Geospatial Assessment of Marine Ecosystems
Spatial frameworks (the mechanics of studying a specific area)
based on ecological characteristics, called ecoregions, are very
powerful tools in environmental protection. Environmental resource
managers have recognized the need for management approaches that
are based on an ecosystem perspective. The Geospatial Assessment of
Marine Ecosystems (GAME) is a project that aims to define and
describe marine ecosystems to assist management of coastal and
marine waters.
Florida's economy and quality of life depend on the quality of
coastal and marine ecosystems, which are under increasing pressure
due to land development, pollution, recreational use, and
commercial activities. The Geospatial Assessment of Marine
Ecosystems (GAME) is a project that aims to define and describe
Florida's marine ecosystems to assist management of coastal and
marine waters.
The goals of this project are to identify, inventory, and catalog
existing data sets and information related to coastal and marine
habitats of the Gulf of Mexico, both in U.S. and Mexican waters.
This is in support of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance Governors' Action
Plan.
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