# North American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern, 2008

TypeShapefile

TagsNorth America, América del Norte, Amérique du Nord, Marine Species, Especies marinas, Espèces marines, Conservation, Conservación, Common Concern, Preocupación común, Préoccupations communes, Canada, Canadá, United States, Estados Unidos, États-Unis, Mexico, México, Mexique, CEC, CCA, CCE

### Summary

    This map layer provides range maps for the North American Species of Common Conservation Concern, a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna. These terrestrial and marine species require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.

### Description

    The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.Marine species of common conservation concern were selected in 1999 by an experts’ working group convened by the CEC. Initially, consultants to the CEC compiled lists of bird and mammal species taken from national endangered species lists in all three countries. The intent was to identify species that would benefit most from collaborative action among two or all three countries. Given the respective mandates of the participating wildlife agencies in the three countries, only birds and mammals were included in the initial lists. A workshop with experts from the three countries was then convened to identify both mandatory and recommended criteria for selection of species of common conservation concern. The criteria were as follows:Mandatory criteria:Species must be transboundary or migratory and thus exist in at least two of the participating countries. Transboundary species for consideration included both shared populations, as well as populations of species that extend their range across international boundaries but are not a shared population.Selected species for this pilot project must be either a bird or mammal. Birds listed under existing bilateral treaties are of particular interest.Recommended criteria:Priority will be given to bird and mammal species that are endangered or threatened in one or more countries, extirpated from at least one country, or are species of special conservation concern. The latter category includes species that are designated as Rare or require Special Protection in Mexico, candidate species for listing in the United States, and species designated as Vulnerable by COSEWIC in Canada. Species of conservation concern for this project also includes those species that are of ecological or other significance, including keystone, umbrella, flagship, indicator, and endemic species; species of taxonomic rarity; and instances where a high percentage of the global population occurs in North America.Priority will also be given to selecting species that are likely to successfully demonstrate the importance of trilateral or bilateral cooperation and increase awareness of biodiversity issues across North America.Files Download

### Credits

    Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

### Use limitations

    This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

### Extent

West | -180 | East | -50
North | 85 | South | 14

### Scale Range

Maximum (zoomed in) | 1:5,000
Minimum (zoomed out) | 1:150,000,000

### Topics and Keywords ▼►

Themes or categories of the resourceBiota, Environment, Oceans
Content type ⇔Downloadable Data
  Export to FGDC CSDGM XML format as Resource DescriptionNo
Theme keywordsNorth American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Species Of Common Conservation Concern, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Marine Species, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Leatherback Turtle, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Hawksbill Turtle, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Kemp’s Ridley Turtle, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > East Pacific Green Turtle, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Loggerhead Turtle, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > North Atlantic Right Whale, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > North Pacific Right Whale, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Gray Whale, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Humpback Whale, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Killer Whale, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Guadalupe Fur Seal, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Sea Otter, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Vaquita, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Pink-Footed Shearwater, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Short-Tailed Albatross, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Xantus’s Murrelet, North American Environmental Atlas > Marine Ecosystems > Ocean Conservation
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2009-12-16 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Place keywordsMid-latitude, Western Hemisphere, Northern Hemisphere, North America, Canada, Mexico, United States
  Thesaurus ▼►
    TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas
    Publication date2009-12-16 00:00:00
    Responsible party - publisher
      Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
        Contact information ▼►
          Phone
            Voice+1 514 350 4300
            Fax+1 438 701 1434
          Address
            Typephysical
            Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
            CityMontreal
            Administrative areaQuebec
            Postal codeH3B 4L4
            CountryCA
            e-mail address info@cec.org
          Online resource
            Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
Temporal keywords2008

### Citation ▼►

TitleNorth American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern, 2008
Publication date2009-12-16 00:00:00
Edition1.0
Presentation formats ⇔digital map
FGDC geospatial presentation formatvector digital data
Resource identifier
  ValueNAatlas_2.04

### Citation Contacts ▼►

Responsible party - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Responsible party - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Locales ▼►

LocaleEnglish (UNITED STATES)
  TitleMarine Species of Common Conservation Concern
  Abstract (Description)

        This map layer provides range maps for the North American Species of Common Conservation Concern, a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna.
        These terrestrial and marine species require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.

        Based on maps provided by NatureServe, the ranges of two of these species are shown above: the Ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) and the Pink-footed shearwater (Puffinus creatopus).

        Range maps for 33 other species are also available in this map layer. Each range map contains background information with links to North American Conservation Action Plans and other resources, as available.

LocaleSpanish; Castilian (MEXICO)
  TitleEspecies marinas amenazadas de preocupación común
  Abstract (Description)

        Esta capa cartográfica presenta mapas de distribución de las especies amenazadas de preocupación común de América del Norte, un importante grupo de especies migratorias, transfronterizas y endémicas seleccionadas de entre la enorme riqueza de vida silvestre de la región.

        Se trata de especies terrestres y marinas para cuya conservación eficaz se requiere la cooperación regional. Con base en mapas aportados por NatureServe, arriba se muestran los rangos de distribución de dos de estas especies: la aguililla real (Buteo regalis) y la pardela pata rosada (Puffinus creatopus).

        Los mapas de distribución de otras 33 especies se han incluido también en esta capa cartográfica. Cada mapa de distribución contiene información de antecedentes y enlaces a los planes de acción de América del Norte para la Conservación y otras fuentes, según su disponibilidad.

LocaleFrench (CANADA)
  TitleEspèces marines suscitant des préoccupations communes en matière de conservation
  Abstract (Description)

        Cette couche cartographique fournit des cartes de répartition et des renseignements de base sur les espèces qui suscitent des préoccupations communes en matière de conservation en Amérique du Nord, soit un groupe d’importantes espèces endémiques, migratrices et transfrontalières sélectionnées parmi les plus grandes richesses fauniques et floristiques qu’abrite le continent.

        Ces espèces terrestres et marines requièrent une coopération au niveau régional pour assurer leur conservation efficace. À l’aide de cartes fournies par NatureServe, les aires de répartition de deux de ces espèces sont indiquées ci-dessus : la Buse rouilleuse (Buteo regalis) et le Puffin à pieds roses (Puffinus creatopus). Cette couche cartographique comprend également les cartes de répartition de 33 autres espèces.

        Chaque carte de répartition contient des renseignements de base avec des liens hypertextes menant vers les plans d’action nord-américains de conservation ainsi que d’autres ressources, le cas échéant.

### Resource Details ▼►

Dataset languages ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Dataset character setutf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Spatial representation type ⇔vector
Spatial resolution
  Dataset's scale
    Scale denominator10000000
  Ground sample distance
    Precision of spatial datam (meter)
Supplemental information

      The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) is an international organization created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States of America under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), which came into force at the same time as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The CEC was established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and environmental conflicts, and to promote the effective enforcement of environmental law. As of 2020, the CEC operates in accordance with the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force at the same time as the CUSMA/T-MEC/USMCA trade agreement.

      This data set is available in several formats, including Shapefile, Map package, and a PDF Map, along with other files appropriate to particular format, such as .lyrx and .qlr files.

Processing environmentWindows 11 Pro; Version 24H2; OS build 26100.3775; Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.66.0 -- ArcGIS Pro 3.4.3
Credits

      Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). 2008. “North American Environmental Atlas - Marine Species of Common Conservation Concern”. Ed. 1.0, Vector digital data [1:10,000,000].

ArcGIS item properties
  Name ⇔Marine_SCCC
  Size ⇔9.167
  Location ⇔file://\\MANIZALES-DESKT\E$\Dropbox\CEC\01_CEC_Env_Atlas_Base\2_Marine_Ecosystems\2_04_Marine_SCCC_2008\02_Deliverables\NA_Marine_SCCC_Shapefile\NA_Marine_SCCC\data\Marine_SCCC.shp
    Access protocol ⇔Local Area Network

### Extents ▼►

Extent
  Description

        This dataset includes the distribution of marine species of common conservation concern across all of North America.

  Geographic extent
    Bounding rectangle
      Extent type
      Extent used for searching
      West longitude-180
      East longitude-50
      North latitude85
      South latitude14
      Extent contains the resource ⇔Yes
Extent in the item's coordinate system
  westBL ⇔-12693626.598979
  eastBL ⇔12692857.179226
  southBL ⇔-12716369.056595
  northBL ⇔12749414.244669
  exTypeCode ⇔Yes

### Resource Points of Contact ▼►

Point of contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Point of contact - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Maintenance ▼►

Resource maintenance
  Update frequencyas needed
  Maintenance contact - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Resource Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.

### Spatial Reference ▼►

ArcGIS coordinate system
  Type ⇔Projected
  Geographic coordinate reference ⇔GCS_Sphere_ARC_INFO
  Projection ⇔Sphere_ARC_INFO_Lambert_Azimuthal_Equal_Area
  Coordinate reference details ⇔
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      ZOrigin-100000
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      MScale10000
      XYTolerance0.001
      ZTolerance0.001
      MTolerance0.001
      HighPrecisiontrue
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Reference system identifier
  Value37008
  CodespaceWKID

### Spatial Data Properties ▼►

Vector ▼►
  Level of topology for this dataset ⇔geometry only
  Geometric objects
    Feature class nameMarine_SCCC
    Object type ⇔composite
    Object count ⇔19
ArcGIS Feature Class Properties ▼►
  Feature class nameMarine_SCCC
    Feature type ⇔Simple
    Geometry type ⇔Polygon
    Has topology ⇔FALSE
    Feature count ⇔19
    Spatial index ⇔TRUE
    Linear referencing ⇔FALSE

### Data Quality ▼►

Scope of quality information ▼►
  Resource leveldataset

### Lineage ▼►

Lineage statement

      The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.

      Marine species of common conservation concern were identified in 2002 by an advisory group convened by the CEC. As for the terrestrial species, both mandatory and recommended criteria for species selection were identified, as follows:

      Mandatory criteria:
      Species must be transboundary or migratory.
      Species must be at high risk of extinction, given their current status or trends, their inherent natural vulnerability and their susceptibility to anthropogenic threats.

      Recommended criteria:
      Species which are deemed ecologically significant, e.g., umbrella, keystone, or indicator taxa.
      Species which are officially listed as being of conservation concern by one of the three North American countries, by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), or by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
      Species whose recovery or management is feasible, including re-establishment potential, as well as the opportunity to strengthen management and learn from successes.
      Species which have a high potential for public engagement (i.e., flagship species).

Process step ▼►
  Description

        The Commission on Environmental Cooperation, in concert with a trinational group of experts, has identified North American species of common conservation concern (SCCC). These terrestrial and marine species comprise a group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna, which require regional cooperation for their effective conservation.

        Marine species of common conservation concern were identified in 2002 by an advisory group convened by the CEC. As for the terrestrial species, both mandatory and recommended criteria for species selection were identified, as follows:

        Mandatory criteria:
        Species must be transboundary or migratory.
        Species must be at high risk of extinction, given their current status or trends, their inherent natural vulnerability and their susceptibility to anthropogenic threats.

        Recommended criteria:
        Species which are deemed ecologically significant, e.g., umbrella, keystone, or indicator taxa.
        Species which are officially listed as being of conservation concern by one of the three North American countries, by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), or by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
        Species whose recovery or management is feasible, including re-establishment potential, as well as the opportunity to strengthen management and learn from successes.
        Species which have a high potential for public engagement (i.e., flagship species).

        The trinational advisory group agreed upon a list of marine species of common conservation concern: leatherback turtle, hawksbill turtle, Kemp’s ridley turtle, East Pacific green turtle, loggerhead turtle, North Atlantic right whale, North Pacific right whale, gray whale, humpback whale, killer whale, blue whale, Guadalupe fur seal, sea otter, vaquita, pink-footed shearwater, short-tailed albatross, and Xantus’s murrelet.

### Distribution ▼►

Distributor ▼►
  Contact information - distributor
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/
  Available format
    Name ⇔Shapefile
Distribution format
  Name ⇔Shapefile
  VersionESRI
  SpecificationAlthough these data have been processed successfully on computer systems at the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the utility of the data on any other system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. No responsibility is assumed by these agencies in the use of this data.
Transfer options
  Transfer size9.2
  Units of distributionMB

### Fields ▼►

Details for object Marine_SCCC ▼►
  Type ⇔Feature Class
  Row count ⇔19
  Definition

        A group of important migratory, transboundary and endemic species selected from among the continent’s great wealth of wild flora and fauna.

  Definition source

        Commission for Environmental Cooperation

  Field FID ▼►
    Alias ⇔FID
    Data type ⇔OID
    Width ⇔4
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Internal feature number.

    Description source ⇔

          ESRI

    Range of values
      Minimum value0
      Maximum value18
    Description of values ⇔

          Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.

  Field Shape ▼►
    Alias ⇔Shape
    Data type ⇔Geometry
    Width ⇔0
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description ⇔

          Feature geometry.

    Description source ⇔

          ESRI

    Description of values ⇔

          Coordinates defining the features.

  Field ENGL_NAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔ENGL_NAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔50
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Names of the marine species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBlue whale
      DescriptionBlue whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueFur seal
      DescriptionFur seal
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGray whale
      DescriptionGray whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGreen turtle
      DescriptionGreen turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHawksbill turtle
      DescriptionHawksbill turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumpback whale
      DescriptionHumpback whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueKemp's ridley turtle
      DescriptionKemp's ridley turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueKiller whale
      DescriptionKiller whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeatherback turtle
      DescriptionLeatherback turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLoggerhead turtle
      DescriptionLoggerhead turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNorth Atlantic right whale
      DescriptionNorth Atlantic right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNorth Pacific right whale
      DescriptionNorth Pacific right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePink-footed shearwater
      DescriptionPink-footed shearwater
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSea otter
      DescriptionSea otter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueShort-tailed albatross
      DescriptionShort-tailed albatross
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueVaquita
      DescriptionVaquita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueWhooping crane
      DescriptionWhooping crane
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueXantus's murrelet
      DescriptionXantus's murrelet
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field SCI_NAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔SCI_NAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔50
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Scientific names of the marine species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBalaenoptera musculus
      DescriptionScientific name of Blue whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueArctocephalus townsendi
      DescriptionScientific name of Fur seal
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEschrichtius robustus
      DescriptionScientific name of Gray whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueChelonia mydas
      DescriptionScientific name of Green turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEretmochelys imbricata
      DescriptionScientific name of Hawksbill turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMegaptera novaeangliae
      DescriptionScientific name of Humpback whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLepidochelys kempii
      DescriptionScientific name of Kemp's ridley turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueOrcinus orca
      DescriptionScientific name of Killer whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDermochelys coriacea
      DescriptionScientific name of Leatherback turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCaretta caretta
      DescriptionScientific name of Loggerhead turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEubalaena glacialis
      DescriptionScientific name of North Atlantic right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEubalaena japonica
      DescriptionScientific name of North Pacific right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePuffinus creatopus
      DescriptionScientific name of Pink-footed shearwater
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEnhydra lutris
      DescriptionScientific name of Sea otter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhoebastria albatrus
      DescriptionScientific name of Short-tailed albatross
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhocoena sinus
      DescriptionScientific name of Vaquita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGrus americana
      DescriptionScientific name of Whooping crane
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSynthliboramphus hypoleucus
      DescriptionScientific name of Xantus's murrelet
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field COMMONNAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔COMMONNAME
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    Width ⇔26
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Common names of the marine species in English.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBlue whale
      DescriptionCommon name of Blue whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGuadalupe fur seal
      DescriptionCommon name of Fur seal
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGray Whale
      DescriptionCommon name of Gray Whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEast Pacific green/black t
      DescriptionCommon name of Green turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHawksbill turtle
      DescriptionCommon name of Hawksbill turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueHumpback whale
      DescriptionCommon name of Humpback whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueKemp's ridley turtle
      DescriptionCommon name of Kemp's ridley turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueKiller whale
      DescriptionCommon name of Killer whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLeatherback turtle
      DescriptionCommon name of Leatherback turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLoggerhead turtle
      DescriptionCommon name of Loggerhead turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNorth Atlantic right whale
      DescriptionCommon name of North Atlantic right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNorth Pacific right whale
      DescriptionCommon name of North Pacific right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePink-footed shearwater
      DescriptionCommon name of Pink-footed shearwater
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSea otter
      DescriptionCommon name of Sea otter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueShort-tailed albatross
      DescriptionCommon name of Short-tailed albatross
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueVaquita
      DescriptionCommon name of Vaquita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueWhooping crane
      DescriptionCommon name of Whooping crane
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueXantus's murrelet
      DescriptionCommon name of Xantus's murrelet
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field LATINNAME ▼►
    Alias ⇔LATINNAME
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔30
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Latin names of the marine species.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBalaenoptera musculus
      DescriptionLatrin name of Blue whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueArctocephalus townsendi
      DescriptionLatin name of Fur seal
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEschrichtius robustus
      DescriptionLatin name of Gray whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueChelonia mydas
      DescriptionLatin name of Green turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEretmochelys imbricata
      DescriptionLatin name of Hawksbill turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMegaptera novaeangliae
      DescriptionLatin name of Humpback whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueLepidochelys kempii
      DescriptionLatin name of Kemp's ridley turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueOrcinus orca
      DescriptionLatin name of Killer whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDermochelys coriacea
      DescriptionLatin name of Leatherback turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCaretta caretta
      DescriptionLatin name of Loggerhead turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEubalaena glacialis
      DescriptionLatin name of North Atlantic right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEubalaena japonica
      DescriptionLatin name of North Pacific right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePuffinus creatopus
      DescriptionLatin name of Pink-footed shearwater
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEnhydra lutris
      DescriptionLatin name of Sea otter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhoebastria albatrus
      DescriptionLatin name of Short-tailed albatross
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhocoena sinus
      DescriptionLatin name of Vaquita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGrus americana
      DescriptionLatin name of Whooping crane
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueSynthliboramphus hypoleucus
      DescriptionLatin name of Xantus's murrelet
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field DATASOURCE ▼►
    Alias ⇔DATASOURCE
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔77
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Source of data.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueAmerican Cetacean Society
      DescriptionAmerican Cetacean Society
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCEC
      DescriptionCEC
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGlobal Register of Migratory Species
      DescriptionGlobal Register of Migratory Species
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueNatureServe
      DescriptionNatureServe
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueWest Coast of North America Living Marine Resources Data Atlas (NOAA): Digita
      DescriptionWest Coast of North America Living Marine Resources Data Atlas (NOAA): Digita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field FAMILY ▼►
    Alias ⇔FAMILY
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔14
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          The family to which the species belongs.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    List of values
      ValueBalaenopterida
      DescriptionFamily name of Blue whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueEschrichtiidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Gray whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBalaenidae
      DescriptionFamily name of North Atlantic right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBalaenidae
      DescriptionFamily name of North Pacific right whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueBalaenopterida
      DescriptionFamily name of Humpback whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDelphinidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Killer whale
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCheloniidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Green turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCheloniidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Hawksbill turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCheloniidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Kemp's ridley turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDermochelyidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Leatherback turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueCheloniidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Loggerhead turtle
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueOtariidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Fur seal
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueProcellariidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Pink-footed shearwater
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueDiomedeidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Short-tailed albatross
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueGruidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Whooping crane
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueAlcidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Xantus's murrelet
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValueMustelidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Sea otter
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
      ValuePhocoenidae
      DescriptionFamily name of Vaquita
      Enumerated domain value definition sourceCommission for Environmental Cooperation
  Field REFERENCE ▼►
    Alias ⇔REFERENCE
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔150
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          Reference

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    Description of values

          Reference

  Field SOURCEURL ▼►
    Alias ⇔SOURCEURL
    Data type ⇔String
    Width ⇔46
    Precision ⇔0
    Scale ⇔0
    Field description

          URL of the source data.

    Description source

          Commission for Environmental Cooperation

    Description of values

          Web address for the source data.

### Metadata Details ▼►

Metadata language ⇔English (UNITED STATES)
Metadata character set ⇔utf8 - 8 bit UCS Transfer Format
Metadata identifierNAatlas_2.04_metadata
Scope of the data described by the metadata ⇔dataset
Scope name ⇔dataset
Last update2009-12-16
ArcGIS metadata properties
  Metadata formatArcGIS 1.0
  Standard or profile used to edit metadataISO19115_3
  Created in ArcGIS for the item2009-12-16 14:58:17
  Last modified in ArcGIS for the item2025-08-28 22:33:05
  Automatic updates
    Have been performedYes
    Last update2025-08-26 14:32:20

### Metadata Contacts ▼►

Metadata contact - point of contact
  Individual's nameDominique Croteau
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
  Contact's positionProject Lead, Geospatial and Environmental Information
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
Metadata contact - publisher
  Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
    Contact information ▼►
      Phone
        Voice+1 514 350 4300
        Fax+1 438 701 1434
      Address
        Typephysical
        Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
        CityMontreal
        Administrative areaQuebec
        Postal codeH3B 4L4
        CountryCA
        e-mail address info@cec.org
      Online resource
        Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Maintenance ▼►

Maintenance
  Update frequencyas needed
  Maintenance contact - publisher
    Organization's nameCommission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
      Contact information ▼►
        Phone
          Voice+1 514 350 4300
          Fax+1 438 701 1434
        Address
          Typephysical
          Delivery point1001 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 1620
          CityMontreal
          Administrative areaQuebec
          Postal codeH3B 4L4
          CountryCA
          e-mail address info@cec.org
        Online resource
          Online location (URL) https://www.cec.org/north-american-environmental-atlas/

### Metadata Constraints ▼►

Constraints
  Limitations of use

        None. Acknowledgement of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation would be appreciated in products derived from these data.

Legal constraints
  Limitations of use

        This material is licensed under CC BY 4.0, allowing non-exclusive rights to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format, including for commercial purposes, so long as attribution is given to the creator.