Southern California Ocean Floor Map

Initiated in 2007 the california seafloor mapping project csmp is collecting bathymetry underwater topography and backscatter data providing insight into the geologic makeup of the seafloor that will be turned into benthic habitat and geologic base maps for all of california s state waters from the mean high water line out to 3 nautical miles.

Southern california ocean floor map. Hr map of the summit of ruby volcano the area of dive j2 194. 06 shaded relief images. This data is not to be used for navigation. Elevation units are usually given in feet or meters above sea level.

Map showing the location and topography of seamount x and forecast. No fewer than 18. Hr map of two peaks on the ne end of davidson seamount. Maps and current regulations for mainland mpas are presented here by coastal county.

The csmp approach is to create highly detailed. Ngdc coastal relief model vol. An unprecedented effort to map the seafloor bordering california s coastline has produced some of the most detailed beautiful and useful maps of an underwater landscape ever made. Topographic maps of the sea floor produced at a 1 100 000 scale that contain loran c rates bottom sediment types and known bottom obstructions.

This product is intended to aid fishermen and those needing seafloor features and potential fishing grounds. Southern california coast grids. At the ocean institute students and visitors to the ocean institute can view our 3 d model of the sea floor off southern california. Find local businesses view maps and get driving directions in google maps.

Mpa regulations and maps. Northwest pacific from guam to iwo jima. Home fishing ocean depth maps southern california coast. Introductionin 2007 the california ocean protection council initiated the california seafloor mapping program csmp designed to create a comprehensive seafloor map of high resolution bathymetry marine benthic habitats and geology within the 3 nautical mile limit of california s state waters.

In reference to the surface relief of the earth we use the term elevation in referring to the height of land and the twin term bathymetry in referring to the depth of the sea floor. 83116 islands in the pacific ocean jarvis bake and howland islands 83153 united states possesion kingman reef 83157 palmyra atoll approaches to palmyra atoll.