20230601 15122900 1.0 TRUE Accuracy Assessment Sites Thematic accuracy of the U.S. Virgin Islands habitat maps was evaluated for the three most general habitat categories: unconsolidated sediment, submerged vegetation, and coral reef/hard bottom. Data recorded at each site included habitat type, depth, and other descriptive information. Depth was determined using a hand-held depth sounder. Habitat type(s) were recorded within an approximately 5-7 meter radius around each pre-selected site. NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/MSE/Biogeography Branch