Identification_Information:
  Citation:
    Citation_Information:
      Originator: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Concord, New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Estuaries Project, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
      Publication_Date: 200403
      Title: Sensitivity of Coastal Environments and Wildlife to Spilled Oil: New Hampshire: FISH (Fish Polygons)
      Edition: First
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Vector digital data
      Series_Information:
        Series_Name: None
        Issue_Identification: New Hampshire
      Publication_Information:
        Publication_Place: Concord, New Hampshire
        Publisher: New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Estuaries Project.
      Other_Citation_Details: Prepared by Research Planning, Inc., Columbia, South Carolina for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Concord, New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Estuaries Project, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Formatted to national Environmental Sensitivity Index standards by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division, Seattle, Washington.
  Description:
    Abstract: This data set contains sensitive biological resource data for marine, estuarine, and anadromous fish species in New Hampshire. Vector polygons in this data set represent fish distribution. Species specific abundance, seasonality, status, life history, and source information are stored in relational data tables (described below) designed to be used in conjunction with this spatial data layer. This data set comprises a portion of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) data for New Hampshire. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal 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.
    Purpose: This data was collected, mapped, and digitized to provide environmental data for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Estuaries Project response plans for immediate and effective protection of sensitive resources.
  Time_Period_of_Content:
    Time_Period_Information:
      Range_of_Dates/Times:
        Beginning_Date: 2003
        Ending_Date: 2004
    Currentness_Reference: The biological data were compiled during 2003. The currentness dates for this data ranges from 1994 to 2003 and is documented in the Source_Information section.
  Status:
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: None Scheduled
  Spatial_Domain:
    Bounding_Coordinates:
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -71.000
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -70.533
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 43.250
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 42.867
  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: Wildlife
      Theme_Keyword: Fish
    Place:
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: New Hampshire
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints:
    DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATIONAL PURPOSES.
    Besides the above warning, there are no use constraints on these data.  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. Acknowledgment of the originators, publishers, contributors, and sources listed would be appreciated in products derived from these data.
  Browse_Graphic:
    Browse_Graphic_File_Name: datafig.jpg
    Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Depicts the relationships between spatial data layers and attribute data tables for the New Hampshire ESI data.
    Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG
  Data_Set_Credit: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the New Hampshire Estuaries Project supported this project.  Steve Croce with New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services served as contract manager for the project.  Carroll Brown, Jr. and Lynn Woodard with New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services contributed significantly to the project, as did Phil Trowbridge with the New Hampshire Estuaries Project and individuals from several state and federal agencies and other organizations. At Research Planning, Inc. (RPI), Heidi Hinkeldey was the project manager.  Lee Diveley performed the data processing under the supervision of Mark White, GIS Manager.  Heidi Hinkeldey, Chris Locke, and Vermell Pyatt prepared the final metadata.
  Native_Data_Set_Environment: The software packages used to develop the atlas are Environmental Systems Research Institute's ARC/INFO(r) (version 8.3) and SQL SERVER(r)  (version 7.0).  The hardware configuration is PC's with Windows Operating System (NT4.0/2000). 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: bio_lut.e00, birds.e00, biofile.e00, biores.e00, breed.e00, breed_dt.e00, esi.e00, fish.e00, habitats.e00, hydro.e00, index.e00, invert.e00, m_mammal.e00, mgt.e00, nests.e00, reptiles.e00, seasonal.e00, soc_dat.e00, soc_lut.e00, socecon.e00, sources.e00, species.e00, status.e00, t_mammal.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, socecon, sources, species, and status.
