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5.0 table One - Explanation of Database Template

Database Title.	Name commonly used to refer to the database
Keywords. Type 1 Type 11	There are two types of keywords. Type 1 keywords are search words selected from a pick list; Type II keywords are optional extra words that are used if necessary. There is no pick list for Type II keywords.
Abstract.	This is a brief description of the database.
Geographical coverage.	This is the area covered by the database. This is consistent with the MFE ANZLIC "description place name".
Dataset start date.	This is the earliest date on which the measured items occurred.
Dataset end date.	This is the last date of record. Ongoing data sets are recorded as "current".
Status/currency.	This is the status of the process of data set creation. Options are: complete( finished);static (database not being added to at this stage) in progress; and planned(proposed but not yet started).
Update frequency.	This identifies the frequency with which records in the database are updated.
Maintenance.	Arrangements / funding for maintaining the database.

Technical Evaluation

Parameters-what is measured.	Items actually measured, e.g. location and time a bird is banded; location and time a bird is recovered;.
Parameters-what is calculated.	Derived parameters, e.g. distance traveled by a bird over a given time;density by species.
Methods used to measure parameters.	Methods used to measure/derive parameters. E.g. 5 minute bird count method for estimating relative abundance of bird species.
Secondary sources of data.	These are other data not collected by the primary data collection methods.
Recommended scale of use.	The scale at which the database operates where this is relevant.
Number of records.	Number of records in the database or size of the database where this is known.
GIS compatibility-	Is the existing data digitised? If not can it be digitised?
Available formats for users.	The description of the formats in which data can be made available to users.
Access constraints.	This identifies whether there are any restrictions that may apply to the use of the data. Eg. part of the data is not available because of commercial confidentiality.
Measurement accuracy.	To be completed by database manager. This assesses the accuracy of the measurements.
Completeness of dataset.	To be completed by database manager. This assesses the comprehensiveness and representativeness of the dataset.
Positional accuracy.	To be completed by database manager. This identifies how precisely the geographical locations are specified e.g. within 1km,within 100m.
Database steward.	This is the organisation responsible for specifying, monitoring and auditing the database management.
Database custodian.	This is the organisation responsible for the day to day management of the database and its records. This may be the same organisation as the database steward.
Database custodian contact person/position	This is the person or position to contact to obtain more information about the database or to obtain data from the database.
Database custodian address Phone Fax Email
References.	Documents with further information about the database.
Date metadata record prepared.	This is the date that the metadata record was compiled or updated.
Author of metadata record.	The name of the person responsible for compiling the metadata record

Management Evaluation

Original purpose.	The purpose for which the database was originally developed.
Relationships with classification systems.	Databases frequently use one or more classification systems as a basis for collecting/organizing data.
Relationships with other databases.	Sometimes several databases are used together in a project.
Known relationships with proposed EPIP indicators.	This identifies whether the database is already being used or actively considered for use to assist with the monitoring and/or reporting of EPIP indicators.
Who uses the database?	This identifies what types of parties are using or have used the database.
Public awareness of the database.	This identifies the level of public knowledge about the database.
Database strengths.	This identifies the strong points / strengths of the database.
Database limitations.	This identifies the limitations of the database.

What are the Current and Emerging Uses of the Database for:

Assisting with determining historic state/baseline.	This identifies whether the database can assist with determining historic baselines of environmental extent/condition.
Assisting with determining current state/baseline.	This identifies whether the database can assist with determining current baselines of environmental extent/condition.
Assisting with modeling possible future outcomes.	This identifies whether the database can assist research with identifying possible effects of activity/environmental change on environmental extent/condition.
Risk assessment.	This identifies whether the database can assist with identifying areas at risk under certain types of use/management.
Monitoring site selection and sample design.	This identifies whether the database can assist with selecting the number and locations of sites for indicator monitoring.
Aggregating and reporting data locally, regionally or nationally.	This identifies whether the database can be used to aggregate data and report that data at different levels (i.e. national, regional, local).

Pick list for searchable keywords for use in the database table

Marine; coastal; terrestrial; freshwater
New Zealand mainland; New Zealand EEZ; New Zealand territorial sea; New Zealand offshore islands
Biogeography;biogeographical regions/districts
Estuaries; lagoons; oceans; open coast; continental shelf; offshore; water column; beaches
intertidal; subtidal; supratidal; benthic; demersal; pelagic
Physical processes; topography; bathymetry; sediment type; depth; climate; tides; sea temperature; waves; currents; catchment characteristics; erosion; geomorphology; contaminants; heavy metals; climate
Land use, water quality, hazards
Biodiversity; biota; taxon; taxa; population; species; species assemblages; biological communities; habitats; ecosystems; genetic
Fisheries; catch effort; catch; age; length; size; growth; weight; sex; maturity; biomass; bycatch; tuna; longline; trawl
Flora; fauna; saltmarsh; mangroves; shellfish; fish; marine mammals, seabirds
Wildlife, birds, invertebrates, plants
Endemic, indigenous, adventive; threatened; naturalized (match with other keywords as required)
Weeds, animal pests
Maps, distribution, abundance, extent, biological condition; location; status; taxonomy
Aerial photographs, specimens; collections; data
Protection, protected areas, legal status, restoration, management effectiveness; recreation