UPDATE 10/10/2024: We've set up a temporary webmap for Florida and Alabama data until our main map viewer is back online. Due to Hurricane Helene impacts in NC, the HABSOS map viewer is down until further notice. Contact ncei.info@noaa.gov with questions or for updates.
HABSOS contains harmful algal bloom (HAB) information in the Gulf of Mexico. It provides scientists and the public with a data-driven resource for HAB events. Cell counts and environmental information are distributed via data files and an interactive ArcGIS map. HABSOS strives to provide an accurate picture of harmful algal bloom location and quantity by using the latest sample data.