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This layer provides a description of the different reef zones in the benthic maps of the Unified Reef Map, if specified in the original description layer. |
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This layer provides a description of the different reef zones in the benthic maps of the Unified Reef Map, if specified in the original description layer. |
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Due to the disparate nature of existing habitat maps of the Florida reef tract, a spatially and categorically unified GIS database was created. Data were categorically integrated using a hierarchically tiered Unified Classification (UC) system which progressively aggregates classes into coarser thematic units providing a common and consistent picture of the entire area while retaining the detailed regional specific information. Where mapping projects spatially overlap, GIS data were edited to create a seamless and consistent transition between mapping projects using image interpretation techniques. This Unified Florida Reef Tract Map (Unified Reef Map) integrates various benthic mapping efforts along the Florida Keys Reef Tract, Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico coastal waters along the Florida Keys. The UC contains five levels of thematic detail, UC Level 0 to 4, allowing for flexibility in the scope of analysis. UC Level 0 is the coarsest classification level that provides a consistent view of the entire area. UC Level 4 retains full thematic resolution while normalizing synonymous class values. Benthic mapping classification values are also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map addresses the need for a single coordinated perspective on the mapping, monitoring and management of the Florida reef tract. Individual source maps cross-walked to the unified classification and CMECS without spatial edits (retaining overlap and unmatched seams) are also available. The reef zones layer was re-projected to NAD 1983 (2011) Florida GDL Albers (Meters), WKID 6439. </SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>Users are encouraged to read and fully comprehend the metadata record prior to using these data. Please acknowledge the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as the data source for any products developed from these data. Users should be aware that comparison with other data sets for the same area may be inaccurate due to inconsistencies resulting from changes in mapping conventions, data collection techniques, and computer processes over time. FWC shall not be liable for improper or incorrect use of these data.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>This data set is in the public domain, and the recipient may not assert any proprietary rights thereto nor represent it to anyone as other than a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission produced data set; it is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The user assumes all responsibility for the accuracy and suitability of this data set for a specific application. In no event will the staff of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission be liable for any damages, including lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this data set.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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Unified Florida Reef Tract Map - Reef Zones_Projected |
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["benthic","GIS","mapping","marine","marine vegetation (mangroves","seagrasses","seaweeds","sea oats)","coastal","habitat (rivers","estuaries","ecology","hard bottom)","corals (reefs","etc.)","biota","environment","oceans","Ecology","FWC","FWRI"] |
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