Washington state shoreline habitat classes

This map shows a GIS layer of all 60 shoreline habitat classes in Washington state.  The map is symbolized based on marine/estuarine category and major substrate material.  Marine shorelines are shown in cool colors; estuarine shorelines are shown in warm colors.

Visit the Shoreline habitat classifications section to see complete details on all 60 classifications including habitat attributes, related species, photos, and map links.

GIS data and all map layers are available for viewing and download on ERMA®.  See: WA Shoreline Habitat Classifications (PSI, 2014).

Washington state shoreline habitat classes symbolized by primary substrate

Map Creation Date: 
Friday, April 4, 2014
Publication Source: 
Pacific Northwest ERMA®
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