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Chesapeake Bay Aquaculture Vulnerability Model & Map Viewer

The Aquaculture Vulnerability Model uses physical, biological, landscape, and regulatory parameters to evaluate areas where aquaculture is suitable. A geospatial analysis uses a valuation system to rank the importance and relevance of the presence and characteristics of baseline criteria (e.g. salinity, water depth, water quality). Optimal conditions are those where physical and biological conditions necessary for oyster aquaculture exist and are coincident with a landscape that poses a minimum risk to aquaculture success based on land use, and natural buffers present. An increase in vulnerability reflects a change in the value of the parameters mapped, and/or the presence of conditions that are in conflict with good growing conditions and opportunities.

Website Content

This website provides an interface to view the output of the Aquaculture Vulnerability Model. The Map Viewer illustrates the model output but also allows the user to view some of the data layers used in the model; as well as some data that are of general interest and associated with shellfish habitat in the Chesapeake Bay. The viewer is not intended to be a comprehensive resource for all relevant data related to aquaculture. Some GIS data are available for downloading as shapefiles. When downloading data from this site, the users agree to all conditions outlined in the disclaimer below.

Acknowledgement

These data are a product of the Center for Coastal Resources Management's Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS). This material is based on work supported in part by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, under Award No. NA14OAR4170093 to Virginia Sea Grant.

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Disclaimer for Digital Aquaculture Vulnerability Model

The Comprehensive Coastal Inventory Program (CCI) and the Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) provides these data with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be correct or complete, and conclusions drawn from the data set are the sole responsibility of the user. Every attempt has been made to ensure that these data and the documentation are reliable and accurate. Neither CCI, CCRM, or the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), or the Virginia Sea Grant Program (VASG) of NOAA assume liability for any damages caused by inaccuracies in the data or documentation, or as a result of failure of the data to perform in a particular manner. CCI, CCRM, VIMS, VASG and the Commonwealth make no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or utility of this information, nor does the fact of distribution constitute a warranty.
Individuals who use or download these data agree to the following, and understand the limitations defined. Integration of these data into other products requires proper citation. Use of these data in map publications, either digital or hardcopy, requires proper citation, and inclusion of the CCRM logo (see CCRM logo)

• CCI/CCRM is not responsible for misuse of these data.
• CCI does not oversee or assume responsibility for alterations to this product by users.
• CCI may not address specific questions from users who received the data through another party.
• Distribution of these data is not restricted. CCI, however, recommends metadata file(s) always remain with the data.
• CCI encourages noticeable errors be reported to CCI contact person identified in the metadata file.

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