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This dataset supports the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) Marine Minerals Program (MMP) mission of managing non-energy minerals (primarily sand and gravel) on the OCS. The data and information gleaned from the associated studies helps facilitate these management efforts via the identification of potential OCS sand resources that are a critical component of ensuring the long-term success and cost-effectiveness of many shore protection, beach nourishment, and coastal habitat restoration projects along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean coasts. |
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This dataset supports the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) Marine Minerals Program (MMP) mission of managing non-energy minerals (primarily sand and gravel) on the OCS. The data and information gleaned from the associated studies helps facilitate these management efforts via the identification of potential OCS sand resources that are a critical component of ensuring the long-term success and cost-effectiveness of many shore protection, beach nourishment, and coastal habitat restoration projects along the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean coasts. |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The Study Area Contours feature class contains a compilation of bathymetric contours, or isobaths, from studies relevant to outer continental shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral resource (e.g. sand, gravel, shell) management. Many of these efforts were funded at least partially by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) (formerly known as the Minerals Management Service). Attributes for each isobath include, but are not limited to, contour identifier, elevation (ft), vertical datum, and OCS Study Area ID. Additional information related to each isobath or group of isobaths is provided in the related tables within the MMIS geodatabase: Link Documents table - links tracklines to associated study report(s), Equipment table - list of specific equipment types used for data acquisition. The Study Area Contours layer and its related tables will be updated periodically as new and existing data are incorporated in to the MMIS geodatabase. NOTE: Bathymetric contours are a representation of the seafloor and their shape and respective values are dependent on the resolution of source data and the methods and datums used for acquisition, processing, and analysis. Please refer to the associated study area report for details related to data acquisition and processing.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>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.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV> |
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