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.

FieldTypeDescription / Value(s)
Site IDtextProtectedSeas-assigned unique identifier
Site NametextSite name
Zone NametextZone name
WebsitetextURL link to the most relevant webpage about the site
CountrytextCountry
StatetextState
Managing AuthoritytextAgency(s) with presiding jurisdiction over this site
Level of GovernmenttextAgency(s) level of government: Federal; State; Provincial; Local; Territorial; Partnership; Private
DesignationtextSpecific site type (e.g. National Marine Sanctuary)
Categoriestext/numberSee Categories Table
S-57 CategorynumberS-57 Category (reference website here)
IUCN CategorytextIUCN Protected Area Category; ‘Unassigned’ if no value found or not applicable
WDPA IDtextWDPA-assigned unique identifier for site; 0 = Area not included in WDPA
Year EstablishednumberYear the site was first established
Purposetext2-4 sentences explaining what is special about this marine area; number of habitats and endangered species
RestrictionstextLists prohibited or entirely banned marine-­related activities (fishing, dumping, pollution, anchoring, boating) and outlines restricted commercial and/or recreational fishing activities
AllowedtextLists allowed marine-related activities, including associated licenses/permits if applicable
Regulation NametextName of the relevant regulation that established the site
Regulation URLtextURL(s) of relevant regulation(s)
SeasontextYear Round; Seasonal; Temporary; Unknown
Effective FromdateDate restrictions begin, if seasonal
Effective TodateDate restrictions end, if seasonal
Report ViolationstextEmail, phone number, or text to reach relevant agency with jurisdiction over this marine area
Latest UpdatestextEmail, phone number, and/or mailing lists to receive the latest updates on regulations regarding removal of marine life
Protection FocustextProtection focus (unknown; ecosystem; focal species; water quality)
Species of ConcerntextGeneral categories of species that are of interest or concern
Level of Fishing Protection (LFP)text/numberLeast 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)
Entrytext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Speedtext/numberProhibited (i.e. no transit) (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Dischargetext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Divingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Removal of Historic Artifactstext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Stoppingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Anchoringtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Landingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Draggingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Dredgingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Industrial or Mineral Explorationtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Constructiontext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Drillingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Overflight or Dronestext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Tribal Exemptionstext/numberAre there tribal exemptions to fishing restrictions? Yes (0); No (1) ; Not Yet Coded (null)
Bottom Trawlingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Gillnettingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Hook And Linetext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Trollingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Netstext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Traps And Potstext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Spear Fishingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Longliningtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Miscellaneous Geartext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Recreational Fishingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Commercial Fishingtext/numberAllowed (0); Prohibited (1); Restricted (2); N/A or Unknown (3); Not Yet Coded (null)
Other Helpful Linkstext/numberOther helpful URL links related to site
Last Attributes UpdatedateDate of the most recent site attributes update
Site Locationtext/numberMarine (site is either completely or partially offshore) (0); Inland Water (main component) (1), Island (2); Inland Terrestrial (main component) (3)
Boundary Sourcetext/numberSource of site boundary data
Modification Leveltext/numberUnmodified (0); Boundary Coastline Simplified for Display (1); Boundary Simplified for Display (2); Boundary Digitized Using Best Available Data (3)
Total Area - sq. kmnumberTotal area of site (terrestrial & marine components)
Percent Marine AreanumberPercentage of site area that is marine
Total Marine Area - sq. kmnumberTotal marine area of site (Total Area * Percent Marine)
Coastline MatchdateSite boundary does not follow coastline (0); At least part of site boundary follows coastline (1)
Last Boundary UpdatedateDate of the most recent site boundary update

Area Categories

Not yet coded.

Category NameDefinitions
IUCN MPAAreas that have been assigned an IUCN protected area category
OECMOther Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECM) Areas, as defined by IUCN
Fisheries Management AreaAreas that restrict fishery activities to enable long-term extraction
Water Quality / Human Health AreaAreas 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 AreaAreas that focus on recreational activities, including state & local parks, swimming areas, and shipwrecks
Vessel Restricted AreaAreas 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 AreaAreas that require vessels to report when they enter them
Voluntary Conservation Measure Area
Jurisdictional Authority AreaEEZs, territorial seas, & other state/provincial waters