Data_Quality_Information:
  Attribute_Accuracy:
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 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, hardcopy 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, contact the sources listed in the Lineage section.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: 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 (such as dangles, unnecessary node, etc.), and SQL SERVER(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. After the data are delivered to NOAA, they are again subjected to a number of quality and consistency checks. In the process of checking for topological and database consistencies, new ID's and RARNUM's or HUNUM's are also generated.  The new ID's are a combination of atlas number, element number, and record number. In addition, the value used to represent the element is modified to reflect the type of feature being mapped. In the case of an element that is normally represented by a point or polygon, a value of 20 is added to the standard element value for mapping of linear features. In the case where an element usually mapped as a polygon is represented by a point, a value of 30 is added to the regular element value. The RARNUM's are also modified to include the atlas number, so multiple atlases can be combined and RARNUM's remain unique. RARNUM's are redefined on an element basis, so "resources at risk" groupings will contain only a single element. HUNUM's are also modified to include the atlas number.
  Completeness_Report: These data represent a synthesis of expert knowledge, and available hardcopy reports on fish distribution. These data do not represent all fish occurrences in New Hampshire.  The following species are included in this data set: (Species_ID, Common Name, Scientific Name, if applicable): 85, Alewife, Alosa pseudoharengus; 86, Blueback herring, Alosa aestivalis; 87, American shad, Alosa sapidissima; 98, American eel, Anguilla rostrata; 104, Striped bass, Morone saxatilis; 144, Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar; 233, Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius; 500, Sea lamprey, Petromyzon marinus 65, Bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix; 88, Winter flounder, Pleuronectes americanus; 115, Atlantic menhaden, Brevoortia tyrannus; 145, White perch, Morone Americana; 146, Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus; 160, Windowpane flounder, Scophthalmus aquosus; 488, Smooth flounder, Pleuronectes putnami; 91, Threespine stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus; 92, Fourspine stickleback, Apeltes quadracus; 93, Striped killifish, Fundulus majalis; 94, Atlantic silverside, Menidia menidia; 95, Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus; 479, Grubby, Myoxocephalus aenaeus; 482, Northern pipefish, Syngnathus fuscus; 84, Rainbow smelt, Osmerus mordax; 89, Cunner, Tautogolabrus adspersus; 90, White hake, Urophycis tenuis; 99, Atlantic tomcod, Microgadus tomcod; 148, Silver hake, Merluccius bilinearis; 149, Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua; 154, Pollock, Pollachius virens; 155, Red hake, Urophycis chuss; 156, American sand lance, Ammodytes americanus; 199, Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus; 467, American plaice, Hippoglossoides platessoides; 480, Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus; 481, Longhorn sculpin, Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus; 483, Northern searobin, Prionotus carolinus; 484, Ocean pout, Macrozoarces americanus; 486, Shorthorn sculpin, Myoxocephalus scorpius; 489, Yellowtail flounder, Pleuronectes ferrugineus; 1016, Skates; 147, Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus; 158, Butterfish, Peprilus triacanthus.
  Positional_Accuracy:
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Most of the spatial components of the biological data sets are developed using regional experts who estimate concentration areas.  It is difficult to estimate the positional accuracy of such data, except to state that they are compiled on hardcopy base maps with a scale of 1: 24,000.  Some of the spatial components of the biological data sets are developed from pre-existing digital sources and reflect the positional accuracy of these original data.  See the lineage and process description sections for more information on the original source data and how these data were integrated or manipulated to create the final data set. Note that biological resource data by their very nature are considered "fuzzy", and this should be understood when considering the positional accuracy of vector digital objects representing these resources.
