Ocean Disposal Map

This map displays the 98 ocean disposal sites currently designated for ocean disposal of specified materials under the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) and ocean disposal locations where specific materials have been disposed under EPA-issued MPRSA general and emergency permits. Permit location layers include ocean disposals of vessels, marine mammal carcasses, and materials ocean dumped under emergency permits.

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All information shown in the map above are publicly available. Click the name of the map item in the list below for more information and to download.
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Ocean Disposal Site Polygons (March 2021)

Vessel Disposals at Sea Locations, MPRSA General Permit (2006 to 2020)

Marine Mammal Carcass Disposal Locations, MPRSA General Permit (2017 to 2020)

Emergency Permits for Ocean Dumping (1999 to 2020)

Note: This map is for informational purposes only and has not been prepared for, nor is it suitable for legal or related matters.