The databases listed below can be downloaded and imported into desktop mapping applications such as ArcGIS. The databases contain the same data seen in the interactive maps and Northeast Ocean Data Viewer. The data layers focus on the northeast region and are filtered to streamline data delivery and interoperability. Please note that Northeast Ocean Data is not responsible for data integrity. For metadata, click the data layer name in the boxes below. The data are also available through our web mapping service (WMS).
Database 1: Administrative and Regulatory
Download Database 1 (.zip, 4.3 MB)
Data layers:
Database 2: Ocean Uses
Download Database 2 (.zip, 131.8 MB)
Data layers:
- Utilities and Infrastructure
- Permitted Cape Wind
- LNG Sites
- Underwater Tidal Turbine (ORPC)
- Block Island Proposed Transmission Cables
- Block Island Proposed Turbine Locations
- Block Island Renewable Energy Zone
- Statoil Area of Interest
- Ocean Energy Demonstration Sites
- Proposed Tidal Energy Project Area
- Potential Tidal Resources
- Northeast Renewable Energy Innovation Zone
- Submarine Cables
- Cable Areas
- Pipeline Areas
- Industrial
- Navigation and Transportation
- Wrecks and Obstructions
- Aids to Navigation
- Unexploded Ordnance Locations
- Unexploded Ordnance Areas
- Naval Range Restricted Areas
- Safety, Security, and Regulated Areas
- Pilot Boarding Areas
- Mandatory Ship Reporting System
- Marine Mammal Seasonal Management Areas
- Anchorage Areas
- Marine Transportation
- Commercial Vessel Traffic (2009)
- Commercial Fishing
- Regional Aquaculture
- Shellfish Classified Areas
- All Gear Types – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Bottom Trawl – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Gill Nets – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Long Lines – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Midwater Trawl – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Other Dredges – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Other Gear – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Pots and Traps – Average Number of Trips (2000-2009)
- Vessel Monitoring System (Sample)
- Recreation
Database 3: Biology
Download Database 3 (.zip, 84.2 MB)
Data layers:
- Birds
- Marine Mammals
- Sea Turtles
- Fish and Shellfish
- Plankton
- Habitat