This dataset contains GIS layers that depict the known spatial distributions (i.e., ranges) and reported breeding areas of
ribbon seals (Histriophoca fasciata). It was produced as part of a U.S. Endangered Species Act status review, which included
delineating the species in question and assessing its risk of extinction within the foreseeable future throughout all or a
significant portion of its range. Its boundaries are based on previously published range maps and/or descriptions of the species'
distribution in published or unpublished accounts. All boundaries should be considered approximate
Citation
Title Ribbon Seal Distribution
alternateTitle
Ribbon Seal Distribution
publication Date
2013
presentationForm
mapDigital
other Citation Details
Cameron, M.F., S.P. Dahle, J.M. London, and P.L. Boveng (2013): Ribbon Seal Distribution Map. Alaska Fisheries Science Center,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. --doi:TBD, contact authors for updated citation details--
Title Integrated Taxonomic Information systems (ITIS)
Location keywords:
Alaska
Arctic Ocean
Beaufort Sea
Bering Sea
Chukchi Sea
Gulf of Alaska
thesaurus name >
Title Geographic Names Information System
dataCenter
Keywords
DOC/NOAA/NMFS/AFSC > Alaska Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
thesaurus name >
Title Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
publication Date
2017-04-24
Edition 8.5
project
Keywords
Polar Ecosystems Program
thesaurus name >
Title InPort
purpose:
The layer was developed to create Figure 3 and its derivates in the Status Review of the Ribbon Seal. All boundaries should
be considered approximate.
Resource language:
eng; US
Resource progress code:
completed
Resource Maintenance Information
maintenance or update frequency:
notPlanned
Constraints on resource usage:
Constraints
Use limitation statement:
NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from
any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not
the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
Constraints on resource usage:
Legal Constraints
Access Constraints
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use constraint:
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Other constraints
Access Constraints: The data set is publicly available via REST web services. Users should acknowledge NOAA/NMFS/AFSC as the
source from which these data were obtained and cite data as specified in any publications and/or other representations of
these data. Communication and collaboration with dataset authors is strongly encouraged prior to use. | Use Constraints: User
must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully
considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits
of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data,
nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied,
nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Acknowledge NOAA/NMFS/AFSC or the specified citation as the
source from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Communication and
collaboration with dataset authors is strongly encouraged. | Distribution Liability: Applications or inferences derived from
the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate
and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any
errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes
no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Constraints on resource usage:
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Classification
unclassified
Classification
System
Handling
Description
Spatial representation type code:
vector
Processing environment:
Microsoft Windows 7 Version 6.1 (Build 7601) Service Pack 1; Esri ArcGIS 10.2.0.3348
Resource extent
Geographic Extent
Geographic Bounding Box
westBoundLongitude
135.1
eastBoundLongitude
-150.5
northBoundLatitude
79.5
southBoundLatitude
43
Temporal Extent
| Currentness: Publication Date
2013
Credits:
Cameron, M.F., S.P. Dahle, J.M. London, and P.L. Boveng (2013): Ribbon Seal Distribution Map. Alaska Fisheries Science Center,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. --doi:TBD, contact authors for updated citation details--
Access Constraints: no metadata access constraints | Use Constraints: Metadata are subject to revision at any time and information
within the metadata record should not be cited without author consent. While every effort has been made to ensure that these
data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages
caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system.
NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty.
Metadata contact
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resourceProvider
organisation Name
Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Contact information
Telephone
Voice
Address
7600 Sand Point Way N.E., Building 4, Seattle, WA, 98115
Country USA