Description: This layer provides boundaries of each of the source maps contained in the Unified Reef Map. The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released Jan-2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: i. This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: Due to the disparate nature of existing habitat maps of the Florida reef tract, a spatially and categorically unified GIS database was created. Data were categorically integrated using a hierarchically tiered Unified Classification (UC) system which progressively aggregates classes into coarser thematic units providing a common and consistent picture of the entire area while retaining the detailed regional specific information. Where mapping projects spatially overlap, GIS data were edited to create a seamless and consistent transition between mapping projects using image interpretation techniques. This Unified Florida Reef Tract Map (Unified Reef Map) integrates various benthic mapping efforts along the Florida Keys Reef Tract, Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico coastal waters along the Florida Keys. The UC contains five levels of thematic detail, UC Level 0 to 4, allowing for flexibility in the scope of analysis. UC Level 0 is the coarsest classification level that provides a consistent view of the entire area. UC Level 4 retains full thematic resolution while normalizing synonymous class values. Benthic mapping classification values are also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map addresses the need for a single coordinated perspective on the mapping, monitoring and management of the Florida reef tract. Individual source maps cross-walked to the unified classification and CMECS without spatial edits (retaining overlap and unmatched seams) are also available.
Copyright Text: i. This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: The Unified Reef Map is a regional map of benthic habitats that occur throughout the Florida reef tract. The Unified Reef Map consists of individual maps and monitoring data provided by our numerous partners. The purpose of the Unified Reef Map is to provide a comprehensive view of habitats from Martin County through the Florida Keys to the Dry Tortugas. The Unified Reef Map supports the larger effort to coordinate scientific research and promote a reef-wide approach for protecting Florida’s reef tract. To create the URM, individual maps are integrated, data are edited where overlapping or neighboring maps disagree, and habitat classes are cross-walked to allow comparisons between maps. The URM symbolizes benthic habitats, or bottom types, using the Unified Classification (UC) system. The UC framework allows translation between different classification schemes while retaining the original detailed information provided by our mapping partners. There are five hierarchical UC classes starting at UC Level 0 which represents broad habitat classes and can be consistently translated between individual maps. At the most detailed UC Level 4, benthic habitats are described differently between map providers and may differ throughout the Unified Reef Map. The UC system is also cross-walked to the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS). The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. Version 2.0 released January 2017. For more information visit: http://ocean.floridamarine.org/IntegratedReefMap/UnifiedReefTract.htm
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: Includes the following reef habitats: Aggregate Reef, Spur and Groove, Ridge, and Patch Reef (Individual and Aggregated).
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: Includes the following reef habitats: Aggregate Reef, Spur and Groove, Ridge, and Patch Reef (Individual and Aggregated).
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: Includes the following reef habitats: Aggregate Reef, Spur and Groove, Ridge, and Patch Reef (Individual and Aggregated).
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
Description: Coral reef environments have distinct Zones created by differences in depth, morphology, wave and current energy, temperature, and light. At a larger spatial scale, reef environments also differ based on their general geographic location – their Region. A benthic classification type may have distinctly different ecological communities based on the Zone and/or Region in which it occurs. For example, Spur and Groove has different ecological characteristics depending on its location in Lagoon, Reef Crest or Fore Reef Zones. Zone and Region should be considered when evaluating benthic classification in ecological terms.
Copyright Text: This project was made possible by the contribution of data and expertise from partners and funded by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Coastal Management Program. See project metadata for individual source map credits.
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