NOAA's State of the Coast Web site was launched by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in March 2010. The site contains quick facts and detailed statistics offered through fourteen interactive indicator visualizations presented across four themes: Communities, Economy, Ecology, and Climate. Collectively, the purpose of the Web site is to communicate and highlight the connections among a healthy coastal ecosystem, a robust U.S. economy, a safe population, and a sustainable quality of life for coastal residents.
Contents
The Web site is considered periodic and is updated on a monthly basis.
Communities Topics
The U.S. Population Living in Coastal Counties
Swimming at Our Nation's Beaches
Marine Protected Areas: Conserving our Nation's Marine Resources
Economy Topics
The Coast - Our Nation's Economic Engine
Recreational Fishing - An American Pastime
Commercial Fishing - A Cultural Tradition
Ports - Crucial Coastal Infrastructure
Response Topics
The Overall Health of Our Nation's Coastal Waters
Invasive Species Disrupt Coastal Ecosystems and Economies
Coral Reef Ecosystems - Critical Coastal Habitat
Nutrient Pollution and Hypoxia - Everything is Upstream of the Coast
Climate Topics
Vulnerability of Our Nation's Coasts to Sea Level Rise
U.S. Population in the 100-year Coastal Flood Hazard Area
Federally-Insured Assets along the Coast