  Lineage:
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Rich Langan, University of New Hampshire
          Publication_Date: Unpublished material
          Title: Distribution and Abundance of Fish and Invertebrates in New Hampshire Estuaries
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert Knowledge
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Unknown
            Publisher: Unknown
      Type_of_Source_Media: Personal Communication
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2003
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Dates of communication
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
      Source_Contribution: fish species presence and abundance
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: Brian Smith, Great Bay NERR
          Publication_Date: 2003
          Title: Distribution and Abundance of Fish and Invertebrates in New Hampshire Estuaries
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Expert Knowledge
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: Unknown
            Publisher: Unpublished
      Source_Scale_Denominator: None
      Type_of_Source_Media: Personal Communication
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 2003
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of communication
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
      Source_Contribution: Fish species presence and abundance
    Source_Information:
      Source_Citation:
        Citation_Information:
          Originator: NOAA, US Department of Commerce
          Publication_Date: 1994
          Title: Distribution and Abundance of Fish and Invertebrates in North Atlantic Estuaries
          Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: Hardcopy text
          Publication_Information:
            Publication_Place: NOAA/NOS Strategic Environmental Division, Silver Springs, MD
            Publisher: NOAA, US Department of Commerce
      Type_of_Source_Media: Paper
      Source_Time_Period_of_Content:
        Time_Period_Information:
          Single_Date/Time:
            Calendar_Date: 1994
        Source_Currentness_Reference: Date of publication
      Source_Citation_Abbreviation: None
      Source_Contribution: Fish information
    Process_Step:
      Process_Description: Two main sources of data were used to depict fish distribution and seasonality for this data layer: 1) personal interviews with resource experts from the New Hampshire Estuaries Program (NHEP), the University of New Hampshire (UNH), the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and the New Hampshire Fish and Game (NHFG) and; 2) NOAA's Estuarine Living Marine Resource Program (ELMR) report titled, "Distribution and abundance of fishes and invertebrates in North Atlantic estuaries."  Information gathered during initial interviews and from hardcopy reports was compiled onto U.S. Geological Survey 1:24,000 topographic quadrangles.  The compiled data was digitized off of the base maps into an ArcInfo system to create the FISH data layer. All ESI, biology, and human-use data was plotted onto hardcopy draft maps. Following the delivery of draft maps to the participating resource experts, a second set of interviews was conducted to review the maps. Edits to the FISH data layer were made based on the recommendations of the resource experts, and final hardcopy maps were created.  Resource experts and NOAA's ELMR report provided concentration and seasonality information.
      Process_Date: 200403
      Process_Contact:
        Contact_Information:
          Contact_Organization_Primary:
            Contact_Organization: Research Planning, Inc.
            Contact_Person: Heidi Hinkeldey - Biologist and Project Manager; Mark A. White - GIS Department Manager
          Contact_Address:
            Address_Type: Physical address
            Address: 1121 Park Street
            City: Columbia
            State_or_Province: SC
            Postal_Code: 29201
          Contact_Voice_Telephone: (803) 256-7322
          Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (803) 254-6445
          Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: hhinkeldey@researchplanning.com; mwhite@researchplanning.com
Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
  Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method: Vector
  Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: GT-polygon composed of rings
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 328
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Area point
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 328
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Complete chain
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 399
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Link
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 26846
    SDTS_Terms_Description:
      SDTS_Point_and_Vector_Object_Type: Node, planar graph
      Point_and_Vector_Object_Count: 382
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: D_North_American_1983
      Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.257222
Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
  Overview_Description:
    Entity_and_Attribute_Overview:
      In addition to the geographic data layers, six relational attribute or data tables, BIORES, BREED, SEASONAL, SOURCES, SPECIES, and STATUS, are used to store the complex biological data in the ESI data structure.  The geographic data layer containing biological resource information (in this case, FISH) is linked to the Biological Resources table (BIORES) using the unique ID and the lookup table BIO_LUT, or it can be linked directly using RARNUM.  The ID is a unique combination of the atlas number (for the New Hampshire atlas, the number is 77) and element/layer specific number (BIRDS are layer 1, FISH are layer 2, etc.), and a unique record number. The RARNUM represents a unique combination of species, seasonalities, concentrations, and source information.  For each of these groupings, a number is generated.  That number is concatenated with the atlas number to create a "resource at risk" number that is unique across atlases.  BIORES and the other relational data tables are described below in detail.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way these tables relate to the geographic data layers and other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Due to the complexity of the relational database model, the data items are also post-processed into a flat file format.  This table, called BIOFILE, may be used in place of the relational files described below to ease simple data queries.  The items in the flat file are ELEMENT, SUBELEMENT, NAME, GEN_SPEC, S, F, NHP, DATE_PUB, CONC, JAN, FEB, MAR, APR, MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC, BREED1, BREED2, BREED3, BREED4, BREED5, RARNUM, G_SOURCE, S_SOURCE, and BREED.  All of these items are the same as their counterparts in the individual data tables described below, except the BREED1-BREED5 and BREED items.  