ShoreZone in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest
January 01, 2014
Poster overview of ShoreZone coastal habitat mapping.
ShoreZone is a coastal habitat mapping and classification system in which spatially referenced aerial imagery is collected specifically for the interpretation and integration of geological and biological features of the intertidal zone and nearshore environment. ShoreZone imagery provides a useful baseline and visual reference. The mapped resources are an important tool for scientists and managers assessing coastal habitat on local and regional scales.
Some uses for ShoreZone data include:
- oil spill response
- planning
- fisheries management and research
- mariculture site review
- recreation
- archaeological inventory
- marine debris clean-up
- search and rescue