Maine and New Hampshire 2016 BENTHIC Polygons

Description

This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for benthic species in Maine and New Hampshire. Vector polygons in this data set represent submerged aquatic vegetation (eelgrass) and marine worms. Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in associated data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set is a portion of the ESI data for Maine and New Hampshire. As a whole, the ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil, and include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
0 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. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
0 View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/40367
0 Overview of ESI data content and uses. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
33 NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/40367.pdf
0 This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
0 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 https://forum.earthdata.nasa.gov/app.php/tag/GCMD%2BKeywords

Tags

  • human dimensions
  • united states of america
  • benthic
  • national ocean service
  • wildlife
  • environmental monitoring
  • new hampshire
  • continent
  • doc/noaa/nos/orr
  • noaa
  • oil spill planning
  • oil spills
  • north america
  • maine
  • u.s. department of commerce
  • earth science
  • esi
  • environmental impacts
  • coastal zone management
  • coastal resources
  • maine and new hampshire
  • 2016
  • office of response and restoration
  • sensitivity maps

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