Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center
      Publication_Date: 20060804
      Title: CRED REA Algal Assessments, Maui and Molokini Islet, Main Hawaiian Islands, 2005 (NODC Accession 0010352)
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: spreadsheet
      Online_Linkage: http://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/cred/algae.php
      Online_Linkage: http://data.nodc.noaa.gov/accession/0010352
  Description: 
    Abstract: Twelve quadrats were sampled along 2 consecutively-placed, 25m transect lines as part of Rapid Ecological
      Assessments conducted at 9 sites at Maui Island and 3 sites at Molokini Islet in the Main Hawaiian Islands in February
      and July 2005 from the NOAA vessels Oscar Elton Sette (OES05-02) and Hi'ialakai (HI05-05). Raw survey data included
      genus presence and relative abundance, and voucher specimens.  Detailed taxonomic analyses of voucher specimens are
      presented.
    Purpose: Part of an initial assessment program in which corals, algae, fish, and other macroinvertebrates are co-sampled along
      the same set of transect lines
    Supplemental_Information: Maximum depth was 17 meters.
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 20050225
        Ending_Date: 20050806
    Currentness_Reference: Ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: In Work
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: Biennial
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.978956
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -156.697211
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 21.031408
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.574383
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Rapid Assessment Studies
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Crustose Coralline Algae
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Vegetation > Algae > Turf Algae
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Microbiota > Blue-green Algae
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Marine Ecosystem
      Theme_Keyword: HI0505
      Theme_Keyword: OES0502
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Numeric Data Sets > Biology
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: biota
      Theme_Keyword: 002
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Maui Island > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Maui Island (20N156W0004)
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Molokini Island > Molokini Islet (20N156W0003)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Maui > Molokini Islet (20N156W0003)
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Place_Keyword: Main Hawaiian Islands
  Access_Constraints: none
  Use_Constraints: Please cite CRED when using the data.
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries
          Sciences Center
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: U.S.A.
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-983-3737
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808)983-3730
Data_Quality_Information: 
  Attribute_Accuracy: 
    Attribute_Accuracy_Report: Algal genera were identified in the field by trained phycologists.
  Logical_Consistency_Report: The same methods of data collection were used at each of the sites surveyed at this location,
    and were conducted by the same scientist.
  Completeness_Report: The survey sites were selected to be representative of the dominant habitats at this reef system.
  Positional_Accuracy: 
    Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy: 
      Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: GPS Unit
      Quantitative_Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment: 
        Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 1
        Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: Instrument parameters
    Vertical_Positional_Accuracy: 
      Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Report: Dive computer and SCUBA depth gauge
      Quantitative_Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Assessment: 
        Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Value: 0.3
        Vertical_Positional_Accuracy_Explanation: Instrument parameters
  Lineage: 
    Process_Step: 
      Process_Description: A modified version of the Preskitt method was used to collect qualitative and quantitative algal
        data (Preskitt et al. 2004, Pacific Science). One diver recorded the presence and relative abundance of algal genera
        inside each of the twelve 0.18 m2 quadrats and collected voucher specimens, while the second diver photographed each
        quadrat. An additional random swim was performed by the divers to collect qualitative samples.
      Process_Date: Unknown
Spatial_Reference_Information: 
  Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition: 
    Geographic: 
      Latitude_Resolution: 0.0001
      Longitude_Resolution: 0.0001
      Geographic_Coordinate_Units: Degrees and Decimal Minutes
    Geodetic_Model: 
      Horizontal_Datum_Name: World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84)
      Ellipsoid_Name: Geodetic Reference System 80 (GRS80)
      Semi-major_Axis: 6378137
      Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio: 298.2572236
  Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition: 
    Depth_System_Definition: 
      Depth_Datum_Name: Local surface
      Depth_Resolution: 0.1
      Depth_Distance_Units: meters
      Depth_Encoding_Method: Explicit Depth Coordinate Included with Horizontal Coordinates
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries Sciences Center
        Contact_Person: Michael Parke
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: U.S.A.
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (808)983-3725
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808)983-3730
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Michael.Parke@noaa.gov
  Distribution_Liability: While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the
    limits of the current state of the art,NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by errors or omissions
    in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty,
    expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: XLS (Microsoft Excel worksheet)
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: http://data.nodc.noaa.gov/coris/data/NOAA/nmfs/pifsc/cred/REAalgae/MHI_2005/REA_Algae_Maui-Molokini_2005.xls
    Fees: None if receiving the data online
  Custom_Order_Process: Contact CRED data management team for information
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20090126
  Metadata_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), NOAA Pacific Island Fisheries
          Sciences Center
        Contact_Person: Haiying Wang
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical
        Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd.
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: U.S.A.
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: (808)983-3725
      Contact_Facsimile_Telephone: (808)983-3730
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: Haiying.Wang@noaa.gov
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
CoRIS: 
  CoRIS_ID: 20071022044548
  CoRIS_Children: None
  CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20050225
  CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20050806
  CoRIS_Metadata_Link: http://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/txt/cred_rea_algal_assessment_maui_molokini_2005.txt
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 1946