CASE STUDIES

Applications of Northeast Ocean Data

These case studies provide examples of the many ways that public- and private-sector organizations use the Northeast Ocean Data Portal. Icons indicate ocean uses related to each case study.

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Map of Case Study Locations

First Shellfish Farm in Atlantic Federal Waters Facilitated by the Northeast Ocean Data Portal

Data Portal User: Northeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center (NEMAC)

Location: Off Gloucester, Massachusetts

AquacultureCommercial FishingMarine TransportationMarine Life

Balancing Deep-Sea Coral Protection and Commercial Fishing

Data Portal User: New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

Location: Gulf of Maine & offshore canyons, continental shelf, and seamounts

Marine LifeCommercial Fishing

Increasing Maritime Safety and Improving Weather Forecasts Through Siting of a New Wave-monitoring Buoy

Data Portal User: Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems (NERACOOS)

Location: Cape Cod Bay, Massachusetts

Marine TransportationCommercial FishingRecreation

Leveraging Ocean Data for Economic and Ecological Vitality

Data Portal User: New York Department of State

Location: New York State

AquacultureMarine TransportationCommercial FishingRecreationEnergy and InfrastructureMarine Life

Supporting Ocean Planning in the State of Connecticut

Data Portal User: Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection

Location: Long Island Sound

AquacultureMarine TransportationCommercial FishingRecreationEnergy and InfrastructureMarine Life

Inspiring K-12 Students to Investigate the Ocean Ecosystem and Ocean Uses

Data Portal Users:

  • Edna Drinkwater School (Northport, Maine)
  • Long Island School (Casco Bay, Maine)
  • Island Institute

Location: Maine

AquacultureMarine TransportationCommercial FishingRecreationEnergy and InfrastructureMarine Life

Coast Guard Uses Data Portal for Waterways Management in the Northeast

Data Portal User: United States Coast Guard, 1st District

Location: Northeast Region

Commercial FishingMarine Transportation

U.S. Navy Uses Data Portal to Select Test Site for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

Data Portal User: U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center

Location: Rhode Island and Long Island Sound

Marine TransportationNationalRecreation

More case studies are in development and will be posted on an ongoing basis.

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