Digital Coast

Details

• Developed in close cooperation with state and local partners to ensure high level of accuracy and applicability
• Acquisition and mapping methods employ nationally standardized protocols
• Classified according to the Florida System for Classification of Habitats in Estuarine and Marine Environments (SCHEME)
• Developed through a variety of methods including visual interpretation, photogrammetry, and image segmentation

Notes and Limitations: Benthic habitat vector polygon data are normally intended for regional inventory purposes. Although the data may support site-specific investigations, users are encouraged to develop or obtain higher-detail data for this type of application if possible. Variation in environmental conditions between mapping efforts can affect the ability to use these data for change detection purposes. Users should understand the project area when conducting this type of analysis. No habitat information may be available for deep or turbid waters (optical imagery) or very shallow waters (acoustic imagery).