BREED is a newly generated variable used to link to the BREED_DT data table, a modified, more compact version of the relational BREED data table.  BREED1-BREED5 give a text summary of when each life stage occurs within the associated map object.  The life stages referred to are the same as those listed in the Detailed_Description of the BREED data table.  The link to the BIOFILE may be made through the BIO_LUT, using ID to link to RARNUM, or BIOFILE may be linked directly to the RARNUM in each of the geographic layer's attribute data tables.  As mentioned, BREED_DT is an auxiliary support data table to the flat file structure, which allows the user to do searches based on month for seasonal breeding activities.  The link from the flat file to BREED_DT is the BREED item.  A second supporting data table is SOURCES.  This is the same as the source file described above, and the link from the flat file is both G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE.  It should be noted that although the flat file eases data query, it is not a normalized database structure, and actual updates performed by the states and other responsible agencies should be done using the relational data tables.  The entity-relationship diagram describing relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure does NOT include the BIOFILE data table, and this data table is NOT described in detail below.
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: FISH.PAT
      Entity_Type_Definition: The FISH.PAT table contains attribute information for the vector polygons representing fish distribution. Note that all attribute information is stored in a series of relational files, described below.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the relationships between attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ID
      Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links vector objects in the biology data layers to records in the BIO_LUT data table.  ID is a concatenation of atlas number ( 77), element number (2), and record number. ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 770200002
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 770200329
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: RARNUM
      Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links directly to the BIORES table or the flat format BIOFILE table.  RARNUM values of 0 are holes in the polygons and do not contain information.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 77000054
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 77000065
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: BIO_LUT
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table BIO_LUT is a lookup table that contains items necessary for linking vector objects in the biological data layers with the BIORES data table.  Note that all attribute information is stored in a series of relational files, described below.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: RARNUM
      Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links records in the BIO_LUT data table to records in the BIORES data table or the flat format BIOFILE data table.  RARNUM values of 0 are holes in the polygons and do not contain information.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 77000001
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 77000104
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ID
      Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links vector objects in the biology data layers to records in the BIO_LUT data table.  ID is a concatenation of atlas number ( 77), element number (2), and record number.  ID values of 9999 are holes in polygons and do not contain information.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 770100002
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 770900004
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: BIORES
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table BIORES contains both biological attribute data and items necessary for linking vector objects in the biological data layers via the BIO_LUT data table to other associated data tables.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: RARNUM
      Attribute_Definition: An identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the BIO_LUT data table or the flat format BIOFILE data table.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: NOAA
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 077000001
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 077000104
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SPECIES_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: CONC
      Attribute_Definition: The field CONC refers to "concentration", abundance, or density value of a species at a particular location. In cases where no quantitative count data was available, the field may either be blank, or contain descriptive terms such as "HIGH". Abundance data was provided by expert knowledge.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SEASON_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for the unique monthly presence and life history characteristics of each species at a given location.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: G_SOURCE
      Attribute_Definition: Geographic source identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SOURCES data table.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S_SOURCE
      Attribute_Definition: Seasonality source identifier that links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SOURCES data table.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELEMENT
      Attribute_Definition: Major categories of biological data
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIRD
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Birds
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: FISH
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fish
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: HABITAT
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Habitats and plants
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: INVERT
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Invertebrates
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: M_MAMMAL
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marine mammals
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: REPTILE
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Reptiles and Amphibians
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T_MAMMAL
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Terrestrial mammals
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID.  This item links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SPECIES and STATUS data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E#####
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT and the next five characters are SPECIES_ID (eg. ELEMENT = 'BIRD' and SPECIES_ID = 1; EL_SPE = 'B00001').
