North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Areas
Data Set (DS) | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR)GUID: gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:70994 | Updated: October 16, 2023 | Published / External
Summary
Short Citation
NMFS Office Of Protected Resources, 2024: North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Areas, https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/70994.
Full Citation Examples
This dataset represents mandatory speed restriction zones as described in the Final Rule To Implement Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales (50 CFR Part 224.105). While the offshore boundaries of the mandatory speed restriction areas are fixed, the majority of the coastal boundary is represented by shoreline data. Because shorelines are highly dynamic, the dataset used to represent the shoreline, while contemporary, will likely become quickly outdated in a number of locations. In addition, GIS projection and topology functions can often change or generalize coordinates. For these reasons, the spatial features contained in this dataset are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact regulated area boundaries.
Distribution Information
No Distributions available.
Use Constraints:The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data.
Controlled Theme Keywords
biota, boundaries, oceans
Child Items
| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Entity | sma_pl |
Contact Information
Point of Contact
Caroline Good
caroline.good@noaa.gov
301-427-8445
Metadata Contact
Jeff D Adams
jeff.adams@noaa.gov
301-427-8434
Extents
-81.459076° W,
-67.139999° E,
42.500009° N,
29.750006° S
Item Identification
| Title: | North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Areas |
|---|---|
| Status: | Completed |
| Abstract: |
This dataset represents mandatory speed restriction zones as described in the Final Rule To Implement Speed Restrictions to Reduce the Threat of Ship Collisions With North Atlantic Right Whales (50 CFR Part 224.105). While the offshore boundaries of the mandatory speed restriction areas are fixed, the majority of the coastal boundary is represented by shoreline data. Because shorelines are highly dynamic, the dataset used to represent the shoreline, while contemporary, will likely become quickly outdated in a number of locations. In addition, GIS projection and topology functions can often change or generalize coordinates. For these reasons, the spatial features contained in this dataset are considered to be approximate representations and are NOT an OFFICIAL record for the exact regulated area boundaries. |
| Purpose: |
This dataset was created to represent areas designated as mandatory speed zones restriction as defined by 73 FR 60173, October 10, 2008, Rules and Regulations. For information on the proper use of the dataset refer to the Use Constraints metadata section. |
Keywords
Theme Keywords
| Thesaurus | Keyword |
|---|---|
| ISO 19115 Topic Category |
biota
|
| ISO 19115 Topic Category |
boundaries
|
| ISO 19115 Topic Category |
oceans
|
| UNCONTROLLED | |
| None | Biology |
| None | Compliance |
| None | Conservation |
| None | Human |
| None | Management |
| None | Mandatory |
| None | Marine |
| None | Regulatory |
Spatial Keywords
| Thesaurus | Keyword |
|---|---|
| UNCONTROLLED | |
| None | Atlantic Ocean |
| None | New England |
| None | Southeast |
| None | United States |
Physical Location
| City: | Silver Spring |
|---|---|
| State/Province: | MD |
Data Set Information
| Data Set Scope Code: | Data Set |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Frequency: | As Needed |
| Data Presentation Form: | Map (digital) |
| Data Set Credit: | Office of Protected Resources (OPR), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce (DOC) |
Support Roles
Data Steward
| Date Effective From: | 2022-09-20 |
|---|---|
| Date Effective To: | |
| Contact (Person): | Good, Caroline |
| Address: |
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 |
| Email Address: | caroline.good@noaa.gov |
| Phone: | 301-427-8445 |
Distributor
| Date Effective From: | 2022-09-20 |
|---|---|
| Date Effective To: | |
| Contact (Organization): | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
| Address: |
1315 East-West Highway, 13th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 |
| Phone: | 301-713-2332 |
| URL: | http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/ |
Metadata Contact
| Date Effective From: | 2022-09-20 |
|---|---|
| Date Effective To: | |
| Contact (Person): | Adams, Jeff D |
| Address: |
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 USA |
| Email Address: | jeff.adams@noaa.gov |
| Phone: | 301-427-8434 |
Point of Contact
| Date Effective From: | 2022-09-20 |
|---|---|
| Date Effective To: | |
| Contact (Person): | Good, Caroline |
| Address: |
1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282 |
| Email Address: | caroline.good@noaa.gov |
| Phone: | 301-427-8445 |
Extents
| Currentness Reference: | Publication Date |
|---|
Extent Group 1
| Extent Description: |
Marine waters along the U.S. Atlantic seaboard beginning at the charted mean high water line. |
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Extent Group 1 / Geographic Area 1
| W° Bound: | -81.459076 | |
|---|---|---|
| E° Bound: | -67.139999 | |
