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Data

Learn more about the kinds of data available and download data.

Tools

Use these tools to turn data into the useful information your organization needs.

Training

Update your skills by participating in one of these training programs.

In Action

See how data and tools are used to address coastal management issues.

Approaches

Coastal Inundation Toolkit

Understand the basics and get the tools that will help make your community more resilient.

Offshore Renewable Energy Planning

Get the data and tools needed to make siting decisions.

Conserving Coastal Wetlands for Sea Level Rise Adaptation

Learn spatial techniques and get resources to prioritize wetland conservation.

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Social Coast

Social science data can help address coastal issues. Find highlights of economic and demographic data, and also tools and methods, that can be applied to solve real issues.

Marshes on the Move
Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts Viewer
Incorporating Sea Level Change Scenarios at the Local Level

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Data

Bathymetry Data Viewer

Bathymetric and topographic data viewer and download tool for U.S. coastal areas

Data

Shallow-Water Bathymetry

Non-charting bathymetric data collected in shallow, in-shore areas

Tools

Critical Facilities Flood Exposure Tool

Provides a quick assessment of a community’s critical facilities and roads that lie within FEMA’s 1% annual chance flood zone

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GeoZone - A Blog for Coastal Geogeeks

1,371 Pounds of Coffee Beans and Landsat 5

Back in July 2007,  I started a wholesale account with a coffee distributor. Since that time, my co-workers and I have ordered 1,371 pounds of coffee beans. After doing some Google searches, I discovered that there are approximately 3,350 coffee beans per pound, and each pound will make about 2 gallons of coffee. That means I have ordered over 4,592,850 beans, which could in turn make about 2,742 gallons of coffee. 

What does this have to do with Landsat 5 though?

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