Coral distribution worldwide

Species Distribution Models (SDMs) provide valuable insights for both research and conservation efforts. These maps depict the relative and potential suitability of habitats for a particular species, aiding researchers and conservationists in understanding where a species could potentially occur. It is important to note that SDMs show suitability rather than presence, meaning the species may not actually occur throughout the entire extent indicated on the map. Additionally, there is inherent uncertainty associated with all SDM maps, stemming from various factors such as data quality, model assumptions, and environmental variability. Therefore, while SDMs offer valuable information, their results should be interpreted critically, considering the limitations and uncertainties associated with the models.

Ocean Biodiversity information System (OBIS). (2024). Species distribution dashboard for MPA Europe. (version 0.1.0). https://shiny.obis.org/distmaps. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14524781

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Original title
Original abstract
Topic category
  • types_of_habitat
Sub category
Resource language English
Domain area
  • worldwide
Owner OBIS network
Provider European Union,UNESCO
Data portal OBIS network
Presentation form Map (map represented in raster or vector form)
Spatial representation Raster (grid)
Coordinate reference system epsg:4326 - WGS84 (degree)
Web services
    Derives from
    Derived datasets
    Successor of
    Predecessor of
    Temporal extent 2023-11-01
    2025-10-31
    Spatial extent
    Data accessibility
    Validation level Official data
    Additional information
    Metadata completeness Färdig
    Notes

    Additional info - MSP - Environment

    Species, habitats, ecosystems, pressures

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    MSFD Classes
      MSFD Descriptors/Criteria D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Biodiversity - benthic habitats
      Non MSFD Classes Habitats
      WFD

        Additional info - MSP - Oceanographic and CC

        Physics, biochemistry, EOV, ECV

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        Variables

          Additional info - MSP - Conservation

          Protected areas, OECM, IBA, EBSA, CCH, IMMA, ...

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          Types
            Zonation

            Additional info - MSP - Maritime activities

            Aquaculture, fishing, transport, energy, ...

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            Activity types

              Additional info - MSP - Coastal & Land use and planning

              Land use, land cover, planning (strategic, coordination, operational)

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              Types

                Additional info - MSP - Socio-economic

                Living and non-living resources, shipping, tourism, energy, ...

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                Activity types
                  Value types
                    Categories

                      Additional info - MSP - Ecosystem Services

                      Provisioning, regulation & maintenance, cultural

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                      CICES classes

                        Additional info - MSP - Legal, Governance & Planning

                        Strategic, legislation, planning, administrative, enforcement

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                        Themes Environment (e.g. pollution and biodiversity)
                        Functions
                          Who is in charge?

                          Additional info - MSP - Relevance

                          Relevance of the dataset / resource in supporting the MSP process at different spatial scales and temporal frames

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                          Relevance (spatial and temporal)