North Carolina 2016 ESI BENTHIC Polygons

Description

This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for marine and estuarine loose watermilfoil, submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), and rock reefs in North Carolina. Vector polygons in this data set represent the aforementioned sensitive biological resource data. 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 North Carolina. 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 Overview of ESI data content and uses. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
0 This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
33 NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/40424.pdf
0 View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/40424
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 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
  • ecosystems
  • biosphere
  • environmental monitoring
  • pamlico sound
  • continent
  • doc/noaa/nos/orr
  • north carolina
  • noaa
  • oil spill planning
  • marine ecosystems
  • oil spills
  • north america
  • u.s. department of commerce
  • earth science
  • esi
  • environmental impacts
  • submerged aquatic vegetation
  • coastal zone management
  • coastal resources
  • sav
  • albemarle sound
  • 2016
  • environmental sensitivity index
  • office of response and restoration
  • sensitivity maps

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