20110603 16002200 FALSE 20100706 11481300 20100706 11513600 1.0 ISO 19139 Metadata Implementation Specification ESRI ArcCatalog 9.3.1.3500 en LMEs are natural regions of ocean space encompassing coastal waters from river basins and estuaries to the seaward boundary of continental shelves and the outer margins of coastal currents. They are relatively large regions of 200,000 km2 or greater, the natural boundaries of which are based on four ecological criteria: bathymetry, hydrography, productivity, and trophically related populations. The theory, measurement, and modeling relevant to monitoring the changing states of LMEs are imbedded in reports on ecosystems with multiple steady states, and on the pattern formation and spatial diffusion within ecosystems. The concept that critical processes controlling the structure and function of biological communities can best be addressed on a regional basis has been applied to the ocean by using LMEs as the distinct units for marine resources assessment, monitoring, and management. Since 1984, the NOAA Fisheries Service's Large Marine Ecosystems (LME) Program has been engaged in the development and implementation of an ecosystem-based approach to support assessment and management of marine resources and habitats. Five linked program modules have been developed for introducing the LME approach: productivity, fish and fisheries, pollution and ecosystem health, socioeconomics, and governance. Taken together, these modules provide time-series measurements used to support actions for the recovery, sustainability, and management of marine resources and habitats. A global effort is underway by NOAA in partnership with the World Conservation Union (IUCN), the UN's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), and other UN agencies to improve the long-term sustainability of resources and environments of the world's 64 LMEs and linked watersheds. Scientific and technical assistance is provided to developing countries committed to policies and actions for eliminating transboundary environmental and resource-use practices that lead to serious degradation of coastal environments and their linked watersheds, and to losses in biodiversity and food security. Visit the LME website for more information: http://www.lme.noaa.gov US Large Marine Ecosystem Program 2002 64 Large Marine Ecosystems of the World LMEs_64 vector digital data http://www.lme.noaa.gov Narragansett, RI NOAA Fisseries, Narragansett Lab publication date 2002 In work Irregular -180.000000 180.000000 82.893036 -85.470284 -180.000000 180.000000 -85.470284 82.893036 REQUIRED: Reference to a formally registered thesaurus or a similar authoritative source of theme keywords. Large Marine Ecosystem LME Linked Watersheds World Global None Cite US LME Program File Geodatabase Feature Class Kenneth Sherman National Marine Fisheries Service Director 401-782-3211 401-782-3201 Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov M-F
National Marine Fisheries Service
Narragansett Laboratory
mailing and physical address
28 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett Rhode Island 02882 USA Large Marine Ecosystem Program NOAA-Fisheries Narragansett Laboratory Narragansett, R.I. 02882 Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov www.lme.noaa.gov Unclassified en FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata FGDC-STD-001-1998 local time Research Associate University of Rhode Island's Environmental Data Center mailing and physical address Kingston Rhode Island 02881
University of Rhode Island
Coastal Institute at Kingston
1 Greenhouse Road
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National Marine Fisheries Service
Narragansett Laboratory
mailing and physical address
28 Tarzwell Drive
Narragansett Rhode Island 02882 USA Kenneth Sherman National Marine Fisheries Service Director 401-782-3211 401-782-3201 Kenneth.Sherman@NOAA.gov M-F For reference only. Distributor assumes no liability. Available online at: http://www.lme.noaa.gov 002 withheld Local Area Network File Geodatabase Feature Class GCS_WGS_1984 1478
University of Rhode Island
Coastal Institute at Kingston
mailing and physical address
1 Greenhouse Road
Kingston Rhode Island 02881 USA University of Rhode Island's Environmental Data Center Research Associate Research Associate 401-874-5054 401-874-4561 M-F All boundaries were generated using the Environment Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Geographic Information System (GIS) software. 9.x LME boundaries werre drafted from multiple sources including global bathymetry, current patterns, and consultations with the Environmental Ministers of participating countries. These boundaries should be used for general reference. Boundaries are subject to change.