North Carolina 2016 ESI Polygons

Description

This data set contains vector polygons representing coastal habitats of North Carolina, classified by their susceptibility to oiling. The Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) classification system, developed by NOAA, considers several natural and biological factors when ranking an intertidal range's sensitivity and persistence of oil impacts. 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 ESIL (ESI Shoreline Lines) data layer for additional information about shorelines and intertidal habitats.

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 View the complete metadata record on InPort for more information about this dataset. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/47524
33 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/sites/default/files/ESI_Guidelines.pdf
0 Overview of ESI data content and uses. https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
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/47524.pdf

Tags

  • shorelines
  • human dimensions
  • united states of america
  • national ocean service
  • ecosystems
  • biosphere
  • oceans
  • environmental monitoring
  • pamlico sound
  • continent
  • doc/noaa/nos/orr
  • north carolina
  • noaa
  • oil spill planning
  • oil spills
  • north america
  • u.s. department of commerce
  • earth science
  • esi
  • environmental impacts
  • aquatic ecosystems
  • coastal zone management
  • coastal resources
  • intertidal habitats
  • wetlands
  • albemarle sound
  • coastal processes
  • 2016
  • office of response and restoration
  • sensitivity maps

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