EMODnet Seabed Habitats webGIS

EMODnet Seabed Habitats webGIS (EMODnet_Seabed_Habitats)

This is the external facing WMS server for EMODnet Seabed Habitats (http://www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu). It is designed to be used in conjunction with desktop GIS solutions. For an online view of the data, please visit http://www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/webgis. EMODnet Seabed Habitats is part of the European Commissions DG MARE funded EMODnet initiative. If displaying data from this WMS, please include the following statement: 'Information contained here has been derived from data that is made available under the European Marine Observation Data Network (EMODnet) Seabed Habitats project (www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu), funded by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE).'

EUSeaMap 2016 Broadscale predictive habitat map - simplified to 400m (EUSM2016_simplified400)

This layer is a predictive EUNIS seabed habitat map for European Seas, produced in 2016 as part of the 'EUSeaMap2' deliverables by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. The layer has been created using classified habitat descriptors to determine the final habitat. The map follows the EUNIS 2007-11 classification system where applicable, and is displayed using the most detailed classifications predicted by the model.The EUNIS classification has been supplemented by additional habitats where no appropriate EUNIS habitat exists or where data are lacking. The model includes the sublittoral zone only; due to the high variability of the littoral zone, a lack of detailed substrate data and the resolution of the model, it is difficult to predict littoral habitats at this scale. These data have been integrated by 200m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at small scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 Broadscale predictive habitat map - full detail (EUSM2016_detailed)

This layer is a predictive EUNIS seabed habitat map for European Seas, produced in 2016 as part of the 'EUSeaMap2' deliverables by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. The layer has been created using classified habitat descriptors to determine the final habitat. The map follows the EUNIS 2007-11 classification system where applicable, and is displayed using the most detailed classifications predicted by the model.The EUNIS classification has been supplemented by additional habitats where no appropriate EUNIS habitat exists or where data are lacking. The model includes the sublittoral zone only; due to the high variability of the littoral zone, a lack of detailed substrate data and the resolution of the model, it is difficult to predict littoral habitats at this scale. This is the full resolution dataset.

EUSeaMap 2016 Broadscale predictive habitat map - classified by MSFD Predominant habitats - highly simplified (EUSMMSFD_simplified200)

This layer is a predictive seabed habitat map for European Seas, produced in 2016 as part of the 'EUSeaMap2' deliverables by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. The layer has been created using classified habitat descriptors to determine the final habitat. The map follows the MSFD Predominant habitats classification system where applicable, aggregating the model outputs where necessary. A full detail output, in EUNIS where applicable is also available. The model includes the sublittoral zone only; due to the high variability of the littoral zone, a lack of detailed substrate data and the resolution of the model, it is difficult to predict littoral habitats at this scale. These data have been integrated by 200m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 Broadscale predictive habitat map - classified by MSFD Predominant habitats (EUSMMSFD_fulldetail)

This layer is a predictive seabed habitat map for European Seas, produced in 2016 as part of the 'EUSeaMap2' deliverables by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. The layer has been created using classified habitat descriptors to determine the final habitat. The map follows the MSFD Predominant habitats classification system where applicable, aggregating the model outputs where necessary. A full detail output, in EUNIS where applicable is also available. The model includes the sublittoral zone only; due to the high variability of the littoral zone, a lack of detailed substrate data and the resolution of the model, it is difficult to predict littoral habitats at this scale. This is the full detail layer.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Biological zones - highly simplified (EUSMBIOL_simplified200)

This layer shows the calculated biological zones used in the EUSeaMap model to drive the final habitat output. Biological zones are calculated using a variety of physical variables and proxies. These data have been integrated by 200m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Biological zones (EUSMBIOL_fulldetail)

This layer shows the calculated biological zones used in the EUSeaMap model to drive the final habitat output. Biological zones are calculated using a variety of physical variables and proxies. This is the full detail layer.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Substrate - simplified (EUSMSUBS_simplified100)

