Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Benthic Habitat Mapping Group
      Publication_Date: 200606
      Title: CRED Cumulative Map of Percent Scleractinian Coral Cover at Niihau
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital image
      Online_Linkage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/
      Online_Linkage: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/niihau/nii_toad.jpg
  Description: 
    Abstract: This map displays optical validation observation locations and percent coverage of scleractinian coral overlaid on bathymetry.
    Purpose: To display locations of optical validation data collected and percent coverage of scleractinian coral at Niihau.
    Supplemental_Information: Niihau, the oldest of the Main Hawaiian islands along with Kauai, is also the second smallest, at 182 sq. km, and the
      smallest inhabited Hawaiian island. Located at 21 degrees 55'N, 160 degrees 10'W, it is the furthest from the magma-producing hotspot
      which formed the island chain. The island lies only 21 km west-northwest of Kauai, but the islands are separated by a
      channel 1097 m deep. Niihau reaches a height of 390 m, has 72 km of shoreline, and an estimated reef area of 60 sq. km
      (Hawaii Coral Reef Network). The island is privately owned and was inhabited by 230 people in 1990. Like all of the
      Main Hawaiian islands, it is considered a high island and contributes significant nutrient and sediment runoff to
      coastal waters. Niihau has no designated marine protected areas.
        Cruises             CoRIS Metadata Record Names
          HI0505              cred_toad_niihau_hi0505_2005     
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 2005
        Ending_Date: 2005
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.26798
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.04542
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 22.02657
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 21.76498
  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: ISO 19115:2003 MD_TopicCategoryCode
      Theme_Keyword: environment
      Theme_Keyword: 007
      Theme_Keyword: biota
      Theme_Keyword: 002
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword; Synthesis Map
      Theme_Keyword: HI0505
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Main Hawaiian Islands > Niihau (28N178W0001)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Honolulu > Niihau (28N178W0001)
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: Main Hawaiian Islands
  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), NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1680 East-West Road POST 833
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96822
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-956-5239
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pibhmc@soest.hawaii.edu
      Contact_Instructions: e-mail preferred
  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), NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1680 East-West Road POST 833
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96822
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-956-5239
      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: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/pibhmc_mhi_nii_optical.htm
              Network_Resource_Name: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/niihau/nii_toad.jpg
    Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20070501
  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), NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1680 East-West Road POST 833
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96822
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-956-5239
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: pibhmc@soest.hawaii.edu
      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