The State of Florida has one of the most valuable coastal zones in the nation (over $30 billionin revenue per year), the greatest number of recreational boats and saltwater fisherman in the US, andone of the largest concentrations of people living in the coastal zone. Accurate maps – which are based on geologic and geophysical data of the coastal seafloor – are essential for assessing coastal resilience, understanding mineral resource distribution, and examining sea-level rise indicators, all of which are essential for informed decision making of coastal zone management, navigation, and coastal community planning.For more info: http://www.fio.usf.edu/documents/florida-coastal-mapping-program-workshop-20180109-10.pdf