Overview of Shorezone Coastal Habitat Mapping

ShoreZone is a mapping and classification system that specializes in the collection and interpretation of low-altitude aerial imagery of the coastal environment. Its objective is to produce an integrated, searchable inventory of geomorphic and biological features of the intertidal and nearshore zones which can be used as a tool for science, education, management, and environmental hazard planning. Over 96,000 km of ShoreZone imagery is available for the Pacific Northwest extending from Oregon to western Alaska.  An overview of ShoreZone methods, applications, and products will be provided in this presentation and web accessible ShoreZone products from Alaska will be highlighted.