NBII

National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII.gov)

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The website of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) will be shut down on January 15, 2012.

From the website:

On January 15, 2012, the NBII website and any applications residing on the nbii.gov domain will be shut down and no longer available. This includes any applications, websites, or tools that currently exist, hosted either at USGS or a partner site.
http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt/community/termination_of_nbii_program/2057

Library of Images From the Environment (LIFE) - http://life.nbii.gov/

"serving well-documented images of nature contributed by individuals and organizations."

NBII-Info blog - http://nbii-info.blogspot.com/

Data and Tools - Hosted on nbii.gov

List from http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt/community/about_nbii/1684/data_and_tools

Metadata Clearinghouse

A searchable collection of standardized metadata descriptions of biological data sets and information products based on the NBII's Biological Data Profile and the Federal Geographic Data Committee's (FGDC's) Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata. http://metadata.nbii.gov/clearinghouse/

Monitoring Protocols Library and Monitoring Locator System

A perpetually evolving database developed by the Natural Resources Monitoring Partnership that provides access to monitoring protocols throughout the United States and Canada. http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt?CommunityID=819&spaceID=23&parentname=&control=SetCommunity&parentid=&in_hi_userid=200&PageID=0&space=CommunityPage

WebGIS for the Hawaiian Islands

An application designed to explore biodiversity data through maps for the Hawaiian islands. http://pbin.nbii.gov/maps/interface.html

Gap Analysis Program (GAP)

Searchable statewide collection of digital species distribution maps and predictable habitat affinity models. http://gapanalysis.nbii.gov/

Early Detection, Rapid Assessment, and Rapid Response (EDRR) to Invasive Species

A living catalog of resources for invasive species management. http://edrr.nbii.gov/

Biocomplexity Thesaurus

http://thesaurus.nbii.gov/

Data and Tools - Hosted on other domains

List from http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt/community/about_nbii/1684/data_and_tools

Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)

Butterflies and Moths of North America is a searchable database of verified records in the United States and Mexico including dynamic distribution maps, photographs, species accounts, and species checklists for each county in the United States and each state in Mexico. http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/

Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)

The Biota Information System of New Mexico is a compilation of biological information for both vertebrate and invertebrate species which occur in New Mexico (including all threatened, endangered and sensitive species). http://www.bison-m.org/

Biogeographic Information and Observation System

An interactive mapping system developed to enable the management, visualization, and analysis of biogeographic data collected by from the California Department of Fish and Game and its partners. http://bios.dfg.ca.gov/

Breeding Bird Atlas Explorer

A searchable database from Breeding Bird Atlases in North America used to assess the status of breeding populations of non-game birds at the state level. http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bba/index.cfm

Density Management and Riparian Buffer Study

A collaborative effort among multiple agencies researching options for young stand management to create and maintain late-successional forest characteristics in western Oregon. http://ocid.nacse.org/nbii/density/

Discover Life in America (DLIA) and the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI) of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park

A collection of checklists, reports, maps, databases, and natural history profiles that describe the biology of the rich landscape of the Great Smoky National Park through an ecological and conservation perspective. http://www.discoverlifeinamerica.org/atbi/

EKey

An electronic key for identifying freshwater fishes in the Mid-Atlantic region searchable by taxonomic classification, dichotomous key, text, or fish shapes. http://www.cmi.vt.edu:8080/ekey/

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Data Access Wizard

A gateway to GIS fisheries-related data; searchable using keywords, themes, geographic extent, and data providers. http://datawizard.psu.edu/nbii/?entry=FAR

Global Biodiversity Information Facility

GBIF is a coordinated international scientific effort to enable users throughout the world to discover and put to use vast quantities of global biodiversity data, thereby advancing scientific research in many disciplines, promoting technological and sustainable development, facilitating the equitable sharing of the benefits of biodiversity, and enhancing the quality of life of members of society. http://www.gbif.org/

Invasive Plant Atlas of New England

IPANE is a Web-accessible database of invasive and potentially invasive plants in New England focusing on early detection of, and rapid response to, new invasions. http://nbii-nin.ciesin.columbia.edu/ipane/

List of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) Online Information Systems

Internet-accessible databases and information systems providing species, bibliographic, taxonomic, expertise, distributions, images, and many other information types as they pertain to invasive, exotic, alien, introduced, non-native species, and all other species of world flora and fauna. http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/websites/GISINDirectory/DatabaseDirectory_Table.php

Texas Colonial Waterbirds Interactive Mapping Tool

A mapping application used to view details and trends in the sightings of waterbirds for various bays and counties along the Texas coast in recent years. http://maps.harc.edu/waterbirds/

USGS Vegetation Characterization Program Products

Web-enabled information, data, and maps of the vegetation of 280 national Park units across the United States. http://biology.usgs.gov/npsveg/