U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands ESI: SOCECON (Socioeconomic Lines and Points)

Metadata:


Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; United States Environmental Protection Agency; United States Coast Guard; U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; British Virgin Islands Conservation and Fisheries Department; and United States Department of the Interior.
Publication_Date: 200108
Title: U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands ESI: SOCECON (Socioeconomic Lines and Points)
Edition: First
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Atlas
Series_Information:
Series_Name: None
Issue_Identification: United States Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Seattle, Washington
Publisher:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington.
Other_Citation_Details:
Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; United States Environmental Protection Agency; United States Coast Guard; U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; British Virgin Islands Conservation and Fisheries Department; and United States Department of the Interior.
Description:
Abstract:
This data set comprises the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for the Virgin Islands. ESI data characterize estuarine environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources. This data set contains point and line data for human-use resources.
Purpose:
The ESI data were collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for oil spill planning and response. The Clean Water Act with amendments by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 requires response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 199807
Ending_Date: 200107
Currentness_Reference: Project time span
Status:
Progress: Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Scheduled
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate: -65.167
East_Bounding_Coordinate: -64.065
North_Bounding_Coordinate: 18.943
South_Bounding_Coordinate: 17.467
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Theme_Keyword: ESI
Theme_Keyword: Sensitivity maps
Theme_Keyword: Coastal resources
Theme_Keyword: Oil spill planning
Theme_Keyword: Coastal Zone Management
Theme_Keyword: Socioeconomic
Theme_Keyword: Human use
Place:
Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
Place_Keyword: US Virgin Islands
Place_Keyword: British Virgin Islands
Access_Constraints: None
Use_Constraints:
DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data. Acknowledgment of the publishers and contributing sources listed in Data_Set_Credit (below) would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
Browse_Graphic:
Browse_Graphic_File_Name: datafig.jpg
Browse_Graphic_File_Description:
Relationships between spatial data layers and attribute data tables for the Virgin Islands data.
Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
Data_Set_Credit:
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington; United States Environmental Protection Agency; United States Coast Guard; U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources; British Virgin Islands Conservation and Fisheries Department; and United States Department of the Interior.
Native_Data_Set_Environment:
The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(r) (version 8.0.2) and ORACLE(r) RDBMS (version 8.0.5.0.0). The hardware configuration is Hewlett Packard workstations (models 715/50 and 712/80i with 4 X-terminals) with UNIX operating system (HP-UX Release A.10.20). The following files are included in the data set: benthic.e00, birds.e00, bio_lut.e00, biofile.e00, biores.e00, breed.e00, breed_dt.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, fishl.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, invertl.e00, mgt.e00, m_mammal.e00, reptiles.e00, seasonal.e00, shelfbnd.e00, soc_dat.e00, soc_lut.e00, socecon.e00, sources.e00, species.e00, status.e00, t_mammal.e00, wetlands.e00.

Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report:
The attribute accuracy is estimated to be "good" given the years of ESI experience, the data input methodology, the quality control review sessions, and the digital logical consistency checks.
Logical_Consistency_Report:
The human-use resources were obtained in either digital format or in hardcopy format on 1:24,000 scale maps. Under this project, new digital data sources are imported, projected, checked for quality control, and integrated into the spatial data structure (for selected resources). The data are checked using both digital and on-screen procedures. To finalize the data checking process, each data layer is checked using a standardized form by two GIS personnel (a technician and the GIS manager), and each attribute database is checked using several programs that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies (such as dangles, unnecessary nodes, etc.), and ORACLE(r) to ARC/INFO(r) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, where the data are written to CD-ROM and the metadata are written. ESI data are processed into multiple formats to make them useful to a wider community of GIS/mapping users. Distribution formats include ARC export, MOSS and Shape files, and MARPLOT map folders. An ArcView ESI project and ESI_Viewer product are also included on the CDs for ease of use of the ESI data. The database files are distributed both in the NOAA standard relational database format (see NOAA Technical Memorandum NOS ORCA 115) and in a simplified desktop flat file format. This metadata document includes information on both of these database formats. The section Spatial_Data_Organization_Information refers to the source files in ARC export format only.
Completeness_Report:
Human-Use Resources: Several human-use, or socioeconomic, features are included in ESI/RSI atlases. Entity points and complete chains (arcs) are digitized into the data layer SOCECON and managed area polygonal data (GT-polygons) are stored in the MGT data layer. Both data sets are linked to the data table SOC_DAT using the SOC_LUT lookup table and the items HUNUM and ID. HUNUM is a unique reference number concatenated with the atlas number (for the Virgin Islands this is 67). The ID is a unique combination of the atlas number, an element specific number (SOCECON = 10) and a unique record number. The table SOC_DAT contains the human-use number (HUNUM), feature type (TYPE), name of the facility (NAME), owner/manager or contact person (CONTACT), telephone number (PHONE), geographic source (G_SOURCE), and attribute source (A_SOURCE). Detailed contact information is only included for select management features, where available. Source information is included for all features.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report:
The ESI data use USGS 1:24,000 topographic quadrangles as the basemap. It is estimated that the ESI shoreline classification has a minimum mapping unit of 50 feet.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: BVI Conservation and Fisheries Department; Contact: B. Lettsome, Chief Conservation and Fisheries Officer, BVI CFD
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Wildlife and Fisheries Resources for the British Virgin Islands
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Beach, boat ramp, commercial fishing, ferry, marina, and water intake information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Hillis-Starr, Z., National Park Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Various Natural and Human-use Resources of Buck Island Reef National Monument
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Commercial fishing, diving, and recreational fishing data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Dammann, A.E. and D.W. Nellis
Publication_Date: 1992
Title: A Natural History Atlas to the Cays of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Sarasota, FL
Publisher: Pineapple Press
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1992
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Diving information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Davis, C., University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Edits and Additions to Natural Resource Locations for St. Croix
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Beach and subsistance data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Boulon, R., USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Natural Resource Information for USVI, Particularly St. Thomas and St. John
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Beach, boat ramp, diving, marina, and water intake data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Tobias, W., USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Fisheries and Human-use Resources for St. Croix
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Commercial fishing, diving, lock and dam, recreational fishing, and water intake information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Gomez, R., USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Fisheries Resources for St. Thomas and St. John
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Commercial fishing, recrational fishing, and water intake data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Research Planning, Inc.
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Boat Ramps, Marinas, and other Features from Overflights and Air Photos
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Maps
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000-25000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1998
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of survey
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Boat ramp, and marina information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Geological Survey
Publication_Date: 1959-1984
Title: USGS Topographic Quadrangles
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Maps
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Reston, VA
Publisher: U.S. Geological Survey
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1959
Ending_Date: 1984
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Airport data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Lopez, F., United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Various Natural Resource and Human-use Features for USVI
