[Parameters: Topic='BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION', Term='ANIMALS/VERTEBRATES', Variable_Level_1='FISH', Variable_Level_2='RAY-FINNED FISHES']
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Arctic Ocean Biodiversity
Entry ID:
ArcOD
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Abstract:
The Arctic Ocean is unique on Earth in its physical and biological properties. It is the most extreme ocean in regard to the seasonality of light and its year-round existing ice cover. Current knowledge indicates that the Arctic seas hold a multitude of unique life forms highly adapted in their life history, ecology and physiology to the extreme and seasonal conditions of their environment. Our knowledge of what currently lives in the Arctic Ocean is still rudimentary compared to most other regions, due to the logistical challenges imposed by its multiyear ice and inhospitable climate.
For more information please refer to this URL: http://www.arcodiv.org
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Data Set Citation
Online Resource:
http://www.arcodiv.org
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
1956-01-01
Stop Date:
2002-12-31
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Quality
Interpreted photos were quality checked by two photo interpreters for attribute
classification. Field verification was performed for areas where attribute classification was questionable; local personnel with state and federal agencies assisted in field identification. The mylar-based maps were quality checked by cartographic personnel for line and ... 
Access Constraints
It is strongly recommended that this data is directly acquired from the
distributor described above or from another USGS Biological Resources Division server and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. The distributor makes no claims as to the data's suitability for other purposes.
Use Constraints
Acknowledgement of the U.S. Geological Survey, National Wetlands Research
Center as a data source would be appreciated in products developed from these data, and such acknowledgment as is standard for citation and legal practices for data source is expected by users of this data. Sharing new data layers developed directly from these data would also ... Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
IN WORK
Data Center
Personnel
Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
337 266-8500
Fax:
337 288-8513
Email:
william_jones at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S. Geological Survey
Biological Resources Division
National Wetlands Research Center
700 Cajundome Boulevard
City:
Lafayette
Province or State:
Louisiana
Postal Code:
70506
Country:
USA
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2003-06-25
Last DIF Revision Date:
2012-12-20
Future DIF Review Date:
2004-06-25
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