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Mapping seafloor features provides crucial information for a number of coastal and marine spatial planning applications. Seafloor maps can be used to help identify critical habitat areas for benthic organisms (e.g. clams, corals, demersal fish), select appropriate offshore construction sites, and plan sand/gravel mining operations. Seafloor maps may also contain critical information on geohazards or sensitive archaeological areas to avoid. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) can use this information when managing Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral resources in order to ensure that the removal and relocation of sand is conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and that any potentially adverse impacts on the marine, coastal, or human environments are avoided or minimized. |
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Mapping seafloor features provides crucial information for a number of coastal and marine spatial planning applications. Seafloor maps can be used to help identify critical habitat areas for benthic organisms (e.g. clams, corals, demersal fish), select appropriate offshore construction sites, and plan sand/gravel mining operations. Seafloor maps may also contain critical information on geohazards or sensitive archaeological areas to avoid. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) can use this information when managing Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral resources in order to ensure that the removal and relocation of sand is conducted in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and that any potentially adverse impacts on the marine, coastal, or human environments are avoided or minimized. |
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The Seabed Feature Pnt (point) layer contains points representing geologic, biologic, and anthropogenic geoforms in the coastal and marine environment that have been classified based on geoform component definitions outlined in the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS, FGDC-STD-018-2012, June 2012). These features help provide context for exploring relationships between the physical environment and biological community distribution. These features were compiled from multiple investigators and projects whose research on or around the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) was funded fully or partially by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Attribution includes, but is not limited to, state, date, feature ID and description, physical attributes, data source and study ID. Additional information related to groups of features is provided in the related Link Documents table. This dataset will be updated regularly as new and existing data are incorporated in to the Marine Minerals Information System geodatabase. |
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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) provides the data for use "as is". BOEM provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy, correctness and timeliness of materials presented within the limits of the current state of the art, BOEM assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. BOEM makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Users are cautioned to consider carefully the provisional nature of these data and information before using them for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business that involves substantial monetary or operational consequences. Conclusions drawn from or actions undertaken on the basis of, such data and information are the sole responsibility of the user. The maps shown here are for illustration and planning purposes only and are not suitable for site-specific decision making. The data are not suitable for navigational purposes. Information found here should not be used for making financial or any other commitments. This data was developed by the U.S. Government; no other proprietary rights may be attached to them nor may they be sold to the U.S. Government as part of any procurement of products or services. Public domain data from the U.S. Government are freely redistributable with proper metadata and source attribution. Please recognize the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) as the source of this information. |
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