FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE SEAGRASS

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Center for Spatial Analysis
Publication_Date: 2007
Title: FLORIDA'S STATEWIDE SEAGRASS
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: St. Petersburg, FL
Publisher:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Other_Citation_Details: State of Florida
Online_Linkage: <http://research.myfwc.com/>
Description:
Abstract:
This polygon GIS data set represents a compilation of statewide seagrass data from various source agencies and scales. The data were mapped from sources ranging in date from 1987 to 2007. Not all data in this compilation are mapped from photography; some are the results of field measurements. See the "Sources" section for more information. The original source data sets were not all classified in the same manner; some used the Florida Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS) codes 9113 for discontinuous seagrass and 9116 for continuous seagrass; some defined only presence and absence of seagrass, and some defined varying degrees of seagrass percent cover. In order to merge all of these data sources into one compilation data set, FWRI reclassified the various source data attribute schemes into two categories: "continuous" and "discontinuous" seagrass. In areas where studies overlap, the most recent study where a given area has been interpreted is represented in this data set. This data set is not comparable to previous statewide data sets for time series studies - not all areas have been updated since the previous statewide compilation and some areas previously not mapped are now included. Please contact GIS Librarian to request the source data if you need to do a time series comparison.
Purpose:
This GIS data set was developed to represent the most recent seagrass mapping available in Florida for current statewide display and analysis. Not all areas have been mapped. This data set includes areas that were not previously mapped in other statewide compilations. This data set is not appropriate for time series comparisons to previous statewide compilations.
Supplemental_Information:
Prior to July 1, 2004, the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) was known as the Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI). The institute name has not been changed in historical data sets or references to work completed by the Florida Marine Research Institute. The institute name has been changed in references to ongoing research, new research, and contact information. These data are for statewide mapping and analysis only. The original regional data sets may contain more detailed seagrass attribution schemes. Contact GIS Librarian to request the source data sets.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1987
Ending_Date: 2007
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -87.429040
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -79.872251
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 30.983191
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.492815
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: NONE
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: benthic
Theme_Keyword: mapping
Theme_Keyword: estuaries
Theme_Keyword: seagrasses
Theme_Keyword: Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Regions
Place_Keyword: North Central
Place_Keyword: Northeast
Place_Keyword: Northwest
Place_Keyword: South
Place_Keyword: Southwest
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWRI Place
Place_Keyword: Big Bend
Place_Keyword: Biscayne Bay
Place_Keyword: Biscayne National Park
Place_Keyword: Card Sound
Place_Keyword: Charlotte Harbor
Place_Keyword: Dry Tortugas
Place_Keyword: Dry Tortugas National Park
Place_Keyword: Estero Bay
Place_Keyword: Florida
Place_Keyword: Florida Bay
Place_Keyword: Florida Keys
Place_Keyword: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Place_Keyword: Florida Panhandle
Place_Keyword: Florida Peninsula
Place_Keyword: Indian River Lagoon
Place_Keyword: Mosquito Lagoon
Place_Keyword: North Central
Place_Keyword: Northeast
Place_Keyword: Northwest
Place_Keyword: South
Place_Keyword: Southwest
Place_Keyword: St. Andrew Bay
Place_Keyword: Tampa Bay
Place_Keyword: east coast of Florida
Place_Keyword: northwest Florida
Place_Keyword: south Florida
Place_Keyword: southeast Florida
Place_Keyword: southwest Florida
Place_Keyword: statewide
Place_Keyword: west coast of Florida
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Florida Counties
Place_Keyword: Bay
Place_Keyword: Brevard
Place_Keyword: Broward
Place_Keyword: Charlotte
Place_Keyword: Citrus
Place_Keyword: Collier
Place_Keyword: Dade
Place_Keyword: Dixie
Place_Keyword: Escambia
Place_Keyword: Franklin
Place_Keyword: Gulf
Place_Keyword: Hernando
Place_Keyword: Hillsborough
Place_Keyword: Indian River
Place_Keyword: Jefferson
Place_Keyword: Lee
Place_Keyword: Levy
Place_Keyword: Manatee
Place_Keyword: Martin
Place_Keyword: Monroe
Place_Keyword: Okaloosa
Place_Keyword: Palm Beach
Place_Keyword: Pasco
Place_Keyword: Pinellas
Place_Keyword: Santa Rosa
Place_Keyword: Sarasota
Place_Keyword: St. Lucie
Place_Keyword: Taylor
Place_Keyword: Volusia
Place_Keyword: Wakulla
Place_Keyword: Walton
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Water Management Districts
Place_Keyword: Northwest Florida
Place_Keyword: South Florida
Place_Keyword: Southwest Florida
Place_Keyword: St. Johns River
Place_Keyword: Suwannee River
Access_Constraints:
Available without restriction. All data must be verified by Principal Investigator or Group Database Analyst prior to release. It is strongly recommended that this data is directly acquired from FWC and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. FWC makes no claims as to the data's suitability for other purposes.
Use_Constraints:
Acknowledgment of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute as the data source would be appreciated in any products developed from these data, and such acknowledgment as is standard for citation and legal practices for data source is expected by users of this data. Please cite the original metadata when using portions of the record to create a similar record of slightly altered data, such as reprojection. If any data are modified or adjusted, please share the edited information with FWC. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area from other time periods may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of this data. These data are not legal documents and are not to be used as such. This is not a survey data set and should not be utilized as such. These data are not to be used for navigation.