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE_SEA
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID.  This item links records in the BIORES data table to records in the SEASONAL and BREED data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E#######
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Where E is the first character of ELEMENT, the next five characters are SPECIES_ID, and the last two characters are SEASON_ID (eg. ELEMENT = 'BIRD', SPECIES_ID = 1 and SEASON_ID = 1; EL_SPE_SEA = 'B0000101').
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: SPECIES
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table SPECIES identifies all species in the ESI data set.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.  Refer to the Completeness Report for list of layer specific species.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SPECIES_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: NAME
      Attribute_Definition: Species common name
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Species common name for the entire ESI data set
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: GEN_SPEC
      Attribute_Definition: Species scientific name
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Species scientific name for the entire ESI data set.
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELEMENT
      Attribute_Definition: Major categories of biological data
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIRD
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Birds
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fish
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Reptiles and Amphibians
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
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      Attribute_Definition: Element subgroup delineating a logical grouping of species
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Crab
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diadromous
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Diving
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Dolphin
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Estuarine nursery fish
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Estuarine resident
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Freshwater
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Gull or tern
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Lobster
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marine benthic
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marine pelagic fish
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Passerine
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Pinniped
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Raptor
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Shorebird
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Shrimps
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Small mammal
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Waterfowl
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
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      Attribute_Definition: Natural Heritage Program global ranking
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Network of Natural Heritage Program
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Codeset_Source: Natural Heritage Program
    Attribute:
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      Attribute_Definition: Date of NHP listing
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: 0
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Not ranked
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: mmyyyy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID.  This item links records in the SPECIES data table to records in the BIORES and STATUS data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E#####
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
  Detailed_Description:
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      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table SEASONAL contains information on the seasonal presence of each species associated with each spatial vector object.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
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      Attribute_Definition: Major categories of biological data
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Birds
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Terrestrial Mammals
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
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      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide ESI species list maintained at NOAA.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SEASON_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for the unique monthly presence and life history characteristics of each species at a given location.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: JAN
      Attribute_Definition: January
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in January
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: FEB
      Attribute_Definition: February
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in February
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: MAR
      Attribute_Definition: March
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in March
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: APR
      Attribute_Definition: April
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in April
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: MAY
      Attribute_Definition: May
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in May
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: JUN
      Attribute_Definition: June
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in June
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: JUL
      Attribute_Definition: July
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in July
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: AUG
      Attribute_Definition: August
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in August
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SEP
      Attribute_Definition: September
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in September
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: OCT
      Attribute_Definition: October
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in October
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: NOV
      Attribute_Definition: November
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in November
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: DEC
      Attribute_Definition: December
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: X
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Present in December
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE_SEA
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID.  This item links records in the SEASONAL data table to records in the BIORES and BREED data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: BREED
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table BREED identifies the monthly presence of certain life-history stages or activities for each species at a given location.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE_SEA
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT, SPECIES_ID, and SEASON_ID.  This item links records in the BREED data table to records in the BIORES and SEASONAL data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E#######
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: MONTH
      Attribute_Definition: Two-digit calendar month.  Each life history stage or activity type for a particular species can have up to 12 records to account for each month of the year.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: 12
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BREED1
      Attribute_Definition: Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED1 = spawning; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED1 = spawning; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED1 = nesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED1 = mating. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity not present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: -
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BREED2
      Attribute_Definition: Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED2 = migrating; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED2 = eggs; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED2 = eggs; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED2 = hatching; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED2 = calving. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity not present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: -
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BREED3
