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 whiting (Merlangius merlangus) spawning grounds dataset is also made available in the SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal. The dataset has been generated using species distribution modeling to identify the likely distribution of whiting spawning in the North Sea and West of Scotland, taking account of certain environmental influences.

The haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) spawning grounds dataset is also made available in the SpatialData.gov.scot Metadata Portal. The dataset has been generated using species distribution modeling to identify the likely distribution of haddock spawning in the North Sea and West of Scotland, taking account of certain environmental influences.