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Long Island Sound 2016 INVERT
Long Island Sound 2016 INVERT
2016
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NOAA/NMFS/EDM
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https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/47232
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https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_guidelines
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ESI Guidelines
Guidelines for developing ESI data content and overview of ESI data structure. Useful for data collectors and users requiring more in depth information on the ESI process.
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https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi
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ESI Overview
Overview of ESI data content and uses.
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Prepared by NOAA, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, Silver Spring, Maryland for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Emergency Response Division, Seattle, Washington
This feature class resides within the BIOLOGY Feature Data Set of the Long Island Sound - 2016 ESI Geodatabase. It contains vector polygons representing sensitive biological resource data for invertebrates in Long Island Sound. The study area includes Long Island Sound, tidal tributaries and bays, freshwater streams, lakes, and land areas in New York and Connecticut. The 33 total invertebrate species include mollusks, crustaceans, and insects. Vector polygons in this data set represent invertebrate distributions, spawning and nursery areas, concentration areas, migration areas, harvest areas, and areas of vulnerable occurrence.
Species-specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in associated data tables (described in Entity Attribute Overview below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set is a portion of the ESI data for Long Island Sound.
As a whole, the ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil, and include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.
The ESI data are intended to provide baseline 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. The ESI data may be appropriate for many other coastal management efforts, though the original intent should be kept in mind.
This project was supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R), Emergency Response Division (ERD), Seattle, Washington.
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ESI Program Manager
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
orr.esi@noaa.gov
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ESI Program Manager
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
orr.esi@noaa.gov
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Data content is considered static once published. However, if issues with the Geodatabase linkages or table contents are identified, the Geodatabase and/or the associated Map Document may be updated. Assure most current data is being used by downloading from https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download and/or comparing modification dates provided at this site.
https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/ESI-Browse-Graphic.pdf
ESI Browse Graphic depicts the relationships between the spatial data layers and the attribute data tables for the Long Island Sound ESI data.
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EARTH SCIENCE > BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION > ANIMALS/INVERTEBRATES
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Coastal Resources
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Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Sensitivity Index
Oil Spill Planning
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Cite As: Office of Response and Restoration, [Date of Access]: Long Island Sound 2016 INVERT [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/47232.
NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
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Use Constraints: DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES. Management boundaries are not to be considered legal boundaries. Edges may have been altered for cartographic processes. Note that the ESI database should not be used to the exclusion of other pertinent data or information held by state or federal agencies or other organizations. Likewise, information contained in the database cannot be used in place of consultations with environmental, natural resource, and cultural resource agencies, or in place of field surveys. Recognize that the information contained in the ESI database represents known concentration areas or occurrences of natural, cultural, and human-use resources, but does not necessarily represent the full distribution or range of each species or resource. This is particularly important to recognize when considering potential impacts to protected resources, such as endangered species, wetlands, etc. Besides the above warnings, there are no use constraints on these data. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
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Distribution Liability: Although these data have been processed and used successfully on a computer system at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 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. If problems are encountered in downloading the ESI data or with file corruption, contact NOAA (see Distributor). These data represent a snapshot in time and temporal changes may have occurred. The data are not intended to include all biological or human-use resources present in an area; they focus on species and resources particularly sensitive to oiling. In the event of a spill, they should be used for a first assessment only. The data providers are the experts with regard to individual resources. They should be contacted to confirm if more current data exist or if in-depth information is needed about a particular resource.
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https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/47232.pdf
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NOAA Data Management Plan (DMP)
NOAA Data Management Plan for this record on InPort.
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The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ArcGIS for Desktop 10.4(R) and SQL SERVER(R) (version 2005). The hardware configuration is PCs with Windows Operating System 7.
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This reflects the extent of all land and water features included in the overall Long Island Sound ESI study region. The bounding box for this particular feature class may vary depending on occurrences identified and mapped.
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BIOFILE
2018-09-28
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2018-09-28
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INVERT
2018-09-28
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SOURCES
2018-09-28
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ESRI File Geodatabase
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ESI Program Manager
7600 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle
WA
98115
orr.esi@noaa.gov
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https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/esi_download
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LongIslandSound_2016_GDB.zip
This feature class is part of the downloadable Esri Arc Geodatabase.
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Accuracy
A multi-stage error checking process is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. The process includes a standardized data entry methodology, data review by in-house and external resource experts, a final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process, and multiple automated logical consistency checks. Quantitative data (such as densities, counts, abundances, or concentrations) provided by resource experts for inclusion in the data set may vary widely in attribute accuracy, depending upon the methodology used to collect and compile such data. For a more detailed evaluation of source data attribute accuracy, check the sources listed in the Lineage section.
