Welcome to the SOG MRG
Project Scope
SOG MRG provides data for a variety of geographic extents. The extent boundary indicated in the Marine Reference Guide subcategory of the map highlights the chosen area for municipal data inclusion. Data available at broader extents (e.g. federally) has most often been left unfiltered as provided by the data custodian.![SOGDC-EmblemLogo-BlackWhite-SUBMRG SOGDC-EmblemLogo-BlackWhite-SUBMRG](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/SOGDC-EmblemLogo-BlackWhite-SUBMRG-150x150.png)
Widget Overview
The following map widgets can help you navigate the data as well as perform a variety of operations. Hover over the icons below for widget descriptions. For additional usage guidance, refer to the User Guide or Training Videos.
![Toggle layer visibility](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-layerslist.png)
![Return map to default extent](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-home.png)
![Reveal a key of layer symbols currently displayed](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-legend.png)
![Adjust the map to be the full width and height of your screen](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-fullscreen.png)
![Load a pre-configured themed grouping of visible layers](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-casestudies-icon.png)
![Determine real world measurements with units and areas of interest of your choosing](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-measure.png)
![View layer data attributes and values](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-popup.png)
![Add a geometric shape to the map](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-draw.png)
![Import data from an external source](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-adddata.png)
![Export a static image of the current map frame choosing from a number of formats](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-print.png)
![Read a descriptive text about the map](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-about.png)
![Share the map via link, social media, or by embedding in a website](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-share.png)
Getting Started
When the map is fully loaded & you're ready to begin exploring, we recommend you orient yourself using the following first steps:
![Adjust the map to be the full width and height of your screen](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-fullscreen.png)
![Toggle layer visibility](https://sogdatacentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/sogmrg-layerslist.png)
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Other Projects
SOG MRG was designed to align with and build upon two other Marine Reference Guide projects happening on British Columbia's Southern Coast:
![](https://howesoundguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cropped-MSI-circle-logo_small.png)
The Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound Marine Stewardship Initiative interactive map contains hundreds of layers and documents that describe Átl’ka7tsem/Howe Sound aquatic ecology, biophysical environment, administrative boundaries, and human uses.
Learn more![](https://howesoundguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/West-Coast-Aquatic.png)
West Coast Aquatic's Marine Ecosystem Reference Guide includes over 200 layers of scientific, traditional and local knowledge in an interactive format focused on West Coast Vancouver Island. Click below to access their online interactive map.
Learn more