THE DATA INCLUDED IN FGDL ARE 'AS IS' AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGALLY BINDING. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.

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Scale is an important factor in data usage. Certain scale datasets are not suitable for some project, analysis, or modeling purposes. Please be sure you are using the best available data.

1:24000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the county level. 1:24000 data should NOT be used for high accuracy base mapping such as property parcel boundaries. 1:100000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the multi-county or regional level. 1:125000 scale datasets are recommended for projects that are at the regional or state level or larger.

Vector datasets with no defined scale or accuracy should be considered suspect. Make sure you are familiar with your data before using it for projects or analysis. Every effort has been made to supply the user with data documentation. For additional information, see the References section and the Data Source Contact section of this documentation. For more information regarding scale and accuracy, see our webpage at: <http://geoplan.ufl.edu/education.html>

Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: FWRI-DC
Security_Classification: Available without restriction
Security_Handling_Description: Available without restriction
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 2; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.1.0.722
Cross_Reference:
Citation_Information:
Other_Citation_Details:
For more information contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Division of Marine Fisheries Management (DMFM) GIS data librarian at gislibrarian@myfwc.com <http://ocean.floridamarine.org/mrgis/viewer.htm>
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
GeoPlan relied on the integrity of the attribute information within the original data.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
These data appear logically consistent. Geodatabase topology was run to detect overlapping polygons - none are present. Some slivers may be present.
Completeness_Report:
These data are complete as of data available to FWRI on October 11, 2007. The study areas for the source data varied. Offshore data have not been mapped to any consistent distance or depth statewide. Two significant data gaps have been filled since the previous statewide compilation - Broward and Collier counties are now included. However, these counties were mapped using field measurements, rather than complete aerial photography, so additional unmapped seagrass may still be present within these counties. Additional data gaps may be present. Contact GIS Librarian to request extent of mapping.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
Positional accuracy varies according to source data. No positional alterations have been performed for this compilation.
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
This data is provided 'as is' and its vertical positional accuracy has not been verified by GeoPlan
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
FWC-FWRI (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)
Publication_Date: Unpublished material
Title: benthic_FKTR_2004
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://research.myfwc.com/>
Source_Scale_Denominator: Unknown
Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20041205
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: FFWCC_FWRI
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20050914
Title: benthic_flbay_2004
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20040331
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20040421
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: benthic_flbay_2004
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Services Center (CSC), Dade County
Publication_Date: 2001
Title: benthic_south_fl
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: St. Petersburg, FL
Publisher: FWRI
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
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Calendar_Date: 1991
Single_Date/Time:
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Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1995
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: benthic_south_fl
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20051202
Title: benthic_SRWMD_2001
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Live Oak, Florida
Publisher: Suwannee River Water Management District
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20011119
Single_Date/Time:
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Source_Citation_Abbreviation: benthic_SRWMD_2001
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Broward County
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: seagrass_broward
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://ocean.floridamarine.org/mrgis>
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2006
Ending_Date: 2007
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_broward
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Collier County Environmental Services
Publication_Date: 2002
Title: seagrass_collier
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://www.colliergov.net>
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Unknown
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Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_collier
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
Publication_Date: 2002
Title: seagrass_lakeworth_2001
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage:
<http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/erm/divisions/enhancement/habitat/lake_worth_lagoon/lwl.htm>
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_lakeworth_2001
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20070330
Title: seagrass_loxahatchee_2006
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Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060810
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_loxahatchee_2006
