Virginia ESI: INDEX (Index Polygons)

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This data set contains vector polygons representing the boundaries of all hardcopy cartographic products produced as part of the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) for Virginia. This data set comprises a portion of the ESI data for Virginia. ESI data characterize the marine and coastal environments and wildlife by their sensitivity to spilled oil. The ESI data include information for three main components: shoreline habitats, sensitive biological resources, and human-use resources.

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describedByType	application/octet-steam
identifier	gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:40598
issued	2005-12-01T00:00:00.000+00:00
landingPage	https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/40598
language	[]
references	[ "https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inportserve/waf/noaa/nos/orr/dmp/pdf/40598.pdf" ]
rights	otherRestrictions, unclassified
spatial	-75.125,36.5,-77.5,38.875

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