| N° Bound: | 42.500009 | |
| S° Bound: | 29.750006 |
Spatial Information
Reference Systems
Reference System 1
Coordinate Reference System |
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Access Information
| Security Class: | Unclassified |
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| Data Use Constraints: |
The user assumes the entire risk related to use of these data. NMFS is providing these data "as is," and NMFS disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied, including (without limitation) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. It is strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data to evaluate dataset limitations, restrictions or intended use. In no event will NMFS be liable to you or to any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages, or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data. |
URLs
URL 1
| URL: | https://services2.arcgis.com/C8EMgrsFcRFL6LrL/arcgis/rest/services/Seasonal_Management_Areas/FeatureServer/3 |
|---|---|
| Name: | North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Management Areas Feature Service |
| URL Type: |
Online Resource
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| File Resource Format: | Feature Service Feature Class |
Technical Environment
| Description: |
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 10.0 (Build 19044) ; Esri ArcGIS 12.9.4.32739 |
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Data Quality
| Conceptual Consistency: |
not measured1 |
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Lineage
Sources
COLREGS Demarcation Lines
| Source Contribution: |
U.S. collision regulation boundaries used to create coastal boundaries of seasonal management areas. |
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NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP)
| Contact Role Type: | Originator |
|---|---|
| Contact Type: | Organization |
| Contact Name: | National Geodetic Survey |
| Source Contribution: |
High-resolution shoreline data was used to create coastal boundaries of seasonal management areas. |
Process Steps
Process Step 1
| Description: |
COLREGS Demarcation Lines and NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP) line features were merged into a single dataset. |
|---|---|
| Process Date/Time: | 2022-08-10 00:00:00 |
| Process Contact: | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
| Phone (Voice): | 301-713-2332 |
Process Step 2
| Description: |
Linear features in the merged COLREGS Demarcation Lines and NOAA NGS Continually Updated Shoreline Product (CUSP) feature class were edited to remove out-of-habitat features (e.g. inland waters, barrier islands, etc.) or features that were determined to introduce an unnecessary degree of complexity to the boundaries (e.g. seawalls, jetties, groins, offshore breakwaters, etc.). Hand digitized features guided by ESRI’s World Imagery Basemap were added to connect shoreline features to COLREGS features where the speed zone boundaries transitioned between shoreline and COLREGS linear features and to bridge gaps where shoreline data was unavailable or where breaks in shoreline features occurred due to the removal of out-of-habitat waters. The linear features in this dataset were merged to create a single, contiguous coastal boundary for the regulated portion of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. |
|---|---|
| Process Date/Time: | 2022-08-10 00:00:00 |
| Process Contact: | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
| Phone (Voice): | 301-713-2332 |
Process Step 3
| Description: |
Coordinate values belonging to the offshore and coastal control points to define the offshore boundary and coastal divisions for mandatory speed restriction areas were converted from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees and used to create a line feature class delineating the offshore boundaries and divisions between the mandatory speed restriction areas. |
|---|---|
| Process Date/Time: | 2022-08-11 00:00:00 |
| Process Contact: | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
| Phone (Voice): | 301-713-2332 |
Process Step 4
| Description: |
Polygons were created using the linear feature class representing the offshore boundaries and mandatory speed restriction area divisions and the feature class containing the contiguous coastal boundary for the regulated portion of the U.S. Atlantic seaboard. |
|---|---|
| Process Date/Time: | 2022-08-12 00:00:00 |
| Process Contact: | NMFS Office Of Protected Resources (OPR) |
| Phone (Voice): | 301-713-2332 |
Child Items
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Type | Title |
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| Entity | sma_pl |
Catalog Details
| Catalog Item ID: | 70994 |
|---|---|
| GUID: | gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:70994 |
| Metadata Record Created By: | Jeff D Adams |
| Metadata Record Created: | 2023-10-02 13:58+0000 |
| Metadata Record Last Modified By: | Jeff D Adams |
| Metadata Record Last Modified: | 2023-10-16 10:41+0000 |
| Metadata Record Published: | 2023-10-13 |
| Owner Org: | OPR |
| Metadata Publication Status: | Published Externally |
| Do Not Publish?: | N |
| Metadata Last Review Date: | 2023-10-02 |
| Metadata Review Frequency: | 1 Year |
| Metadata Next Review Date: | 2024-10-02 |