Identification_Information: 
  Citation: 
    Citation_Information: 
      Originator: NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, Benthic Habitat Mapping Group
      Publication_Date: 200606
      Title: CRED Cumulative Map of Percent Scleractinian Coral Cover at Niihau, 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/niihau/nii_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
      Niihau.
    Supplemental_Information: Niihau, the oldest of the Main Hawaiian islands along with Kauai, is also the second
      smallest, at 182 sq. km, and the smallest inhabited Hawaiian island. Located at 21 degrees 55'N, 160 degrees 10'W,
      it is the furthest from the magma-producing hotspot which formed the island chain. The island lies only 21 km
      west-northwest of Kauai, but the islands are separated by a channel 1097 m deep. Niihau reaches a height of 390 m,
      has 72 km of shoreline, and an estimated reef area of 60 sq. km (Hawaii Coral Reef Network). The island is privately
      owned and was inhabited by 230 people in 1990. Like all of the Main Hawaiian islands, it is considered a high
      island and contributes significant nutrient and sediment runoff to coastal waters. Niihau has no designated marine
      protected areas.
      Cruises             CoRIS Metadata Record Names
      HI0505              cred_toad_niihau_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: -160.26798
      East_Bounding_Coordinate: -160.04542
      North_Bounding_Coordinate: 22.02657
      South_Bounding_Coordinate: 21.76498
  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: HI0505
      Theme_Keyword: Tethered Optical Assessment Device (TOAD)
    Place: 
      Place_Keyword_Thesaurus: CoRIS Place Thesaurus
      Place_Keyword: OCEAN BASIN > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands > Niihau Island > Niihau Island (21N160W0001)
      Place_Keyword: COUNTRY/TERRITORY > United States of America > Hawaii > Kauai > Niihau Island (21N160W0001)
  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_nii_optical.htm
              Network_Resource_Name: ftp://ftp.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/website/data/mhi/optical/niihau/nii_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: 20070628023631
  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_niihau_2005.txt
  CoRIS_Tracking_ID: 1869