Jane A. Reid
Jamey M. Reid
Chris J. Jenkins
Mark Zimmermann
S. Jeffress Williams
Michael E. Field
2006
Seabed component and feature data for the continental margin of the U.S. Pacific Coast (California, Oregon, Washington) from usSEABED (pac_cmp.txt)
1.0
vector digital data
Data Series
182
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_cmp.zip
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
Jane A. Reid
Jamey M. Reid
Chris J. Jenkins
Mark Zimmermann
S. Jeffress Williams
Michael E. Field
2006
usSEABED: Pacific Coast Offshore Surficial-Sediment Data Release
Data Series
182
Pacific Science Center, Santa Cruz, CA
U.S. Geological Survey, Coastal and Marine Geology Program
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/index.html
This data layer (PAC_CMP.txt) is one of five point coverages of known sediment samples, inspections, and probes from the usSEABED data collection for the U.S. Pacific continental margin integrated using the software system dbSEABED. This data file gives numeric data about selected components (for example, minerals, rock type, microfossils, and benthic biota) and sea floor features (for example, bioturbation, structure, and ripples) at a given site. Values in the attribute fields represent the membership to that attribute's fuzzy set. For components such as minerals, rocks, micro-biota and plants, and (or) epifauna and infauna, corals and other geologic and biologic information, the value depends on sentence structure and other components in description. For features (denoted by an '_F') such as ripples, ophiuroids, sponges, shrimp, worm tubes, lamination, lumps, grading, and (or) bioturbation, the value of the fuzzy set depends on the development of the attribute. Only the relative fuzzy presence of components and features can be determined; the absence of information does not indicate a lack of the attribute, only lack of information about that attribute. Table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation gives more information about the words or phrases that trigger each component and feature.
The component data file (PAC_CMP.txt) can be used to investigate the relative presence of various constituents and the development and expression of selected sea floor characteristics.
This layer can be used in a relational data base, using the DataSetKey to link to the PAC_SRC.txt file for brief metadata information and to formal metadata written on each source, and to the other data files of usSEABED using the SiteKey or SampleKey as relational links.
2005
publication date
As significant additional information is added to the usSEABED data collection and (or) significant changes to the data mining software.
-128.20000
-117.02848
48.72750
31.93333
USGS Metadata Identifier
USGS:fe54517b-c140-4700-8dda-d327befaecf6
ISO 19115 Topic Category
Oceans
Location
GeoscientificInformation
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)
Marine Sediments
Biogenic Sediments
Sediment Chemistry
Sediment Composition
Sediment Textures
Stratigraphic Sequence
Terrigenous Sediments
Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)
Marine Nearshore
Marine Offshore
Estuarine Coastal
Borderland
Continental/Island Shelf
Continental/Island Slope
Rock Substrate
Unconsolidated Mineral Substrate
Data Categories for Marine Planning
distributions
sand resources
substrate
Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
seabed
sediment resources
sand deposit
USGS Thesaurus
sea-floor characteristics
nonmetallic mineral resources
gravel deposits
sand deposits
geology
unconsolidated deposits
None
Seabed
Sea floor
Sediment
Components
Features
Genesis
Descriptions
Analyses
usSEABED
dbSEABED
U.S. Geological Survey
USGS
Coastal and Marine Geology Program
CMGP
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
PCMSC
Woods Hole Science Center
WHSC
Benthic Habitats (Pacific) Project
Marine Aggregates Resources and Processes Project
University of Colorado
UC
Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research
INSTAAR
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA
National Marine Fisheries Service
NMFS
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
United States of America
Pacific Ocean
State of California
State of Oregon
State of Washington
Puget Sound
Willapa Bay
Grays Harbor
San Francisco Bay
Monterey Bay
Santa Monica Bay
San Pedro Bay
None
Pacific coast
West Coast
None
USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain from the U.S. Government and are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize and acknowledge the U.S. Geological Survey as the originator(s) of the dataset and in products derived from these data. This information is not intended for navigation purposes.
