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Just Click! We’ve Made It Easier to Get Details on Map Features

August 17, 2021

You may have noticed that the “Identify” button no longer appears in the upper right corner of the Data Explorer. That’s because it’s no longer needed, as we’ve streamlined the map functionality. Now just click on the map, and...

Coral Protection Areas on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine

August 5, 2021

NOAA Fisheries recently signed a final rule to designate coral protection areas on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine. The final coral protection areas data can be viewed in the Data Explorer in the Commercial Fishing category under Management Areas > Habitat...

View Narrowed Area of Interest and Preferred Site for Maine Floating Offshore Wind Research Array

July 27, 2021

The locations of the Narrowed Area of Interest and Preferred Site for the Maine Floating Offshore Wind Research Array are now available to view on the Portal. These layers can be found in the Energy and Infrastructure category and Planning Areas subcategory in the...

BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project

July 14, 2021

BOEM has published Notices of Intent (NOI) to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for several proposed wind energy projects recently. Visit the Portal’s Offshore Wind Project page to keep up with these and other updates. BOEM’s NOI for the Coastal Virginia...

BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Vineyard Wind South Project

July 14, 2021

Coast Guard Seeks Public Comment on Draft Report: Port Access Route Study for Approaches to the Chesapeake Bay

July 6, 2021

A pilot boat heading for an outbound ship from Chesapeake Bay. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has announced the availability of a draft report for its Port Access Route Study (PARS) for the Approaches to the Chesapeake Bay. The study was launched in November 2019. The...

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Just Click! We’ve Made It Easier to Get Details on Map Features

Coral Protection Areas on Georges Bank and in the Gulf of Maine

View Narrowed Area of Interest and Preferred Site for Maine Floating Offshore Wind Research Array

BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project

BOEM Announces Environmental Review of Vineyard Wind South Project

Coast Guard Seeks Public Comment on Draft Report: Port Access Route Study for Approaches to the Chesapeake Bay

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