Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Benthic Habitat Mapping Group
      Publication_Date: 200705
      Title: CRED Cumulative Map of Percent Scleractinian Coral Cover at Molokai, 2005
      Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form: digital image
      Online_Linkage: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/
      Online_Linkage: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/molokai/mol_toad.jpg
  Description: 
    Abstract: This map displays optical validation observation locations and percent coverage of scleractinian coral
      overlaid on bathymetry.
    Purpose: To display locations of optical validation data collected and percent coverage of scleractinian coral at
      Molokai.
    Supplemental_Information: Molokai, formed from two extinct volcanoes, covers an area of 673 sq. km and reaches 1515 m
      at its highest point. Generally situated between Maui and Oahu at 21 degrees 08'N, 157 degrees 00' W, the island
      has 142 km of shoreline and an estimated 998 sq. km of reef (Hawaii Coral Reef Network). The island is one the four
      members of the Maui Group (also including Maui, Lanai and Kahoolawe), situated together on a shallow, submerged bank.
      In the recent geological past, the islands formed a single land mass (Maui Nui) during periods of lowered sea levels.
      Like all of the main Hawaiian islands, it is considered a high island and contributes significant nutrient and
      sediment runoff to coastal waters. Molokai's human population was counted at 6,717 in 1990, mostly scattered around
      the island. There are no designated marine protected areas around Molokai, although the Hawaiian Islands Humpback
      Whale National Marine Sanctuary spans 3642 sq. km of the waters among and around the Maui Group. Penguin Bank is a
      flat-topped  feature with a surface area of 1015 sq. km that extends from the west coast of Molokai approximately
      70 km to the southwest.
      Cruises             CoRIS Metadata Record Names
      HI0504              cred_toad_molokai_2005
  Time_Period_of_Content: 
    Time_Period_Information: 
      Range_of_Dates/Times: 
        Beginning_Date: 2005
        Ending_Date: 2005
    Currentness_Reference: ground condition
  Status: 
    Progress: Complete
    Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency: As needed
  Spatial_Domain: 
    Bounding_Coordinates: 
      West_Bounding_Coordinate: -157.51321
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -157.28333
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 21.15034
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 20.91766
  Keywords: 
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Theme Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Aquatic Habitat > Benthic Habitat
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Biosphere > Zoology > Corals > Reef Monitoring and Assessment > Mapping
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs > Coral Reef Ecology > Coral Cover
      Theme_Keyword: EARTH SCIENCE > Oceans > Coastal Processes > Coral Reefs
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Discovery Thesaurus
      Theme_Keyword: Map Images > Habitats
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: ISO 19115 Topic Category
      Theme_Keyword: environment
      Theme_Keyword: 007
      Theme_Keyword: biota
      Theme_Keyword: 002
    Theme: 
      Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus: None
      Theme_Keyword: Synthesis Map
      Theme_Keyword: HI0504
      Theme_Keyword: Tethered Optical Validation Data
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Molokai Island > Molokai Island (21N157W0001)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Hawaii > Molokai Island (21N157W0001)
  Access_Constraints: None
  Use_Constraints: Please acknowledge the NOAA Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
    as the source of this information.
  Point_of_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Benthic Habitat Mapping Group, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, PIFSC, NOAA
        Contact_Person: John Rooney
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1125B Ala Moana Blvd
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: HI
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-956-9729
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: john.rooney@noaa.gov
  Data_Set_Credit: Benthic Habitat Mapping Group, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division (CRED), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science
    Center (PIFSC), NOAA
Distribution_Information: 
  Distributor: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Benthic Habitat Mapping Group, CRED, PIFSC, NOAA
        Contact_Person: John Rooney
      Contact_Position: Coastal Geomorphologist
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1125 'B' Ala Moana Blvd
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: Hawaii
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-956-9729
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: john.rooney@noaa.gov
  Resource_Description: Digital video images that are geo-referenced to navigation files.
  Distribution_Liability: These data are not to be used for navigational purposes.  NOAA makes no warranty regarding
    these data, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA cannot assume
    liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data, nor as a result of the failure of these
    data to function on a particular system.
  Standard_Order_Process: 
    Digital_Form: 
      Digital_Transfer_Information: 
        Format_Name: JPEG
      Digital_Transfer_Option: 
        Online_Option: 
          Computer_Contact_Information: 
            Network_Address: 
              Network_Resource_Name: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/pibhmc_mhi_mol_optical.htm
              Network_Resource_Name: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/molokai/mol_toad.jpg
    Fees: None
Metadata_Reference_Information: 
  Metadata_Date: 20080812
  Metadata_Contact: 
    Contact_Information: 
      Contact_Organization_Primary: 
        Contact_Organization: Benthic Habitat Mapping Group, CRED, PIFSC, NOAA
        Contact_Person: Dr. Michael Parke
      Contact_Position: Research Biologist
      Contact_Address: 
        Address_Type: mailing and physical address
        Address: 1125 'B' Ala Moana Blvd
        City: Honolulu
        State_or_Province: Hawaii
        Postal_Code: 96814
        Country: USA
      Contact_Voice_Telephone: 808-592-7025
      Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address: michael.parke@noaa.gov
  Metadata_Standard_Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
  Metadata_Standard_Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
CoRIS: 
  CoRIS_ID: 20070628023325
  CoRIS_Children: None
  CoRIS_Beginning_Date: 20050101
  CoRIS_Ending_Date: 20051231
  CoRIS_Metadata_Link: http://www.coris.noaa.gov/metadata/records/txt/cred_toad_map_molokai_2005.txt
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 1868