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Every map tells a story. We help you tell yours.

Take a quick tour of this state-of-the art ocean mapping and information resource
2019 fish data update

Fish & Marine Mammal Data Updates

For first time, users can now search Marine Life Library for spring and fall maps showing distributions of individual fish species
SSTs slider

Average Sea Surface Temperatures

Animate or toggle through monthly maps, created in partnership with MARACOOS
Linear Measurement carousel

Introducing the Linear Measurement Tool

Draw a line to measure the distance between points in kilometers, miles and nautical miles
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Historic Lighthouses

Scan the coast to learn more about the iconic structures located throughout the Mid-Atlantic
NCEI bathymetry strip

Oceanography Updates

Explore the Mid-Atlantic’s sea bottom in greater detail than ever before with four new bathymetry and seabed maps
Sample map

View Maps

Browse over 4,000 maps showing fishing grounds, marine life habitats and much more in Marine Planner
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How to Use the Portal

Browse our library of tutorial materials, "How Tuesday" webinars and Portal use case studies
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Collaborate

Work with friends in a Group, schedule a Portal training, or share your feedback and questions with us