From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of Charting America's Coasts As part of Coast Survey's 200th celebration, the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and NOAA have produced a special poster exhibit: From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of Charting America's Coasts. This 20-poster set explores the Coast Survey's history, accomplishments, and scientific contributions. Richly illustrated with photos, charts, and artwork held in the Survey's archives, these colorful posters provide a foundation for programs and exhibits about your organiztaion's resources and associations with boating, shipping, and maritime history.