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
mailing and physical
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060-5792
US
831-427-4747
pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_cmp.jpg
Image map showing extent of data layer coverage
JPEG
We thank the contributors of the data and the following interns for their assistance in data entry, coding, and testing, and (or) assistance with source metadata: K. Halimeda Kilbourne, Carolynn Box, Tara Kneeshaw, Jennifer Mendonca, April Villagomez, Monica Iglecia, and Adam Jackson.
Tkme: An editor for formal metadata by Peter N. Schweitzer (U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, VA 22092), version 2.9.13, Microsoft Windows Version 5.1; Microsoft Word 2000 9.0
Accuracy of each attribute is dependent on the accuracy of the original source description and the values calculated by the mining software, dbSEABED. Values are based on filters using fuzzy set theory and represent a measure of truth about the attribute.
Data in the usSEABED data collection are based on the observations and analyses of others, filtered through a unifying and mining software. Each source report varies in type of information/data recorded and format. Only those observations that are recorded can be filtered and mined; only presence (not absences) of information can be noted.
Additional useable data may exist in this area; the authors appreciate any information and leads.
Locational accuracy is dependent on both the accuracy of the navigational technique and the level of detail about the location as recorded in the individual data sources, and may vary widely (e.g., from 0.005 km (differential GPS) in the more recent surveys to greater than 2 km based on radar, Loran, or dead reckoning in the older surveys. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Depth determinations, both water depth and subsample depth, are dependent on the accuracy of the depth determination technique and the level of detail noted in the original source. Users of the data should note the metadata written about the original sources and use their own criteria for assessing the accuracy of the locations.
Various
Unknown
See Data Sources page (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/pac_sources.html and links therein), or the relationally linked file PAC_SRC.txt (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/data/pac_src.txt), and links therein, within the data publication (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/index.html) for the specific sources and associated metadata.
Hard copy documents and digital files
Various publication places
Various publishers/originators
Over 300 sources, both published and unpublished, are used as the sources of information for usSEABED. Metadata for each source is given through the Data Sources page (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/pac_sources.html) and relationally linked to the data through the file https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_src.txt (PAC_SRC.txt). Sources include the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Minerals Management Service (MMS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the University of Washington, Seattle, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Universities of California, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Diego, University of Southern California, San Jose and Humboldt State Universities, Naval Postgraduate School, Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and other educational institutions, the Maryland and New Jersey State Geological Surveys (MGS, NJGS), U.S. Navy, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), other local and regional consortia and authorities, NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC), the Smithsonian Institution, and others.
Hard copy and digital
1840
2003
Source publication date or date of collection
Varies with source
Point locations, descriptions, and various analytical data (textural, granulometric, geochemical, geophysical, acoustic) on sediments, rock exposure, and benthos. Contributions vary with source.
Source data may be digitized as necessary (typed or scanned in), with a visual inspection of digitized data to the source report and corrections as necessary, and are tested for completeness in Microsoft Excel as appropriate. Other digital data may be decoded using source-specific programs, downloaded via the web, or sent directly to the USGS or University of Colorado via email. Data are formatted into the dbSEABED Data Entry template (db9_DataEntry.xls, version 05/27/05) by hand, and tested using the dbSEABED relational database program (RDBi, version 01/05/2005) for correctness of formatting. For consistency, simple unit changes may be done. Data are compiled into source data resource files (DRF) and were processed on 12/22/05 through the dbSEABED data mining program (MNEv, version 12/18/2005) program, using the dbSEABED thesaurus (db9_dict.rtf, version 10/29/2005) and component set up file for U.S. waters (SET_ABUN.txt, version 07/20/2005). Data are iteratively reprocessed and corrected until noted errors are fixed, as recorded by the _RBDS.2fx and _MNE.DGN files. Data are exercised in a GIS for location tests and useability.
20061223
PAC_CMP.txt
U.S. Geological Survey
Jane A. Reid
Geologist
Mail and Physical
USGS Pacific Science Center
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060-5792
USA
831.427.4727
jareid@usgs.gov
Email preferred
Keywords added to metadata support discovery in the USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Data Catalog.
