You can use Google Earth to view MarSIS information to create your own maps!
You must download the free Google Earth software (http://earth.google.com/) before you can download & view the MarSIS data
Download the Grenadines MarSIS Data now
by clicking the link below and explore the complete dataset in Google Earth
Grenadines MarSIS Data (.kmz)
Grenadines Nautical Chart (.kmz)
Grenadines MarSIS Citation Information:
Baldwin, K. 2010. A Marine Space Use Information System for the
University of the West Indies, Barbados.
A Grenadines MarSIS - Google Earth video tutorial
can be found at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySVzDZLxAS0
Below is an example of some of the MarSIS marine habitat data viewed in Google Earth.
Please be patient as it takes a few minutes for the MarSIS data to upload into the map below
Be sure to download the MarSIS .kmz file above to view the complete Grenadines MarSIS database
Click here to view the complete Google Earth Outreach Training Workbook
Other Google Earth tutorials can be found at:
Intro to Google Earth - Basic Techniques
http://gisatvassar.blogspot.com/2007/10/google-earth-lunchtime-demonstration.html
In June 2010 Grenadines MarSIS/Google Earth training workshops
for the primary and secondary teachers of the Grenadines was conducted
and sponsored by the US Embassy Barbados, Public Affairs Section.
Click here to download a copy of the workshop report
Click here to download a copy of Grenadines MarSIS - Google Earth computer exercises
A special thanks to Meg Stewart for converting
the Grenadines MarSIS database into Google Earth!!!