For my fist draft of my course project map, I have compiled all of the data that I have found and put into separate layer maps to show off each data set. All of the data is collected from the North Eastern U.S coast. I plan on merging all of the data with the correct coordinate systems so that each data set aligns on the same map. I will also work to change the display and symbol ology of the data points to make it more realistic and map-like. I found most of my data on the Northeastern Conservation Planning Atlas website which provides a lot of data regarding the conservation of many Northeastern US species such as the Diamondback Terrapin. I am still trying to locate more data on coastline development to show how coastal development affects the nesting and occurrence of these turtles. I also want to show the suitable habitat and how that might overlap with existing development and how we can preserve these areas from future development.
Data Set 1: Showing Diamondback Terrapin Suitable Habitat in NY, NJ, RI, MA, CT, DE, MD, VA
