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- Resource ID
- d7072db4-15c0-11ea-ae7e-0a580a81020b
- Title
- EUSeaMap (2016) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map
- Date
- Dec. 3, 2019, 11:34 a.m., Publication
- Abstract
- Output of the 2016 EUSeaMap broad-scale predictive model, produced by EMODnet Seabed Habitats.
The extent of the mapped area includes the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Baltic Sea, and areas of the North Eastern Atlantic extending from the Canary Islands in the south to Norway in the North.
**The dataset uploaded in the MSPKC contains the Mediterranean Sea section only.**
The map was produced using a "top-down" modelling approach using classified habitat descriptors to determine a final output habitat.
Habitat descriptors differ per region but include: Biological zone, Energy class, Oxygen regime, Salinity regime, Seabed Substrate, Riverine input.
Habitat descriptors (excepting Substrate) are calculated using underlying physical data and thresholds derived from statistical analyses or expert judgement on known conditions.
- Edition
- --
- Owner
- EMODnet-Seabed-Habitats
- Point of Contact
- Seabed Habitats
- supportGAIR@regione.emilia-romagna.it
- Purpose
- --
- Maintenance Frequency
- None
- Type
- vector_mixed
- Restrictions
- None
- License
- License not specified
- Language
- eng
- Temporal Extent
- Start
- Jan. 1, 2016, midnight
- End
- --
- Supplemental Information
- The model is produced in Arc Model Builder (10.1).
The model was created using raster input layers with a cell size of 0.002dd (roughly 250 meters). The model includes the sublittoral zone only; due to the high variability of the littoral zone, a lack of detailed substrate data and the resolution of the model, it is difficult to predict littoral habitats at this scale.
The map follows the EUNIS 2007-11 classification system where it is appropriate.
For details on methodology see:
Populus J. And Vasquez M. (Eds), 2017. EUSeaMap, a European broad-scale seabed habitat map. Ifremer. Available from: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00388/49975/
Black Sea Habitats list and correlation with MSFD BBHT updated in June 2018 following a Black Sea experts workshop.
An accompanying confidence layer is available for viewing and download from EMODnet Seabed Habitats.
Details on methodology available from: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00388/49975/
- Data Quality
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- Extent
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- x0: -5.616170452892380
- x1: 36.214467799769300
- y0: 30.266730239933800
- y1: 45.791705400621100
- Spatial Reference System Identifier
- EPSG:4326
- Keywords
- no keywords
- Category
- Benthic
- Regions
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Europe