MarineMap
Features
- Displays social and ecological attributes of coastal areas in California
- Allows users to draw and assemble networks of prospective MPAs and share results
- Generates reports that assess MPAs according to scientific guidelines as well as social and economic impacts
- Provides an online forum to facilitate collaboration with other users
Overview
MarineMap is a Web-based decision-support tool for open and participatory spatial planning in the marine environment. With a standard Web browser, stakeholders can access MarineMap to assist in the design of marine protected areas (MPAs) by helping users easily visualize oceanographic, biological, geological, chemical, and human dimensions of the ocean and coastal areas. The tool was originally developed to support California's Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative.
Technical Specs
GIS data visualization application such as ArcGIS Explorer or Google Maps is necessary to view downloaded spatial data
Support
Take a Tour
Provides a virtual narrated tour of MarineMap