Data Products
Researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science offer a number of data products—including annual forecasts and real-time monitoring tools—for use by individuals, businesses, and government agencies.
While most of these products focus on Chesapeake Bay and adjacent coastal and watershed areas, a number also provide value to residents of coastal areas nationwide.
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Adapt VA
Evidence-based planning for climate change
![Winter Blue Crab Dredge Survey](_images/wbcds.jpg)
Blue Crab Survey
Winter dredge tracks trends in Bay's blue crab abundance
![Chesapeake Bay Temperature](cbefs/_cbefs_images/bay_temperature.jpg)
CBEFS
Consult our Chesapeake Bay Environmental Forecast System.
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CCRFR
Statewide expertise to build Virginia's flooding resiliency
![ChesMMAP](_images/chesmmap.jpg)
Fishery Analyst
Explore fish distribution & abundance in Chesapeake Bay
![Dead Zone Forecasts](_images/dead_zones.jpg)
Dead Zones
We forecast low-oxygen conditions for better planning
![Juvenile Abundance Surveys](_images/juvenile_surveys.jpg)
Juvenile Abundance
We count small fish so you can catch big ones
![Oyster Stock Assessment](_images/oyster_stocks.jpg)
Oyster Stocks
Population data helps guide management & restoration
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Report Cards
Sea-level trends & projections for coastal planning
![SAV Data Products Card](_images/sav_240.jpeg)
Seagrasses (SAV)
Track the abundance & distribution of Bay grasses
![Shark Surveys](_images/shark_longline.jpg)
Shark Surveys
Our stock assessments inform fed & state management plans
![Shellfish Aquaculture Report](_images/shellfish_aquaculture_report.jpg)
Shellfish Report
Annual survey of oyster & clam farmers highlights trends
![Tidewatch](_images/tidewatch_dp.jpg)
Tidewatch
A better way to plan for storm tides in Chesapeake Bay
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VECOS
Water-quality data for more informed management