A coastal surficial substrate layer for the coastal Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy. To create the layer, previous geological characterizations from NRCan were translated into consistent substrate and habitat characterizations; including surficial grain size and primary habitat type. In areas where no geological description was available, data including digital elevation models and substrate samples from NRCan, CHS and DFO Science were interpreted to produce a regional scale substrate and habitat characterization. Each characterization in the layer was given a ranking of confidence and original data resolution to ensure that decision makers are informed of the quality and scale of data that went into each interpretation.
Cite this data as: Greenlaw, M., Harvey, C. Data of: A substrate classification for the Inshore Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy, Maritimes Region. Published: March 2022. Coastal Ecosystems Science Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, St. Andrews, N.B. https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/f2c493e4-ceaa-11eb-be59-1860247f53e3
- Publisher - Current Organization Name: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Licence: Open Government Licence - Canada
Data and Resources
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Data DictionaryCSVEnglish French guide CSV
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A substrate classification for the Inshore Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy, Maritimes RegionFGDB/GDBEnglish dataset FGDB/GDB
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A substrate classification for the Inshore Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy, Maritimes RegionESRI RESTEnglish web_service ESRI REST
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A substrate classification for the Inshore Scotian Shelf and Bay of Fundy, Maritimes RegionESRI RESTFrench web_service ESRI REST
Contact Information
Delivery Point: St. Andrews Biological Station, 125 Marine Science Drive
City: St. Andrews
Administrative Area: New Brunswick
Postal Code: E5B 0E4
Country: Canada
Electronic Mail Address: Michelle.Greenlaw@dfo-mpo.gc.ca