Completeness Report
These data represent a synthesis of sources of data, e.g., expert knowledge, available hardcopy documents, survey data, maps, and digital data on invertebrate distributions in the Long Island Sound study area. These data do not represent all invertebrate occurrences in Long Island Sound. The following 33 species are included in this data set: (Species_ID, Common Name, Scientific Name or "n/a" if not applicable): 19, Blue mussel, Mytilus edulis; 25, Softshell clam, Mya arenaria; 41, Bay scallop, Argopecten irradians; 42, Northern quahog, Mercenaria mercenaria; 43, Eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica; 44, Horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus; 45, American lobster, Homarus americanus; 46, Channeled whelk, Busycon canaliculatum; 49, Blue crab, Callinectes sapidus; 73, Longfin squid, Loligo pealeii; 80, Ribbed mussel, Geukensia demissa; 97, Grass shrimp, Palaemonetes spp.; 122, Mantis shrimp, Squilla empusa; 276, Sevenspine bay shrimp, Crangon septemspinosa; 287, Atlantic surfclam, Spisula solidissima; 303, Atlantic rock crab, Cancer irroratus; 304, Green crab, Carcinus maenas; 305, Jonah crab, Cancer borealis; 378, Rare insect, n/a; 380, Rare freshwater mussel, n/a; 495, Fiddler crab, Uca spp.; 571, Lady crab, Ovalipes ocellatus; 585, Coastal barrens buckmoth, Hemileuca maia ssp. 5; 586, Pine Barrens underwing, Catocala herodias gerhardi; 638, Endangered freshwater mussel, n/a; 650, Threatened insect, n/a; 660, Frosted elfin, Callophrys irus; 663, Hessel's hairstreak, Callophrys hesseli; 665, Jersey jair underwing, Catocala jair ssp. 2; 667, Little bluet, Enallagma minusculum; 669, Pine Barrens bluet, Enallagma recurvatum; 670, Scarlet bluet, Enallagma pictum; 1060, Spider crabs, Libinia spp.
Conceptual Consistency
A multi-stage error checking process, described in the above Attribute Accuracy Report, is used to verify both attribute accuracy and logical consistency throughout data production. This process includes multiple automated logical consistency checks that test the files for missing or duplicate data, rules for proper coding, GIS topological consistencies, and SQL SERVER(R) to ArcGIS(R) consistencies. A final review is made by the GIS manager, before the final Geodatabase and metadata are created. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to several consistency checks, and processed into the final delivery format.
Selection of Species: Thirty-three species of invertebrates are represented in this atlas, and this is not intended to include all species present within the study area. Species were selected based on conservation interest (i.e. endangered, threatened, or special concern), ecological importance, or commercial or recreational importance. Mollusk species include nine bivalves, one cephalopod (longfin squid), and one gastropod (channeled whelk). Ten insect species are included, most of which are considered rare, threatened, or endangered. Other arthropod species include seven decapod crabs, three shrimps, horseshoe crab, and American lobster. In all, a total of 698 polygons are used to represent the distributions of the 33 selected invertebrate species. A total of 29 sources were cited to develop the invertebrate data set.
2016-06-01T00:00:00
ESI Program Manager
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Developing information for species of concern: Distributions of rare, endangered, or threatened invertebrate species (e.g., coastal barrens buckmoth, scarlet bluet) were represented by developing polygons based on information provided state Natural Heritage Programs in both Connecticut and New York (CT DEEP 2015, NYS NHP 2015). Locations of horseshoe crab spawning areas were identified from published reports and digital GIS data provided by regional experts (Cornell Univ. 2016, Molloy Coll. 2015, Sacred Heart Univ. 2016).
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ESI Program Manager
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Developing information for bivalve mollusks: Bivalve shellfish species in inshore waters include blue and ribbed mussels, bay scallop, eastern oysters, quahog (hard clam), softshell clam, and Atlantic surf clam. In New York portions of Long Island Sound and embayments, these species were largely mapped based on landings data and harvest zone polygons provided by NYS Department of Conservation (NYS DEC 2013). Bivalve shellfish in areas along the Connecticut shore were largely mapped using polygon representations of shellfish beds provided by CT Department of Agriculture \x96 Bureau of Aquaculture (CT Dept. Ag. 2016).
2016-06-01T00:00:00
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
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Developing information for mainstem Long Island Sound: In mainstem areas of Long Island Sound, information on invertebrate species was provided by published reports from the Long Island Sound Trawl Survey, conducted by Connecticut\x92s Marine Fisheries Division in Old Lyme, CT (Gotschall and Pacileo 2015). A study recently published by The Nature Conservancy is based on these trawl survey data, and presents results on a per-species basis (Anderson et al. 2015). Invertebrate species featured in these sources include American lobster, longfin squid, horseshoe crab, and others.
