Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC), 
        Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), 
        National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
      Publication_Date: 20150901
      Title: Map of percent scleractinian coral cover and sand along camera tow tracks in west Hawaii  
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital image
      Online_Linkage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/
      Online_Linkage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/pibhmc_mhi_haw_optical.htm
  Description: 
    Abstract: 
      This map displays optical validation observation locations and percent coverage of scleractinian coral and sand overlaid on 
      bathymetry and landsat imagery northwest of Hawai'i island. Optical data were collected by CRED TOAD camera sled from the 
      Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary R/V Kohola cruise SB1505 and the NOAA survey launch 
      R/V AHI during cruise SB1207.  A drop camera system was used on the Nature Conservancy R/V Kaka for the final 4 days of
      the SB1505 cruise. Additional drop camera data was collected by the NOAA Biogeography group during 2006-07.  
      Diver photoquadrat images were collected by The Nature Conservancy in 2010 and 2012-14, the Hawaii Institue of 
      Marine Biology in 2011 and the CRED Benthic team in 2005-06, 2008, 2010 and 2014.   
    Purpose: 
      To display locations of optical validation data northwest of Hawai'i island, collected by camera survey
      and the percent coverage of living scleractinian coral and sand along the camera tracks.
    Supplemental_Information: 
      The island of Hawai'i is the southernmost island of the Hawai'ian archipelago. It is also the largest island with a land area of 
      nearly 10,500 sq km. It is the youngest island of the archipelago with ongoing volcanic activity. 
      TOAD camera sled optical surveying was carried out between Mahaiula Bay and Kawaihae Harbor during SB1505, between Kawaihae and Anaeho'omalu Bay during SB1207. 
      The mission report for cruise SB1505 and others can be found here:     
      http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/pibhmc_cruise-catalog.htm
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 20050815
        Ending_Date: 20150602
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.099
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -155.823
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.061
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 19.773
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef monitoring and assessment > Mapping
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Map Images > Mapping > Habitat
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Synthesis Map
      Theme_Keyword: Mesophotic coral ecosystem
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Hawaii Island (19N155W0003)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Kohala Coast (21N155W0001)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Puako (19N155W0001)   
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Hawaii Island > Hawaii Island (19N155W0003)       
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: Please acknowledge the NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    as the source of this information.
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization:  Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC), 
          Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), 
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: NOAA IRC
        Address: NMFS/PIFSC/CRED
        Address: 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: Hawaii
        Postal_Code: 96818
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808 725-5360
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pibhmc@soest.hawaii.edu
      Contact_Instructions: e-mail preferred
  Browse_Graphic:
    Browse_Graphic_File_Name: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/MHI_images/HAW_TOAD_North_445.jpg
    Browse_Graphic_File_Description: Optical Classification 
    Browse_Graphic_File_Type: JPEG, PDF
  Data_Set_Credit: Benthic Habitat Mapping Group, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
    Center (PIFSC), NOAA
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization:  Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC), 
          Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), 
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: NOAA IRC
        Address: NMFS/PIFSC/CRED
        Address: 1845 Wasp Blvd., Bldg. 176
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: Hawaii
        Postal_Code: 96818
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808 725-5360
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pibhmc@soest.hawaii.edu
      Contact_Instructions: e-mail preferred
  Resource_Description: Digital video images that are geo-referenced to navigation files.
  Distribution_Liability: These data are not to be used for navigational purposes.  NOAA makes no warranty regarding
    these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA cannot assume
    liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these
    data to function on a particular system.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: JPEG     
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/hawaii/HAW_TOAD_SB1505.zip
    Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20150901
  Metadata_Contact:
    Contact_Information:
      Contact_Organization_Primary:
        Contact_Organization: Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC), 
          Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), 
          National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
      Contact_Address:
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: NOAA IRC
        Address: NMFS/PIFSC/CRED
        Address: 1845 WASP Blvd., Building 176
        City: Honlulu
        State_or_Province: Hawaii
        Postal_Code: 96818
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808 725-5360
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: 808 725-5429
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: nmfs.pic.credinfo@noaa.gov
      Contact_Instructions: e-mail preferred
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
  Metadata_Time_Convention: Local Time
  Metadata_Access_Constraints: None
  Metadata_Use_Constraints: None