Finer scale spatial data are needed to complement existing habitat models, especially for sensitive cold water coral patch communities and other sensitive or vulnerable habitat types. 

Source: Multiple efforts underway including MD CZM studies, NOAA HabCam, BOEM funded work by SMAST, and historic and current investigations. 

Status: Some data under development in disparate efforts. Additional data collection and integration of existing projects is needed.

Contact: Mid-Atlantic Ocean Data Portal Team