Shapefiles of the Aquaculture Opportunity Area (AOA) study developed during 2021 for the Gulf of Mexico. Included in this dataset are: (1) Study areas in the Gulf of Mexico developed based on depth, jurisdictional boundaries, and Level III biogeographical breaks. (2) Compiled observations of Harmful Algal Blooms (Karina brevis) from 2000 to 2018 in the Gulf of Mexico and eastern Florida. (3) Suitability modeling results for the West, Central, East, and Southeast Gulf of Mexico study areas are presented as categories (“Unsuitable,” “Low,” “Moderate,” “High”) based on ocean use and conservation concerns, including: national security, natural and cultural resources, industry, navigation, transportation, aquaculture, and fishing. (4) High-High clusters (HH) identified as the most suitable areas from LISA (Local Index of Spatial Association) analysis. (5) Refined HH clusters that could accommodate at least one 500-acre AOA option. (6) Highest ranking options for each of the refined HH clusters representing a 500- to 2000-acre area between 50 to 150 meters depth that has relatively high suitability for generalized marine aquaculture based on a within cluster model evaluating logistics, vessel traffic, commercial fishing, and oceanography data. (7) Location and areal extent of options identified for each study region meeting a dispersion rule (greater than 30 nautical miles distance between locations).

The California Current Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (CCIEA) is a joint project between staff at the NWFSC, SWFSC, NMML, ONMS, and WCRO to provide managers and policy makers with integrated science products in support of ecosystem-based management of marine resources. Key products include: conceptual models; ecosystem indicator suites, status and trend reports, and related analyses; risk assessments; and analyses of management scenarios in ecosystem models. Major clients include the Pacific Fishery Management Council, the West Coast Region, National Marine Sanctuaries along the West Coast, and the West Coast states. Data and model output gathered and generated by the California Current Integrated Ecosystem Assessment team.

This dataset contains predictions of surface water depth (m) under 200 cm (2 m or 6.6 ft) of sea level rise and three storm scenarios by 2100. Estimates of associated socioeconomic impacts are also included. These predictions were completed in the area of Santa Monica Bay, California, specifically Venice Beach and Marina Del Rey. The model domain included ten different modeled infrastructure types to better understand the impact of natural and nature-based features (NNBFs) and conventional infrastructure to reduce sea level rise-driven flood hazards. Sea level rise scenario: 200 cm (2 m or 6.6 ft) by 2100. Storm scenarios: no storm, annual storm event, 20-year storm event, 100-year storm event. Modeled infrastructure types: no action (no change from current), targeted dunes, dunes in locations with elevation below 4 m NAVD88, dunes in locations with elevation below 5 m NAVD88, sea wall, sluice gate, sluice gate + targeted dune, sluice gate + dunes in locations with elevation below 4 m NAVD88, sluice gate + dunes in locations with elevation below 5 m NAVD88, sluice gate + sea wall. The following physical and socio-economic impacts were calculated for each modeled infrastructure type within each storm scenario: flood area, flood volume, total economic damages, residential economic damages, nonresidential economic damages, total displaced population, displaced child population, displaced senior population, displaced minority population, displaced low-income population, low construction cost estimate, high construction cost estimate, benefit-cost ratio based on low construction cost estimate, benefit-cost ratio based on high construction cost estimate. The file naming convention is a combination of sea level rise height (in cm), the storm scenario, and the modeled infrastructure type. For additional details, please see the data files section.