EUSeaMap (2019) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map - EUNIS classification

Output of the 2019 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 the Barents Sea in the north.


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.


The model is produced using R and Arc Model Builder (10.1).


The model was created using raster input layers with a cell size of 0.00104dd (roughly 100 metres). 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.


This map follows the EUNIS 2007-11 classification system where it is appropriate. It has also been classified according to MSFD Benthic Broad Habitat types.


This report details the methods used in the previous version (v2016) - a new report is in progress:

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/

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Date (Publication)
2019-05-03
Date (Creation)
2019-05-03
Credit

European Marine Observation and Data Network
Status
Completed
Point of contact
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

EMODnet Seabed Habitats

emodnetseabedhabitats@jncc.gov.uk

Owner

EMODnet

 		Publisher

EMODnet

 		Author

DCSMM : Descripteurs

  • D1: Biodiversité - Céphalopodes

  • D1: Biodiversité - Poissons

  • D6: Intégrité des fonds marins

  • D7: Changements hydrographiques

Sous-regions marines

  • Métropole

Thématiques - SIMM

  • /Etat du Milieu/Habitats

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

  • Habitats and biotopes

Mission Atlantic - Case Studies

  • Celtic Seas

  • North Mid-Atlantic Ridge

  • Norwegian Sea

Mission Atlantic - Work Package

  • WP4 Benthic Mapping

Mission Atlantic - Data type (DMP)

  • Spatial data products

Mission Atlantic - BODC Parameters

  • /Environment/Habitat

Thèmes Sextant

  • /Biological Environment/Habitats

Mission Atlantic - Resources

  • Data
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CC-BY 4.0
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Please use attribution statement included within: EMODnet broad-scale seabed habitat map for Europe (v2019), licensed under CC-BY 4.0 from the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) Seabed Habitats initiative (www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu), funded by the European Commission.
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250000
Language
English
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  • Biota
  • Environment
  • Oceans
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Begin date
1975-01-01
End date
2019-05-03
Reference system identifier
EPSG / WGS 84 (EPSG:4326) / 7.4
Distribution format
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Web Mapping Service

1.1.0
OnLine resource
Protocol Linkage Name

WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link

 		http://www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/access-data/download-data/?linkid=eusm2019_group

EMODnet Seabed Habitats Download page (EUSeaMap preselected)

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EMODnet Seabed Habitats interactive map

WWW:DOWNLOAD-1.0-http--download

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Statement

Previous version published in 2016. This map has been updated using up-to-date input layers and extended to include the Barents Sea.

An accompanying confidence layer is available for viewing and download from EMODnet Seabed Habitats.

Details on method for the 2016 version available from: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00388/49975/ A new report is in progress .

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Metadata language
English
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Dataset
Date stamp
2022-02-23T11:03:04.889Z
Metadata standard name

ISO19115
Metadata standard version

2003/Cor.1:2006
Metadata author
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

EMODnet Seabed Habitats

emodnetseabedhabitats@jncc.gov.uk

Point of contact
 
 

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Keywords

DCSMM : Descripteurs
D1: Biodiversité - Céphalopodes D1: Biodiversité - Poissons D6: Intégrité des fonds marins D7: Changements hydrographiques
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Habitats and biotopes
Mission Atlantic - BODC Parameters
/Environment/Habitat
Mission Atlantic - Case Studies
Celtic Seas North Mid-Atlantic Ridge Norwegian Sea
Mission Atlantic - Data type (DMP)
Spatial data products
Mission Atlantic - Resources
Data
Mission Atlantic - Work Package
WP4 Benthic Mapping
Thèmes Sextant
/Biological Environment/Habitats
Thématiques - SIMM
/Etat du Milieu/Habitats

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