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Publications
Demographic Baseline Report of U.S. Territories and Counties Adjacent to Coral Reef Habitats
Fisheries Communities of the U.S.
Demographic data provided as a subset of states’ fishing and port data. Other social indicator data and fishing community profiles are also included.
Gulf of Mexico at a Glance: A Second Glance
Highlights what we know about the Gulf region’s coastal communities, coastal economy, and coastal ecosystems, and how climate change might impact the Gulf coast
Introduction to Economics for Coastal Managers
This publication provides a basic overview of economic concepts and examples pertinent to coastal resources.
National Coastal Population Report
NOAA report analyzes population trends in U.S. coastal shoreline and watershed counties over the past 40 years and includes forecasts for 2020.
NOAA Report on the Ocean and Great Lakes Economy of the United States
Report and accompanying infographics examine and visually illustrate the economic contributions of the oceans and Great Lakes.
Population Trends Along the Coastal United States: 1980-2008Training
CanVisProvides an introduction to CanVis software, a visualization tool used in project planning, policy making, and communication efforts; instruction includes tool demos (live or recorded) and classroom and Web-based training.
Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk
Uses demographic and physical data, alongside engaging discussions, to prepare participants for adaptation planning at the community level (three-hour online training).
Videos
Econ 120Includes a series of fun, animated two-minute videos that explain the significance of key economic concepts