### Question
How does OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING INTEGRATION define ocean and coastal mapping?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 3507*, **ocean and coastal mapping** is defined as:

> the acquisition, processing, and management of physical, biological, geological, chemical, and archaeological characteristics and boundaries of ocean and coastal areas, resources, and sea beds through the use of acoustics, satellites, aerial photogrammetry, light and imaging, direct sampling, and other mapping technologies

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3507*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 48-OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING INTEGRATION**