2016-06-01T00:00:00
ESI Program Manager
orr.esi@noaa.gov
processor
Developing information for coastal embayments: In coastal embayments of the New York shore, Western Long Island (WLI) beach seine survey data (provided by NYSDEC staff) reported catch of invertebrate species as well as fishes (NYS DEC 2014b). Areas surveyed include Little Neck Bay, Manhassett Bay, Hempstead Harbor, Oyster Bay, Stony Brook Harbor, Port Jefferson Harbor, and Peconic Bay. Beach seine methods are especially effective for inshore species including blue crab, green crab, horseshoe crab, and spider crabs. Trawl survey data were also provided for Peconic Bay, with lady crab, spider crabs, blue crab, mantis shrimp, horseshoe crab, and longfin squid prominent in the catch (NYS DEC 2014a). New York Department of State\x92s assessments of \x93Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat\x94 provided additional information on invertebrate species present in specific areas (NYDS 2015). For the coastal embayments and tidal tributaries on the Connecticut shore, results of the Connecticut Beach Seine Surveys, Inshore Surveys, and other site-specific surveys were applied (Howell 2015, Molnar and Howell 2015, Fell et al. 2003).
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ESI Program Manager
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A Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries In Connecticut. Job 5: Marine Finfish Survey
2015-01-01
publication
CT DEEP, Gotschall, K.F., and D. Pacileo
http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/publications/2014_marine_fisheries_division_marine_angler_surveys.pdf
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1984
2014
A Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries In Connecticut. Job 8: Estuarine seine survey.
2014-01-01
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CT DEEP, Molnar, D.R., and P.T. Howell
http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/publications/2014_marine_fisheries_division_marine_angler_surveys.pdf
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Source Citation URL
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1988
2014
A Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries In Connecticut. Job 9: Volunteer estuarine fisheries database
2015-01-01
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CT DEEP, Howell, P.T.
http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/publications/2014_marine_fisheries_division_marine_angler_surveys.pdf
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1990
2014
An Evaluation of the Ichthyofauna of the Bronx River, a Resilient Urban Waterway
2007-01-01
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Lehman College, Rachlin, J.W., B.E. Warkentine, and A. Pappantoniou
http://www.lehman.edu/faculty/jrachlin/Rachlin.html
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Source Citation URL
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2007
CT Natural Heritage Program GIS Data
2015-01-01
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Connecticut Natural Heritage Program
2015
CT SHELLFISH BEDS
2015-01-01
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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2015
Distribution and abundance of fishes and invertebrates in Mid-Atlantic estuaries
1994-01-01
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NOAA, Stone, S.L., T.A. Lowery, J.D. Field, S.H. Jury, D.M. Nelson, M.E. Monaco, C.D. Williams, and L.A. Andreasen
1994
Fisheries Ecology in Rhode Island and Block Island Sounds for the Rhode Island Special Area Management Plan 2010
2010-01-01
publication
URI, Malek, A., M. LaFrance, and J. King
http://seagrant.gso.uri.edu/oceansamp/pdf/appendix/14-Maleketal_RISAMP.pdf
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Source Citation URL
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2010
HORSESHOE CRAB SPAWNING AREAS IN LONG ISLAND SOUND
2015-01-01
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MOLLOY COLLEGE / CERCOM
http://www.molloy.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/biology/cercom
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Source Citation URL
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2015
JUVENILE HORSESHOE CRAB DENSITY
2016-01-01
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SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, PROJECT LIMULUS - DR. JENNIFER MATTEI
2016
Marine Recreational Fishing Areas in Connecticut GIS Data
2015-01-01
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CT DEEP
1986
2014
NEW YORK HORSESHOE CRAB MONITORING NETWORK MONITORING SITES
2016-01-01
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF SUFFOLK COUNTY
http://www.nyhorseshoecrab.org/
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Source Citation URL
Source Citation URL
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2016
NEW YORK STATE SHELLFISH HARVEST AREAS
2013-01-01
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NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
2009
2013
NY Natural Heritage Program GIS Data
2015-01-01
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NY DEC
2015
PROJECT LIMULUS SPAWNING SURVEY
2016-01-01
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SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, PROJECT LIMULUS
http://www.sacredheart.edu/academics/collegeofartssciences/academicdepartments/biology/projectlimulus/
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2016
Peconic Bay Trawl Survey
2014-01-01
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NYS DEC
1987
2010
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats, Long Island Sound and Long Island
2015-01-01
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NYS DOS
http://www.dos.ny.gov/opd/programs/consistency/scfwhabitats.html#li
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Source Citation URL
information
2015
Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitats, Long Island Sound and Long Island, GIS Data
2002-01-01
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NYS DOS
https://gis.ny.gov/gisdata/inventories/details.cfm?DSID=318
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Source Citation URL
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2002
The Distribution and Size Composition of Finfish, American Lobster, and Long-Finned Squid in Long Island Sound Based on the Connecticut Fisheries Division Bottom Trawl Survey, 1984 - 1994
2000-01-01
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Gotschall, K.F., M.W. Johnson, and D.G. Simpson
https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/3121
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1994
The Long Island Sound Ecological Assessment
2015-01-01
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TNC, Anderson, M., N. Frohling, K. Ruddock, S. Lloyd, and N. Maher
https://www.conservationgateway.org/ConservationByGeography/NorthAmerica/UnitedStates/edc/reportsdata/marine/lis/Pages/default.aspx
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2015
Western Long Island Sound Beach Seine Survey
2014-01-01
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NYS DEC
1984
2012
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