The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

 

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Data Products

Researchers at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS offer a number of data products—including annual forecasts and real-time monitoring tools—for use by individuals, businesses and government agencies.

While most of the products from the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS focus on the Chesapeake Bay and adjacent coastal and watershed areas, a number also provide value to residents of coastal areas nationwide.

Adapt VA

Evidence-based planning for climate change
Winter Blue Crab Dredge Survey

Blue Crab Survey

Winter dredge tracks trends in Bay's blue crab abundance

Chesapeake Bay Temperature

CBEFS

Consult our Chesapeake Bay Environmental Forecast System.

CCRFR

Statewide expertise to build Virginia's flooding resiliency
Juvenile Abundance Surveys

Juvenile Abundance

We count small fish so you can catch big ones
Oyster Stock Assessment

Oyster Stocks

Population data helps guide management & restoration

Report Cards

Sea-level trends & projections for coastal planning
SAV Data Products Card

Seagrasses (SAV)

Track the abundance & distribution of Bay grasses
Shark Surveys

Shark Surveys

Our stock assessments inform fed & state management plans

Shellfish Aquaculture Report

Shellfish Report

Annual survey of oyster & clam farmers highlights trends
Tidewatch

Tidewatch

A better way to plan for storm tides in Chesapeake Bay

VECOS

Water-quality data for more informed management