20180426
U.S. Geological Survey
Alan O. Allwardt
Contractor -- Information Specialist
mailing and physical address
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
831-460-7551
831-427-4748
aallwardt@usgs.gov
Edits were made to bring the metadata up to current PCMSC standards including adding a doi# link, correcting typos, refining keywords, and using current access and distribution liability statements. Point of Contact and Metadata Contact information sections were changed to static PCMSC contact information. Users are advised to compare the metadata date of this file to any similar file to ensure they are using the most recent version.
20191204
Susan A Cochran
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
mailing and physical
2885 Mission St.
Santa Cruz
CA
95060
United States
831-460-7545
scochran@usgs.gov
Edited metadata to add keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword. No data were changed.
20201019
U.S. Geological Survey
VeeAnn A. Cross
Marine Geologist
Mailing and Physical
384 Woods Hole Road
Woods Hole
MA
02543-1598
508-548-8700 x2251
508-457-2310
vatnipp@usgs.gov
Vector
Point
5234
0.00001
0.00001
decimal degrees
North American Datum of 1983
Geodetic Reference System 80
6378137.000000
298.257222
Point
Sample location
Source reports
FID
Internal feature number.
ESRI
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Latitude
Latitude coordinate of sample location
Defined by original source
Location information in decimal degrees
Longitude
Longitude coordinate of sample location
Defined by original source
Location information in decimal degrees
WaterDepth
Water depth of sample
Defined by original source
Water depth of sample in meters
SampleTop
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (top)
Defined by original source
Subsample location information in meters
SampleBase
Measured subbottom depth information for each point sample or subsample (bottom)
Defined by original source
Subsample location information in meters
DataSetKey
Data set key (relational link) to the PAC_SRC.txt file
dbSEABED MNEu program
Unique sequential numeric key to SRC file
SiteKey
Site key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEu program
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same site in other usSEABED data files
SampleKey
Sample key (relational link)
dbSEABED MNEu program
Unique sequential numeric key to information about the same sample or subsample in other usSEABED data files
DataType
Data type
Source data
AGE
Sample Age
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
BIO
Biota
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
COL
Color of sample
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
LTH
Lithologic description
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
PET
Petrographic analysis
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
SFT
Sea-floor type description
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
TXR
Textural data and statistics
dbSEABED Data Entry Template
Qtz
Quartz
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Fld
Feldspar
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Mica
Micas
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Claymin
Clay minerals
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Glauc
Glauconite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Hvy_min
Heavy minerals
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Maf
Mafics
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Gbbro
Gabbro
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Baslt
Basalt
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Andest
Andesite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Granit
Granite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Ign_rck
Igneous rock
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Schst
Schist
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Bluschst
Blueschist
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Slte
Low grade metamorphics
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Chrt
Chert
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Dolmt
Dolomite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Limstn
Limestone
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Mudstn
Mudstone
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Sndstn
Sandstone
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Phspht
Phosphate/phosphorite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Trrg
Terrigenous
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Carb
Carbonate/calcareous
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Glacl
Glacial
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Artif_F
Artificial
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Spoil_F
Spoil/dredge material
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Wood
Wood
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Ool
Oolite
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Pelag
Pelagic
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Frm
Foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Bnth_frm
Benthic foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Plnk_frm
Planktonic foraminifera
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Ptr
Pteropod
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Nan
Nannofossil
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Calc_ooz
Calcareous ooze
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Ooz
Ooze
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Sil_ooz
Siliceous ooze
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Diat
Diatom
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Rad
Radiolaria
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Anmne_F
Sea anemone
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Crlrf
Coral reef
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Crl
Coral
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Crl_dbr
Coral debris
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Sol_crl
Solitary coral
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Sftcrl_F
Soft coral
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Shl
Shell
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Shl_dbr
Shell debris
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Bryz
Bryozoa
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Brach
Brachiopod
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Echndrm_F
Echinoderm
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Echnd
