Algae Florida

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Publication_Date: 2010
Title: Algae Florida
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Online_Linkage: <http://research.myfwc.com/>
Description:
Abstract:
This polygon GIS data set represents a compilation of algae data from various source agencies and scales. The data were mapped from sources ranging in date from 2004 to 2009. This may not be a complete statewide map of algae; the data were taken from seagrass mapping efforts that also mapped algae. Not all seagrass mapping included algae, and there was not an effort to map this statewide. It is only a compilation of data, where it is available. See the "Sources" section for more information.
The original source data sets used the Florida Land Use Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS) codes 9121 for Algae. In areas where studies overlap, the most recent study where a given area has been interpreted is represented in this data set.
Purpose:
This GIS data set was developed to represent the most recent mapped algae available in Florida for current statewide display and analysis. Not all areas have been mapped. This may not be a complete statewide map of algae; the data were taken from seagrass mapping efforts that also mapped algae. Not all seagrass mapping included algae, and there was not an effort to map this statewide. It is only a compilation of data, where it is available.
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.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 2004
Ending_Date: 2009
Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -82.713971
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -80.009310
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 28.929245
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 24.371497
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWRI Theme
Theme_Keyword: GIS
Theme_Keyword: benthic
Theme_Keyword: mapping
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Habitat
Theme_Keyword: estuaries
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: environment
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: FWC Regions
Place_Keyword: Northeast
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.
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
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
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 9.1.0.780
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Attributes are accurate as reclassification of source data. See "Source Information" and "Process Step" sections for methods of reclassification.
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 in November, 2009. The study areas for the source data varied. Offshore data have not been mapped to any consistent distance or depth statewide.
This may not be a complete statewide map of algae; the data were taken from seagrass mapping efforts that also mapped algae. Not all seagrass mapping included algae, and there was not an effort to map this statewide. It is only a compilation of data, where it is available.
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.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20050914
Title: benthic_flbay_2004
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Type_of_Source_Media: 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:
This GIS data set is the most recent data available for the Florida Bay area, with the exception of some areas that were not interpreted due to turbidity. All relevant polygons from this data set were used.
This data set was originally classified using the Florida System for Classification of Habitats and Marine Environments (SCHEME). Codes were reclassified as follows:
221 (Attached Macroalgae) was classified as "Algae".
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: seagrass_esterobay_2006
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Type_of_Source_Media: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200602
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200604
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 200605
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_esterobay_2006
Source_Contribution:
This data set is overlapped by seagrass_swfwmd_2008. In the area of overlap, the 2008 data were used.
The source data were originally classified using the Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS). Data were reclassified as follows:
9121 (Algae) was classified as "Algae".
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20100113
Title: seagrass_sjrwmd_2009
Edition: (Version 8.3, September 29, 2005)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Clearwater, FL
Publisher: Avineon, Inc.
Type_of_Source_Media: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Multiple_Dates/Times:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090614
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090726
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090812
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 20090816
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_sjrwmd_2009
Source_Contribution:
This is the most recent data for the area; all algae polygons were used.
The source data were originally classified using the Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS). Data were reclassified as follows:
9121 (Algae) was classified as "Algae".
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Avineon, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20080429
Title: benthic_palmbeach_2007
Edition: (Version 8.3, September 29, 2005)
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Clearwater, FL
Publisher: Avineon, Inc.
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2007
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: benthic_palmbeach_2007
Source_Contribution:
This data set is overlapped by 'seagrass_sjrwmd_2009'. Is areas of overlap the 2009 data were used.
The source data were originally classified using the Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS). Data were reclassified as follows:
9121 (Algae beds) was classified as "Algae".
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Photo Science, Inc.
Publication_Date: Unknown
Title: seagrass_swfwmd_2008
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2008
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: seagrass_swfwmd_2008
Source_Contribution:
This data set is the most recent for the area. All relevant polygons from this data set were used.
The source data were originally classified using the Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System (FLUCCS). Data were reclassified as follows:
9121 (Algae) was classified as "Algae".
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc.
Publication_Date: 20110601
Title: Benthic Habitats Marquesas-Quicksands Florida 2006
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Type_of_Source_Media: vector digital data
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2006
Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: benthic_marquesas_2006_poly
Source_Contribution:
Polygons where MAJOR_BIO_ was classified as MACROALGAE or TURF ALGAE were selected from this data source.
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
FWRI staff added four attributes to each data set:
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. DESCRIPT - standardized name field for labeling maps. Values include "Algae"
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 uninterpreted areas. Staff used these footprints with the ArcGIS Toolbox 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 properly "erased", staff loaded all of the data into a single geodatabase feature class. Running a topology resulted in no overlaps. If an area was uninterpreted within a more recent study, but interpreted in an older study, then the older study was used.
Sliver polygons less than one square meter were deleted. Any additional slivers are either due to preserving the "Source" attribute or they were present in the original source data sets.
Process_Date: 2009
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: The data were updated to include the 2009 data from SJRWMD.
Process_Date: 201009
Process_Step:
Process_Description: The data were updated to include 2006 Marquesas data
Process_Date: 20111116
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
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Process_Date: 20111118
Process_Time: 11230600
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.algae_fl_poly
Entity_Type_Definition:
Statewide submerged aquatic vegetation compilation ranging in year from 1987 to 2007.
Entity_Type_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: Shape
Attribute_Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: DESCRIPT
Attribute_Definition: Description of submerged aquatic vegetation.
Attribute_Definition_Source: FWRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: Text describing the SAV.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: SHAPE.area
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.len
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: METADATA
Attribute_Definition:
This field will contain a hyperlink to metadata for the source data of each polygon.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Producer defined
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain: URL
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
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
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
Distribution_Liability:
This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a FWC-FWRI produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.
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Transfer_Size: 78.573
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Network_Resource_Name: <http://research.myfwc.com/>
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None. However, persons or organizations requesting information must provide transfer media if FTP is not available and must pay express shipping costs if express shipping is required.
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Contact GIS Librarian by e-mail, telephone, or letter explaining which products are needed and providing a brief description of how the products will be used. Also, provide name and address of the person or organization requesting the products.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20111116
Metadata_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
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.
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