Module 1: Mapping and Surveying Intertidal Habitats Table of Contents Acrobat Reader downloadable file Introduction SKmod1I.pdf Task1: Getting Started Step 1: Contact a DFO representative Step 2: Define Goals and Choose a Study Area Step 3: Decide on the Size of the Study Area Step 4: Research the Study Area Step 5: Determine how to Survey the Backshore Step 6: Prepare the Survey Team Step 7: Obtain Maps of the Study Area Step 8: Prepare Description of the Study Area and the Survey SKmod1T1.pdf Task 2 & 3 Preparing for the Survey Day and Defining Study Area Boundaries and Component Step 9: Assemble Survey Team and Materials Step 10: Mark Study Area Borders Step 11: Identify Backshore and Intertidal Zone Boundaries Step 12: Set up Baseline Step 13: Identify Habitats Step 14: Identify Habitat Substrate(s) SKmod1T2T3.pdf Task 4: Mapping the Study Area Step 15: Describe the Location of the Baseline End Points Step 16: Install Permanent Baseline Triangulation Markers Step 17: Map the Features of the Study Area Step 18: Calculate the Scale of the Sketch Map Step 19: Redraw the Rough Sketch Sketch to Scale on the Sketch Map Step 20: Take Bearings from the Baseline End Points Step 21: Determine Geographic Coordinates of Baseline End Points SKmod1T4.pdf Task 5: Documenting Physical Features of Each Habitat Step 22: Determine Habitat Area Step 23: Determine Habitat Slope Step 24: Determine Habitat Elevation SKmod1T5.pdf Task 6: Documenting Plants & Animals in Each Habitat Step 25: Understand the Quadrat Survey Method Step 26: Choose a Quadrat Size Step 27: Lay out Transects and Quadrats Step 28: Assign Quadrat Numbers Step 29: Identify Substrate Level Step 30: Identify Plants and Animals Step 31: Estimate Plant/Animal Abundance Step 32: Notes SKmod1T6.pdf Task 7: Surveying the Backshore Zone Step 33: Surveying the Backshore Step 34: Ensure all Data Forms are Complete SKmod1T7.pdf Glossary/Suggested Reading List SKmod1GR.pdf Appendix A: Offices to Obtain Maps Charts and Air Photos SKmod1AA.pdf Appendix B: Blank Data Forms SKmod1AB.pdf SKmod1AB.pdf SKmod1AB.pdf SKmod1AB.pdf Appendix C: Materials List SKmod1AC.pdf Appendix D: Cost Estimates of Survey Material SKmod1AD.pdf Appendix E: Species SKmod1AE.pdf Appendix F: Habitat Photos SKmod1AF.pdf