AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Species Distribution: Melon-Headed Whale - Hawaii

This dataset contains a collection of known point locations of melon-headed whales identified through direct human observation via shipborne and aerial surveys. This can be useful for assessing species abundance, population structure, habitat use, and behavior. This collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and survey periods listed below. Each data point contains attributes for further information about the time and source of the observation. This dataset was compiled by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) and may be updated in the future if additional data sources are acquired.

Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking shipborne surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2000. Two populations of melon-headed whales have been identified in Hawaii: a smaller population resident to shallow waters off the northwest side of Hawaii Island and a larger population that moves among multiple Hawaiian islands and offshore. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.

For further information, please see:
http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaiian-cetacean-studies/melon-headed-whales-hawaii

Tags: animals/vertebrates, aquatic ecosystems, biological classification, biosphere, central pacific ocean, cetaceans, continent, earth science, hawaii, hawaiian islands, mammals, marine habitat, melon-headed whale, north america, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, toothed whales, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Species Distribution: Fin Whale - Hawaii

This dataset contains a collection of two known point locations of fin whales identified through direct human observation via shipborne and aerial surveys in 2012 and 1998, respectively. This collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and survey periods listed below. Each data point contains attributes for further information about the time and source of the observation. This dataset was compiled by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) and may be updated in the future if additional data sources are acquired.

Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking shipborne surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters since 2000. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.

Tags: animals/vertebrates, aquatic ecosystems, baleen whales, biological classification, biosphere, central pacific ocean, cetaceans, continent, earth science, fin whale, hawaii, hawaiian islands, mammals, marine habitat, north america, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
NOAA/PIBHMC 5-m Bathymetry: American Samoa: Tutuila: Hillshade

A 5-m resolution gridded digital elevation model (DEM) grayscale hillshade for the bathymetry (ocean depth) surrounding Tutuila Island in American Samoa compiled from ship-borne multibeam sonar surveys merged with coastal bathymetry derived from multipectral IKONOS satellite data. Almost complete bottom coverage was achieved in depths between 0 and 250 m. Data collected by the Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC) in support of NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program. Not to be used for navigational purposes. For the related dataset containing numeric bathymetry values for this image layer, see http://pacioos.org/metadata/pibhmc_bathy_5m_tutuila.html

Tags: american samoa, bathymetry, bathymetry/seafloor topography, earth science, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, polynesia, south pacific ocean, topographical relief maps, tutuila
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
NOAA/PIBHMC 5-m Bathymetry: American Samoa: Swains: Hillshade

A 5-m resolution gridded digital elevation model (DEM) grayscale hillshade for the bathymetry (ocean depth) surrounding Swains Island in American Samoa compiled from ship-borne multibeam sonar surveys merged with coastal bathymetry derived from multipectral WorldView-2 (WV-2) satellite data. Almost complete bottom coverage was achieved in depths between 3 and 383 m. Data collected by the Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC) in support of NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program. Not to be used for navigational purposes. For the related dataset containing numeric bathymetry values for this image layer, see http://pacioos.org/metadata/pibhmc_bathy_5m_swains.html

Tags: american samoa, bathymetry, bathymetry/seafloor topography, earth science, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, polynesia, south pacific ocean, swains, topographical relief maps
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Channels - Saipan and Tinian, CNMI

Channels around Saipan and Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

Tags: commonwealth of the northern mariana islands (cnmi), earth science, human dimensions, infrastructure, micronesia, northern mariana islands, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, saipan, ship channel, tinian, transportation, western pacific ocean
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Wave Power Average Annual Frequency of Anomalies, 2000-2013 - Hawaii

Wave power is a major environmental forcing mechanism in Hawaii that influences a number of marine ecosystem processes including coral reef community development, structure, and persistence. By driving mixing of the upper water column, wave forcing can also play a role in nutrient availability and ocean temperature reduction during warming events. Wave forcing in Hawaii is highly seasonal, with winter months typically experiencing far greater wave power than that experienced during the summer months. This layer represents the annual average frequency of anomalies of wave power (kW/m) from 2000-2013, with values presented as fraction of a year. Data were obtained from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH) School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) SWAN model (Simulating WAves Nearshore) following Li et al. (2016).

