The Spatial_Data_Organization Information section refers only to the source files in the ARC export format. The following files are included in that data set: bentpt.e00, birds.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, m_mammal.e00, mgt.e00, reptiles.e00, socecon.e00, vessels.e00, wetlands.e00. Associated relational and desktop data tables provided in Arc export and text format are bio_lut, biofile, biores, breed, breed_dt, seasonal, soc_dat, soc_lut, sources, species, and status.
See the Lineage section for additional information on the type of source data for this data layer. To create the BENTPT data layer, the project biologist uses the following approach. The compiled ESI, biology, and human-use data are plotted onto hardcopy draft maps. Following the delivery of draft maps to the participating resource experts, a second set of interviews is conducted to review the maps. If necessary, edits to the BENTPT data layer are made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps and digital data are created.