Echinoid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Asterd_F
Asteroid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Ophiurd_F
Ophiuroid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Holoth
Holothurian
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Crinod_F
Crinoid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Mlsc
Mollusc
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Biv
Bivalve
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Gstrpd
Gastropod
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Rzr_clm
Razor clam
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Oyst
Oyster
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Scllp
Scallop
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Scphpd
Scaphopod
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Spng_F
Sponge
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Crustac
Crustacea
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Shrmp_F
Shrimp
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Crab
Crab
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Brncl
Barnacle
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Annld_F
Annelid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Srpul
Serpulid
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Wrm_F
Worm
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Wrm_tbe_F
Worm tube
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Bioturb_F
Bioturbation
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Burw_F
Burrow
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Pit_F
Pit
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Fces
Feces
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Motl_F
Mottle
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Crnalg
Coralline algae
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Halmda
Halimeda
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Klp_F
Kelp
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Plnt_F
Plant
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Seagrs_F
Seagrass
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Sft_alg_F
Soft algae
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Peat
Peat
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Orgcbn
Organic carbon
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Gas
Gas
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Odr
Odor
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
H2s
H2S (hydrogen sulfide)
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Defrmn_F
Deformation
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Gradd_F
Graded bed
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Lamintd_F
Laminated
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Ripl
Ripple
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Wvy_bed_F
Wavy bed
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Mudlmp_F
Mud lump
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Scour
Scour
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
100
Unitless
0.1
Lmp_F
Lump
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
Nod_F
Nodule
dbSEABED thesaurus and SET_ABUN.txt; see table 5 (https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/table5.html) in the Larger_Work_Citation for list of triggering major synonyms
0
unknown
Unitless
0.1
SamplePhase
Sample Phase; records whether the results are for the whole, bulk sediment or other defined part
dbSEABED program MNEu and thesaurus
Output as a word-based description that may involve numerics. This field will need to be selected against when GIS mappings of the bulk sediment characters are being mapped. Only blank entries should be included in such a mapping.
U.S. Geological Survey
Jane A. Reid
Geologist
Mailing and physical address
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060-5792
USA
831.427.4727
jareid@usgs.gov
Email preferred
USGS Data Series 182 (data downloadable through the web)
Unless otherwise stated, all data, metadata and related materials are considered to satisfy the quality standards relative to the purpose for which the data were collected. Although these data and associated metadata have been reviewed for accuracy and completeness and approved for release by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the display or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty.
comma-delimited text
2005
Text file containing data input to usSEABED. Fields are comma separated values. First record of file contains field names.
no compression applied
1.86
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_cmp.txt
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
Data can be downloaded using the Network_Resource_Name links. The first link begins a direct download of the comma-delimited text file. The second link points to a data catalog page containing all of the data for the project. The third link points to a landing page for the entire data series.
shapefile
2005
ESRI Shapefile
The SHP file contains the geospatial data. The SHX file contains the index of the geospatial data. The DBF file contains the attribute data in dBASE format. The PRJ file contains the coordinate system information (optional). The AVL file contains the legend information (optional). The SBN and SBX files contain the spatial index of the geospatial data (optional).
winzip
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data/pac_cmp.zip
https://pubs.usgs.gov/ds/2006/182/data_cata.html
https://doi.org/10.3133/ds182
Data can be downloaded using the Network_Resource_Name links. The first link begins a direct download of the accompanying shapefile. The second link points to a data catalog page containing all of the data for the project. The third link points to a landing page for the entire data series.
None
None; these data are provided as comma-delimited text files useable in most softwares. Additionally, these data are available in Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) shapefile format. The user must have ArcGIS® or ArcView® 3.0 or greater software to read and process the data file. In lieu of ArcView® or ArcGIS®, the user may utilize another GIS application package capable of importing the data. A free data viewer, ArcExplorer®, capable of displaying the data is available from ESRI at https://www.esri.com.
20201019
U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
PCMSC Science Data Coordinator
mailing and physical
2885 Mission Street
Santa Cruz
CA
95060-5792
US
831-427-4747
pcmsc_data@usgs.gov
Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
FGDC-STD-001-1998