Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ) - WFS Service

dataorigin_get_by_datasource_and_datatype (Dataportal:dataorigin_get_by_datasource_and_datatype)

Paleogeografische reconstructie 3500 jaar geleden (HistorischeKaarten:paleo3500)

Map made by De Clercq, Maikel (RCMG, Ugent) in the ° century. More information through the metadata and on the website of HisGISKust.

Trajectory Atlantic cod (14868, Belgian part of North Sea + Western Scheldt, 2015-2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_cod14868)

Trajectory of a tagged Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua).

Territorial Seas (12 NM) (v4, world, 2023) (MarineRegions:eez_12nm)

Version 4 of the Territorial Seas from the VLIZ Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase. Territorial seas are a belt of coastal waters extending at most 12 nautical miles (22.2 km; 13.8 mi) from the baseline (usually the mean low-water mark) of a coastal state.

Nobelwind turbines (NorthSea:wmp_nobelwind)

Broedvogeldata (Zeeschelde) (Scheldemonitor:gebieden_algsoorten)

World Rectangle (World:world_rectangle)

Natural boundary (Sea Scheldt, unknown) (Scheldemonitor:vh_natuurl_begrenzing)

The natural boundaries of the land area around the Sea Scheldt. The information is used by the Flemish Hydrography in the ECS for the Scheldt pilots.

Dataportal - abiotic_observations_count2 (Dataportal:abiotic_observations_count2)

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2017) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2017_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2017 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Coasts Subnational Level (20150814) (MarineRegions:coasts_subnational)

EMODnet OOPS metadata (Emodnetbio:OOPS_metadata)

This file contains the metadata of the OOPS product and includes for each abundance value stored in the OOPS product file information on the scientific name, start and end year of data collection, season, measurement unit and link to the original netCDF file, generated by DIVA

EMOD-PACE - WP3 T3.0 Ocean reanalysis and modelling Yellow Sea (EMODPACE:pace_wp3_t30_yellowsea_reanalysis_modelling)

EMOD-PACE - WP3 T3.0 Ocean reanalysis and modelling Yellow Sea

Information on attractions (West-Flanders, 2016) (Belgium:wt_attracties_20160729)

This data layer displays the attractions along the Belgian coast. The data are a snapshot of 29-07-2016. The information was sent to us by Michel Gilte (Westtoer) and is taken from the WIN database.

Count of birds, Western Scheldt (2012/2013 -2019/2020) (Scheldemonitor:broedvogels_ws)

Counting areas of the counted or estimated numbers of non breeding birds in the Western Scheldt from 2012/2013 till 2019/2020.

Ramsar Zones BCP (NorthSea:ramsar_bcp)

Employment rate (Belgian coastal area, 2003-2019) (Kustportaal:werkzaamheid_19)

Evolution of the employment and unemployment rate in the coastal and hinterland municipalities. Source: WSE Support Centre, Processing: Department of DSA POM West Flanders

Watsonian Vice County Boundaries (Europe:uk_counties)

Watsonian Vice County Boundaries, more information avaiable on http://www.nbn.org.uk/SpecialPages/WVCB-Download.aspx

The Antarctic region (Marbin) (Antarctica:marbin_ant)

The Antarctic region (Southern Ocean s.s. or “Antarctic Ocean”), i.e. the water masses extending south of the Polar Front (formerly known as the Antarctic Convergence) to the coasts of the Antarctic continent. - True northern limit: Antarctic Polar Front (or Antarctic Convergence, 48°S to 63°S, convenient average limit: 55°S). - Operational northern limits for data trawling: South Atlantic: - Between 60°W and 50°W: 57°S - Between 50°W and 30°E: 50°S Indian Ocean: - Between 30°E and 80°E: 50°S - Between 80°E and 150°E: 55°S South Pacific: - Between 150°E and 60°W: 60°S Used for SCAR-MarBIN - RAMS

ETN - Projects (ETN:projects)

Provinces (Belgium, 2014) (Belgium:belgium_provinces)

This dataset contains all the boundaries of all the Belgian provinces. It also contains the INS code and the French and Dutch name of each province. Source: ESRI Belux

Beach width along the Gulf of Al Hoceima (in meters) (Morocco:beach_width)

Beach width; Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

Vegetation map (Zwin, 1986) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatie_1986_hetzwin)

Vegetation map (planes) of Zwin 1986 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork .

Direct employment per seaport (Belgium, 2011-2019) (Kustportaal:werkgelegenheid_10)

The direct employment in the Flemish ports. Sources: Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp. Coppens, F.; Mathys, C.; Merckx, J.P.; Ringoot, P.; Van Kerckhoven, M. (2018). The economic importance of the Belgian ports: Flemish maritime ports, Liège port complex and the port of Brussels – Report 2016. Nationale Bank van België Working Paper Documents, 342. National Bank of Belgium: Brussels. 96 pp.

Municipalities in the Netherlands, 2008 (Scheldemonitor:gemeenten2008)

Separation zone TSS North Hinder South (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:sep_northhindersouth)

Separation zone TSS North Hinder South. IMO (2017)

EMODnet Gridded abundances of marine species (2 year average) (Emodnetbio:Species_gridded_abundances_2year)

This dataproduct consists of a set of gridded map layers showing the average abundance of different species of species groups for different time windows (seasonal, annual or multi-annual as appropriate) using spatial modelling. They cover a wide taxonomic range, from the smallest organisms (e.g. diatoms, flagellates) to the largest ones (e.g. fish, birds, reptiles, mammals), encompassing all trophic levels.

Shipping route Off Northhinder (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:tss_offnorthhinder)

Shipping route Off Northhinder. IMO (2017)

EMODnet Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution - Historical Distribution (polygons) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_posidonia_historical_shape)

Historical Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Trajectory lesser black-backed gull (Peter, Belgium, 2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_meeuwpeter)

Some exemplary trajectories of European Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus Pontoppidan, 1736) and Lesser Black-backed Gulls (Larus fuscus Linnaeus, 1758), tracked with the LifeWatch bird tracking GPS network. Displayed positions are calculated centroid positions of daily tracks.

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2018) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2018_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2018 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Lijst Scheepswrakken 2015 (NorthSea:scheepswrakken_20150922)

Location of shipwrecks in the North Sea and Zeescheldt until 2015. The map is based on information collected by http://www.maritieme-archeologie.be/. "Maritime Heritage" manages a large amount of information about the maritime heritage in Flanders. This information deals with wrecks, maritime structures and sites as well as with objects and events that are linked to a find.

Surin islands (WoRMS:surinislands)

Coastal marinas (Belgian coast, 2018) (Kustportaal:jachthavens)

Location of the marinas along the Belgian/Flemish coastline.

Offshore wind farms (EMODnet/Compendium, Europe, 2018) (Kustportaal:windfarms)

This layer combines the geometry of EMODnet Human Activities with the data provided in Compendium voor Kust en Zee 2015.