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20060324
Title: seagrass_esterobay_2004
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20040113
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_esterobay_2004
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
United States Geological Survey (USGS), Biological Resources Division (BRD), at the National Wetlands Research Center (NWRC).
Publication_Date: 1992
Title: seagrass_nw_fl_1992
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, LA
Publisher: USGS, BRD
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1992
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_nw_fl_1992
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Palm Beach County
Publication_Date: 1990
Title: seagrass_palmbchcnty1990_H
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1990
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_palmbchcnty1990_H
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Mobile Bay National Estuary Program
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: seagrass_perdidobay_2002
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2002
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_perdidobay_2002
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: US Geological Survey
Publication_Date: Unknown
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Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2001
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_santarosa_2001_H
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Publication_Date: 2005
Title: seagrass_santarosa_2003
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, LA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2003
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_santarosa_2003
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20050929
Title: seagrass_sjrwmd_2005
Edition: (Version 8.3, September 29, 2005)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Clearwater, FL
Publisher: Avineon, Inc.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20050608
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20051110
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_sjrwmd_2005
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS)
Publication_Date: 1987
Title: seagrass_swcoast_fl_1987
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1987
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_swcoast_fl_1987
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Photo Science,Inc.
Publication_Date: 20061212
Title: seagrass_swfwmd_2006
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: unknown
Publisher: Richard Eastlake at Photo Science, Inc.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060201
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060206
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060208
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060210
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_swfwmd_2006
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20070413
Title: seagrass_southindrvr_2006
Edition: (Version 8.3, September 29, 2005)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Clearwater, FL
Publisher: Avineon, Inc.
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20060504
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_southindrvr_2006
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Publication_Date: 2005
Title: seagrass_standrew_2003
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Lafayette, LA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research Center
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2003
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_standrew_2003
Source_Contribution: Spatial and Attribute Information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
FWRI staff added three attributes to each data set:SEAGRASS - indicates ?continuous? or ?discontinuous?. If a seagrass data set only indicated presence/absence this attribute defaulted to discontinuous. SOURCEDATE - year(s) of photography. Also indicates if date is unknown or if the polygon was not interpreted from photography. METADATA - the information in this field will be populated with a link to the metadata for the source data set that the polygon came from once the source metadata is online. Currently it is the source data set name used as a placeholder. Staff used the most recent information for an area. Staff determined the most recent information by creating footprints of all source polygons, minus any large land polygons and uninterrupted areas. Staff used these footprints with the ArcGIS Toolbox 9.1 command ? erase? to eliminate areas of overlap from older source data sets. In some areas the exclusion of shoreline resulted in sliver polygons due to different studies using different shorelines. Staff manually deleted these slivers after the ?erase?, defaulting to the more recent shoreline coverage. Once all the data were erased, staff loaded all of the data into a single geodatabase feature class. Running a topology resulted in no overlaps. If an area was uninterrupted within a more recent study, but interpreted in an older study, then the older study was used. The first draft did not include areas from older data sets in the turbid areas within benthic_flbay_2004. To correct this, staff extracted the data from the benthic_south_fl and the seagrass_swcoast_fl_1987 using the ?clip? and ? erase? tools in order to fill in the gaps. Sliver polygons less than one square meter were erased. Any additional slivers are either due to preserving the "Source" attribute or they were present in the original source data sets.
Process_Date: 2007
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Address: 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
GeoPlan downloaded this dataset from the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) via FTP (<ftp://ftp.floridamarine.org/>) on 6/12/2008. The data was received as a shapefile in projection: Albers, NAD 83, GRS 80. The dataset was then projected from NAD 83 to FGDL Albers HPGN.

