Data sources

Traceable inputs behind every displayed habitat layer

The map combines satellite observations, NOAA forecast-system wind, and an authoritative boundary. Every release records the exact date and provider metadata used for each input.

Sea-surface temperature

GHRSST MUR

Provides absolute temperature and the temperature-front signal used in the habitat score.

Ocean color

Copernicus Marine chlorophyll

Provides the chlorophyll indicator used to represent broad productivity conditions.

Wind context

NOAA GFS 0.25° 10 m wind

Shown in selected-location details for context; it is not part of the habitat score.

Coastline

PSA/NAMRIA-derived 2023 boundary

Defines land, offshore distance, the 15 km display extent, and the 500 m shoreline reveal.

Current snapshot

April 23–26, 2026 test data

The private map remains on its verified April test release until the satellite accounts are connected. The daily pipeline and NOAA GFS wind download are ready for activation.

Daily publication standard

One complete, validated release at a time

A release publishes SST, chlorophyll, wind, habitat vectors, click data, dates, and quality status together. A valid D-1 or D-2 input may cover a provider delay; otherwise the last verified release remains live.

See these inputs in context

Open the map and select any colored habitat location.

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