Description
This data set contains vector polygons representing the shoreline and coastal habitats of Louisiana and the Lower Mississippi River classified according to the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification system. This data set comprises a portion of the ESI data for Louisiana. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. See also the ESIL data layer, part of the larger Louisiana and the Lower Mississippi River ESI database, for additional ESI information.
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCMD Keyword Forum Page | Unknown | Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2024. GCMD Keywords, Version 19. Greenbelt, MD: Earth Science Data and Information System, Earth Science Projects Division, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). URL (GCMD Keyword Forum Page): https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD+Keywords | Open resource |
| ESI Overview | Unknown | Overview of ESI data content and uses. | Open resource |
| Louisiana_2014_GDB.zip | Unknown | This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase. | Open resource |
| ESI Guidelines | Unknown | Guidelines for developing ESI data content and overview of ESI data structure. Useful for data collectors and users requiring more in depth information on the ESI process. | Open resource |
| Full Metadata Record | Unknown | View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. | Open resource |
| NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP) | NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. | Open resource |
Tags
- 2014
- aquatic ecosystems
- atlantic ocean
- biosphere
- coastal processes
- coastal resources
- coastal zone management
- continent
- doc/noaa/nos/orr
- earth science
- ecosystems
- environmental impacts
- environmental monitoring
- esi
- gulf of mexico
- human dimensions
- intertidal habitats
- louisiana
- louisiana and lower mississippi river
- lower mississippi river
- national ocean service
- noaa
- north america
- north atlantic ocean
- ocean
- oceans
- office of response and restoration
- oil spill planning
- oil spills
- sensitivity maps
- shorelines
- united states of america
- u.s. department of commerce
- wetlands