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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

NOAA’s Marine Protected Areas Inventory

This application can be used to view, query and explore the MPA Inventory, a database compiled by NOAA’s Marine Protected Areas Center that catalogs information on over 1600 marine protected areas in U.S. waters.

Aquaculture Application: Used for coastal planning, risk reduction for impacts to the ecosystem, and identification of sensitive species and habitats to avoid during aquaculture development.

Contributing Partners: NOAA

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