Hourly 500-m SWAN model runs of wave power were converted to maximum daily wave power from 1979-2013 and then averaged over each month from 1979-2013, creating a monthly time series from which monthly climatologies were made. Time series of anomalies were calculated by quantifying the number and magnitude of events from the maximum daily data set that exceeded the maximum climatological monthly mean during 2000-2013. Pixels were removed directly adjacent to coastlines owing to the model being too coarse to handle extreme refraction and dissipation. Nearshore map pixels with no data were filled with values from the nearest neighboring valid offshore pixel by using a grid of points and the Near Analysis tool in ArcGIS then converting points to raster.

The average annual frequency of wave power anomalies was calculated by taking the average number of days that exceeded the maximum monthly climatological wave power from 2000-2013 for each 500-m grid cell. Values are represented as a fraction of a year.

Tags: aquatic ecosystems, biosphere, central pacific ocean, coastal areas, coastal processes, continent, coral reef, coral reefs, earth science, ecosystems, hawaii, hawaiian islands, human dimensions, human settlements, marine ecosystems, north america, ocean, ocean waves, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, reef, reef habitat, united states of america, wave power
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Habitat Blueprint: West Hawaii Focus Area

The Habitat Blueprint provides a forward-looking framework for NOAA to think and act strategically across programs and with partner organizations to improve coastal and marine habitats for fisheries, marine life, and coastal communities. This layer outlines the Habitat Blueprint project boundary for a portion of the west coast of Hawaii Island (Big Island).

The leeward (west) side of Big Island is known for white sandy beaches and coral reefs that make it a popular destination for snorkeling, diving, and fishing. The region contains a variety of ecosystems including watersheds, Anchialine pool systems, dry-land forest, and coral reefs. There are several species of concern in the area that are important to Hawaii's economy, culture, and environment. For example, South Kohala contains one of the longest contiguous coral reefs in the state. Nearly a quarter of the corals and fish that live along this coast are found nowhere else in the world. Endangered or threatened species found in this area include Hawaiian monk seals, humpback whales, false killer whales, and green sea turtles (honu). The South Kohala district is one of the fastest growing areas on the Big Island and development is on the rise. Land uses include resort areas and very popular beaches. This means striking a delicate balance between the needs of humans and those of the natural resources. West Hawaii's natural resources are also threatened by land-based pollution and sediment, aquarium fishing, drought, fires, and invasive species.

For further information, please see:
https://www.habitatblueprint.noaa.gov/habitat-focus-areas/west-hawaii/

Tags: administrative divisions, big island, boundaries, central pacific ocean, conservation, continent, earth science, environmental governance/management, environmental impacts, hawaii, hawaii island, hawaiian islands, human dimensions, north america, north kona, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, south kohala, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Marine Dumping Zones - Hawaii

Boundaries of available marine dumping zones for the State of Hawaii as recorded on NOAA nautical charts. Regulations for ocean dumping sites are contained in Title 40 ("Protection of Environment), Subchapter H ("Ocean Dumping"), Parts 220-229 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 220-229). Additional information concerning the regulations and requirements for use of these sites may be obtained from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Tags: central pacific ocean, continent, earth science, hawaii, hawaiian islands, human dimensions, infrastructure, marine dumping areas, north america, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
USGS 10-m Digital Elevation Model (DEM): Hawaii: Maui: Hillshade

A 10-meter resolution land surface digital elevation model (DEM) grayscale hillshade for the island of Maui in Hawaii derived from United States Geological Survey (USGS) 1/3 arc-second DEM quadrangles. For the related dataset containing numeric elevation values for this image layer, see http://pacioos.org/metadata/usgs_dem_10m_maui.html

Tags: central pacific ocean, continent, earth science, hawaii, hawaiian islands, land surface, maui, north america, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, terrain elevation, topographical relief maps, topography, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Commercial Spear Fishing Estimated Average Annual Catch of Reef Fish, 2003-2013 - Hawaii

Nearshore fisheries in the Main Hawaiian Islands encompass a diverse group of fishers using a wide array of gears and targeting many different species. Communities in Hawaii often rely on these fisheries for economic, social, and cultural services. However, the stress from overfishing can cause ecosystem degradation and long-term economic loss. This layer represents the average annual commercial catch of reef fish by spear fishing over the years 2003-2013 as reported in commercial catch data collected by the State of Hawaii Department of Aquatic Resources (DAR) Commercial Marine Landings Database (CML). Commercial catch is reported to DAR in large irregular reporting blocks by gear and by species.

