Crustacean MetaData

This window contains information about the 'crab and shrimp areas' data set. Please note that the data are plotted on top of a bathymetry base map (details available in metadata for the base map).

Source of Data

• Layer Name: Shrimp and Crab
• Data Type: Shapefile Feature Class
• Shapefile: C:\TEMP\WC_MRC\Shapefiles\Shrimp
• Geometry Type: Polygon
• Coordinate System: Wash State Plane South NAD 27
• Data Source: Anchor Envir 2002 NWSC Maps

When/How was the data collected?

Unknown

What format is the data available in?

• ESRI Shapefile

What do the legend designations mean?

Areas bordered by the colored outlines shown in the legend are known to be utilized by the species in question. If the boundary line coincides with the shoreline then the seaward portion of the map is the area of interest.

What attribute values exist in the data?

• Polygon ID
• Mapkey
• Layer (name of species represented by each polygon)

GENERAL MAP INFORMATION: Map Projection is UTM NAD 27 Zone 10. Maps Created By Applied GIS Services (W.Lynch-C.Dolphin), January 2002. Data is complete only for Whatcom County Waters- refer to original data sources for other counties.

CAUTION: Map Should Not Be Used For Navigation.

DISCLAIMER: The data shown on these maps was processed primarily for use by the Whatcom County Marine Resource Committee. The maps may contain errors of content, completeness and positional accuracy. Testing of the positional accuracy of this data with respect to National Map Accuracy Standards has not been completed and therefore assume that it does not conform to National Mapping Accuracy Standards. User assumes responsibility to assess the appropriate use of the maps and data. Whatcom County MRC and Applied GIS cannot anticipate nor assume any responsibility or liability for the subsequent, secondary uses of the maps or data.

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