EUSeaMap (2019) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map - Biological zones (a habitat descriptor)

Predictive Biological Zone layer produced by EMODnet Seabed Habitats as an input layer for the 2019 EUSeaMap broad-scale habitat model. 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 of biological zone was produced using underlying physical data and thresholds derived from statistical analyses or expert judgement on known conditions.



The model is produced in R and Arc Model Builder (10.1). The model was created using raster input layers with a cell size of 0.00104dd (roughly 100 meters). The model includes the sublittoral zone only (Infralittoral to Abyssal zone).



Detailed information on the modelling process for the 2016 is found in the EMODnet Seabed Habitats technical report and its appendices (Populus et al, 2017, link in Resources). We are working on an updated report for the 2019 version.

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

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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GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

  • Habitats and biotopes

  • Marine Strategy Framework Directive

  • Predominant habitats
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Licensed under CC-BY 4.0 - please use attribution statement included within the "Credit" element.
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Licensed under CC-BY 4.0 - please use attribution statement included within the "Credit" element.
Denominator
250000
Language
English
Topic category
  • Biota
  • Environment
  • Oceans
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EPSG
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7.4
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WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link

 		https://ows.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/geoserver/emodnet_open/wfs

View map "EUSeaMap 2019 Biological Zones" through the EMODnet Seabed Habitats "Map Library" Web Feature Service
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An accompanying confidence layer is available for viewing and download from EMODnet Seabed Habitats.

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7a11d605-b1f1-41da-997c-967dfee7c51f XML
Metadata language
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Parent identifier
EUSeaMap (2019) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map - EUNIS classification

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2025-04-25T09:51:50.3262859Z
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ISO19115
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2003/Cor.1:2006
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