The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) spawning grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Gonzalez-Irusta and Wright, 2016) spawning ground map available in the SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal. (Gonzalez-Irusta and Wright, 2016) spawning ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The wedge sole (Dicologlossa cuneata) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability. The juvenile density values provided in (Trimoreau et al, 2013) dataset have been used to classify areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The common sole (Solea solea) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The common sole (Solea solea) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability. The juvenile density values provided in (Trimoreau et al, 2013) dataset have been used to classify areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Trimoreau et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability. The juvenile density values provided in (Trimoreau et al, 2013) dataset have been used to classify areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The European sprat (Sprattus sprattus) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Regimbart et al, 2018) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Regimbart et al, 2018) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability. The juvenile density values provided in (Regimbart et al, 2018) dataset have been used to classify areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Regimbart et al, 2018) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Regimbart et al, 2018) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability. The juvenile density values provided in (Regimbart et al, 2018) dataset have been used to classify areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.

The European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) nursery grounds dataset is derived from the existing (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground map available in the Sextant Ifremer data catalogue. (Bacq et al, 2013) nursery ground dataset has been modified in order to comply with the standard format developed by the EMODnet Seabed Habitats Lot. In that EMODnet format, the map key classifies areas as ‘high’, ‘medium’, and 'low' suitability.