- Reprojected data to FGDL Albers HPGN - Added DESCRIPT field based on SEAGRASS - Renamed shapefile from seagrass_fl_1987to2007_poly to seagrs_2007 - Upcased all fields - Deleted Shape.Length and Shape.Area fields

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20080618
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Data imported to ArcSDE and exported as a shapefile.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: GeoPlan
Process_Date: 20080718
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: G-polygon
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 20528
Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: Albers Conical Equal Area
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.000000
Standard_Parallel: 31.500000
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.000000
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.000000
False_Easting: 400000.000000
False_Northing: 0.000000
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.002048
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.002048
Planar_Distance_Units: meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution: 1.000000
Altitude_Encoding_Method:
Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: SEAGRS_2007
Entity_Type_Definition: SEAGRS_2007
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: FFWCC-FWRI
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID
Attribute_Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SEAGRASS
Attribute_Definition: Description of seagrass density
Attribute_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Discontinuous
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Discontinuous seagrass may range from 0 to 90% ground cover. The user should be aware that different sources and scales of seagrass information and classification systems were used to create this dataset
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: Continuous
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition:
Continuous seagrass may range from 85% ground cover to 100%. The user should be aware that different sources and scales of seagrass information and classification systems were used to create this dataset
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SOURCEDATE
Attribute_Definition: Ground condition date of source data.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Metadata for each source data set.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Date of source material
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: METADATA
Attribute_Definition:
This field will contain a hyperlink to metadata for the source data of each polygon. Currently it is the source data set name used as a placeholder.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: URL
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on SEAGRASS
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: FGDLAQDATE
Attribute_Definition: FGDL added field based on date downloaded from source.
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: AUTOID
Attribute_Definition: Unique ID added by GeoPlan
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.AREA
Attribute_Definition: Area in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.LEN
Attribute_Definition: Perimeter in meters
Attribute_Definition_Source: GeoPlan
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
Address: 431 Architecture PO Box 115706
City: Gainesville
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 32611-5706
Country: United States
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Web site: <http://www.fgdl.org>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Technical Support: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfeed.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: For FGDL Software: <http://www.fgdl.org/software.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:
FGDL Frequently Asked Questions: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdlfaq.html>
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Mailing list for FGDL: <http://www.fgdl.org/fgdl-l.html>
Resource_Description: DOWNLOADABLE DATA
Distribution_Liability:
THE FGDL DATA AS PROVIDED BY CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND ANY PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE CREATED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER (COLLECTIVELY THE 'MATERIALS') ARE COPYRIGHTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER FOR THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS (THE 'DATA PROVIDERS'). DO NOT REPRODUCE, REDISTRIBUTE OR RESELL THE MATERIALS, OR PROVIDE THE MATERIALS FOR FREE TO CUSTOMERS OR CLIENTS, OR PLACE THE MATERIALS FOR DOWNLOAD ON A WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN USING FGDL DATA OR SOFTWARE IN PROJECTS, MAPS, ETC.; YOU AGREE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FGDL AS A DATA SOURCE. THE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED 'AS IS'. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ABOUT THE QUALITY OR SUITABILITY OF THE MATERIALS, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER MAKES NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AS TO THE TRUTH, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE DATA PROVIDED BY THE FGDL CONTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS. THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GEOPLAN CENTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES SUFFERED AS A RESULT OF USING, MODIFYING, CONTRIBUTING OR DISTRIBUTING THE MATERIALS.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: SHP
Transfer_Size: 78.573
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://research.myfwc.com/>
Custom_Order_Process: Contact GIS Librarian
Technical_Prerequisites:
This data is intended for use with a Geographic Information Systems or Remote Sensing software package.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20071025
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Contact_Person: GISLibrarian
Contact_Position: GIS Data Librarian
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address:
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, 100 Eighth Avenue Southeast
City: St. Petersburg
State_or_Province: Florida
Postal_Code: 33701
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 727-893-1679
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@MyFWC.com
Hours_of_Service: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern time
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention: local time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: No restrictions on metadata
Metadata_Use_Constraints: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification_System: FWRI-MC
Metadata_Security_Classification: Available
Metadata_Security_Handling_Description: Metadata must be distributed with the data set.
Metadata_Extensions:
Online_Linkage: <http://www.esri.com/metadata/esriprof80.html>
Profile_Name: ESRI Metadata Profile
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