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	Alabama Coastal Hazards Assessment This project provides access to multiple sources of hazards-related data and information that can be used for local planning and coastal management purposes.	This project provides access to multiple sources of hazards-related data and information that can be used for local planning and coastal management purposes.
	Applied Uses of Land Cover Data: State Project Summaries This page highlights several state projects that use satellite-derived land cover and change data for coastal resource management.	This page highlights several state projects that use satellite-derived land cover and change data for coastal resource management.
	ArcView® LiDAR Data Handler Extension This ArcView extension provides tools to manipulate Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data; it requires the use of the ESRI Spatial Analyst extension.	This ArcView extension provides tools to manipulate Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data; it requires the use of the ESRI Spatial Analyst extension.
	ArcView® Metadata Collector v2.0 Extension Helps users create metadata that is Federal Geographic Date Committee (FGDC)-compliant.	Helps users create metadata that is Federal Geographic Date Committee (FGDC)-compliant.
	Benthic Data On-line Benthic data available for download in either ArcExport or shapefile format with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)-compliant metadata.	Benthic data available for download in either ArcExport or shapefile format with Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)-compliant metadata.
	Benthic Habitat Mapping Includes seagrass meadows, coral reefs, hard bottom areas, shellfish beds, and algal communities.	Includes seagrass meadows, coral reefs, hard bottom areas, shellfish beds, and algal communities.
	Benthic Habitat Mapping in National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERR) To date, the occurrence and distribution of various habitat types and features have been mapped in the Reserves in the Hudson River, New York and Apalachicola Bay, Florida.	To date, the occurrence and distribution of various habitat types and features have been mapped in the Reserves in the Hudson River, New York and Apalachicola Bay, Florida.
	Benthic Habitats of the New York/New Jersey Harbor Sediment profiling imagery and grab sampling were used to collect benthic habitat data from New York/New Jersey Harbor in 1994 and 1995. This CD-ROM contains the results of this study, as well as data available in a geographic information system, imagery, maps, and a technical report.	Sediment profiling imagery and grab sampling were used to collect benthic habitat data from New York/New Jersey Harbor in 1994 and 1995. This CD-ROM contains the results of this study, as well as data available in a geographic information system, imagery, maps, and a technical report.
	Benthic Mapping These projects were undertaken to characterize and/or map benthic (bottom) habitats in coastal areas of the United States and territories using various remote sensing technologies and in situ sampling methods. Northeast Region \| Southeast Region \| Gulf of Mexico Region \| West Coast Region \| Caribbean Islands Region	These projects were undertaken to characterize and/or map benthic (bottom) habitats in coastal areas of the United States and territories using various remote sensing technologies and <em>in situ</em> sampling methods.<br> <a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/crs_lcr/n_east.html">Northeast Region</a> \| <a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/crs_lcr/s_east.html">Southeast Region</a> \| <a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/crs_lcr/gulf.html">Gulf of Mexico Region</a> \| <a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/crs_lcr/n_west.html">West Coast Region</a> \| <a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/crs/bhm/crs_lcr/carib.html">Caribbean Islands Region</a>
	Bibliography of Geographic Information System Applications Provides information on the use of GIS in the field of coastal resource management.	Provides information on the use of GIS in the field of coastal resource management.
	C-CAP Data Handler This extension to ArcView with Spatial Analyst allows users to access and manipulate Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) land cover and change data.	This extension to ArcView with Spatial Analyst allows users to access and manipulate Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) land cover and change data.
	Central California Coast (Salmonid) Recovery Planning Tool The Central California Coast (Salmonid) Recovery Planning Tool is a digital information resource that will help coastal managers design and implement recovery plans for salmon and steelhead trout within the watersheds of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties.	The Central California Coast (Salmonid) Recovery Planning Tool is a digital information resource that will help coastal managers design and implement recovery plans for salmon and steelhead trout within the watersheds of San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties.
	Chart Reprojector An executable program used to change the geographic projection of a BSB format raster image (e.g. NOAA raster nautical charts).	An executable program used to change the geographic projection of a BSB format raster image (e.g. NOAA raster nautical charts).
	Chart Viewer Software to allow display of NOAA nautical charts in some ESRI and ERDAS products.	Software to allow display of NOAA nautical charts in some ESRI and ERDAS products.
	Coastal Change Analysis Program This program (C-CAP) maps land cover along the nation`s coastal zone. The data are obtained using a combination of satellites, aircraft, and field work.	This program (C-CAP) maps land cover along the nation`s coastal zone. The data are obtained using a combination of satellites, aircraft, and field work.
	Coastal Contact Information Provides contact information for many individuals and organizations within the coastal management community.	Provides contact information for many individuals and organizations within the coastal management community.
	Coastal Geospatial Information: Examples of Internet Resources Provides an overview of the GIS data available over the Internet from a variety of sources.	Provides an overview of the GIS data available over the Internet from a variety of sources.
