EUSeaMap2 (2016) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map

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Last Updated November 10, 2017, 11:06 (UTC)
Created November 10, 2017, 11:05 (UTC)
E-mail j.arevalo@unesco.org
Language Eng
Title in original language EUSeaMap2 (2016) Broad-Scale Predictive Habitat Map
Original language English
Abstract The EMODnet broad-scale seabed habitat map for Europe 2016 (AKA EUSeaMap 2016) is a predictive habitat map which covers the seabed of large area of European waters. The mapped area includes; The Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and the North-East Atlantic . Habitats are described in the EUNIS and MSFD predominant habitat classifications. Associated confidence maps are also available which give a break down confidence in predicted habitats into high, medium, and low.
Resource type Spatial dataset
Spatial representation type vector
License CC-BY-4.0
Classification Environment
Publication date 2016-09-30
INSPIRE theme Habitats and biotopes
Free keywords Habitats and biotopes Biota Environment Oceans
Temporal date 2016-11-01
Responsible party EMODnet broad-scale seabed habitat map for Europe (2016), 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.
Responsible party email euseamap@jncc.gov.uk
Responsible party role Author
Related publications Populus J. And Vasquez M. (Eds), 2017. EUSeaMap, a European broad-scale seabed habitat map. Ifremer
Projections WGS 84 -- EPSG-4326