Massachusetts and Rhode Island 2016 BENTHIC (Benthic Polygons)

Description

This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for benthic species in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Vector polygons in this data set represent a few different species of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) and macroalgae. 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 Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 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. See also the BENTHICPT (Benthic Points) data layer for additional benthic information.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
33 NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/51675.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
0 Overview of ESI data content and uses. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
0 View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/51675
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

Tags

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

Topics

Categories