2004 UC Proceedings Abstract
 A Biogeographic Assessment of Fauna in California Marine Sanctuaries Track: Ocean, Coastal, and Marine Resources Author(s): Ken Buja NOAA's Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessment has recently collaborated with the National Marine Sanctuary Program to assess large-scale biogeographic patterns of marine fauna in three California sanctuaries. Using ArcGIS and ArcGIS Spatial Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst extensions, CCMA conducted a suite of quantitative spatial and statistical analyses based on the distribution and abundance of species found in the study area. The sanctuaries are conducting a joint review process to update sanctuary management plans. The management plans for these sanctuaries have not been updated for more than 10 years and the status of the natural resources and their management issues in and around the sanctuaries may have changed. In addition, significant accomplishments in research and resource assessments have been made with the region. Thus, it is important to incorporate new and expanding knowledge into the revised management plans for these sanctuaries. Ken Buja NOAA Center for Coastal Monitoring and Assessments 1305 East West Highway Silver Spring , MD 20910-3281 US Phone: 301-713-3028 Fax: 301-713-4384 E-mail: Ken.Buja@noaa.gov |
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