NOAA Shoreline Website

A Guide to National Shoreline Data and Terms

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About NOAA Shoreline

The purpose of this website is to eliminate confusion about vector shoreline data by providing information about and access to shorelines that are generated by federal agencies. The site was developed and designed by the NOAA Office for Coastal Management.