Coral reefs (MarineHeritage:coralreefs)

Bathymetrie Beneden-Zeeschelde, dieptecontouren (MDK) (Scheldemonitor:vh_dieptecontouren)

Miscellaneous lines Marine Regions gazetteer (world, 2020) (MarineRegions:gazetteer_line)

Miscellaneous lines that are being used to provide geometric information for Marine Regions gazetteer features. Sources - River Deveron: Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2013

GOODS Lower Bathyal Provinces (World:lowerbathyalprovinces)

The lower bathyal includes both the slopes of continents as well as ridges, island slopes, and several thousand seamounts, about half of which extend upward into the bathyal zone (Clark et al., 2011). Source: Watling, L.; Guinotte, J.; Clark, M.R.; Smith, C.R. (2013). A proposed biogeography of the deep ocean floor. Prog. Oceanogr. 111: 91-112. hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.pocean.2012.11.003 In: Progress in Oceanography. Pergamon: Oxford. ISSN 0079-6611

Arctic Marine Areas (MarineRegions:arcticmarineareas)

There are many ways to divide the Arctic marine region—by ecosystem/ecological characteristics, by administrative criteria, or by some combination of the two. However, effective monitoring of biodiversity requires that an ecosystem-based approach be used for choosing areas. http://geo.abds.is/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/dcd5c12f-3acb-4101-8e1a-bba0aec50582

Trajectory European herring gull (Hilde, Belgium, 2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_meeuwhilde)

Some exemplary trajectories of European Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus Pontoppidan, 1736) and Lesser Black-backed Gulls (Larus fuscus Linnaeus, 1758), tracked with the LifeWatch bird tracking GPS network. Displayed positions are calculated centroid positions of daily tracks.

EMODnet OOPS regions (Emodnetbio:OOPS_regions)

Shapefile containing ICES ecoregions and Western Atlantic Hydrographic regions for the development of ICES operational Oceanographic Products and Services.

Selection of urbanized areas along the Scheldt (Scheldemonitor:urban)

Selection made by VLIZ of the Europe Urbanized Areas of Europe from ESRI.

MONEOS monitoring (lines, Scheldt, 2009-2016) (Scheldemonitor:moneos_monitoring_lines)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as trajects (lines)

EMODnet Ruppia maritima beds distribution (Emodnetbio:mediseh_ruppia_m_pnt)

Ruppia maritima beds distribution (presence points) in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Seamounts (MarineHeritage:seamounts)

http://seamounts.sdsc.edu/

EMOD-PACE - WP5 T5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Sea level changes, coastal erosion, wetland degradation (EMODPACE:pace_wp5_t5123_slc_ce_wd)

EMOD-PACE - WP5 T5.1, 5.2, 5.3 Sea level changes, coastal erosion, wetland degradation

Electrical resistivity tomography profiles (Paardenmarkt, 2021) (Paardenmarkt:ertprofiles_2021)

Marine and land ERT profiles near the dumpsite (2019). Purple = land profiles; red = high-tide marine profiles; light yellow = low-tide marine profiles. Data acquisition by UGhent.

Swales of the Southern Bight of the North Sea (NorthSea:swales)

Silt-clay percentage on the Belgian continental shelf (UG_RCMG_sicl) (BWZee:ug_rcmg_sicl)

Silt-clay percentage (< 63 μm) on the Belgian continental shelf. Interpolated map using ordinary kriging based on sedisurf@ database hosted by Ghent University, Renard Centre of Marine Geology. Resolution of the map is 250m x 250 m.

Separation zone TSS Off North Hinder (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:sep_offnorthhinder)

Separation zone TSS Off North Hinder. IMO (2017)

Number of individual fish per station (Belgium, 2011-2018) (Kustportaal:lw_vissen_aantal)

Detections of tagged fish by the LifeWatch acoustic receiver network from 2011 until now. Both detections of the permanent network and temporary deployments are shown.

Fish landings at Al Hoceima port (1983-2012) (Morocco:fishlandings)

Fish landings at Al Hoceima port (1983-2012)

EMODnet Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution - Historical distribution (points) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_posidonia_historical_pnt)

Historical Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution (presence points) in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Buffer (500 m) boeien MT (2010) (NorthSea:buffer_boeien_mt)

parameters (Dataportal:parameters)

Metal concentrations in sediments (Belgian part of North Sea, 2007-2015) (Kustportaal:metaalsediment_29)

Metal concentrations in sediments. MUMM (RBINS - OD Nature)

Government spending per seaport (Belgium, 1989-2020) (Kustportaal:overheidsuitgaven_13)

Government spending in Flemish ports in euro. Source: Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp.

Metal concentrations in biota (Belgian part of North Sea, 2002-2016) (Kustportaal:metaalbiota_26)

Metal concentrations in biota. As: no data for 2005, 2007-2009, 2012 Cd / Cu / Hg / Zn: no data for 2005 Cr / Fe / Se: no data for 2002-2010 Source: MUMM (RBINS - OD Nature)

Belgian Continental Shelf (NorthSea:bcs)

Vegetation map (Zenne, Nete, Dijle, 2013) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart2013_zenedij)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

EMODnet Zostera marina beds distribution (Emodnetbio:mediseh_zostera_m_pnt)

Zostera marina beds distribution (presence points) in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Value@Sea mariculture project (Belgian part of North Sea, 2017-2019) (Kustportaal:valueatsea)

Value@Sea (2017-2019) aims to test the technical, ecological and economic feasibility of the integrated cultivation of extractive aquaculture species such as the European flat oyster, scallop and sugar kelp.

ICES Statistical Areas (MarineRegions:ices_areas)

The ICES Statistical Areas delineates the divisions and subdivisions of FAO Major Fishing area 27. The ICES Statistical Areas are used as bounding areas for calculation of fish statistics, e.g. catch per unit effort (CPUE) and stock estimates.

Lands of Sweden (Europe:se_landsdelar)

Europe Level 1 Provinces were grouped to create the three Swedish districts.

Regional Species Databases (RSD) (WoRMS:rsd)

TBD - NOPSE Westerschelde (2003, SigmaPlan 2005) (Scheldemonitor:nopsenl)

Dredging sites in the Scheldt Estuary (Scheldemonitor:mt_baggerzones_20090909)

Eurobis - aggregated (Dataportal:eurobis_aggregated)

For Dataportal

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 1992) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart1992_v2017)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) (version 7) (Lifewatch:eu_eprtrfacilities)

http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/member-states-reporting-art-7-under-the-european-pollutant-release-and-transfer-register-e-prtr-regulation-10

Continental margins between 140m and 3500m depth (MarineRegions:comarge)

This shapefile has been prepared in the framework of COMARGE, one of the field project of the Census of Marine Life. It is intended to represent continental margins worldwide, with the exclusion of the continental shelf. The continental margins have been defined based on bathymetry and expert opinion. The upper margin of the boundary has been set at 140 m depth, which is the average depth of the shelf break, except in Antarctica where the shelf break goes deeper and the upper boundary has been set up at 500 m. The lower boundary has been set at 3500 m depth. Both isobaths were extracted from S2004 Bathymetry (a global bathymetry at 1 arc-minute resolution). The upper and lower boundaries were manually edited to follow the contour of continental margins in particular cases. Please note that some but not all margins around island are included in this shapefile.

Global Biogeochemical Provinces (Longhurst) (MarineRegions:longhurst)

The dataset represents the division of the world oceans into provinces as defined by Longhurst (1995; 1998; 2006). The division has been based on the prevailing role of physical forcing as a regulator of phytoplankton distribution. The dataset contains the initial static boundaries developed at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Canada. Note that the boundaries of these provinces are not fixed in time and space, but are dynamic and move under seasonal and interannual changes in physical forcing. At the first level of reduction, Longhurst recognised four principal biomes: the Polar biome, the Westerlies biome, the Trade winds biome, and the Coastal biome. These four biomes are recognised in every major ocean basin. At the next level of reduction, the ocean basins are divided into provinces, roughly ten for each basin. These regions provide a template for data analysis or for making parameter assignments on a global scale. Please refer to Longhurst's publications when using these shapefiles.

