Massachusetts and Rhode Island 2016 BENTHICPT (Benthic Points)

Description

This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for macroalgae in Massachusetts. Vector points in this data set represent macroalgae vegetation beds. 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 BENTHIC (Benthic Polygons) data layer for additional benthic information.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
0 This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
0 Overview of ESI data content and uses. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
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/51680
0 The information provided on this page seeks to define how the GCMD Keywords are structured, used and accessed. It also provides information on how users can participate in the further development of the keywords. https://www.earthdata.nasa.gov/learn/find-data/idn/gcmd-keywords
33 NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/51680.pdf

Tags

  • human dimensions
  • benthicpt
  • united states of america
  • 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

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