This layer shows the substrate used in the EUSeaMap model to drive the final habitat output. Data were received from EMODnet Geology and secondary sources where identified. These data have been integrated by 100m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Oxygen regimes - highly simplified (EUSMOXYREG_simplified200)

This layer shows the calculated oxygen regimes (oxic, suboxic, anoxic) used in the EUSeaMap Black Sea model to drive the final habitat output. These data have been integrated by 200m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Oxygen regimes (EUSMOXYREG_fulldetail)

This layer shows the calculated oxygen regimes (oxic, suboxic, anoxic) used in the EUSeaMap Black Sea model to drive the final habitat output. This is the full detail layer.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Seabed Energy classes - simplified (EUSMENER_simplified100)

This layer shows the calculated seabed energy classes used in the EUSeaMap model to drive the final habitat output. Energy classes are derived from both current and wave energy at the seabed when appropriate. These data have been integrated by 100m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

Salinity regime (EUSMSALREG)

This layer shows the calculated salinity regimes used in the EUSeaMap Baltic model to drive the final habitat output.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat Descriptors - Areas of riverine input - simplified (EUSMMASK_simplified100)

This layer shows the areas of high riverine input used in the EUSeaMap model to determine riverine sediment effected habitats in the Black Sea and Mediterranean. These data have been integrated by 100m tolerance to increase drawing speeds at larger scales.

EUSeaMap 2016 input data - Light (PAR) at seabed (EUSMSBPAR)

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) reaching the seabed in the Arctic, Atlantic and Mediterranean - ysed to distinguish between the infralittoral and shallow circalittoral biological zones. [mol.phot.m2.d-1]

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat descriptors - Confidence in energy class (EUSMENER_C)

Confidence in energy class (low, moderate, high) used as a habitat descriptor in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process. Final descriptor confidence is derived from confidence in the source data and confidence in the class boundaries produced in the modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 Habitat descriptors - Confidence in oxygen regime class (EUSMOXYREG_C)

Confidence in classified oxygen regime (low, moderate, high) used as a habitat descriptor in the EUSeaMap 2016 Black Sea modelling process. Final descriptor confidence is derived from confidence in the source data and confidence in the class boundaries produced in the modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 input data - Bathymetry for Europe from EMODnet Bathymetry (Mean) (EUSMBATHY)

It is recommended to use the EMODnet Bathymetry direct wms feed http://ows.emodnet-bathymetry.eu/wms?. This layer shows bathymetry output gathered on-the-fly from EMODnet Bathymetry, displayed using the -Mean rainbow colour- symbology. For more information, please visit http://www.emodnet-bathymetry.eu.

EUSeaMap 2016 input data - Below halocline probability (EUSMHALO)

Probability of the seabed being below the halocline in the Baltic - used to distinguish between shallow circalittoral and deep circalittoral biological zones. [unitless]

EUSeaMap 2016 input data - Kinetic energy due to waves (EUSMWAVE)

Modelled kinetic energy due to waves at the seabed in the Atlantic and Mediterranean - used to distinguish between energy classes on rock. [N/m^2]

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in salinity at seabed values (EUSMSAL_C)

Confidence in values of Salinity at seabed, (low, moderate, high) used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in depth to seabed values (EUSMBATHY_C)

Confidence in values of Depth to seabed, delivered by EMODnet Bathymetry, (low, moderate, high) used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process. Reclassified from confidence output of EMODnet Bathymetry.

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in kinetic energy due to waves values (EUSMWAVE_C)

Confidence in values of Kinetic energy due to waves at the seabed, (low, moderate, high). Determined by resolution of model. used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in PAR at seabed values (EUSMSBPAR_C)

Confidence in values of the PAR at seabed. Determined from confidence in bathymetry and number of images per cell of PAR at surface and (low, moderate, high). used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in wave length : Depth to seabed values (EUSMWBR_C)

Confidence in values of Wave base ratio, (low, moderate, high). used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process.

EUSeaMap 2016 - Confidence in wave exposure index at surface values (EUSMWEI_C)

Confidence in values of Wave exposure index at surface (low, moderate, high) used in the EUSeaMap 2016 modelling process.