Total Eyecount copepods (copepods > 2 mm), Grid (Emodnet:sahfos_deliverable2_grid)

Contour lines (zone 17-18, Mariakerke, 1983-1996) (Crestproject:contour_miwe1718)

The contour lines of the map series 'Topography beach Flemish coast' were digitized by the Flanders Marine Institute, within the framework of the CREST-project . The maps were prepared by Eurosense Belfotop NV for Coastal Division and reflect the height model of the coastal zone of the Flemish coast, following coastal morphology for coastal defense and management of the coastal zone. For the height values, the reference plane Z was used.

Bathing quality in Europe (Scheldemonitor:zwemwaterkwaliteit)

Sediment core sites (vibrocore, Paardenmarkt, 2020) (Paardenmarkt:corelocations_2020)

Shallow vibrocores from 8 sites surrounding the dumpsite (2020). Core acquisition by VLIZ.

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1957) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatie_1957_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1957 based on fieldwork and aerial photographs.

e_k_gl_aonb (SAIL:e_k_gl_aonb)

EMODnet Absences of coralligenous outcrop (points) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_cor_abs_pnt)

Coral absence data from the dataset Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts - Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH). Information has been derived from three sources: 1) the Action plan for the conservation of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean Sea by the UNEP-MAP-RAC/SPA (2008) 2) the report in the State of knowledge of the geographical distribution of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean by UNEP (2009) 3) projects focussing bioconstructions, their distribution and the driving forces affecting their structure and function A total of 798 scientific documents have been collected, together with 43 shapefiles, 1492 polygons and 641 data points for coralligenous formations, 47 polygons and 124 data points for maërl, and 39 bathymetry maps within the framework of the MEDISEH project. Even though proving information on absence data for both coralligenous and mäerl can be extremely difficult, an attempt has been made and 584 polygons have been included for coralligenous formations and 935 for maërl data. Detailed information for these two habitats is now available on about 15% of the Mediterranean coastal area. Fraschetti, M. Gristina, M. Salomidi, L. Knittweis, M.L. Pace, E. Punzo, A. Belluscio, G. Scarcella, F. Grati, F. De Leo, L. Rizzo, R. Cattaneo-Vietti, P. Povero, A. Cau, C. Piccinetti, V. Valavanis, C. Martin 2013. Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Gulf of Maine (World:gulf_of_maine)

The area covered by the registry of marine species for the Gulf of Maine includes- waters of the Gulf of Maine, Georges Bank, and surrounding continental slope to ~1000 m, from the Halifax line in the east to waters off southern Cape Cod in the west (up to Nantucket Shoals). The area also includes the Bay of Fundy.

Zooplankton (Belgian part of North Sea, 2014-2017) (Kustportaal:lw_zoo_season)

Zooplankton is sampled with a WP2 vertical plankton net at each of the 9 monthly and 8 seasonal LifeWatch stations. Digital images of the zooplankton are generated with the ZooSCAN to be processed for automatic classification. Finally, these data are validated by an expert.

geoobjects (Dataportal:geoobjects)

Regions of Denmark (Europe:denmark)

Europe Level 1 Provinces represents the first level (or highest level available) subnational administrative units for Denmark.

Trajectory lesser black-backed gull (Fay, Belgium, the Netherlands & France, 2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_meeuwfay)

Some exemplary trajectories of European Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus Pontoppidan, 1736) and Lesser Black-backed Gulls (Larus fuscus Linnaeus, 1758), tracked with the LifeWatch bird tracking GPS network. Displayed positions are calculated centroid positions of daily tracks.

np_abp (SAIL:np_abp)

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1993) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatie_1993_westerschelde)

Vegetation map (planes) of various areas of the Western Scheldt 1993 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Wintertellingen Watervogels (ZS) [2014] (Scheldemonitor:watervogels_winter2014_grouped)

EMODnet Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution - Coastline of No Data (line) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_posidonia_nodata)

Coastline with unknown distribution of Posidonia oceanica meadows. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Direct added value per seaport (Belgium, 2011-2017) (Kustportaal:toegevwaarde_11)

The direct added value in the Flemish ports in euro. Bronnen: Merckx, J.P. (2018). De Vlaamse havens: feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2017. Vlaamse Havencommissie: Brussel. 149 pp. Coppens, F.; Mathys, C.; Merckx, J.P.; Ringoot, P.; Van Kerckhoven, M. (2018). The economic importance of the Belgian ports: Flemish maritime ports, Liège port complex and the port of Brussels – Report 2016. Nationale Bank van België Working Paper Documents, 342. National Bank of Belgium: Brussels. 96 pp.

EMODnet EurOBIS Occurences as Geospatial Grid (15x15 minute) (Dataportal:eurobis_grid_15m-obisenv)

The Occurences as Geospatial Grid summarises occurences as the number of occurences in a geospatial grid. This layer summarises the occurences in a 15x15 minute grid. In total, there are four grid size levels available, plus the possibility of retrieving each point directly. For more information, please consult: https://www.emodnet-biology.eu/emodnet-biology-api.

w_marinehabitatd (SAIL:w_marinehabitatd)

Ecotope map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2015) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2015_bez)

An ecotope map of the Lower Sea Scheldt for 2015 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: MLLWS, Southern Bight North Sea, 2000) (NorthSea:bathymetry_in)

Bathymetry of the Southern Bight of the North Sea, source: 'Limited Atlas of the Belgian Part of the North Sea, Maes et al., 2000, RUG - Instituut voor Natuurbehoud.'

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2021) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2021)

Surface sediment sampling and bottom water sampling (2021). In total 30 points were sampled. Sampling performed by DOVO.

Terrestrial ecoregions (TNC) (World:tnc_terr_eco_realms)

Developed originally by Olson, D. M. and E. Dinerstein (2002), Bailey (1995) and Environment Canada (Wiken, 1986), these data layers were modified by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to be used in its Biodiversity Planning exercises in the process known as Ecoregional Assessments. Several Ecoregions were modified from the originals by TNC staff developing the aforementioned assessments. The modifications are based on ecological, bio-physical and political rationales; most changes are noted in the accompanying documentation (attributes). Ecoregions in Canada and Mexico were modified mainly at the border with US territory, where TNC modified-Bailey (1995) ecoregions crossed over the country boundaries and the Olson, D. M. and E. Dinerstein (2002) and (Wiken, 1986) were replaced where the TNC modified-Bailey (1995) overlayed them. This layer was split from the terrestrial ecoregional assessment layer in June 2008.

Sandbanks and shoals (Scheldt, 2003) (Scheldemonitor:scheldtbanks)

Sandbanks and shoals in the Western Scheldt and Lower Sea Scheldt

Shipping route Northhinder junction (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:precarea_northhinder)

Shipping route Northhinder junction. IMO (2017)

Holiday parks (Flanders, 2018) (Kustportaal:vakantieparken_20180828)

Information about the holiday parks in Flanders. Adapted version 2 as a result of the new Accommodation Decree.

