In a continuing effort to improve maritime safety and commerce in the northern Gulf of Mexico, NOAA has revised the Gulf of Mexico Marine Debris Project Web site, an outlet for hydrographic survey data identifying risks posed by debris left in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Submerged marine debris is a threat to viable commercial fishing and shrimping activities in the northern Gulf of Mexico coastal zone.
The updated Web site provides information on both offshore and inshore debris surveys and removal efforts currently underway. For offshore areas, the Web site provides sonar survey information, including maps where the location of marine debris has been identified. For inshore areas, the Web site displays survey maps of waterways identified as having debris issues, along with photos of debris, sunken vessels, and the occasional alligator. Site content is provided jointly by NOAA and the Coast Guard.
“A user can click on a surveyed offshore area and download maps displaying sonar targets. Likewise, a user may click on the name of a Parish, then click on a specific waterway, and view maps and photos provided by the U.S. Coast Guard.,” said Nir Barnea, project manager for the Gulf of Mexico Marine Debris Project.
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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