Printer-Friendly Portal Maps with Long Legends

October 25, 2022

A new enhancement to the Data Explorer’s “Save Image” tool makes it possible to fit lengthy legends—such as that for the Active Renewable Energy Leases map layer—on a downloadable, printer-friendly image of the map. After clicking on the “Save Image” button in...

Bathymetry Data and Resources Updated and Streamlined

September 15, 2022

Bathymetry is the measurement of water depth and the shape of seafloor terrain. Just as topographic maps represent the three-dimensional features of dry land, bathymetric maps represent the land that lies underwater. High-resolution bathymetry data is some of the...

Map of 2022 Proposed North Atlantic Right Whale Seasonal Speed Zones

August 30, 2022

NOAA Fisheries is proposing changes to the North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) vessel speed regulations to further reduce the likelihood of mortalities and serious injuries to endangered right whales from vessel collisions, which are a leading cause of...

Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Planning Areas Updates

August 23, 2022

On August 18th, the Department of the Interior announced two significant milestones in its efforts to advance offshore wind planning and leasing in the Gulf of Maine: Request for Interest (RFI) – first step in the commercial leasing process for the Gulf of Maine​...