	Coastal GeoTools `03 The nation`s premier spatial technology conference for coastal resource management professionals will be held in Charleston, South Carolina January 6-9, 2003.	The nation`s premier spatial technology conference for coastal resource management professionals will be held in Charleston, South Carolina January 6-9, 2003.
	Coastal Hazards GIS Interactive Tutorial: Ohio Case Study This interactive tutorial steps users through the process of identifying and visualizing coastal hazards and their potential risks by integrating Web and geographic information system (GIS) technology.	This interactive tutorial steps users through the process of identifying and visualizing coastal hazards and their potential risks by integrating Web and geographic information system (GIS) technology.
	Coastal Information Directory Provides a single query access to coastal data and information from a variety of sources.	Provides a single query access to coastal data and information from a variety of sources.
	Coastal Information Library Patrons can use the Center`s virtual library to search for resources at a number of libraries.	Patrons can use the Center`s virtual library to search for resources at a number of libraries.
	Coastal Management Techniques Provides innovative and proven techniques, methods, strategies, models, and processes used to address common coastal problems.	Provides innovative and proven techniques, methods, strategies, models, and processes used to address common coastal problems.
	Coastal Metadata Forum On-line forum for discussion of matters related to coastal metadata.	On-line forum for discussion of matters related to coastal metadata.
	Coastal Metadata Reference Guide Helps users manage data through proper documentation with the Federal Geographic Data Committee`s (FGDC) metadata standard.	Helps users manage data through proper documentation with the Federal Geographic Data Committee`s (FGDC) metadata standard.
	Coastal Resource Management Customer Survey Review survey results to learn the issues facing the nation`s coastal resource managers and the technical needs and capabilities of this community.	Review survey results to learn the issues facing the nation`s coastal resource managers and the technical needs and capabilities of this community.
	Coastal Services This bimonthly trade publication is for the nation`s coastal resource managers.	This bimonthly trade publication is for the nation`s coastal resource managers.
	Coastal Zone Conference The largest international gathering of ocean and coastal management professionals will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, July 13 to 17, 2003.	The largest international gathering of ocean and coastal management professionals will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, July 13 to 17, 2003.
	Coastal Zone Information Center Collection On-line Items in this Web-based collection include state documents produced under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.	Items in this Web-based collection include state documents produced under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act.
	Community Vulnerability Assessment Tool: New Hanover County, NC Case Study Helps local and state officials determine and prioritize their localities` vulnerability to coastal hazards.	Helps local and state officials determine and prioritize their localities` vulnerability to coastal hazards.
	Conducting Training Needs Assessments Teaches coastal educators how to conduct training needs assessments. 2 days.	Teaches coastal educators how to conduct training needs assessments. 2 days.
	Coral Remote Sensing Workshop: Proceedings and Recommendations These proceedings from a workshop held in 1996 discuss current and emerging sensor technologies with the potential for detecting and monitoring corals.	These proceedings from a workshop held in 1996 discuss current and emerging sensor technologies with the potential for detecting and monitoring corals.
	Directory of Sea Grant Activities in Coastal Zone Management Provides contact information for Sea Grant extension programs, coastal zone programs, and research reserves.	Provides contact information for Sea Grant extension programs, coastal zone programs, and research reserves.
	Electronic Navigational Chart Data Handler for ArcView 3.2x Software extention to simplify the use of these charts.	Software extention to simplify the use of these charts.
	Engaging Communities: Participatory Strategies for Coastal Managers This site showcases three methods designed to enhance public participation in resource management decision making.	This site showcases three methods designed to enhance public participation in resource management decision making.
	Environmental Characterizations Characterizations provide comprehensive information about a particular area’s environment, people, and issues. The resulting inventory is used as a management tool, educational resource, and an historical reference. ACE Basin, South Carolina Kachemak Bay, Alaska Rookery Bay/Belle Meade Watershed, Florida	Characterizations provide comprehensive information about a particular area’s environment, people, and issues. The resulting inventory is used as a management tool, educational resource, and an historical reference. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lcr/text/aceweb.html">ACE Basin, South Carolina</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lcr/kachemak">Kachemak Bay, Alaska</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.csc.noaa.gov/lcr/text/rookery.html">Rookery Bay/Belle Meade Watershed, Florida</a></li> </ul>
	Estuarine Habitat Aircraft-mounted sensors used to help scientists understand the small-scale spatial variability in rivers and estuaries.	Aircraft-mounted sensors used to help scientists understand the small-scale spatial variability in rivers and estuaries.
	Financial and On-site Technical Assistance for Watershed Management Provides information on 21 major sources of assistance offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.	Provides information on 21 major sources of assistance offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
	Florida Bay Imagery and Information CD-ROM This satellite imagery allows users to quickly document and observe water clarity trends and patterns.	This satellite imagery allows users to quickly document and observe water clarity trends and patterns.
	Funding Opportunities for Coastal Managers Provides links to information about grants for coastal and natural resource management related projects.	Provides links to information about grants for coastal and natural resource management related projects.