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(703) 787-1747
45600 Woodland Road, VAM-LD
Sterling
VA
20166
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Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)
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U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Program
Sterling, VA
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<DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>The MMIS ModeledShoals feature class is a static copy (exported summer 2023) of the dataset titled "NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906)", which is accessible at this web address: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0221906. In the metadata for that dataset, the Description/Abstract reads "The sand shoals (modeled) polygons represent the hypothesized distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast based on seafloor characteristics and distance to shoreline variables. Defined by Rutecki et al. (2014), a sand shoal is "a natural, underwater ridge, bank, or bar consisting of, or covered by, sand or other unconsolidated material, resulting in shallower water depths than surrounding areas." In the dataset, attributes characterize shoals with a classification scheme developed with a basis in the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS)."</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
The MMIS ModeledShoals feature class is a static copy (exported summer 2023) of the dataset titled "NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906)", which is accessible at this web address: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0221906. In the metadata for that dataset, the Summary/Purpose reads "The data were developed to advance planning and environmental assessment of sand dredging. This dataset was part of a larger project focused on marine fish distribution and habitat use: Regional essential fish habitat geospatial assessment and framework for offshore sand features. The NOAA's NCCOS, Office for Coastal Management, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management worked together on this project."
This data is in the public domain and has no access restrictions.
FIPS 199 Security Classification
There are no restrictions; the data is releasable to the public.
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The MMIS ModeledShoals feature class is a static copy (exported summer 2023) of the dataset titled "NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906)", which is accessible at this web address: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0221906. In the metadata for that dataset, the Supplemental Information reads "Submission Package ID: KWBJ5K Methods: For complete details see Pickens et al. 2020 Shoals were identified with an unsupervised classification using the variables of distance to shoreline, depth, standard deviation of depth, slope, and the bathymetric position index. Depth and geomorphology metrics were derived from modified versions of the Coastal Relief Model as described in Pickens et al. (2020). The extent of analysis includes U.S. federal waters seaward of the U.S. Submerged Lands Act Boundary to a maximum depth of 50 m in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic Ocean. The attribution comes from a classification developed from the framework of the Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS, https://www.cmecscatalog.org/cmecs/). Information held in the attribution includes sediment grain size, percent sand, percent carbonate, percent carbonate sand, sediment area ID (from MMIS), area of the feature (square ft), percent fines, minimum depth (depth from the ocean surface), maximum depth (depth from the ocean surface), orientation (compass direction related to the orientation of the feature), minimum slope (degrees), maximum slope (degrees), bathymetric position index, rugosity, Geoform (CMECS), Substrate Component (SC) Class (CMECS), SC Subclass (CMECS), SC Group (CMECS), SC Subgroup (CMECS), percent clay, and percent silt."
BOEM
NOAA
Marine Minerals
Modeled Shoals
2026-01-01T00:00:00
The MMIS data model utilizes a hierarchical structure where an ESRI enterprise geodatabase represents the top tier, and feature datasets and raster catalogs are the secondary tiers which contain groupings of similar data layers. These individual data layers were identified by MMP as important, and they make up the bottom tier. Most individual vector layers and tables are collections of data from multiple sources and across multiple dates. Extensive research went into the construction of (1) the hierarchical groupings of data (primarily by subject matter and file format) and (2) technical aspects of the data model. Data within the geodatabase was consolidated to reduce redundancy, resulting in several stand-alone tables. Relationship classes utilizing global IDs were built between vector layers and stand-alone tables in order to link disparate data. The entire MMIS data model was originally constructed using ESRI ArcGIS Diagrammer, a tool that creates and edits a geodatabase schema. The resulting geodatabase structure, data, and relationship classes were reviewed thoroughly by multiple individuals using ESRI Geodatabase Diagrammer Add-In, ESRI ArcGIS, and Microsoft Visio. ESRI Geodatabase Diagrammer Add-In creates a detailed break-down of the geodatabase and a Visio data model poster.