EUNIS medium-scale habitat maps 250k-900k (EUNISmedium_100)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS medium scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows medium scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Medium scale maps are best viewed at scales between 1:50k and 1:250k. This webgis will display the layer slightly outside of these scales to aid the user in locating the maps. This layer has been simplified to a 100m tolerance and will display between 1:250k and 1:900k

EUNIS medium-scale habitats - Study Areas (EUNISmedium_SA)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS medium scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows study area boxes for medium scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Medium scale maps are best viewed at scales between 1:50k and 1:250k. This layer will show outside of the viewing ranges of the habitat maps to aid habitat map location by the user.

EUNIS fine-scale habitat maps 60k-250k (EUNISfine50)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS fine scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows fine scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Fine scale maps are detailed habitat maps that are best viewed at scales under 1:50k. This webgis will display the layer slightly outside of these scales to aid the user in locating the maps. This layer has been simplified to a 50m tolerance and will display between 1:60k and 1:250k

EUNIS fine-scale habitats - Study Areas (EUNISfineSA)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS fine scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows study area boxes for fine scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Fine scale maps are detailed habitat maps that are best viewed at scales under 1:50k. This layer will show outside of the viewing ranges of the habitat maps to aid habitat map location by the user.

EUNIS broad-scale habitat maps 900k-7500k (EUNISbroad_100)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS broad scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows broad scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Broad scale maps are best viewed at scales over 1:250k. This webgis will display the layer slightly outside of these scales to aid the user in locating the maps. This layer has been simplified to a 100m tolerance and will display between 1:900k and 1:7500k

EUNIS broad-scale habitats - Study Areas (EUNISbroad_SA)

It is recommended to use the -EUNIS broad scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows study area boxes for broad scale habitat maps from surveys in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Broad scale maps are best viewed at scales over 1:250k. This layer will show between the scales of over 1:7500k

UK Marine Recorder Sample Points (with photos) (MREUNISphotos)

The Samples Points (UK) map layer is an extract of the UK Marine Recorder benthic sample database, which is maintained and updated by JNCC. This layer was generated as part of the MESH Project from the sample points collected and analysed by the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) surveys, since then more data has been added to the Marine Recorder database, which is updated periodically. Users can query the points with the Info for point tool to view additional information about the sample point as well as to return details about the survey in which the sample was collected. The information boxes also show seabed photographs where the points relate to those sample data that were collated by the MESH project. The photographs are stills taken from video transects carried out by Envision Mapping Ltd over a 12 year period and analysed as part of the MESH Project.

Other fine-scale habitat maps 60k-250k (Otherfine_50)

It is recommended to use the -Other fine scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows fine scale habitat maps from surveys not in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Fine scale maps are detailed habitat maps that are best viewed at scales under 1:50k. This webgis will display the layer slightly outside of these scales to aid the user in locating the maps. This layer has been simplified to a 50m tolerance and will display between 1:60k and 1:250k

Non-Eunis fine-scale habitats - Study Areas (Otherfine_SA)

It is recommended to use the -Other fine scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows study area boxes for fine scale habitat maps from surveys not in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Fine scale maps are detailed habitat maps that are best viewed at scales under 1:50k. This layer will show outside of the viewing ranges of the habitat maps to aid habitat map location by the user.

Other medium-scale habitat maps 250k-900k (Othermedium_100)

It is recommended to use the -Other medium scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows medium scale habitat maps from surveys not in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Medium scale maps are best viewed at scales between 1:50k and 1:250k. This webgis will display the layer slightly outside of these scales to aid the user in locating the maps. This layer has been simplified to a 100m tolerance and will display between 1:250k and 1:900k

Non-Eunis medium-scale habitats - Study Areas (Othermedium_SA)

It is recommended to use the -Other medium scale maps- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows study area boxes for medium scale habitat maps from surveys not in the EUNIS classification system supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. Medium scale maps are best viewed at scales between 1:50k and 1:250k. This layer will show outside of the viewing ranges of the habitat maps to aid habitat map location by the user.