Underprivileged neighbourhoods (West Flanders, 2017) (Kustportaal:kansarmebuurten)

The geographical level, at which the work is carried out, are the statistical sectors as defined by the former National Institute of Statistics. For convenience, these are called "neighbourhoods". For each neighbourhood, a score was calculated for each dimension (demography, housing, education and unemployment). These dimension scores are than used to carry out a analysis of the socio-economic deprivation. Analogously with the socio-economic deprivation atlas of Kesteloot, a threshold value of 15% was used. In concrete terms: for each dimension of socio-economic deprivation (demography, housing, education and job-seekers), the 1,297 neighbourhoods are ranked from high to low. For this purpose, the dimension scores were used. The threshold value for each dimension is thus obtained by taking the value at which 15% of all neighbourhoods have a higher value than this threshold value. In order to determine whether or not a neighbourhood can be described as vulnerable, we state that all neighbourhoods that have exceeded the threshold values on 3 or 4 of the dimensions can be considered potentially disadvantaged.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2016) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2016)

These maps were constructed based on the descriptions given in Van Braeckel et al. (2012), as well as earlier MONEOS reports. The ecotope map the result of the merger of two separate layers, being an fysiotopic and a geomorphologic layer. The maps of the lower Sea Scheldt, upper Sea Scheldt, Rupel and Durme were actualised in 2016. The geomorphologic layer is a polygon map that was actualized in 2016 using ARCGIS, based on 'false colour' imagery from the lower Sea Scheldt (source: nv De Vlaamse Waterweg) and 'true colour' orthoimagery from the upper Sea Scheldt, Rupel and Durme. Because the time at which the images were collected does not precisely match low tide, interpretation of the substrate in low lying areas has also been done based on 'true colour' orthoimagery from march 2017 (source: GDI-Vlaanderen AGIV), as well as field observations and digital height models.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2019) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2019)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme for 2019 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2013) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2013)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 2013 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotope map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Ratio NO3/PO4 in shellfish aquaculture facilities (European North West Shelf, January 2022) (Europe:emodnet_shellfish_rationpjan22)

Source data: - https://data.marine.copernicus.eu/product/NWSHELF_MULTIYEAR_BGC_004_011/description - https://ows.emodnet-humanactivities.eu/geonetwork/srv/api/records/aa0d2b45-49c4-4b42-86bb-8971a3c2d2cc

Shoals North Sea (NorthSea:ondiepte_detail)

Shapefile van de ondieptes in de Noordzee, layer gebruikt in het kader van het project 'Zee van Toen'

Ecotope map (Sea Scheldt, Rupel & Durme, 2010) (Scheldemonitor:ecotoop2010)

An ecotope map of the Sea Scheldt for 2010 was created based on two fundamental information layers: a physiotopic map and a geomorphological map. Ecotope maps are used to follow up the evolution of the diversity of habitats.

Sub-watershed Drainage Basins for Baltic Sea drainage basin region (Pesi:basinsbalticsea)

The main Baltic Sea drainage basin map was created by M. Falkenmark and Z. Mikulski (HELCOM 1986). Both map projection and scale are unknown. Independent measurements indicate a scale of approximately 1:5,000,000. Two additional maps were used to provide more accurate delineations in the Danish Straits and Kattegat sub- regions. These paper maps were also of unknown scale and projection. The Digital Chart of the World (DCW) by ESRI was used for spatial positioning when joining all data sets. These map sources identified 81 sub-basins, which can be aggregated to seven major watersheds for the following major water bodies that define the Baltic Sea: Bothnian Bay, Bothnian Sea, Gulf of Finland, Gulf of Riga, the Baltic Proper, Danish Straits, and the Kattegat. The main Baltic Sea drainage basin map was digitised and transformed in three separate sections using PC ARC/INFO. The Root Mean Square (RMS) error ranged between 0.01 and 0.02. Four sub- basins from the Danish Straits and nine from the Kattegat paper maps were digitised. The RMS errors were 0.01 and 0.06, respectively. All sections were joined together using the APPEND command. Although some RMS errors were high, the final drainage basin data set lines up well with other coverages in the database. The coverage was edited for dangling arcs and label errors. When the editing process was complete, topology was created using the CLEAN command with a 20 meter fuzzy tolerance and dangle length. All polygons were assigned unique id's before attribute data was added. An item called SUBID was added to the coverages .PAT file. This value represents the sub-basin or water body for which each polygon belongs. SUBID served as a bridge item to join additional attributes that existed in an EXCEL spreadsheet. Individual SUBIDs were assigned by selecting polygon label points in ARCEDIT and CALCing SUBID to be the correct value. Extensive error checking was performed before all other attribute data was appended. In addition to the added item SUBID, 21 other attributes were appended to the cover .PAT file. These attributes originated from (a) and database of monthly loads of land based eutrophying substances (Stalnache, 1994), (b) data extracted from the Land Cover data set, and (c) data extracted from the Population Distribution data set. The final BASINS coverage has a total of 26 attributes, including the four automatically generated by ARC/INFO. Supplier: GRID-Arendal. PO Box 1602, Myrene. N-4801 Arendal, Norway.

SAHFOS CPR standard areas (Emodnet:cprgrid)

CPR standard areas are pre-defined areas used historically within the Continuous Plankton Recorder Survey. They include standar areas form the Gretar North Sea and North Atlnaic Ocean

EMODnet Halophila stipulacea beds distribution (Emodnetbio:mediseh_halophila_pnt)

Halophila stipulacea beds distribution (presence points) in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

Trajectory twaite shad (28277, Belgian part of North Sea + Scheldt, 2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_fint28277)

Trajectory of a tagged twaite shad (Alosa fallax).

Location GPRS loggers groundwater monitoring (INBO, Flanders) (Lifewatch:groundwaterloggers)

Fluctuations in groundwater levels are a determining factor for the sustainability of habitats. Therefore, the Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO) has set up the WATINA network, a monitoring network of over 9000 groundwater wells in Natura 2000 areas in Flanders. However, this assignment is hampered by factors such as accessibility of the terrain and manpower. Therefore, in the framework of LifeWatch, the INBO is now extending its monitoring techniques by using devices that can expose the groundwater levels real-time without the need for any manual intervention, and thereby reducing the risk of data loss when severe issues occur. These groundwater loggers with a GPRS modem (GPRS loggers) use an internal modem and a SIM card to send the data over the mobile network and they are employed in inaccessible areas with specific issues such as military domains or flood plains. Currently, 35 GPRS loggers are deployed, distributed across Flanders.

Vuurtorens (NorthSea:vuurtorens)

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2017) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2017)

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2015) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2015)

Monitoring locations (CREST, Belgian coast, 2015-2019) (Crestproject:crest_monitoring)

This map shows the locations where measurements will be performed within the CREST project (Climate Resilient Coast). Different types of measurements will be carried out. * In Zeebrugge wave overtopping will be monitored. * Climatic parameters are collected in Ostend. * At Groenendijk-West and Mariakerke the amount of sand that is displaced under the influence of the wind will be measured. * In addition to these aeolian measurements, several parameters are measured in Mariakerke by means of buoys, and there is an Argus system operational. Every 30 minutes a photo is taken from the beach that can be used in the determination of the coastline, bathymetry and wave and current characteristics.

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2014) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2014)

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 1996) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart1996_v2017)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, spread and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Quarters in the Netherlands (Scheldemonitor:wijk2008)

National coastlines of the World (MarineRegions:world_countries_coasts)

Physical properties seawater (nitrite + nitrate + ammonium, Belgian part of North Sea, 2014-2017) (Kustportaal:lw_fys_season_nitramm)

Nutrient analysis is performed for each of the 9 monthly and 8 seasonal LifeWatch stations. Water is sampled with Niskin bottles at 3 meters depth and filtered directly. The filtered water is stored in the freezer to be analyzed later on by the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ).

