Benthic habitat map of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Watershed Partnership Initiative Kaanapali priority study area and the State of Hawaii Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area, west-central Maui, Hawaii

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Identification_Information
Data_Quality_Information
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information
Spatial_Reference_Information
Entity_and_Attribute_Information
Distribution_Information
Metadata_Reference_Information

Identification_Information:

Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Susan A. Cochran
Publication_Date: 2014
Title:

Benthic habitat map of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Watershed Partnership Initiative Kaanapali priority study area and the State of Hawaii Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area, west-central Maui, Hawaii

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: vector digital data
Series_Information:

Series_Name: Open-File Report
Issue_Identification: 2014-1129

Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey

Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20141129
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2014/1129/

Description:

Abstract:

A benthic habitat polygon coverage has been created of the coral reef ecosystem within the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Watershed Partnership Initiative Kaanapali priority study area and the State of Hawaii Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area, West-Central Maui, Hawaii. Polygons were hand-digitized from visual interpretation of QuickBird-2 satellite imagery (2005), and SHOALS bathymetry data. We also utilized in situ knowledge from underwater photography and videography (2002-2011), side-scan sonar data, and diver and snorkeler observations. The polygons have attributes for Main Structure/Substrate, Dominant Structure/Substrate, Major Biological Cover, Percent of Major Biological Cover, Reef Zone, Unique ID, and measurements of Area (in square meters) of each polygon.

Purpose:

This mapping effort was carried out as a part of a U.S. Geological Survey effort to understand geologic processes of coral reef systems in the U.S. and its trust territories. It is intended to provide a baseline inventory of benthic habitat resources of the coral reef system within the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force Watershed Partnership Initiative Kaanapali priority study area and the State of Hawaii Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area, West-Central Maui, Hawaii for use by scientists, managers, and the general public. The data can be used with geographic information systems (GIS) software for research purposes.

Supplemental_Information:

Additional information about the field activities from which these data were derived are available online at:
https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=A202HW https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=A703HW https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=A0211MU
Any use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Although this Federal Geographic Data Committee-compliant metadata file is intended to document the data set in nonproprietary form, as well as in Esri format, this metadata file may include some Esri-specific terminology.

Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2014

Currentness_Reference: publication date

Status:

Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None planned

Spatial_Domain:

Bounding_Coordinates:

West_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.702438
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.683307
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.965079
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.905515

Keywords:

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:378ca530-ddbc-49f6-b5da-0fce9c0512ac

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD)
Theme_Keyword: oceans
Theme_Keyword: coastal processes
Theme_Keyword: coral reefs
Theme_Keyword: earth science
Theme_Keyword: biosphere
Theme_Keyword: aquatic ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: benthic habitat

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
Theme_Keyword: biota
Theme_Keyword: boundaries
Theme_Keyword: geoscientificInformation
Theme_Keyword: imageryBaseMapsEarthCover
Theme_Keyword: oceans

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Data Categories for Marine Planning
Theme_Keyword: Habitat
Theme_Keyword: Assessments

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: benthic ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: habitats
Theme_Keyword: sea-floor characteristics
Theme_Keyword: marine ecosystems
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: Marine Realms Information Bank (MRIB) keywords
Theme_Keyword: benthos
Theme_Keyword: mapping

Theme:

Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme_Keyword: USGS
Theme_Keyword: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Theme_Keyword: CMGP
Theme_Keyword: Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Theme_Keyword: PCMSC

Place:

Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Place_Keyword: Hawaii
Place_Keyword: Maui
Place_Keyword: Honokowai Beach Park
Place_Keyword: Kaanapali
Place_Keyword: Kekaa Point
Place_Keyword: Hanakaoo Beach Park

Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:

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 of the dataset and in products derived from these data. This information is not intended for navigation purposes.

