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Navigating the complexities of coastal development through marine planning

A mockup of a spatial suitability map in the Gulf of Mexico with annotations showing the various constraints and considerations.NCCOS is navigating the complexities of coastal development through Marine Spatial Planning! Join us on the journey to balance human activities and protect marine ecosystems. Explore the science behind our spatial suitability models: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/science-areas/offshore-wind-energy/spatial-planning/

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