Special Protection Area for birds zone 3 (NorthSea:spa3_bcp)

World Estuaries and deltas (MarineRegions:world_estuary_delta)

Dumping zones in the Scheldt (Scheldemonitor:mt_stortzones_20090909)

Shipping route Westhinder precautionary area (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:precarea_westhinder)

Shipping route Westhinder precautionary area. IMO (2017)

Urban areas (Europe, 2008) (Europe:europeurban)

Spread of major urban areas in Europe.

HAB monitoring grids (polygons, world, 2018) (MarineRegions:haedatgrids_polygon)

EMODnet Gridded abundances of marine species (10 year average) (Emodnetbio:Species_gridded_abundances_10year)

This dataproduct consists of a set of gridded map layers showing the average abundance of different species of species groups for different time windows (seasonal, annual or multi-annual as appropriate) using spatial modelling. They cover a wide taxonomic range, from the smallest organisms (e.g. diatoms, flagellates) to the largest ones (e.g. fish, birds, reptiles, mammals), encompassing all trophic levels.

Dredging and dumping sites (Belgian part of North Sea, 2016) (Kustportaal:baggerlocaties_2016)

The location of dredging and dumping sites in the BNS for the year 2016.

Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI (SOx and particulate matter emission control) (MarineRegions:eca_reg14_sox_pm)

Polygon data representing the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI (SOx and particulate matter emission control). The outline coordinates were processed in June 2019. The coastline was extracted from the ESRI Countries 2014. Available ECAs: 1) Baltic Sea area (regulation 14.3.1 of MARPOL Annex VI and regulation 1.11.2 of MARPOL Annex I); 2) North Sea area (regulation 14.3.1 of MARPOL Annex VI and regulation 1.14.6 of MARPOL Annex V); 3) North American area (regulation 14.3.2 and appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI); 4) United States Caribbean sea area (regulation 14.3.3 and appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI) Preferred citation: Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), Belgium; (2020). Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI (SOx and particulate matter emission control). Available online at http://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/397

Dredging and dumping sites (Belgian part of North Sea, 2012) (Kustportaal:baggerlocaties_2012)

The location of dredging and dumping sites in the BNS for the year 2012.

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2007) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2007)

Global Oceans and Seas (v1) (MarineRegions:goas)

Global Oceans and Seas represents the boundaries between the 10 main oceans and seas (Arctic Ocean, North and South Atlantic Ocean, North and South Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean, Indian Ocean, Baltic Sea, Mediterranean Region, South China and Eastern Archipelagic Seas). The boundaries are largely based on the publication 'Limits of Oceans & Seas, Special Publication No. 23', published by the IHO in 1953. The dataset is available in World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS84).

Dredging and dumping sites (Belgian part of North Sea, 2014) (Kustportaal:baggerlocaties_2014)

The location of dredging and dumping sites in the BNS for the year 2014.

Dredging and dumping sites (Belgian part of North Sea, 2015) (Kustportaal:baggerlocaties_2015)

The location of dredging and dumping sites in the BNS for the year 2015.

TBD - Gemeenten (selectie) (Scheldemonitor:sm_gemeenten)

Chemical sampling points (Paardenmarkt, 2008) (Paardenmarkt:chemsamplingpoints_2008)

Maritime Boundaries (v12, world, 2023) (MarineRegions:eez_boundaries)

Version 12 of the Maritime Boundaries from the VLIZ Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase. Boundaries have been built using information about treaties between coastal countries. When treaties are not available, median lines have been calculated. This dataset also contains delimitation of disputed boundaries and joint regimes.

moneos_monitoring_points_cluster (Scheldemonitor:moneos_monitoring_points_cluster)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as clustered-standardized stations (points)

12 nautical mile limit (Belgian part of North Sea, 2015) (Belgium:be_12nm_2015)

Parallel line to the baseline at 12 nautical miles seaward. Source: Vlaamse Hydrografie

Observations and strandings of marine mammals (Belgian part of North Sea, 2008-2018) (Kustportaal:lw_strandingen)

Observations and strandings of different species of marine mammals in Belgium from 2008 to 2018. The data are collected and made available by RBINS, OD Nature and the Faculty of Veterinary medicine of the University of Liège.

Marine biological valuation map of seabirds of the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BWZee:vogels)

A marine biological valuation map for seabirds for the Belgian part of the North Sea BWZEE: A Biological Valuation Map for the Belgian Continental Shelf

Baseline (Belgium, 2015) (Belgium:be_basislijn_2015)

The low-water mark (0 m depth line) and ends of permanent harbour works extending beyond the low-water mark. Source: Flemish Hydrography

Utilisation rate (Belgian coastal area, 2016) (Kustportaal:benuttingsgraad_38)

Share (%) of non-residential properties. Source: FOD Financiën, Administratie van het kadaster, de registratie en de domeinen

ETN - Active (deployment) network grouped by project (ETN:stations_projects_ETN)

Spatial interpolation of Calanus finmarchicus and Calanus helgolandicus observations in the North Sea (Emodnetbio:calanus_year_abundance)

Isobaths - Western Indian Ocean (MarineHeritage:wio_contours)

Population density (Belgian coastal area, 2018-2022) (Kustportaal:bevolkingsdichth_33)

Number of inhabitants/km² Source: FOD Binnenlandse zaken, Algemene Directie Instellingen en Bevolking, Rijksregister

Extended Continental Shelves (v02, world, 2024) (MarineRegions:ecs)

This dataset represents the legal continental shelves beyond 200 nautical miles as submitted to/recommended by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), deposited to the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) or claimed by (a) a Non-Party State to UNCLOS or (b) a Party State to UNCLOS through mechanisms other than a submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) or a deposit to the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS). In the Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase, Marine Regions makes available most of the maritime areas defined in the Law of the Sea Convention: Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), Territorial Seas (TS), Contiguous Zones (CZ), Internal Waters (IW), Archipelagic Waters (AW) and High Seas (HS).

European major water (Europe:europemajorwater)

Flood map +7m TAW (Belgian coastal plain, 2017) (Kustportaal:overstroming_7mtaw)

The potential floodable area and the corresponding water depth in the event of a 1,000-year storm surge on the coast, calculated based on the situation (i.e. coastal protection measures) in the year 2015. A 1,000-year storm surge is a storm surge that has one chance in 1,000 of occurring each year. (Source: Agency for Maritime Services and Coast, Coastal division).

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde 2011 (Scheldemonitor:profielen_2011)

EMODnet EurOBIS Full Occurrence Data, DNA Data and Parameters (Dataportal:eurobis-dna)

The Full Occurrence Data, DNA Data and Parameters provides you with all measurement or facts associated to the occurrence or the sample. For more information, please consult: https://www.emodnet-biology.eu/emodnet-data-format.

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde 2009 (Scheldemonitor:profielen_2009)

Nationally defined shipping routes to harbours (Belgian part of North Sea, 2018) (Kustportaal:shippingroutes)

In addition to the frequently used routes for which IMO has created routeing systems, other important and frequently used shipping routes towards the ports or the Scheldt area exist in the BNS. These routes are used by ships because they are marked and/or dredged, guaranteeing a safe shipping depth.

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (polygons, Flanders, 2009) (Scheldemonitor:owl_ciw_vlak_v09)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.

Swedish Provinces (Län) (Europe:se_lan)

Europe Level 1 Provinces represents the first level (or highest level available) subnational administrative units Sweden.

