Creating Resilient Coastlines with ESI Data
When a disaster strikes, NOAA’s Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) maps allow responders to immediately identify the most vulnerable resources and create a plan to protect them. Focusing on highly sensitive areas creates a more resilient coastline that will bounce back more quickly.
![An oil sheen in a marsh area.](https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/unnamed%20%286%29.jpg)
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Tuesday, January 3, 2023 3:14pm PST