Point_of_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Contact_Person: PCMSC Science Data Coordinator

Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2885 Mission St
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060-5792
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 831-427-4747
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pcmsc_data@usgs.gov

Data_Set_Credit:

Thanks goes to Tony Kimmet of the USDA-NRCS (Ft. Worth, TX) for acquiring the Quickbird-2 satellite imagery used in this report. Additional thanks go to Joshua Logan and Gerry Hatcher (both USGS, Santa Cruz, CA) for the video acquisition and collection and processing of the sidescan-sonar data. Russell Sparks, Edward Wine, Tatiana Martinez, Lisa Davis Meghan Dailer, Pam Benjasirichai, Itana Silva, and Linda Tesar-Amamoto (HI Dept. of Aquatic Resources) assisted with the data collection for the accuracy assessment.

Native_Data_Set_Environment:

Microsoft Windows XP Version 5.1 (Build 2600) Service Pack 3; Esri ArcGIS 10.1.1.3143

Data_Quality_Information:

Attribute_Accuracy:

Attribute_Accuracy_Report:

Vector polygon boundaries were delineated by interpretation of georeferenced QuickBird-2 satellite, SHOALS bathymetry data, sidescan-sonar data, and underwater video and photographs. The polygons were attributed using a modified version of the NOS/NOAA coral reef habitat digitizing extension for ESRI ArcGIS 10. Attributes are generated directly in the shapefile and errors are not expected. The shapefiles are free of topology errors. Overall accuracy of the major habitat classifications in these data is greater than 81%.

Logical_Consistency_Report:

Digitizing was conducted using the "heads up" on screen method. Delineation of habitat boundaries is from interpretation of georeferenced QuickBird-2 satellite imagery, SHOALS bathymetry data, sidescan-sonar data, and underwater video and photographs. The digital imagery this interpretation is based on are believed to be logically consistent, although not tested.

Completeness_Report:

Data are complete. Habitat boundaries are based on interpretation of digital imagery data of ground conditions at the time the imagery was collected. Polygon boundaries are subject to change over time.

Lineage:

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science

Publication_Date: 2005
Title:

Shallow-water benthic habitats of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, Maryland
Publisher: NOAA\NOS\Biogeography Program

Online_Linkage:

http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/ecosystems/coralreef/us_pac_mapping.aspx

Larger_Work_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: NOAA Biogeography Team
Publication_Date: 2005
Title:

Shallow-water benthic habitats of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: document
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, Maryland
Publisher: NOAA/NOS/Biogeography Team

Online_Linkage:

http://ccma.nos.noaa.gov/ecosystems/coralreef/us_pac_mapping.aspx

Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2005

Source_Currentness_Reference: publication date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation:

Classification Scheme for Shallow-water benthic habitats of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Source_Contribution:

Describes the polygon attributes used in the classification scheme

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Ken Buja
Publication_Date: 2012
Title: Habitat Digitizer Extension
Edition: ArcGIS 10.0
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Silver Spring, Maryland
Publisher: NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCMA/Biogeography Branch

Online_Linkage:

http://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=aaa88d03d6cd499db77f663bdcb77173

Type_of_Source_Media: Software
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2013

Source_Currentness_Reference: download date

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Habitat Digitizer Extension for ArcGIS 10.0
Source_Contribution:

This ArcGIS extension was used to digitize coral reef habitat and zone polygons

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: Tony Kimmet, USDA, Ft. Worth TX
Publication_Date: unpublished material
Title: QuickBird-2 satellite imagery

Type_of_Source_Media: Software
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2005

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: QuickBird-2 satellite imagery
Source_Contribution:

Satellite imagery was used as a base layer for benthic habitat interpretation

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: USGS Western Region Coral Reef Project
Publication_Date: 2013
Title:

Seafloor video footage and still-frame grabs from U.S. Geological Survey cruises in Hawaiian nearshore waters

Type_of_Source_Media: digital videotape
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2002
Ending_Date: 2011

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Underwater digital video
Source_Contribution: Used to help determine benthic habitat type

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: State of Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resources
Publication_Date: unpublished material
Title: Underwater still photographs

Type_of_Source_Media: CD-ROM
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2013
Ending_Date: 2013

