Global Distribution of Seagrass
Data and Resources
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Seagrass distribution for the Turks and Caicos ...ZIP
This resource contains a zipped shapefile presenting a distribution of...
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Seagrass distribution for the Turks and Caicos ...GeoJSON
This resource contains a GeoJSON file presenting a distribution of seagrass...
Additional Info
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | February 25, 2021, 15:25 (UTC) |
| Created | October 29, 2020, 22:45 (UTC) |
| Region | TC |
| Language | eng |
| Topic Category | Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment |
| Temporal Extent Start | 1934 |
| Temporal Extent End | 2018 |
| Dataset Reference Date | 2018 |
| Lineage | The dataset was created from multiple sources (in 128 countries and territories), including maps (of varying scales), expert interpolation and point-based samples. Before inclusion in the dataset, occurrence records were reviewed using published reports, peer-reviewed literature and expert consultation. |
| West Longitude | -175.428 |
| South Latitude | -43.551 |
| East Longitude | 178.617 |
| North Latitude | 69.945 |
| Spatial Reference System | WGS84 |
| Responsible Organisation Name | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Contact Mail Address | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Responsible Party Role | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Access Limitations | Restricted, send data request to point of contact |
| Use Constraints | Not for commercial use |
| Resource Reference | Cite data source as: UNEP-WCMC, Short FT (2017). Global distribution of seagrasses (version 6.0). Sixth update to the data layer used in Green and Short (2003). Cambridge (UK): UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre. URL: http://data.unepwcmc.org/datasets/7 |
| Data Format | shape |
| Update Frequency | irregular |
| Accuracy | 30m |
| Resource Type | Dataset |
| Metadata Date | 2019-11-22 |
| Metadata Point of Contact | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Contact Consent | Contact details hidden |