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SCAV2OBS -- Assorted visual observations of benthic habitat from ROV and SCUBA dives in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. (UTM 10N, NAD83)

Online link https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/catalog/pcmsc/SeriesReports/OFR/OFR_2005-1170/scav2obs.shp.faq.html
Description Point based visual observations of benthic habitat from a variety of SCUBA and ROV dives. Unknown postitional accuracy. Some video data maintained by Russ Vetter, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Fisheries Science Center.
Originators Cochrane, Guy R.; Gabel, Greg S.; Conrad, James E.; Reid, Jane A.; Fangman, Sarah; and Golden, Nadine E.

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Ecosystems, Geology, Habitats, Marine geology, Scientific interpretation, Sea-floor characteristics, Biota, GeoscientificInformation, Oceans
Image showing location and distribution of observations in the area of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island
Image showing location and distribution of observations in the area of Anacapa and Santa Cruz Island