Blue Economy &
Marine Spatial Planning

Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh

A GIS-based platform for marine spatial planning, oceanographic research, and sustainable management of Bangladesh's maritime resources.

Platform Capabilities

Tools and features for marine spatial planning and oceanographic research

Visualize marine zones, EEZ boundaries, and coastal activities on an interactive map powered by real geospatial data.

Monitor fishing grounds, seasonal patterns, and sustainable harvesting zones across the Bay of Bengal.

Analyze shipping corridors, port connectivity, and vessel traffic for optimized maritime logistics.

Track salinity, temperature, and other oceanographic parameters across pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.

Define and visualize marine spatial plans with multi-layer zoning for sustainable ocean governance.

Generate reports and export publication-ready maps for research papers and policy documents.

Principal investigators and researchers behind this project

Associate Professor & Chairman (Acting)

Department of Oceanography

University of Dhaka

Researcher

Bangladesh Maritime University

Collaborative Researcher

Affiliated Institutions

Government of
Bangladesh

University of
Dhaka

Web Soft BD
Technology Partner