NEFSC Statistical Areas: NOAA Fisheries Zones for Offshore Eastern USA

Statistical areas for the offshore eastern United States defined by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service. The dataset is intended for use in scientific research and regulatory reporting. It was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Use Cases

• Mapping and analyzing fisheries data based on defined statistical areas.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and catch reporting based on NOAA's official zones.
• Conducting spatial research on marine ecosystems using the standardized area framework.

Strengths

• Defined by NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, an authoritative source.
• Last updated on March 14, 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Data is provided as a PDF, which may require conversion for geospatial analysis.
• Column-level documentation and sample data are unavailable, complicating direct use.
• The specific spatial resolution and number of areas are not detailed in the provided metadata.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Determined by NOAA's NMFS for reporting and research.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-14 22:48:06.553951

Geography

Offshore eastern United States