Contour lines of the Scheldt Estuary (Scheldemonitor:mt_contour_20100115)

Total traverse copepods (< 2 mm) 1958-2006 (Emodnet:sahfos_deliverable2)

World countries (ESRI, 2014) (MarineRegions:worldcountries_esri_2014)

This dataset is the World Countries 2014 database from ESRI (data from DeLorme, 2014), adapted to be consistent with the Maritime Boundaries v11 dataset (Flanders Marine Institute, 2019). Changes to the original World Countries database include adapting the coastline such as adding reefs extracted from the Coral Reef Distribution UNEP for the countries where reefs were fundamental for the correct calculation of the maritime areas, and removing rocks. Several territories with overlapping claims have been added to be consistent with the Exclusive Economic Zones. ISO and M49 UN country codes have been included in the attributes for territories and sovereigns. The original World Countries database is redistributable with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution (esri.com). The Maritime Boundaries dataset is available under a CC-BY license at http://marineregions.org

Municipalities (Belgium, 2019) (Belgium:belgium_municipalities)

This dataset contains all the boundaries of all the Belgian municipalities. It also contains the INS code and the French and Dutch name of each municipality. Source: NGI, adapted after fusion Flemish municipalities (2019-01-01)

TBD - NOPSE Zeeschelde (2003, SigmaPlan 2005) (Scheldemonitor:nopsevl)

Provincies (Nederland) (Scheldemonitor:nlprovinces)

States of Mexico (World:mexico_states)

SeaVoX - Sea Areas Polygons (v18, 2021) (MarineRegions:seavox_v18)

SeaVoX is a combined SeaDataNet and MarineXML vocabulary content governance group, it is moderated by BODC (https://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/codes_and_formats/seavox/). This polygon data set defines the geographic extent of the terms specified by the SeaVoX vocabulary governance to describe coherent regions of the hydrosphere. It includes land masses enclosing freshwater bodies. The coastline data set used in the shapefile is taken from the World Vector Shoreline data set (scale 1:250,000). Reference for the data set: "polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/". The data file follows a hierarchical structure with each region consisting of one or more polygons. This approach was adopted to avoid the need to have overlapping polygons in regions where a sea area included a number of sub-regions, for example the Mediterranean Sea includes the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea etc. The following gives the level in the structure at which particular regions, which consist of more than one polygon can be found. This level in the structure is given by the polygon's attributes. Attribute: REGION: ARCTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN,BALTIC SEA,INDIAN OCEAN,MEDITERRANEAN REGION,PACIFIC OCEAN,SOUTH CHINA AND EASTERN ARCHIPELAGIC SEAS,SOUTHERN OCEAN,MAINLAND NORTH AMERICAMAINLAND,EUROPE,MAINLAND ASIA Attribute: LEVEL_1: ARAFURA SEA,DAVIS SEA,GREENLAND SEA,GULF OF BOTHNIA,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN,ROSS SEA,SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN,TIMOR SEA, LAURENTIAN GREAT LAKED Attribute: LEVEL_2: MEDITERRANEAN SEA, WESTERN BASIN,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,EASTERN BASIN,NORTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),NORTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W),SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W), LAKE ERIE, LAKE SUPERIOR, DETROIT RIVER, ST. CLAIR RIVER, LAKE ST. CLAIR, NIAGARA RIVER, LAKE HURON, LAKE ONTARIO, LAKE MICHIGAN, ST. MARYS RIVER Attribute: LEVEL_3: BERING SEA,BRISTOL CHANNEL,CELTIC SEA,CORAL SEA,ENGLISH CHANNEL,GULF OF MAINE,INNER SEAS OFF THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND,IRISH SEA,JAPAN SEA,NORTH SEA,TASMAN SEA,YELLOW SEA Attribute: LEVEL_4: CARDIGAN BAY,DOVER STRAIT,FIRTH OF CLYDE,LIVERPOOL BAY,NORTH CHANNEL,POOLE BAY,SOLENT,SOLWAY FIRTH Attribute: SUB_REGION: This is the lowest level in the structure. This version of the shapefile corresponds to version 18 of the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer. This version includes the following updates: addition of 1 new level 3 area (Gulf of Maine) and 1 new sub-region (Gulf of Maine) Credits Polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/ Use limitations The source of the data set should be attributed as: "polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/"

SeaVoX - Sea Areas Polygons (v16, 2015) (MarineRegions:seavox_v16)

Gullies (Western Scheldt, 2003) (Scheldemonitor:scheldtswales)

Gullies in the Western Scheldt.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2010) (Scheldemonitor:fysiotoop2010)

The physiotopic map is a derived product of aerial photographs, bathymetry and tidal parameters, supplemented with sediment characteristics. Coupled to the flights for topography in the Western Scheldt and the Lower Sea Scheldt, multispectral images and CIR orthophotos are alternatingly recorded every 3 years. The obtained map material is supplemented with the lithological data. Based on the study of current geomorphological maps and on the interpretation of those maps, demarcated mapping units will be used. A physiotopic map is the intermediate product for the creation of an ecotopemap.

SeaVoX - Sea Areas Polygons (v19, 2023) (MarineRegions:seavox_v19)

SeaVoX is a combined SeaDataNet and MarineXML vocabulary content governance group, it is moderated by BODC (https://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/codes_and_formats/seavox/). This polygon data set defines the geographic extent of the terms specified by the SeaVoX vocabulary governance to describe coherent regions of the hydrosphere. It includes land masses enclosing freshwater bodies. The coastline data set used in the shapefile is taken from the World Vector Shoreline data set (scale 1:250,000). Reference for the data set: British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), United Kingdom; (2023): Polygon dataset of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer (v19). Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/590". The data file follows a hierarchical structure with each region consisting of one or more polygons. This approach was adopted to avoid the need to have overlapping polygons in regions where a sea area included a number of sub-regions, for example the Mediterranean Sea includes the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea etc. The following gives the level in the structure at which particular regions, which consist of more than one polygon can be found. This level in the structure is given by the polygon's attributes. Attribute: REGION: ARCTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN,BALTIC SEA,INDIAN OCEAN,MEDITERRANEAN REGION,PACIFIC OCEAN,SOUTH CHINA AND EASTERN ARCHIPELAGIC SEAS,SOUTHERN OCEAN,MAINLAND NORTH AMERICAMAINLAND,EUROPE,MAINLAND ASIA Attribute: LEVEL_1: ARAFURA SEA,DAVIS SEA,GREENLAND SEA,GULF OF BOTHNIA,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN,ROSS SEA,SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN,TIMOR SEA, LAURENTIAN GREAT LAKED Attribute: LEVEL_2: MEDITERRANEAN SEA, WESTERN BASIN,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,EASTERN BASIN,NORTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),NORTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W),SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W), LAKE ERIE, LAKE SUPERIOR, DETROIT RIVER, ST. CLAIR RIVER, LAKE ST. CLAIR, NIAGARA RIVER, LAKE HURON, LAKE ONTARIO, LAKE MICHIGAN, ST. MARYS RIVER Attribute: LEVEL_3: BERING SEA,BRISTOL CHANNEL,CELTIC SEA,CORAL SEA,ENGLISH CHANNEL,GULF OF MAINE,INNER SEAS OFF THE WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND,IRISH SEA,JAPAN SEA,NORTH SEA,TASMAN SEA,YELLOW SEA Attribute: LEVEL_4: CARDIGAN BAY,DOVER STRAIT,FIRTH OF CLYDE,LIVERPOOL BAY,NORTH CHANNEL,POOLE BAY,SOLENT,SOLWAY FIRTH Attribute: SUB_REGION: This is the lowest level in the structure. This version of the shapefile corresponds to version 19 of the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer. This version includes the following updates: name sub-region 'Arctic Ocean' has changed to 'Central Arctic Ocean' Credits British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), United Kingdom; (2023): Polygon dataset of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer (v19). Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/590 Use limitations The source of the data set should be attributed as: British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC), United Kingdom; (2023): Polygon dataset of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer (v19). Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/590