This layer's spatial footprint aligns with the inshore commercial reporting blocks from the shapefile served on the Hawaii Statewide GIS Program website (Fishchart2008.shp) (http://planning.hawaii.gov/gis/download-gis-data/). Data are filtered by DAR before release such that reporting blocks with less than three fishers reporting are excluded in order to protect fisher identities. It is not possible to explicitly distinguish between boat-based and shore-based fishing based on the gear types reported in CML data. The Ocean Tipping Points (OTP) project filtered the data for spear fishing and reef fish species only and calculated average annual catch in kilograms by reporting block to match with data from the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP). In marine protected areas (MPAs) where boat-based fishing is not allowed, catch was set to zero; and inside de facto MPAs with restricted access, catch was reduced according to expert input and local knowledge. Average annual commercial catch data were converted from polygon to raster and then divided by the number of 100-m raster cells within each reporting block so that units are comparable to non-commercial fishing layers (kg/ha). The result assumes commercial catch is evenly distributed spatially across each reporting block.

Tags: agricultural aquatic sciences, agriculture, aquatic ecosystems, aquatic sciences, biosphere, central pacific ocean, coastal areas, coastal processes, continent, coral reef, coral reefs, earth science, ecosystems, environmental impacts, environmental sustainability, fisheries, hawaii, hawaiian islands, human dimensions, human settlements, marine ecosystems, north america, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, reef, reef habitat, sustainability, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Coastal Water Quality Monitoring Sites - West Hawaii Island, Hawaii

The relative resilience of coral reef sites was assessed at two depths in 2015, 2016, and 2017 (note: this map layer only includes the shallow locations). The surveys were conducted as a collaborative effort by SymbioSeas, Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Program (CREP), and community organizations.

Tags: animals/vertebrates, aquatic ecosystems, aquatic sciences, big island, biological classification, biosphere, central pacific ocean, coastal processes, continent, coral reefs, earth science, environmental assessments, environmental governance/management, fish, fisheries, hawaii, hawaii island, hawaiian islands, human dimensions, marine environment monitoring, north america, north kona, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, reef habitat, south kohala, united states of america, water quality
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
NOAA/PIBHMC 5-m Bathymetry: USMOI: Kingman Reef: Hillshade

A 5-m resolution gridded digital elevation model (DEM) grayscale hillshade for the bathymetry (ocean depth) surrounding Kingman Reef in the Central Pacific Ocean, a U.S. Minor Outlying Island (USMOI), compiled from ship-borne multibeam sonar surveys merged with coastal bathymetry derived from multipectral IKONOS satellite data. Almost complete bottom coverage was achieved in depths between 0 and 345 m. Data collected by the Pacific Islands Benthic Habitat Mapping Center (PIBHMC) in support of NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program. Not to be used for navigational purposes. For the related dataset containing numeric bathymetry values for this image layer, see http://pacioos.org/metadata/pibhmc_bathy_5m_kingman.html

Tags: bathymetry, bathymetry/seafloor topography, central pacific ocean, earth science, kingman reef, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, topographical relief maps, u.s. minor outlying islands (usmoi)
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Sea Level Rise Inundation: 4-ft Scenario: Honolulu, Hawaii

This map shows coastal flooding around Honolulu, Hawaii due to 4 feet (1.219 m) of sea level rise. This scenario was derived using a National Geospatial Agency (NGA)-provided digital elevation model (DEM) based on LiDAR data of the Honolulu area collected in 2009. This "bare earth" DEM (vegetation and structures removed) was used to represent the current topography of the study area above zero elevation for the urban corridor stretching from Honolulu International Airport to Waikiki and Diamond Head along the south shore of Oahu. The accuracy of the DEM was validated using a selection of 16 Tidal Benchmarks located within the study area. The single value tidal water surface of mean higher high water (MHHW) modeled at the Honolulu tide gauge was used to represent sea level for the purposes of this study. Water levels are shown as they would appear during the highest high tides (excluding wind-driven tides).