      Attribute_Definition: Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "BIRD" then BREED3 = molting; if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED3 = larvae; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED3 = internesting; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED3 = pupping. This attribute is not used for HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity not present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: -
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BREED4
      Attribute_Definition: Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED4 = juveniles; if ELEMENT is "M_MAMMAL" then BREED4 = molting.  This attribute is not used for BIRD, HABITAT, or T_MAMMAL elements.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity not present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: -
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: BREED5
      Attribute_Definition: Life history stage or activity type, where: if ELEMENT is "FISH" then BREED5 = adults; if ELEMENT is "INVERT" then BREED5 = adults; if ELEMENT is "REPTILE" then BREED5 = adults.  This attribute is not used for BIRD, M_MAMMAL, HABITAT or T_MAMMAL elements.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Y
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: N
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Life-history stage or activity not present
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: -
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Breed category not used or not appropriate for record(s) in question
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: SOURCES
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table SOURCES contains the primary sources used to create the ESI data set.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SOURCE_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Source identifier that links records in the SOURCES data table to the items G_SOURCE and A_SOURCE in the SOC_DAT table, and to G_SOURCE and S_SOURCE in the BIORES table.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ORIGINATOR
      Attribute_Definition: Author or developer of source material or data set
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: DATE_PUB
      Attribute_Definition: Date of source material, publication, or date of personal communication with expert source
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Numeric
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: mmyyyy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: TITLE
      Attribute_Definition: Title of source material or data
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: DATA_FORMAT
      Attribute_Definition: The format of the source material
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: PUBLICATION
      Attribute_Definition: Additional citation information
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Free text
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SCALE
      Attribute_Definition: Scale denominator of the source
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: integer
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Any integer
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: TIME_PERIOD
      Attribute_Definition: Date(s) of data collection that the source material is based upon.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Numeric
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: yyyy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
  Detailed_Description:
    Entity_Type:
      Entity_Type_Label: STATUS
      Entity_Type_Definition: The data table STATUS identifies the species that are listed as either threatened or endangered by a state or federal authority.  See the Browse_Graphic section for a link to the entity-relationship diagram, which describes the way this table relates to other attribute tables in the ESI data structure.
      Entity_Type_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: ELEMENT
      Attribute_Definition: Major categories of biological data
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
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          Enumerated_Domain_Value: BIRD
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Birds
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: FISH
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Fish
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: HABITAT
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Habitats and Plants
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: INVERT
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Invertebrates
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: M_MAMMAL
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Marine Mammals
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: REPTILE
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Reptiles and Amphibians
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T_MAMMAL
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Terrestrial Mammals
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: SPECIES_ID
      Attribute_Definition: Numeric identifier for each species that is unique within each element and refers to a nationwide master ESI species list maintained at NOAA
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Range_Domain:
          Range_Domain_Minimum: 1
          Range_Domain_Maximum: N
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: STATE
      Attribute_Definition: Two-letter state abbreviation
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Two-letter state abbreviation
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: COUNTRY
      Attribute_Definition: Two-letter country abbreviation
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Any character
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Two-letter country abbreviation
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S
      Attribute_Definition: Threatened and endangered status.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Endangered on state list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Threatened on state list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Species of Special Concern
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: F
      Attribute_Definition: Threatened and endangered status.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Endangered on federal list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Threatened on federal list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Species of Special Concern
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: I
      Attribute_Definition: Threatened and endangered status.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Endangered on international list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: T
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Threatened on international list
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: C
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: Species of Special Concern
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: S_DATE
      Attribute_Definition: Publication date of source material used to assign state status values for each species, if used.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Numeric
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: mmyyyy
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    Attribute:
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      Attribute_Definition: Publication date of source material used to assign federal status values for each species, if used.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Numeric
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: mmyyyy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: I_DATE
      Attribute_Definition: Publication date of source material used to assign international status values for each species, if used.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: Numeric
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: mmyyyy
          Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
    Attribute:
      Attribute_Label: EL_SPE
      Attribute_Definition: Concatenation of ELEMENT and SPECIES_ID.  This item links the STATUS data table to the BIORES and SPECIES data tables.
      Attribute_Definition_Source: Research Planning, Inc.
      Attribute_Domain_Values:
        Enumerated_Domain:
          Enumerated_Domain_Value: E#####
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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 New Hampshire
  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 Distributor).  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 distribution 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.
Metadata_Reference_Information:
  Metadata_Date: 200403
  Metadata_Review_Date: 200403
  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