Number of species and observations in EurOBIS per IHO Sea Area in the European Waters in 2011 (Emodnet:eurobis_stats_iho_erms)

For each IHO Sea Area in the European Marine Waters (clipped), statistics on species occurrence where calculated. Each area displays the total number of observations. The attribute table contains also information on the individual observations and the occurrence of species per group (mammalia, aves, reptilia, benthos, zooplankton, phytoplankton, macroalgae and plantae). The statistics were calculated using the EurOBIS database, in 2011.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2011) (Scheldemonitor:fysiotoop2011)

The physiotope map is a derived product of aerial photographs, bathymetry and tidal parameters, supplemented with sediment characteristics. Coupled to the flights for topography in the Western Scheldt and the Lower Sea Scheldt, multispectral images and CIR orthophotos are alternatingly recorded every 3 years. The obtained map material is supplemented with the lithological data. Based on the study of current geomorphological maps and on the interpretation of those maps, demarcated mapping units will be used. A physiotope map is the intermediate product for the creation of an ecotopemap.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2012) (Scheldemonitor:fysiotoop2012)

The physiotope map is a derived product of aerial photographs, bathymetry and tidal parameters, supplemented with sediment characteristics. Coupled to the flights for topography in the Western Scheldt and the Lower Sea Scheldt, multispectral images and CIR orthophotos are alternatingly recorded every 3 years. The obtained map material is supplemented with the lithological data. Based on the study of current geomorphological maps and on the interpretation of those maps, demarcated mapping units will be used. A physiotope map is the intermediate product for the creation of an ecotopemap.

Proposed habitat directive conservation area (NorthSea:habitatrichtlijn_voorstel)

points (WoRMS:points)

Population density (Scheldt municipalities, 2008) (Scheldemonitor:bevolking2008)

Population density of the Scheldt municipalities in 2008 as calculated in the project 'Indicators of the Long-Term Vision 2030 (LTV) of the Scheldt Estuary'.

EDULIS mariculture project (C-Power, Belgian part of North Sea, 2016-2018) (Kustportaal:edulis_cpower)

The EDULIS project (2016-2018) aims to investigate the economic and ecological feasibility of mussel farming in offshore wind farms and analyses the forces acting on a mussel longline. A life cycle analysis and a business case will be developed to examine the economic feasibility of offshore mussel farming.

Marine Ecoregions of the World (provinces) (Ecoregions:provinces)

Vegetation coverage per species in % (point observations, Sea Scheldt, unknown) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatieopnames_losse)

Sand & gravel extraction (NorthSea:zand_grindwinning)

EMODnet EurOBIS Count of Occurences (Dataportal:eurobis-obisenv_count)

The Count of Occurences retrieves the total number of records available in EMODnet Biology for a certain query. For more information, please consult: https://www.emodnet-biology.eu/emodnet-biology-api.

abiotic_observations_summary (Dataportal:abiotic_observations_summary)

Port of Antwerp (Antwerp, 2008) (Scheldemonitor:antwerpharbour)

Water area in front of the port of Antwerp based on the ESRI - Europe Water.

ICES Statistical Rectangles (MarineRegions:ices_statistical_rectangles)

The 66 Large Marine Ecosystems of the World (MarineRegions:lme)

LMEs are natural regions of ocean space encompassing coastal waters from river basins and estuaries to the seaward boundary of continental shelves and the outer margins of coastal currents. They are relatively large regions of 200,000 km2 or greater, the natural boundaries of which are based on four ecological criteria: bathymetry, hydrography, productivity, and trophically related populations. The theory, measurement, and modeling relevant to monitoring the changing states of LMEs are imbedded in reports on ecosystems with multiple steady states, and on the pattern formation and spatial diffusion within ecosystems. The concept that critical processes controlling the structure and function of biological communities can best be addressed on a regional basis has been applied to the ocean by using LMEs as the distinct units for marine resources assessment, monitoring, and management.

Ramsar site boundaries (World:ramsar)

Seasonal chlorophyll values for 1980-2008 on a 1x1 degree grid (Emodnet:chlorophyll)

Extrapolated chlorophyll values for all seasons from 1980 to 2008 on a 1x1 degree grid for Europe, based on distinct surface chlorophyll data from Waterbase -Transitional, coastal and marine waters (European Environmental Agency). Waterbase is the generic name given to the EEA databases on the status and quality of Europe's rivers, lakes, groundwater bodies and transitional, coastal and marine waters, and on the quantity of Europe's water resources.

Telecommunication cables (active, Belgian part of North Sea, 2018) (Kustportaal:telecom_ingebr)

The location of the active telecommunication cables on the Belgian continental shelf.

Separation zone TSS At Westhinder (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:sep_westhinder)

EMODnet Occurrences of coralligenous outcrop (polygons) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_cor_poly)

Coralligenous outcrop occurrences (polygons) in the Mediterranean Sea. Data comes from Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts - Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH). Information has been derived from three sources: 1) the Action plan for the conservation of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean Sea by the UNEP-MAP-RAC/SPA (2008) 2) the report in the State of knowledge of the geographical distribution of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean by UNEP (2009) 3) projects focussing bioconstructions, their distribution and the driving forces affecting their structure and function A total of 798 scientific documents have been collected, together with 43 shapefiles, 1492 polygons and 641 data points for coralligenous formations, 47 polygons and 124 data points for maërl, and 39 bathymetry maps within the framework of the MEDISEH project. Even though proving information on absence data for both coralligenous and mäerl can be extremely difficult, an attempt has been made and 584 polygons have been included for coralligenous formations and 935 for maërl data. Detailed information for these two habitats is now available on about 15% of the Mediterranean coastal area. Fraschetti, M. Gristina, M. Salomidi, L. Knittweis, M.L. Pace, E. Punzo, A. Belluscio, G. Scarcella, F. Grati, F. De Leo, L. Rizzo, R. Cattaneo-Vietti, P. Povero, A. Cau, C. Piccinetti, V. Valavanis, C. Martin 2013. Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

FAO Statistical Areas for Fishery Purposes (MarineRegions:fao)

FAO Major Fishing Areas for Statistical Purposes are arbitrary areas, the boundaries of which were determined in consultation with international fishery agencies on various considerations, including (i) the boundary of natural regions and the natural divisions of oceans and seas; (ii) the boundaries of adjacent statistical fisheries bodies already established in inter-governmental conventions and treaties; (iii) existing national practices; (iv) national boundaries; (v) the longitude and latitude grid system; (vi) the distribution of the aquatic fauna; and (vii) the distribution of the resources and the environmental conditions within an area. Purpose: The rationale of the FAO Major Fishing Areas has been that the areas should, as far as possible, coincide with the areas of competence of other fishery commissions when existing. This system facilitates comparison of data, and improves the possibilities of cooperation in statistical matters in general.

sail_tourist (SAIL:sail_tourist)

Sectoren voor huisvuilophaling in Oostende (2017) (Lifewatch:huisvuilophaling_oostende)

Marine and land zones: the union of world country boundaries and EEZ's (MarineRegions:eez_land)

This dataset combines the boundaries of the world countries and the Exclusive Economic Zones of the world. It was created by combining the ESRI world country database and the EEZ version 12 dataset.