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Airport, aquaculture, beach, boat ramp, coast guard, diving, ferry, marina, and water intake information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Lazelle, J.
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Prehistoric and Historic Sites for St. Thomas and St. John
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Source_Scale_Denominator: 24000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Historical site data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Cummings, S. and S. Cummings
Publication_Date: 1992
Title: Diving and Snorkeling Guide to the U.S. Virgin Islands
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document and Maps
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Houston, TX
Publisher: Gulf Publishing Company
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1992
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Diving information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Trails Illustrated
Publication_Date: 1995
Title: Virgin Islands National Park, St. John, USVI
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Evergreeen, CO
Publisher: Ponderosa Publishing Company
Source_Scale_Denominator: 22000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1994
Ending_Date: 1995
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Diving information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: U.S. Coast Guard, MSO San Juan
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Sensitive Areas and Protection Strategies for the U.S. Caribbean
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Maps and Tables
Source_Scale_Denominator: VARIES
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Range_of_Dates/Times:
Beginning_Date: 1993
Ending_Date: 1994
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Boat ramp, marina, and water intake data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Cissel, W., National Park Service
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Archaeological and Historic Sites for St. Croix
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Historical site information
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Department St. Croix. Contact: A.L. Moorhead, DEP Director; A. Hutchins, Coordinator, Christiansted, St. Croix
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Various Human-use Features for St. Croix
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Beach, boat ramp, commercial fishing, marina, and water intake data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources, Coastal Zone Management Program
Publication_Date: 1995
Title: Designation of Salt River Bay Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document and Map
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: St. Thomas, USVI
Publisher: USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1995
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: National park data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: BVI National Parks Trust
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: A Parks and Protected Areas System Plan for the British Virgin Islands
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document and Maps
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: Unknown
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: National park data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Island Publishing Services LTD.
Publication_Date: 1999
Title: The Welcome Tourist Guide, British Virgin Islands, VOLUME 28, NO. 2
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Document and Maps
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place: Road Town, Tortola, BVI
Publisher: Island Publishing Services LTD., BVI Tourist Board and the Hotel and Commerce Association
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of study
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: airport, beach
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: UK Directorate of Overseas Surveys
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: British Virgin Islands Topographic Maps
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Maps
Source_Scale_Denominator: 25000
Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 2000
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date when material was reviewed
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Airport data
Source_Information:
Source_Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator: Black, E., St. Croix Alumina, LLC
Publication_Date: Unpublished Material
Title: Water Intakes for St. Croix Alumina Plant
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert knowledge
Type_of_Source_Media: Personal communication
Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date: 1999
Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
Source_Contribution: Diving and water intake information
Process_Step:
Process_Description:
All the digital data were checked using both digital and on-screen procedures, plotted, checked by the biological expert, edited to remove any errors, and plotted for review by the regional specialists. The reviewed maps were updated on the computer, checked once again, and plotted at final map scale. A team of specialists reviewed the entire series of maps, checked all data, and made final edits. The data were merged to form the study-wide layers that are described in the document. The data merging included a final quality control check where topological consistency, rules for geography, and database to geography were checked and validated for all relationships.
Process_Date: 200108
Process_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization: NOAA, Office of Response and Restoration
Contact_Person: Jill Petersen
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical address
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way N.E.
City: Seattle
State_or_Province: Washington
Postal_Code: 98115-6349
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (206) 526-6944
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (206) 526-6329
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jill.petersen@noaa.gov

Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Complete chain
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 5
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Link
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 50
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Entity point
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 560
SDTS_Terms_Description:
SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Node, planar graph
Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 342

Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Geographic:
Latitude_Resolution: 0.00005
Longitude_Resolution: 0.00005
Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Decimal degrees
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name: North American Datum of 1927
Ellipsoid_Name: Clarke, 1866

Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Complete Chain
Entity_Type_Definition:
The human-use features depicted on the maps are those that could be impacted by an oil spill or could provide access for response operations.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Type
Attribute_Definition:
Identifies a line or point with a socioeconomic, or human-use, feature. This attribute allows direct access to the type of feature instead of linking to the more detailed SOC_DAT table.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: IB
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: International Border
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: R
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Roads/ Bridges
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 199807
Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 200101
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label: Entity point
Entity_Type_Definition:
Airport: Location of airports, airfields, landing strips, helipads, etc., whether they are manned or unmanned. Aquaculture: Location of aquaculture sites and facilities. When known, the site name, owner/manager, and contact information are provided on the data tables for each map. Archaeological/Historical Site: Location of archaeological and historic sites for coastal areas. These resources include known archaeological sites and historic sites for the USVI, and historic sites for the BVI. The exact location and extent of most of these sites are not represented on the maps due to their sensitivity to disturbance and vandalism. Instead, sites are depicted on the maps with an icon placed in the general vicinity of the site (or group of sites). In contrast, several specific sites managed by the National Park Service and the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) program have been shown at the request of resource managers. For more specific site information and guidance during planning and response operations in the USVI, please contact the State Historic Preservation Officer at 340/774-3320 or 340/775-5706. For National Park Service (NPS) and National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) properties, the appropriate resource manager(s) should also be contacted. Artisanal/Commercial Fishing: General areas where artisanal and commercial fishing take place, as noted by resource experts. Note that fishing activities, including harvest of queen conch, lobsters, octopus, reef fish, pelagic fish, etc. may take place throughout the study area, including areas not identified in this atlas. Boat Ramp: Location of boat ramps. Coast Guard: Location of Coast Guard facilities. Dam: Locations of dams, mainly on the few streams where native fish or shrimp were noted. Designated Critical Habitat: Areas managed or regulated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) as critical habitat for federally-listed threatened and endangered species, under authority of the U.S. Endangered Species Act as amended. The species involved, responsible agency, and contact information are provided on the data tables for each map. Dive Site: Location of popular recreational SCUBA diving and snorkeling sites. Ferry: Location of major ferry landings. Marina: Location of marinas. Boat ramps, hoists, and other facilities and support services may be present at certain marinas as well. Recreational Beach: Location of recreational beaches used for activities such as swimming, sun-bathing, etc. U.S. National Park: Areas managed by the National Park Service in the U.S., including national parks, national historic sites, national monuments, etc. Site names and contact information are provided on the data tables for each map. BVI National Park: Areas in the BVI managed by the National Parks Trust as national parks and national marine parks. Site names and contact information are provided on the data tables for each map. Recreational Fishing: General areas where recreational fishing takes place, as noted by resource experts and other sources. Note that a variety of fishing activities may take place throughout the study area, including areas not identified in this atlas. Water Intake: Location of surface water intakes. When known, the site name, owner/manager, and telephone number are provided on the data tables for each map.
Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: Type
Attribute_Definition:
Identifies a line or point with a socioeconomic, or human-use, feature. This attribute allows direct access to the type of feature instead of linking to the more detailed SOC_DAT table.
Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
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Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Airport
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: AQ
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Aquaculture
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Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: HS
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Archaeological/Historical site
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CF
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Artisanal/Commercial Fishing
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: BR
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Boat Ramp
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: CG
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Coast Guard
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: LD
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dam
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: DV
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dive Site
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: F
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Ferry
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: M
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marina
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: NP
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: National Park
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: B
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Recreational Beach
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: RF
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Recreational Fishing
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value: WI
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Water Intake
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 199807
Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 200101
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: ID
Attribute_Definition:
A unique identifier that links to the SOC_LUT table. ID is a concatenation of atlas number (67), element number (10), and record number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 671000001
Range_Domain_Maximum: 671000560
Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 199807
Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 200107
Attribute:
Attribute_Label: HUNUM
Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links directly to the SOC_DAT table.
Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Range_Domain:
Range_Domain_Minimum: 67000001
Range_Domain_Maximum: 67000137
Beginning_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 199807
Ending_Date_of_Attribute_Values: 200107

Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: John Kaperick
Contact_Organization: NOAA, Office of Response and Restoration
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical Address
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way N.E.
City: Seattle
State_or_Province: Washington
Postal_Code: 98115-6349
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (206) 526-6400
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (206) 526-6329
Resource_Description: ESI Atlas for Virgin Islands
Distribution_Liability:
Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by NOAA regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. NOAA warrants the delivery of this product in computer-readable format, and will offer a replacement copy of the product when the product is determined unreadable by computer input peripherals, or when the physical medium is delivered in damaged condition.
Custom_Order_Process:
Contact NOAA for distribution options (see Distribution_Information).

Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date: 200108
Metadata_Review_Date: 200108
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Person_Primary:
Contact_Person: Jill Petersen
Contact_Organization: NOAA, Office of Response and Restoration
Contact_Position: GIS Manager
Contact_Address:
Address_Type: Physical Address
Address: 7600 Sand Point Way N.E.
City: Seattle
State_or_Province: Washington
Postal_Code: 98115-6349
Contact_Voice_Telephone: (206) 526-6944
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (206) 526-6329
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: jill.petersen@noaa.gov
Metadata_Standard_Name: Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998