The spatial data and attribute tables loaded into the MMIS data model are believed to be complete, in regards to maintaining each data layer/table after retrieving it from its source. Please refer to Pickens BA, Finkbeiner M., Taylor JC. 2019. Chapter 2: Shoal Identification and a New Classification System for Sand Resources. In: Pickens, BA, Taylor JC (eds.). Regional Essential Fish Habitat Geospatial Assessment and Framework for Offshore Sand Features. Sterling (VA): US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. OCS Study BOEM 20xx-xxx and NCCOS Technical Memorandum XX-XXXX. xx p. for discussions of the results on the corresponding source data. Most likely, these MMIS layers/tables will continue to have more data loaded in the future, therefore expanding upon the list of sources and dates.
Please refer to the Marine Ecological Classification Standard (CMECS, https://www.cmecscatalog.org/cmecs/) and Pickens BA, Finkbeiner M., Taylor JC. 2019. Chapter 2: Shoal Identification and a New Classification System for Sand Resources. In: Pickens, BA, Taylor JC (eds.). Regional Essential Fish Habitat Geospatial Assessment and Framework for Offshore Sand Features. Sterling (VA): US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. OCS Study BOEM 20xx-xxx and NCCOS Technical Memorandum XX-XXXX. xx p. for accuracy statements on the corresponding source data. These documents are referenced in the attribute tables, where appropriate. In regards to attribute assignment in the Marine Minerals Information Systems (MMIS) data model, every effort was made to load source data into MMIS without error or modification. Some attributes contain domain restrictions in an effort to standardize the field entries and to decrease potential inconsistent entries (e.g., spelling, grammar, typographical errors, and subject matter) in the attribute.
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The MMIS ModeledShoals feature class is a static copy (exported summer 2023) of the dataset titled "NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906)", which is accessible at this web address: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0221906.
Citation for the original dataset is as follows
Pickens, Bradley; Taylor, J. Christopher; Finkbeiner, Mark; Hansen, Deena; Turner, Lora (2020). NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/ahnd-kg15. Accessed Summer, 2023.
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2024-10-01T00:00:00
U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Program
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https://repository.library.noaa.gov/view/noaa/55923
Import dataset obtained from:
Pickens, Bradley; Taylor, J. Christopher; Finkbeiner, Mark; Hansen, Deena; Turner, Lora (2020). NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906). NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.25921/ahnd-kg15. Accessed Summer, 2023.
2024-10-01T00:00:00
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ModeledShoals
Contains modeled sediment resources and sediment resources from MMIS
BOEM
Feature Class
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OBJECTID
OBJECTID
OID
4
10
0
Internal feature number.
Esri
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
BPI
Benthic position index, calculated from input bathymetry datasets
BOEM
Benthic position index, calculated from input bathymetry datasets
BPI
Double
8
38
8
PctSand
Percent Sand
Double
8
38
8
PctCarbonate
Percent Carbonate
Double
8
38
8
PctCarbona
Percent Carbonate Sand
Double
8
38
8
Percent carbonate sand
BOEM
Percent carbonate sand
Area_feet
Area in feet of the feature
BOEM
Area in feet of the feature
Area (square feet)
Double
8
38
8
GrainSize
Average grain size (phi size) within the modeled shoal/resource area. Based on data provided by Matthew Poti of the NOAA Biogeography Branch (personal communication). Please see the shoalMATE SMT for details. Average grain size (phi size) within the deposit/resource/study area; determined using
BOEM
Average grain size (phi size) within the modeled shoal/resource area. Based on data provided by Matthew Poti of the NOAA Biogeography Branch (personal communication). Please see the shoalMATE SMT for details. Average grain size (phi size) within the deposit/resource/study area; determined using
Grain Size
Double
8
38
8
PctFines
Percent Fines
Double
8
38
8
SedAreaID
Sediment Area ID as identified in the SandResources feature class in MMIS. Sediment resource features modeled as part of ShoalMATE were given an ID name/number.
BOEM
Sediment Area ID as identified in the SandResources feature class in MMIS. Sediment resource features modeled as part of ShoalMATE were given an ID name/number.