Data produced in 2014 by Dr. Charles "Chip" Fletcher of the department of Geology & Geophysics (G&G) in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Supported in part by the NOAA Coastal Storms Program (CSP) and the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. These data do not consider future changes in coastal geomorphology and natural processes such as erosion, subsidence, or future construction. These data do not specify timing of inundation depths and are not appropriate for conducting detailed spatial analysis. The entire risk associated with the results and performance of these data is assumed by the user. These data should be used strictly as a planning reference and not for navigation, permitting, or other legal purposes.

Tags: atmospheric/ocean indicators, central pacific ocean, climate indicators, coastal processes, continent, earth science, hawaii, hawaiian islands, honolulu, inundation, north america, oahu, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, sea level rise, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
Species Distribution: Striped Dolphin - Hawaii

This dataset contains a collection of known point locations of striped dolphins identified through direct human observation via shipborne and aerial surveys. This can be useful for assessing species abundance, population structure, habitat use, and behavior. This collection is aggregated from multiple data sources and survey periods listed below. Each data point contains attributes for further information about the time and source of the observation. This dataset was compiled by the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) and may be updated in the future if additional data sources are acquired.

Cascadia Research Collective (CRC) has been undertaking shipborne surveys for odontocetes in Hawaiian waters since 2000. Striped dolphins in Hawaii are typically found in very deep waters far from shore. In addition, Dr. Joseph Mobley of the Marine Mammal Research Consultants (MMRC) led aerial surveys for cetaceans in Hawaiian waters from 1993-2003.

For further information, please see:
http://www.cascadiaresearch.org/hawaiian-cetacean-studies/striped-dolphins-hawaii

Tags: animals/vertebrates, aquatic ecosystems, biological classification, biosphere, central pacific ocean, cetaceans, continent, dolphins, earth science, hawaii, hawaiian islands, mammals, marine habitat, north america, ocean, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, striped dolphin, united states of america
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce
NOAA Shallow-Water Benthic Habitats: Guam

Benthic habitat maps for the nearshore, shallow (< 30 m) coastal waters of the island of Guam. NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) produced these data to support coral reef research and management. Habitat regions were digitally identified using visual interpretation of orthorectified satellite imagery with a minimum mapping unit (MMU) of approximately 1 acre. Includes biological cover types, geomorphological structure types, and geographic zones.

Eighteen distinct and non-overlapping biological cover types were identified. Habitats or features that cover areas smaller than the minimal mapping unit of 1 acre were not considered. For example, uncolonized sand halos surrounding coral patch reefs are too small to be mapped independently. Cover type refers only to the predominant biological component colonizing the surface of the feature and does not address location (e.g., on the shelf or in the lagoon). The cover types are defined in a collapsible hierarchy ranging from eight major classes (live coral, seagrass, macroalgae, encrusting/coralline algae, turf algae, emergent vegetation, uncolonized, and unknown), combined with a density modifier representing the percentage of the predominant cover type (10%-<50% sparse, 50%-<90% patchy, 90%-100% continuous). 

Similarly, 14 distinct and non-overlapping geomorphological structure types were identified. The structure types are defined in a collapsible hierarchy ranging from four major classes (coral reef and hardbottom, unconsolidated sediment, other delineations, and unknown), to thirteen detailed classes: sand, mud, spur and groove, individual and aggregated patch reef, aggregate reef, scattered coral/rock in unconsolidated sediment, pavement, rock/boulder (volcanic and carbonate), reef rubble, pavement with sand channels, artificial, and unknown.

Lastly, 13 mutually exclusive geographic zones were identified from land to open water corresponding to typical insular shelf and coral reef geomorphology. These zones include: shoreline intertidal, vertical wall (none identified), lagoon, back reef, reef flat, reef crest, fore reef, bank/shelf, bank/shelf escarpment, channel, dredged (since this condition eliminates natural geomorphology), unknown, and land. Zone refers only to each benthic community's location and does not address substrate or cover types within. For example, the lagoon zone may include patch reefs, sand, and seagrass beds; however, these are considered structural elements that may or may not occur within the lagoon zone and therefore, are not used to define it.

Tags: angiosperms (flowering plants), aquatic ecosystems, benthic habitat, biological classification, biosphere, coastal landforms, coastal landforms/processes, coastal processes, coral reefs, earth science, geomorphic landforms/processes, geomorphology, guam, land surface, micronesia, monocots, ocean, oceans, pacific islands ocean observing system, pacific ocean, pacioos, patch reef, plants, seagrass, solid earth, vegetation, western pacific ocean
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce