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    • Gulf of Mexico Seasonal and/or Area Closures GIS Data

    Metadata Updated: May 31, 2025

    These data represents 21 geographic areas described in Title 50 CFR Part 622, Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, Subpart B - Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf of Mexico, Subpart C - Shrimp Fishery, Subpart D - Coral and Coral Reefs, Subpart Q - Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources, and Subpart R - Spiny Lobster Fishery

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    License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Dates

    Metadata Date May 15, 2025
    Metadata Created Date October 19, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date May 31, 2025
    Reference Date(s) July 1, 2013 (publication)
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from NMFS SERO

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    Additional Metadata

    Resource Type Dataset
    Metadata Date May 15, 2025
    Metadata Created Date October 19, 2024
    Metadata Updated Date May 31, 2025
    Reference Date(s) July 1, 2013 (publication)
    Responsible Party (Point of Contact)
    Contact Email
    Guid gov.noaa.nmfs.inport:22172
    Access Constraints Cite As: Southeast Regional Office, [Date of Access]: Gulf of Mexico Seasonal and/or Area Closures GIS Data [Data Date Range], https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/inport/item/22172., Access Constraints: None, Use Constraints: NOT FOR LEGAL USE. Users be advised that the accuracy of this dataset is somewhat dependent upon the accuracy of the state/federal marine boundary and EEZ data if it was used in the data creation process. For more details on this process, see the process description. The current text description from Title 50 Part 622, Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic, is always the one, true definition of the seasonal and/or area closures. These, or any other depictions, are for information purposes only and shouldn't be relied on for regulatory purposes., Distribution Liability: Although these data have been used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, no warranty expressed or implied is made by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as to the accuracy of the data. The act of Distribution shall not constitute any such warranty, and no responsibility is assumed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the use of these data, software, or related materials.
    Bbox East Long -81.170378
    Bbox North Lat 30.246306
    Bbox South Lat 24.583333
    Bbox West Long -97.21147
    Coupled Resource
    Frequency Of Update asNeeded
    Harvest Object Id 0759ccc0-3929-4e7c-a7b2-4d0ebf6eae93
    Harvest Source Id a2b0c993-ce80-42db-8a20-9c2229759c2b
    Harvest Source Title NMFS SERO
    Licence NOAA provides no warranty, nor accepts any liability occurring from any incomplete, incorrect, or misleading data, or from any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading use of the data. It is the responsibility of the user to determine whether or not the data is suitable for the intended purpose.
    Lineage
    Metadata Language eng
    Metadata Type geospatial
    Old Spatial {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[-97.21147, 24.583333], [-81.170378, 24.583333], [-81.170378, 30.246306], [-97.21147, 30.246306], [-97.21147, 24.583333]]]}
    Progress completed
    Spatial Data Service Type
    Spatial Reference System
    Spatial Harvester True

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