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Sociogeographic Characterization and Assessment
Scientists in the Center for Spatial Analysis address natural resource allocation and strive to help decision-makers better understand resource-allocation needs.


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Learn about the Florida BlueWays project, including the project background, the applications that have been developed, and the goals that have been established for the future.


The maps in this section are part of a BlueWays project aimed at analyzing trends in fishing-related licenses and permits.


Documents and reports relating to the BlueWays project are available for download here.


Propeller scarring, one of the fastest growing types of marine habitat degradation, is caused by motor boats traveling in waters shallower than the draft of the vessel. A statewide assessment was completed to document the extent of the problem.


An assessment of extent and severity of boat propeller scars in seagrass habitats in Charlotte Harbor. Data compiled by the FWRI in a 1995 report found that Charlotte Harbor has been one of the most severely scarred areas of Florida.


Each detailed coastal map displays local roads and interstates, marinas and boat ramps, power plants, county boundaries, FWC facilities, and numerous urban features. A latitude and longitude grid is also displayed on each map for navigational use.










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