCMA), Biogeography Branch

Contact_Position: Marine Ecologist/Primary Map Creator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address

Address: 1305 East West Highway

City: Silver Spring

State_or_Province: MD

Postal_Code: 20910

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 301-713-3028

Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 301-713-4384

Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: laurie.bauer@noaa.gov

Hours_of_Service: 0800 - 1700, Monday to Friday, EST

Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata

Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998

Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time

Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

Online_Linkage: http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html

CoRIS:

CoRIS_ID: 20100622054731

CoRIS_Children: None

CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20060101

CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20081231

CoRIS_Metadata_Link:

https://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/html/metadata_vieques_benthic_habitats.html

CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 4932