Florida's Unified Reef Map
The Unified Reef Map provides a seamless view of benthic habitats throughout Florida's Reef Tract from the Dry Tortugas, through the Florida Keys, up the Atlantic Coast to Martin County. A single, unified map of the Florida Reef Tract is an important tool for promoting a reef-wide approach to protect Florida’s reefs. Researchers and managers use this map to identify critical coral reef habitats, monitor changes in sensitive areas over time, and prioritize sites for restoration. The Unified Reef Map was created by integrating individual maps and monitoring data provided by a network of partners including counties, state and federal agencies, and universities.
To learn more see the Unified Reef Map User Guide.
The URM is also is hosted on FWC's DataONE repository If you use the URM in your research or publication, please use the following citation:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, & Center for Spatial Analysis. (2025). Florida's Unified Reef Map v2.2. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. doi:10.82104/B60590.
Explore coral reefs and other benthic habitats using the Unified Reef Map Viewer. The Map Viewer also shows monitoring site locations, parks, conservation areas, and regulatory boundaries.
Visit the interactive Unified Reef Map Viewer.
URM v2.0 Final Report for the Coordinate Mapping and Monitoring Project
Mapping Guide for the Partners of the Florida Reef Tract
Management Needs for Mapping, Monitoring, and Citizen Engagement along the Florida Reef Tract
Technical Review: Map Integration Issues in the Florida Reef Tract
URM v2.2 Final Report for the Unified Reef Map Update
URM v2.2 Integration with NCCOS Tortugas Banka and Rileys Hump
National Park Service: [Project Page] | [Biscayne Bay Metadata] | [Dry Tortugas Metadata]
Florida Bay FWC: [Metadata]
Hawk Channel FWC: [Metadata]
Keys NOAA: [Metadata] | [Report] | [NOAA Project Page]
Marquesas FWC: [Metadata] | [Report]
Biscayne Bay FWC: [Metadata]
Southeast Florida Benthic Habitats: [Metadata]
The Unified Reef Map is a living map and will be updated as new data become available. If you have data you would like to add to the Unified Reef Map or have questions about the project please contact the GISlibrarian@MyFWC.com
The Unified Reef Map was made possible through the contribution of data and expertise from several partners: NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, FDEP's Coastal Management Program, Nova Southeastern University, U.S. National Park Service, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Palm Beach County, Martin County, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Monroe County.
