Maps & Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data for the Southeast

Clicking the links below will direct you to a list of maps and GIS data for each topic.

Fisheries Management

Seasonal/area closure maps and GIS data for commercial and recreational fishing in the southeastern United States, including the U.S. Caribbean.

• South Atlantic
• Gulf of Mexico
• Caribbean

Protected Resources

Maps and GIS data related to the conservation of protected marine species in the southeastern United States, including the U.S. Caribbean.

• Critical Habitat
• Take Reduction Plans
• North Atlantic Right Whale Management Areas
• Protected Resources Management Areas

Habitat Conservation

Maps and GIS Data related to the protection and conservation of ecosystems and habitats vital to living marine resources in the southeastern United States, including the U.S. Caribbean. GIS data provided include essential fish habitat (EFH) and habitat areas of particular concern (HAPC) for the following areas:

• Gulf of Mexico EFH and Gulf of Mexico EFH HAPC

For more information or questions about this data please contact the Southeast Region GIS Coordinator at nmfs.ser.gis.coordinator@noaa.gov.