Benthic Habitat Mapping
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This Web site was developed to bring benthic habitat mapping information,
spatial data, and assistance to the coastal management community. The
NOAA Coastal Services Center works with resource managers and mapping
professionals to promote the use of benthic habitat mapping to address
coastal management issues.
- Spatial Data
Download our benthic datasets, available in PKZIP format, or link
to our partners' data distribution systems.
- Mapping
Find detailed descriptions of mapping techniques, information on
classifying habitats and analyzing benthic data, and case studies
highlighting how benthic mapping is used to address a wide range
of coastal management issues.
- Resources
Learn some basics about benthic habitat, view our benthic products
and image gallery, and find links to related Web sites.
- Funding
Are you interested in partnering with us on a future project? Visit
this section to learn about partnering and funding opportunities
with the Center's benthic habitat mapping team.
The Center is currently working with state agencies to conduct benthic mapping on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. For more details, see our Active Projects summary page.
