Marine Bird Combined Data Layer

Identification Information:
Citation:
Citation Information:
Originator: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Title: Marine Bird Combined Data Layer
Geospatial Data Presentation Form: remote-sensing image
Description:
Abstract: Through collaboration with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), a marine bird importance data layer was developed for inclusion in the spatial suitability model for siting considerations in the Oregon Call Areas. Utilizing existing spatially-explicit model-predicted density data for marine birds in Pacific Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) waters (Leirness et al. 2021; data accessible at https://doi.org/10.25921/xqf2-r853), a combined spatial distribution data layer of marine bird density was created for the Pacific OCS Region. A total of 124 seasonal predicted density layers for 30 individual species and 12 taxonomic groups were selected for inclusion. Each species was assigned a vulnerability rating based on its sensitivity to offshore wind development within the Call Areas (Adams et al. 2017; Kelsey et al. 2018). Using a weighted vulnerability metric, a final combined data layer was created for use in the relative suitability model. Click here for a complete list of species/seasons included and methodologies utilized in combined layer development. Disclaimer for USGS’ role in NCCOS Offshore Wind Spatial Planning Work for BOEM: The views and conclusions in this article represent the views solely of the authors from USGS but do not represent the views of the USGS This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the USGS and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information.
Purpose: These data depict the relative suitability of the marine bird combined data layer implemented within the NCCOS suitability analysis for siting wind energy areas within BOEM’s Oregon Call Areas. This layer only covers the BOEM Call Areas.
Status:
Progress: In work
Maintenance and Update Frequency: As needed
Spatial Domain:
Bounding Coordinates:
West Bounding Coordinate: -125.169954
East Bounding Coordinate: -124.389278
North Bounding Coordinate: 43.960948
South Bounding Coordinate: 41.970990
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Theme:
Theme Keyword Thesaurus: None
Theme Keyword: sea birds
Theme Keyword: marine birds
Theme Keyword: USGS
Theme Keyword: U.S. Geological Survey
Theme Keyword: NCCOS
Theme Keyword: National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Theme Keyword: suitability modeling
Theme Keyword: Oregon
Theme Keyword: call area
Theme Keyword: wind energy area
Theme Keyword: WEA
Theme Keyword: BOEM
Theme Keyword: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Access Constraints: None
Use Constraints: For BOEM Wind Energy Area planning purposes only. This data is solely for use by NCCOS for their marine spatial planning project that they are doing on behalf of BOEM, specific to the Coos Bay and Brookings offshore wind call areas off the Oregon Coast. NOAA makes no warranties or representations whatsoever regarding the availability, quality, accuracy, content, completeness or suitability for the user's needs of such information. The services, information, and data made available herein are provided 'as is' without warranties of any kind. These data are intended for coastal and ocean use planning and explicitly not for navigational use.
Point of Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Contact Address:
Address Type: unknown
Address: 760 Paseo Camarillo
City: Camarillo
State or Province: CA
Postal Code: 93010
Contact Electronic Mail Address: frank.pendleton@boem.gov
Data Set Credit: NOAA, NCCOS, USGS, BOEM
Native Data Set Environment: Esri ArcGIS 13.1.0.41833
Spatial Data Organization Information:
Direct Spatial Reference Method: Vector
Point and Vector Object Information:
SDTS Terms Description:
SDTS Point and Vector Object Type: GT-polygon composed of chains
Point and Vector Object Count: 0
Raster Object Information:
Raster Object Type: Pixel
Entity and Attribute Information:
Detailed Description:
Entity Type:
Entity Type Label: ENV_SM_MARINE_BIRDS_COMBINED_OREGON_2023_NCCOS
Attribute:
Attribute Label: OBJECTID
Attribute Definition: Internal feature number.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape
Attribute Definition: Feature geometry.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: GRID_ID
Attribute Definition: Unique identifier that was produced for each hexagonal grid cell for the modeling process.
Attribute Definition Source: NCCOS
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Marine_Birds
Attribute Definition: A unitless value from 0 to 1 representing the relative suitability score. Scores closer to zero are relatively less suitable for wind energy, and scores closer to one are relatively more suitable for wind energy.
Attribute Definition Source: NCCOS
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape_Length
Attribute Definition: Length of feature in internal units.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute Label: Shape_Area
Attribute Definition: Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute Definition Source: Esri
Attribute Domain Values:
Unrepresentable Domain: Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
Metadata Reference Information:
Metadata Date: 20230807
Metadata Contact:
Contact Information:
Contact Organization Primary:
Contact Organization: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Contact Address:
Address Type: unknown
Address: 760 Paseo Camarillo
City: Camarillo
State or Province: CA
Postal Code: 93010
Contact Voice Telephone: 805-384-6313
Contact Electronic Mail Address: frank.pendleton@boem.gov
Metadata Standard Name: FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata Standard Version: FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata Time Convention: local time
Metadata Use Constraints: Disclaimer for USGS’ role in NCCOS Offshore Wind Spatial Planning Work for BOEM The views and conclusions in this article represent the views solely of the authors from USGS but do not represent the views of the USGS This information is preliminary or provisional and is subject to revision. It is being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The information has not received final approval by the USGS and is provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the information.