Sediment Area ID
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0
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SCGroup
CMECS Substrate Component Group
BOEM
ORu
Oyster Rubble
BOEM
MRe
Mussel Reef
BOEM
SeH
Serpulid Hash
BOEM
CrRu
Crepidula Rubble
BOEM
DO
Diatomaceous Ooze
BOEM
Gy
Gravelly
BOEM
WD
Woody Debris
BOEM
ClRe
Clam Reef
BOEM
ORe
Oyster Reef
BOEM
OH
Oyster Hash
BOEM
MS
Muddy Sand
BOEM
SeRu
Serpulid Rubble
BOEM
PD
Peat Debris
BOEM
FO
Foraminiferan Ooze
BOEM
CS
Coquina Sand
BOEM
RS
Rodolith Sand
BOEM
G
Gravel
BOEM
SM
Sandy Mud
BOEM
SeRe
Serpulid Reef
BOEM
SRe
Sabellariid Reef
BOEM
RH
Rodolith Hash
BOEM
SRu
Sabellariid Rubble
BOEM
RO
Radiolarian Ooze
BOEM
RR
Rhodolith Rubble
BOEM
MRu
Mussel Rubble
BOEM
CrRe
Cepidula Reef
BOEM
MH
Mussel Hash
BOEM
HS
Halimeda Sand
BOEM
PO
Pteropod Ooze
BOEM
ClH
Clam Hash
BOEM
GM
Gravel Mixes
BOEM
SH
Sabellariid Hash
BOEM
CrH
Crepidula Hash
BOEM
M
Mud
BOEM
CO
Coccolithophore Ooze
BOEM
ClRu
Clam Rubble
BOEM
S
Sand
BOEM
SGy
Slightly Gravelly
BOEM
SC Group
String
50
0
0
DepthMax_m
Maximum observed depth for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in meters.
BOEM
Maximum observed depth for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in meters.
Depth Max (meters)
Double
8
38
8
Orientation
Orientation
String
25
0
0
DepthMin_m
Minimum observed depth for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in meters.
BOEM
Minimum observed depth for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in meters.
Depth Min (meters)
Double
8
38
8
EcoRegion
EcoRegion (CMECS)
BOEM
V
Virginian
BOEM
NGM
Northern Gulf of Mexico
BOEM
F
Floridian
BOEM
GMBF
Gulf of Maine/Bay of Fundy
BOEM
C
Carolinian
BOEM
EcoRegion (CMECS)
String
50
0
0
Shape
Feature geometry
Esri
Feature geometry
Shape
Geometry
8
0
0
SCClass
CMECS Substrate Component Class
BOEM
T
Trash
BOEM
S
Shell
BOEM
M
Metal
BOEM
Oo
Ooze
BOEM
CM
Construction Materials
BOEM
AR
Anthropogenic Rock
BOEM
C
Coral
BOEM
AW
Anthropogenic Wood
BOEM
R
Rock
BOEM
UM
Unconsolidated Mineral
BOEM
A
Algal
BOEM
W
Worm
BOEM
Or
Organic
BOEM
SC Class
String
50
0
0
SlopeMax
Maximum observed bottom slope for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in degrees.
BOEM
Maximum observed bottom slope for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in degrees.
