Marine Mammal & Sea Turtle Maps

About These Maps

A diversity of marine mammals and sea turtles live in the Northeast, and there are many valuable data sources that could be used to characterize the abundance and distribution of these species. In 2013, we are working with scientists and the conservation community to determine the most appropriate geospatial information to assist regional ocean planning. New maps will be posted in summer 2013.

Currently, these interim maps show seasonal sightings per unit effort (SPUE) for ecologically important marine mammals and sea turtles with data from The Nature Conservancy's Northwest Atlantic Marine Ecoregional Assessment. Data on right whale critical habitat are from NOAA.

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