Habitats Directive Annex I habitat maps (for Natura 2000 sites) - simplified to 100m (N2000_100)

It is recommended to use the -Habitats Directive Annex I habitat maps from survey- group layer to view these layers together. The Natura 2000 Habitat maps layer is a compilation of habitat maps from surveys relating to site designation for Natura 2000 sites, concerning habitats within Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive (Council Directive 92/43/EEC). These data are supplied by various contributors and held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats. This webgis will display the habitat data layer at relevant scales. This layer has been simplified to a 100m tolerance and will display between 1:250k and 1:900k

Habitats Directive Annex I habitat maps (for Natura 2000 sites) - Study Areas (N2000_SA)

It is recommended to use the -Habitat maps from surveys- group layer to view these layers together. This layer shows the bounding boxes of Habitats Directive Annex I habitat data from surveys held by EMODnet Seabed Habitats

OSPAR habitats - point data (OSPARHabPoints)

This layer shows all OSPAR habitat point data present in the OSPAR dataset of threatened or declining habitats, version 2015.

OSPAR habitats - polygon locations (OSPARhabPolygonLoc)

This layer shows ICES statistical boxes containing OSPAR habitat polygon data present in the OSPAR dataset of threatened or declining habitats , version 2015.

Modelled Probability of Spatial Distribution of Maerl Habitats from the MEDISEH Project (MEDISEH_maerl)

Please see http://geo.ices.dk/geonetwork/srv/en/metadata.show?uuid=43c7ac30-04da-479d-b5c1-ba621f0981e4. This dataset shows modelled spatial distributions of coralligenous outcrops and mäerl beds across the Mediterranean Sea. These bioconstructions are typical Mediterranean underwater seascapes, comprising coralline algal frameworks that grow in dim light conditions. They are the result of the building activities of algal and animal constructors, counterbalanced by physical, as well as biological, eroding processes. Because of their extent, biodiversity and production, coralligenous and mäerl habitats rank among the most important ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea, and they are considered of great significance both for fisheries and carbon regulation.

BRT kelp forest model Rogaland 2015 (Rinde_lhrog10_rast)

BRT kelp forest model Nordland 2014 (Rinde_lhnordl9_rast)

BRT kelp forest model Hordaland, rest area 2012 (Rinde_lhhord10_rast)

BRT carbonate sand model Rogaland 2015 (Rinde_csandrog10_rast)

BRT carbonate sand model Agder-Telemark 2011 (Rinde_csandat10_rast)

Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest model in Troms (Bekkby_lami_tromso_rast)

Seaweed Pelvetia canaliculata model in More (Bekkby_Pelvetia_More_rast)

Laminaria hyperborea kelp model in More (Bekkby_Lami_More_rast)

Carbonate sand deposit model in Nordland (Bekkby_Carb_sand_nordland_rast)

GAM kelp forest model Oslo fjord 2010 - bounding box (Rinde_lhoslo10_bound)

BRT kelp forest model Hordaland, main area 2012 - bounding box (Rinde_lhhord23_bound)

GAM kelp forest model Agder-Telemark 2010 - bounding box (Rinde_lhat6_bound)

- bounding box (Rinde_csandos20_bound)

Saccharina latissima kelp distribution model in Skagerrak - bounding box (Bekkby_Sacc_prob_Skagerrak_bound)

Saccharina latissima kelp loss model in Skagerrak - bounding box (Bekkby_Sacc_loss_Skagerrak_bound)

Laminaria hyperborea kelp forest model in Trondelag - bounding box (Bekkby_Lami_Trondelag_bound)

Carbonate sand deposit model in Trondelag - bounding box (Bekkby_Carb_sand_Trondelag_bound)

EUSeaMap Regions (Region)

This layer describes the EUSeaMap 1 regions

World coastlines (World)