Slope Max (degrees)
Double
8
38
8
SCSubgroup
CMECS Substrate Component Subgroup
BOEM
SiC
Silt-Clay
BOEM
VCS
Very Coarse Sand
BOEM
CRu
Coquina Rubble
BOEM
GS
Gravelly Sand
BOEM
SC
Sandy Clay
BOEM
sGMS
Slightly Gravelly Muddy Sand
BOEM
P
Pebble
BOEM
MSG
Muddy Sandy Gravel
BOEM
Co
Cobble
BOEM
GM
Gravelly Mud
BOEM
CS
Coarse Sand
BOEM
MG
Muddy Gravel
BOEM
GO
Globigerina Ooze
BOEM
Gr
Granule
BOEM
sGM
Slightly Gravelly Mud
BOEM
FS
Fine Sand
BOEM
SG
Sandy Gravel
BOEM
B
Boulder
BOEM
sGSM
Slightly Gravelly Sandy Mud
BOEM
FWD
Fine Woody Debris
BOEM
SCS
Silty-Clayey Sand
BOEM
SS
Silty Sand
BOEM
MS
Medium Sand
BOEM
sGS
Slightly Gravelly Sand
BOEM
CWD
Coarse Woody Debris
BOEM
CRe
Coquina Reef
BOEM
VCWD
Very Coarse Woody Debris
BOEM
CH
Coquina Hash
BOEM
Cl
Clay
BOEM
VFS
Very Fine Sand
BOEM
GMS
Gravelly Muddy Sand
BOEM
Si
Silt
BOEM
SC Subgroup
String
50
0
0
SCSubclass
CMECS Substrate Component Subclass
BOEM
CorH
Coral Hash
BOEM
CorR
Coral Reef
BOEM
Ser
Serpulid
BOEM
ARRe
Anthropogenic Rock Reef
BOEM
AWRu
Anthropogenic Wood Rubble
BOEM
MH
Metal Hash
BOEM
ConRe
Construction Reef
BOEM
AS
Algal Sand
BOEM
AWRe
Anthropogenic Wood Reef
BOEM
ConH
Construction Hash
BOEM
ARRu
Anthropogenic Rock Rubble
BOEM
FU
Fine Unconsolidated
BOEM
CU
Coarse Unconsolidated
BOEM
Mc
Megaclast
BOEM
ODeb
Organic Debris
BOEM
SS
Shell Sand
BOEM
AWH
Anthropogenic Wood Hash
BOEM
Br
Bedrock
BOEM
ARH
Anthropogenic Rock Hash
BOEM
ConRu
Construction Rubble
BOEM
TB
Trash Bits
BOEM
R
Rhodolith
BOEM
OM
Organic Mud
BOEM
SH
Shell Hash
BOEM
TRu
Trash Rubble
BOEM
CorRub
Coral Rubble
BOEM
ODet
Organic Detritus
BOEM
ARM
Anthropogenic Rock Mud
BOEM
SRu
Shell Rubble
BOEM
SRe
Shell Reef
BOEM
MRu
Metal Rubble
BOEM
MRe
Metal Reef
BOEM
CO
Carbonate Ooze
BOEM
ARS
Anthropogenic Rock Sand
BOEM
Sab
Sabellariid
BOEM
CorS
Coral Sand
BOEM
SC Subclass
String
50
0
0
Rugosity
Seafloor rugosity, calculated from input bathymetry datasets
BOEM
Seafloor rugosity, calculated from input bathymetry datasets
Rugosity
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8
38
8
HabitatZone
Habitat Zone
String
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0
0
PctClay
Percent Clay
Double
8
38
8
PctSilt
Percent Silt
Double
8
38
8
EcoRegionFMC
EcoRegion (FMC)
String
50
0
0
SlopeMin
Minimum observed bottom slope for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in degrees.
BOEM
Minimum observed bottom slope for an EFH life stage as specified in fishery management plan, in degrees.
Slope Min (degrees)
Double
8
38
8
Shape_Leng
Shape_Leng
Double
8
38
8
Shape_Leng
Esri
Shape_Leng
Geoform
Geoform
String
25
0
0
Geoform
BOEM
Geoform
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Name
String
25
0
0
Name
BOEM
Name
Shape.STArea()
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0
0
0
Shape.STArea()
Esri
Shape.STArea()
Shape.STLength()
Shape.STLength()
Double
0
0
0
Shape.STLength()
Esri
Shape.STLength()
created_user
created_user
Stores the name of the user who creates features or records
Esri
Text
255
Read-only. Stores the name of the user who creates features or records.
0
0
created_date
created_date
Stores the date and time a feature or record was created
Esri
Date
8
Read-only. Stores the date and time a feature or record was created.
0
0
last_edited_user
last_edited_user
Stores the name of the user who last edited a feature or record
Esri
Text
255
Read-only. Stores the name of the user who last edited a feature or record.
0
0
last_edited_date
last_edited_date
Stores the date a feature or record was last edited
Esri
Date
8
Read-only. Stores the date a feature or record was last edited.
0
0
The MMIS ModeledShoals feature class is a static copy (exported summer 2023) of the dataset titled "NCCOS Assessment: Modeled Distribution of sand shoals of the Gulf of Mexico and US Atlantic Coast (NCEI Accession 0221906)", which is accessible at this web address: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/metadata/landing-page/bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.nodc:0221906.
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