Shapefiles of data from the west Florida Shelf in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico including sediment data and interpretations of shelf-edge habitats

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Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Kathryn M. Scanlon(ed.)
Originator: Peter R. Briere(ed.)
Publication_Date: 19990901
Title:
Shapefiles of data from the west Florida Shelf in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico including sediment data and interpretations of shelf-edge habitats
Edition: Geographic
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Openfile Series
Issue_Identification: 99-589
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: USGS Openfile CD-ROM
Online_Linkage: https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr99589
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1999/of99-589/htm/aview.htm
Larger_Work_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Peter R. Briere
Originator: Kathryn M. Scanlon
Originator: Christopher T. Gledhill
Originator: Christopher C. Koenig
Originator: Gary Fitzhugh
Publication_Date: 19990901
Title:
West Florida Shelf: Sidescan-sonar and sediment data from shelf-edge habitats in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico
Edition: Geographic
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: map
Series_Information:
Series_Name: U.S. Geological Survey Openfile Series
Issue_Identification: 99-589
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Woods Hole, MA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Other_Citation_Details: USGS Openfile CD-ROM
Online_Linkage: https://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1999/of99-589/
Description:
Abstract:
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and Florida State University (FSU), collected the data presented here as part of a larger study of seafloor habitats on the shelf edge of the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. It is a pilot study, carried out to demonstrate the utility of geologic mapping to fisheries management issues. This report contains sidescan-sonar mosaics, seismic-reflection profiles, texture and calcium carbonate content of sediment samples and interpretative maps of the seafloor morphology, sediments, and benthic habitats of the study area.
The study area is an approximately 150-km2 area along the shelf edge in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. The site is on the eastern side of the DeSoto Canyon and 75 km due south of Cape San Blas on the Florida panhandle. Water depth ranges from about 50 meters (m) to 120 m. It was chosen because reports from fishermen suggested that high-relief rocky outcrops, which are preferred by gag grouper as spawning aggregation sites, would be abundant. The geologic maps help the fisheries biologists select station locations for ongoing monitoring studies and provide a basis for siting of future reserves.
Purpose:
To represent the geology of the West Florida Shelf Study area as delineated in U.S. Geological Survey Openfile Report 99-XXX by Scanlon, Briere, and Gledhill. These shapefiles are provided to facilitate the transfer of the interpretations to others in a GIS format or incorporation into other data sets.
Supplemental_Information:
These shapefiles are provided in Geographic (latitude, longitude) coordinates. "Geographic Projection"
For more information on the seismic surveys see https://cmgds.marine.usgs.gov/fan_info.php?fan=1997-005-FA
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 19990901
Currentness_Reference: Publication Date
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Irregular
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -085.550000
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -085.290000
North_Bounding_Coordinate: +29.110000
South_Bounding_Coordinate: +28.950000
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Metadata Identifier
Theme_Keyword: USGS:d1144762-36d5-43e6-a75f-082aad2461a6
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: Gulf of Mexico
Theme_Keyword: Florida
Theme_Keyword: Marine geology
Theme_Keyword: sediment
Theme_Keyword: sidescan sonar
Theme_Keyword: bathymetry
Theme_Keyword: Shelfbreak
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: USGS Thesaurus
Theme_Keyword: scientific interpretation
Theme_Keyword: sea-floor characteristics
Theme_Keyword: geospatial datasets
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints: credit or reference originators
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Kathryn M. Scanlon
Contact_Organization: U.S Geological Survey
Contact_Position: Research Scientist
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02541
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 5084572323
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: kscanlon@usgs.gov
Data_Set_Credit: K.M. Scanlon P.R. Briere
Security_Information:
Security_Classification_System: n/a
Security_Classification: Unclassified
Security_Handling_Description: n/a
Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
Attribute accuracy is tested by comparison of sidescan sonar data with sediment grab samples.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
Points are represented by two coordinate pairs. Nodes are represented by a single coordinate pair. Polygons are used to outline bottom geology and features. Lines are used to represent contoured bathymetry and the trackline.
Completeness_Report: All sidescan sonar interpretable areas are mapped.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
On-board GPS measurements are used and checked with navigational charts
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy:
Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
on-board GPS measurements are used and checked with navigational charts.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 19990901
Title: Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: remote-sensing image
Type_of_Source_Media: computer program
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 19970901
Source_Currentness_Reference: Publication Date
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: KMS
Source_Contribution: sidescan sonar from with geological features are interpreted
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Shapefiles were created through conversion of mapinfo files . Mapinfo files were generated based on a georeferenced image containing decimated sidescan sonar data.
Process_Date: 19990818
Process_Step:
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Process_Date: 20171208
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
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Process_Description: USGS Thesaurus keywords added to the keyword section.
Process_Date: 20180720
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Contact_Information:
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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
Process_Step:
Process_Description: Crossref DOI link was added as the first link in the metadata.
Process_Date: 20191118
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
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
Added keywords section with USGS persistent identifier as theme keyword.
Process_Date: 20200908
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_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00001
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Depth_System_Definition:
Depth_Datum_Name: Mean sea level
Depth_Resolution: 0.01
Depth_Distance_Units: Meters
Depth_Encoding_Method: Explicit depth coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: sea floor geology
Entity_Type_Definition:
bottom type are represented by varying backscatter intensities on the sidescan sonar
Entity_Type_Definition_Source:
Scanlon, Briere, Koenig. 1999. Oculina Bank. Sidescan Sonar and Sediment Data from a Deep-Water Coral Reef Habitat off East-Central Florida. U.S Geological Survey Open-File Report 99-10
Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: U.S. Geological Survey-Earth Science Information Center
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing address
Address: 507 National Center
City: Reston
State_or_Province: VA
Postal_Code: 22092
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 1-800-USA-MAPS
Distribution_Liability: none
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Format_Name: Shapefile
Digital_Transfer_Option:
Online_Option:
Computer_Contact_Information:
Network_Address:
Access_Instructions:
The link is to a folder with numerous shapefiles - each component will need to be downloaded individually.
Fees: none
Technical_Prerequisites:
GIS software that can read or translate shapefile (*.shp) format.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 20220707
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Kathryn M. Scanlon
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: mailing and physical address
Address: 384 Woods Hole Rd
City: Woods Hole
State_or_Province: MA
Postal_Code: 02541
Country: USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone: 5084572323
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: whsc_data_contact@usgs.gov
Contact_Instructions:
The metadata contact email address is a generic address in the event the metadata contact is no longer with the USGS or the email is otherwise invalid.
Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: 95
Metadata_Time_Convention: universal time
Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
Metadata_Use_Constraints: credit originators
Metadata_Security_Information:
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