Benthic habitats and offshore geological resources of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi
Gibbs AE, Cochran SA, Logan JB, Grossman EE. 2007. Benthic habitats and offshore geological resources of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Hawaiʻi. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Scientific Investigations Report. Scientific Investigations Report 2006-5256. U.S. Geological Survey. Reston, Virginia
The intent of this project is to provide baseline maps and a Geographic Information System (GIS) database and description of the biological and geological resources of these marine lands in order to facilitate the management, interpretation, and understanding of park resources. A benthic-habitat classification map was created for the park using existing color aerial photography, Scanning Hydrographic Operational Airborne Lidar Survey (SHOALS) bathymetric data, georeferenced underwater video, and still photography. Individual habitat polygons were classified using five basic attributes: (1) major structure or substrate, (2) dominant structure, (3) major biologic cover on the substrate, (4) percentage of major biological cover, and (5) geographic zone. Additional information regarding geology, morphology, and coral species were also noted.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Gibbs, Ann; Cochran, Susan; Logan, Joshua; Grossman, Eric
- Date of Issue
- 2007
- Publisher
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Units
- KAHO , PACN
- Keywords
- Aquatic Science, benthic habitats, Geology, GIS, Hawaii, Land Use, Natural Resources