20170822101047001.0TRUE<span style='font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next", Avenir, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size:17px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);'>This dataset contains GIS layers that depict the known spatial distributions (i.e., ranges) of the two subspecies of bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus). It was produced as part of a U.S. Endangered Species Act status review, which included delineating the species in question and assessing its risk of extinction within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Its boundaries are based on previously published range maps and/or descriptions of the species' distribution in published or unpublished accounts. All boundaries should be considered approximate. The approximate North American boundary between the two sub-species was changed to 130W (from 112W), based a re-analysis of the genetic data.</span><div><span style='font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next", Avenir, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size:17px; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);'><br /></span></div><div><div><span style='background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next", Avenir, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size:17px;'>Metadata accessed here:</span></div><div><a href='https://inport.nmfs.noaa.gov/inport/item/28177' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://inport.nmfs.noaa.gov/inport/item/28177</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><font size='3'>Data hosted as an online resource can be accessed here:</font></div><div><a href='https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/nmfs_odp_afsc/MML/PEP/Bearded%20Seal%20Distribution' target='_blank' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://console.cloud.google.com/storage/browser/nmfs_odp_afsc/MML/PEP/Bearded%20Seal%20Distribution</a><br /></div><div><br /></div>bearded sealspecies distributionAlaskaThis layer depicts the known spatial distributions (i.e., ranges) of the two subspecies of bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus). The layer was developed to create Figures 3 and 5 and their derivatives in the Status Review of the Bearded Seal. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries, Alaska Fisheries Science Center<span style='font-family: "Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next", Avenir, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);'>This layer was created solely for display purposes. All boundaries should be considered approximate and, as such, caution is warranted when using it for any other purpose (e.g., analyses). We strongly recommend that any user of these data be familiar with the Status Review for which it was created. User must read and fully comprehend the metadata prior to use. Applications or inferences derived from the data should be carefully considered for accuracy. While every effort has been made to ensure that these data are accurate and reliable within the limits of the current state of the art, NOAA cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in the data, nor as a result of the failure of the data to function on a particular system. NOAA makes no warranty, expressed or implied, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. Acknowledge NOAA/NMFS/AFSC as the source from which these data were obtained in any publications and/or other representations of these data. Communication and collaboration with dataset authors is strongly encouraged.organizations, agencies, units of government or other users are responsible for the appropriate application of these data. The Alaska Fisheries Science Center should be acknowledged as the data source in products derived from these data.</span>