Large Marine Ecosystems on East and Gulf Coasts of United States

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: US Large Marine Ecosystem Program
Publication_Date: 2002
Title:
Large Marine Ecosystems on East and Gulf Coasts of United States
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Narragansett, RI
Publisher: NOAA Fisseries, Narragansett Lab
Online_Linkage: <http://www.lme.noaa.gov>
Description:
Abstract:
LMEs are natural regions of ocean space encompassing coastal waters from river basins and estuaries to the seaward boundary of continental shelves and the outer margins of coastal currents. They are relatively large regions of 200,000 km2 or greater, the natural boundaries of which are based on four ecological criteria: bathymetry, hydrography, productivity, and trophically related populations. The theory, measurement, and modeling relevant to monitoring the changing states of LMEs are imbedded in reports on ecosystems with multiple steady states, and on the pattern formation and spatial diffusion within ecosystems. The concept that critical processes controlling the structure and function of biological communities can best be addressed on a regional basis has been applied to the ocean by using LMEs as the distinct units for marine resources assessment, monitoring, and management.
Purpose:
Since 1984, the NOAA Fisheries Service's Large Marine Ecosystems (LME) Program has been engaged in the development and implementation of an ecosystem-based approach to support assessment and management of marine resources and habitats. Five linked program modules have been developed for introducing the LME approach: productivity, fish and fisheries, pollution and ecosystem health, socioeconomics, and governance. Taken together, these modules provide time-series measurements used to support actions for the recovery, sustainability, and management of marine resources and habitats.
A global effort is underway by NOAA in partnership with the World Conservation Union (IUCN), the UN's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), and other UN agencies to improve the long-term sustainability of resources and environments of the world's 64 LMEs and linked watersheds. Scientific and technical assistance is provided to developing countries committed to policies and actions for eliminating transboundary environmental and resource-use practices that lead to serious degradation of coastal environments and their linked watersheds, and to losses in biodiversity and food security.
Supplemental_Information:
Visit the LME website for more information: <http://www.lme.noaa.gov> FWC - FWRI exported a selection of these data for their purposes. See Process step for more information
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2002
Currentness_Reference: publication date
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -101.474177
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -51.330090
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 47.273634
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 5.688762
Keywords:
Place:
Place_Keyword: World
Place_Keyword: Global
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: Cite US LME Program
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Kenneth Sherman
Contact_Organization: National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact_Position: Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: National Marine Fisheries Service
Address: Narragansett Laboratory
Address: 28 Tarzwell Drive
City: Narragansett
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02882
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-782-3211
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-782-3201
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov
Hours_of_Service: M-F
Data_Set_Credit:
Large Marine Ecosystem Program NOAA-Fisheries FWC - FWRI exported a seletion and modified the metadata to reflect the selection Narragansett Laboratory Narragansett, R.I. 02882 Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov www.lme.noaa.gov
Security_Information:
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3500

Data_Quality_Information:
Logical_Consistency_Report:
LME boundaries werre drafted from multiple sources including global bathymetry, current patterns, and consultations with the Environmental Ministers of participating countries. These boundaries should be used for general reference.
Completeness_Report: Boundaries are subject to change.
Lineage:
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
All boundaries were generated using the Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Geographic Information System (GIS) software.
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: University of Rhode Island's Environmental Data Center
Contact_Person: Research Associate
Contact_Position: Research Associate
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: University of Rhode Island
Address: Coastal Institute at Kingston
Address: 1 Greenhouse Road
City: Kingston
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02881
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-874-5054
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-874-4561
Hours_of_Service: M-F
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - Fish and Wildlife Research Institute exported a selection of the original dataset for its regional purposes. The selection included the four following LMEs: Northeast US Continental Shelf, Southeast US Continental Shelf, Gulf of Mexico, and Carribean Sea.
Process_Date: 20141003
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Chris Boland
Contact_Organization: FWC - FWRI
Contact_Position: Enterprise Geodatabase Administrator
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 727-896-8626
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: chris.boland@myfwc.com
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: GISLibrarian@myfwc.com
Hours_of_Service: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Contact_Instructions:
For data requests, please email the GISLibrarian@myfwc.com with the request.

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Map_Projection:
Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 2011 Florida GDL Albers
Albers_Conical_Equal_Area:
Standard_Parallel: 24.0
Standard_Parallel: 31.5
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -84.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 24.0
False_Easting: 400000.0
False_Northing: 0.0
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method: coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution: 0.0001
Ordinate_Resolution: 0.0001
Planar_Distance_Units: meter
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: D NAD 1983 2011
Ellipsoid_Name: GRS 1980
Semi-major_Axis: 6378137.0
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222101

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: GIS.FWC.LargeMarineEcosystems_poly
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: OBJECTID_1
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: 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: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LME_NUMBER
Attribute_Definition: LME Identification Number
Attribute_Definition_Source: LME Program Office
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: LME_NAME
Attribute_Definition: LME Name
Attribute_Definition_Source: LME Program Office
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape.area
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Shape.len

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Kenneth Sherman
Contact_Organization: National Marine Fisheries Service
Contact_Position: Director
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: National Marine Fisheries Service
Address: Narragansett Laboratory
Address: 28 Tarzwell Drive
City: Narragansett
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02882
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-782-3211
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-782-3201
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov
Hours_of_Service: M-F
Resource_Description: Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability: For reference only. Distributor assumes no liability.
Standard_Order_Process:
Ordering_Instructions: Available online at: <http://www.lme.noaa.gov>

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20000101
Metadata_Review_Date: 20090930
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: University of Rhode Island's Environmental Data Center
Contact_Person: Research Associate
Contact_Position: Research Associate
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: University of Rhode Island
Address: Coastal Institute at Kingston
Address: 1 Greenhouse Road
City: Kingston
State_or_Province: Rhode Island
Postal_Code: 02881
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 401-874-5054
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 401-874-4561
Hours_of_Service: M-F
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: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: None
Metadata_Security_Information:
Metadata_Security_Classification: Unclassified

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