A dynamic data visualization tool
MARACOOS OceansMap is a dynamic data visualization tool integrating near-real-time observations and model forecasts that contribute to ocean monitoring in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Quality Data You Can Trust
OceansMap is the flagship data portal of MARACOOS. OceansMap provides intuitive, rapid data visualization for its users through a suite of robust tools such as data validation, virtual stations, and dataset comparison. Users can trust that OceansMap data is of the highest quality, as MARACOOS is one of eleven IOOS regional associations, certified by the federal government for the quality of the data they provide.
OceansMap Insights
Dip your toe into ocean observation with the MARACOOS OceansMap Insights. Our pre-made permalinks and interactive dashboards are designed to provide you with quick access to real-time ocean data tailored to specific scenarios. Select a scenario, and the permalink will open the OceansMap tool, showcasing the specific data and predictions described in the scenario’s title and description. Explore our OceansMap Insights below, organized by category:
Featured OceansMap Portal
Chesapeake Bay Portal
The Chesapeake Bay portal is a version of MARACOOS OceansMap specifically designed for the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to local observations, the Chesapeake Bay portal includes data from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources as well as the ChesROMS Hypoxia Model. Developed by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and partners, this model predicts when and where low-oxygen or “hypoxic” conditions may form.
