Marine Aquatic Invasive Species Survey

<b>Overview</b><p>This feature service supports field survey reporting for marine aquatic invasive species observed in Connecticut waters. It captures sighting details, specimen handling information, and basic measurements collected during surveys, with an emphasis on documenting occurrences such as Chinese Mitten Crab and related marine invasive species observations.</p><b>Feature Layer</b><ul><li><b>Survey</b>: A point-based survey layer used to record individual sightings and observations. It includes information about the date and time of the report, nearest town or port, species identification, sex and maturity when available, egg-bearing status, size measurements, water depth, sighting method, whether a physical specimen was retained, and notes about fishing gear or other observation context.</li></ul><b>Geographic Coverage</b><p>The service covers coastal and marine waters associated with Connecticut, supporting local reporting and monitoring of invasive species conditions in the state.</p><b>Use Cases</b><ul><li>Tracking marine invasive species reports over time</li><li>Supporting response and management activities for aquatic invasions</li><li>Documenting specimen and field observation details for biologists and resource managers</li><li>Informing coastal monitoring and public reporting workflows</li></ul><b>License</b><p>Available under CC0 public domain dedication.</p>