2. What is it? How does it work? How does it relate to Ocean Technology? Examples

3. GIS IS.... An organized collection of Computer: -hardware -software -geographic data, -personnel Designed to Efficiently: Capture Store Update Manipulate, Analyze Display Geographical informatins system All forms of geographically referenced information in order to make find a solution to proposed questions

4. GIS allows any spatial data to be added and visualized. Not just a regular map. “Smart Map” Has data base behind it that allows for easy interpretation. Raster and Vector Files Data Types: Attribute, Feature,

5. Benefits of Utilizing GIS Unified Modeling Language-faster, easier to upload, don’t have to make a new one from scratch each time Produce, share, and exchange data in similar formats

6. Easily understood Relate directly to map Can turn layers on or off Layers can be overlapped to see a combination of layers and how they interact.

8. Habitats High-definition coastlines Bathymetry for all Australian waters Nautical charts Topogaphical charts for all Austriallia Marine and national parks and other reserves Biological resources and conservation status Fisheries and aquaculture Coastal and marine wildlife resources Recreational resources National Plan equipment stockpiles Aerial photography Landmarks and features Shoreline acess and boat ramps Emergancy logistic Existing Layers

9. Detail of the SPOT Imaging Map utilized to map the spills

10. Austrilas Shipping Routes

11. Location of ship grounding in Great Barrier Reef overlayed on bathymetry and topogrphic data. Orange Triangle represents spill

15. GIS GIS is a collection of data very resourceful tool Can be applied to any situation as long as spatial data can be inputted.