Navigator Data Attributes
The attributes in the table below are coded for each site in ProtectedSeas’ MPA dataset.
Coding in progress. Not included in Esri tools / services.
| Field | Type | Description / Value(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Site ID | text | ProtectedSeas-assigned unique identifier |
| Site Name | text | Site name |
| Zone Name | text | Zone name |
| Website | text | URL link to the most relevant webpage about the site |
| Country | text | Country |
| State | text | State |
| Managing Authority | text | Agency(s) with presiding jurisdiction over this site |
| Level of Government | text | Agency(s) level of government: Federal; State; Provincial; Local; Territorial; Partnership; Private |
| Designation | text | Specific site type (e.g. National Marine Sanctuary) |
| Categories | text/number | See Categories Table |
| S-57 Category | number | S-57 Category (reference website here) |
| IUCN Category | text | IUCN Protected Area Category; ‘Unassigned’ if no value found or not applicable |
| WDPA ID | text | WDPA-assigned unique identifier for site; 0 = Area not included in WDPA |
| Year Established | number | Year the site was first established |
| Purpose | text | 2-4 sentences explaining what is special about this marine area; number of habitats and endangered species |
| Restrictions | text | Lists prohibited or entirely banned marine-related activities (fishing, dumping, pollution, anchoring, boating) and outlines restricted commercial and/or recreational fishing activities |
| Allowed | text | Lists allowed marine-related activities, including associated licenses/permits if applicable |
| Regulation Name | text | Name of the relevant regulation that established the site |
| Regulation URL | text | URL(s) of relevant regulation(s) |
| Season | text | Year Round; Seasonal; Temporary; Unknown |
| Effective From | date | Date restrictions begin, if seasonal |
| Effective To | date | Date restrictions end, if seasonal |
| Report Violations | text | Email, phone number, or text to reach relevant agency with jurisdiction over this marine area |
| Latest Updates | text | Email, phone number, and/or mailing lists to receive the latest updates on regulations regarding removal of marine life |
| Protection Focus | text | Protection focus (unknown; ecosystem; focal species; water quality) |
| Species of Concern | text | General categories of species that are of interest or concern |
| Level of Fishing Protection (LFP) | text/number | Least restrictive: No known fishing restrictions (1); Less restrictive: Few species- or gear-specific restrictions apply (2); Moderately restrictive: Several species- or gear-specific restrictions apply; or either commercial fishing or recreational fishing is entirely prohibited (3); Heavily restrictive: Fishing is mostly prohibited, with few exceptions (4); Most restrictive: Fishing is prohibited (5); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Entry | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Speed | text/number | Prohibited (i.e. no transit) (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Discharge | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Diving | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Removal of Historic Artifacts | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Stopping | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Anchoring | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Landing | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Dragging | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Dredging | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Industrial or Mineral Exploration | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Construction | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Drilling | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Overflight or Drones | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Tribal Exemptions | text/number | Are there tribal exemptions to fishing restrictions? Yes (0); No (1) ; Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Bottom Trawling | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Gillnetting | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Hook And Line | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Trolling | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Nets | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Traps And Pots | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Spear Fishing | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Longlining | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Miscellaneous Gear | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Recreational Fishing | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Commercial Fishing | text/number | Allowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null) |
| Other Helpful Links | text/number | Other helpful URL links related to site |
| Last Attributes Update | date | Date of the most recent site attributes update |
| Site Location | text/number | Marine (site is either completely or partially offshore) (0); Inland Water (main component) (1), Island (2); Inland Terrestrial (main component) (3) |
| Boundary Source | text/number | Source of site boundary data |
| Modification Level | text/number | Unmodified (0); Boundary Coastline Simplified for Display (1); Boundary Simplified for Display (2); Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data (3) |
| Total Area - sq. km | number | Total area of site (terrestrial & marine components) |
| Percent Marine Area | number | Percentage of site area that is marine |
| Total Marine Area - sq. km | number | Total marine area of site (Total Area * Percent Marine) |
| Coastline Match | date | Site boundary does not follow coastline (0); At least part of site boundary follows coastline (1) |
| Last Boundary Update | date | Date of the most recent site boundary update |
Area Categories
Not yet coded.
| Category Name | Definitions |
|---|---|
| IUCN MPA | Areas that have been assigned an IUCN protected area category |
| OECM | Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) Areas, as defined by IUCN |
| Fisheries Management Area | Areas that restrict fishery activities to enable long-term extraction |
| Water Quality / Human Health Area | Areas that are focused on protecting an area's good water quality or limit take of marine life due to health concerns (e.g. pollution) |
| Recreational Area | Areas that focus on recreational activities, including state & local parks, swimming areas, and shipwrecks |
| Vessel Restricted Area | Areas that restrict boating speeds, entry (either restricts or prohibits operation of a power-driven vessel or a vessel driven by electrical propulsion), or both |
| Vessel Reporting Area | Areas that require vessels to report when they enter them |
| Voluntary Conservation Measure Area | |
| Jurisdictional Authority Area | EEZs, territorial seas, & other state/provincial waters |