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Underwater still photographs
Source_Contribution: Used to help determine benthic habitat type

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Publication_Date: 2000
Title: SHOALS lidar bathymetry data
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: xyz data
Publication_Information:

Publication_Place: Mobile, Alabama
Publisher: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Online_Linkage: http://shoals.sam.usace.army.mil/Hawaii/pages/Hawaii.htm

Type_of_Source_Media: online
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Multiple_Dates/Times:

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 1999

Single_Date/Time:

Calendar_Date: 2000

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: SHOALS bathymetry data
Source_Contribution: Used as a base layer for interpretation of benthic habitats

Source_Information:

Source_Citation:

Citation_Information:

Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 2012
Title:

Nearshore morphology, benthic stricture, hydrodynamics, and coastal groundwater discharge near Kahekili Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii

Type_of_Source_Media: sidescan sonar
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:

Time_Period_Information:

Range_of_Dates/Times:

Beginning_Date: 2011
Ending_Date: 2012

Source_Currentness_Reference: ground condition

Source_Citation_Abbreviation: Sidescan sonar data
Source_Contribution: Used to help determine benthic habitat type

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

QuickBird-2 satellite imagery and SHOALS bathymetry data were used for the interpretation. These were loaded into ArcGIS 10.1 software, along with the NOAA Habitat Digitizer Extension. Additional field data used for the interpretation include sidescan-sonar data, and underwater digital video and photographs. Habitat boundaries were delineated directly into the digitally referenced GIS. Polygons were saved as a shapefile.

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Digitizing Process
Process_Date: 2013
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation:

Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan A. Cochran
Contact_Organization: USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2885 Mission St
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 460-7545
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: scochran@usgs.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

GIS topologic quality was established using ArcView extension routines that check for: Overlapping polygons Multipart polygons Sliver polygons Void polygons and Adjacency

Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation: Quality control
Process_Date: 2013
Source_Produced_Citation_Abbreviation:

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Metadata was edited to fix typos, to bring up to current PCMSC standards, and to add keywords to assist with data discovery. No data were changed.

Process_Date: 20180918
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Person_Primary:

Contact_Person: Susan A. Cochran
Contact_Organization: USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center

Contact_Position: Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 2885 Mission St
City: Santa Cruz
State_or_Province: CA
Postal_Code: 95060
Country: USA

Contact_Voice_Telephone: (831) 460-7545
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: scochran@usgs.gov

Process_Step:

Process_Description:

Edited metadata to add keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword. No data were changed.

Process_Date: 20201019
Process_Contact:

Contact_Information:

Contact_Organization_Primary:

Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey
Contact_Person: VeeAnn A. Cross

Contact_Position: Marine Geologist
Contact_Address:

Address_Type: Mailing and Physical
Address: 384 Woods Hole Road
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02543-1598

Contact_Voice_Telephone: 508-548-8700 x2251
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 508-457-2310
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: vatnipp@usgs.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:

Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:

SDTS_Terms_Description:

SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 388

Spatial_Reference_Information:

Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:

Planar:

Map_Projection:

Map_Projection_Name: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 4N
Transverse_Mercator:

Scale_Factor_at_Central_Meridian: 0.9996
Longitude_of_Central_Meridian: -159.0
Latitude_of_Projection_Origin: 0.0
False_Easting: 500000.0
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 North American 1983
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: Kahekilii_BHabs
Entity_Type_Definition: internal count
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Esri

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: Shape_Length
Attribute_Definition: Length of feature in internal units.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 30.948629
Range_Domain_Maximum: 12633.609159
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Float values in square meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: Shape_Area
Attribute_Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Range_Domain:

Range_Domain_Minimum: 40.066554
Range_Domain_Maximum: 707524.581465
Attribute_Units_of_Measure: Float values in square meters

Attribute:

Attribute_Label: UNIQUEID
Attribute_Definition: Unique 4-digit ID used to describe polygon
Attribute_Definition_Source: Habitat classification scheme
Attribute_Domain_Values:

Codeset_Domain:

Codeset_Name: