Spatial Data Downloads
These tables show the spatial datasets resulting from the different marineassessments and research projects. Click on the “Download data” link to access the GIS layers. We have also included a PDF with metadata information for each database.
Northwest Atlanic Marine Ecoregional Assessment
The first phase of the NAMERA compiled data on marine ecosystems, habitats and species in the Northwest Atlantic. Over 1,200 data files, from over 100 sources, were compiled for this assessment. Datasets can be downloaded by chapter.
South Atlanic Bight Marine Assessment
The SABMA compiled data on marine ecosystems, habitats and species in the Southeastern waters of the United States. Datasets can be downloaded by chapter.
Long Island Sound Ecological Assessment
The Long Island Sound Ecoregional Assessment gathered data from submerged habitats along the Long-Island Sound.
| Description | Last Update | Download Data | Metadata |
| Full GIS Dataset | 2015 | ArcGIS GeoDatabase | Embedded in layers |
Delaware River Basin Initiative
Delware River Basin Assessment results.
| Description | Last Update | Download Data | Metadata |
| Full GIS Dataset | 2011 | ArcGIS ShapeFiles | Embedded in layers |
Offshore Video Survey and Oceanographic Analysis: Georges Bank to the Chesapeake (SMAST)
For this project, ten years (2003–2012) of data from the SMAST scallop survey and NECOFS were used to create new products describing the benthic habitat, benthic animal abundance and distribution and the environmental conditions in the survey area. Layers are organized by task, from 1 to 5 (see report for more details).