Seismic survey (Paardenmarkt, 2007) (Paardenmarkt:seismicprofiles_2007)

Network of seismic profiles, central dumpsite (2007). 2D data, parametric echosounder. Data acquisition by UGhent/RCMG.

Al Hoceima urban roads (Morocco:urbain_roads)

Urbain Roads; Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

World countries (2008) (World:worldcountries)

Port of Al Hoceima (Morocco:port)

Port Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

Broedparen per telgebied Westerschelde (Scheldemonitor:broedvogels_rikz_vdws7908)

EMODnet EurOBIS Full Occurrence Data (Dataportal:eurobis-obisenv_full)

The Full Occurence Data offers all the data from the Basic Occurrences plus additional information which may help interpret the basic data such as information on the institute collecting the data, the methodology, the exact time and location (and uncertainty),... For more information, please consult: https://www.emodnet-biology.eu/emodnet-data-format.

World lithospheric plates (World:world_plates)

The dataset is representing the different lithospheric plates on the earth's surface.

Seagrass Data - points (MarineHeritage:seagrass_pnt)

Seagrass Data supplied by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC)

Belwind turbines (NorthSea:wmp_belwind)

Global contourite distribution (World:cds)

Contourites are sedimentary units which are deposited or substantially reworked by alongslope bottom currents. They refer to the lithological unit and the terminology reflects the grain size of the sediment. Drifts refer to the same sedimentary unit as a contourite, but the word 'drift' reflects the morphological appearance of the sedimentary unit. Their terminology reflects the external shape, and the internal shape, which is determined by seismography. If drifts are clustered into a local area of certain size, we call the clustered sediment group a Contourite Depositional System (CDS). These sedimentary units are generally, but not exclusively, found in the deep sea (>2000m depth). They are a useful tool for determining paleoceanic and paleoclimatic changes, since their distribution is linked to bottom currents. They have gained interest from the hydrocarbon industry, since accumulation of source rocks may be influenced by bottom currents. Slope instability is also an area of interest for further research. Source methodology: For acquisition of the resulting information, several hundreds of papers on the relevant subject were read. Firstly, abstracts, introductions and conclusions were read for a general view on the article. Then further reading on the relevant chapters provided the presented information. In 2013, 166 records with the place type Drift were added to the Marine Gazetteer. These are linked to one of the 24 Contourite Depositional Systems, if they make part of such a system. Each drift is also influenced by a water mass or current. This water mass or current determines the sedimentation, erosion and movements of these sediments. In 2014, the list was extended with 81 records of the place type Drift. No Contourite Depositional Systems were added. The search process was identical to 2013, only this time a summary paper was the starting point (Rebesco et al., 2014). In this publication, the major drifts were listed with their most relevant sources along with them. These listed sources were then sought after and read. Not all papers were accessible at the time of this process, and thus it is advised to read these publications in the future as well.

World cities (World:worldcities)

Ramsar sites in the Netherlands, 2009 (Scheldemonitor:nl_ramsar)

Export cables wind farms (Belgian part of North Sea, 2018) (Kustportaal:elektrickabels)

The position of the export cables between the offshore wind farms in the BNS and the main land.

Seismic survey (Paardenmarkt, 2017) (Paardenmarkt:seismicprofiles_2017)

Network of seismic profiles, central dumpsite (2017). 2D data, parametric echosounder. Data acquisition by UGhent/RCMG.

Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, Inc., world, 2008) (MarineRegions:tnc_wwf_feow_hydrosheds)

The freshwater ecoregion map encompasses 426 units, whose boundaries generally – though not always – correspond with those of watersheds (also known as drainage basins or catchments). Within individual ecoregions there will be turnover of species, such as when moving up or down a river system, but taken as a whole an ecoregion will typically have a distinct evolutionary history and/or ecological processes. Ecoregions are delineated based on the best available information, but data describing freshwater species and ecological processes are characterized by marked gaps and variation in quality, and improved information in the future may warrant map revisions. Downloaded from https://www.feow.org on 2022-05-11. Changelog: added MRGID, validated geometry. Copyright 2008 by The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Rivers of the Al Hoceima Area (Morocco:rivers)

Rivers; Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

(Historical) fishing areas of Belgian sea fisheries (Visgronden:visgronden)

The project 'A century of sea fisheries' brings together data and information from different, fragmented sources into an integrated database. The historical Belgian fishing grounds are included in Marine Regions.

Built-up in Al Hoceima (2012) (Morocco:al_hoceima_urbain)

Urban Al Hoceima; Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

Diepteprofielen Zeeschelde augustus 2008 (Scheldemonitor:profielen_aug2008)

Count of seals in the province Zeeland (NL) (Scheldemonitor:zeehondentellingen_zeeland)

ETN - Recievers (ETN:recievers)

Cliffs on the Al Hoceima Area (Morocco:cliffs)

Cliffs Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

Trajectory European flounder (34456, Belgian part of North Sea + Western Scheldt, 2015-2016) (Kustportaal:lw_path_bot34456)

Trajectory of a tagged European flounder (Platichthys flesus).

Count of coastal breeding birds Westerschelde (Scheldemonitor:wskbr)

EMODnet OOPS products (VLIZ) (Emodnetbio:OOPS_products_vliz)

Annual mean abundance Dinoflagellates 1958-2006 (Emodnet:sahfos_dinoflagellates)

Dataproduct from the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) on the annual means of the Dinoflagellate abundance from 1958-2006. The data has been averaged per CPR standard region and includes areas of the North Atlantic Ocean and Greater North Sea.

Physiotopic map (Sea Scheldt, 2010-2012) (Scheldemonitor:fysiotoop_merged)

ICES Ecoregions (2015) (MarineRegions:ices_ecoregions)

Delineation of the ICES Ecoregions was originally described in ICES Advice ACFM/ACE report(2004). In the present updated version, the delineation has been updated to account for additional policy objectives and reconciling of legislation (eg the MSFD and the EU water and habitats directives) The differences are based on the four principles: 1. Within the EU accept the MSFD regional and sub-regional definitions. 2. Separate Icelandic Seas from those around Greenland. 3. Use Large Marine Ecosystem units to define the Arctic Ocean. 4. Use the accepted Norwegian regional management plans definitions of the Norwegian and Barents Seas. The Ecoregions were proposed to assist the implementation of the ecosystem approach in European waters

Mangrove forests distributions of the world (World:mangroves)

From: Giri, C. et al. (2011) Status and distribution of mangrove forests of the world using earth observation satellite data. Global Ecol. Biogeogr. 20, 154–159 DOI 10.1111/j.1466-8238.2010.00584.x

The marine biological valuation map of the Belgian Part of the North Sea (BWZee:bwzeeval)

Integrated marine biological valuation map for the Belgian part of the North Sea for seabirds, macrobenthos, epibenthos and demersal fish. BWZEE: A Biological Valuation Map for the Belgian Continental Shelf

Zones closed to mining (FPS Economy, Belgian part of North Sea, 2024) (Kustportaal:geslotenzone_zgr)

The maximum extraction depth for the exploration of sand and gravel in the Belgian sea areas was established by Ministerial Decree on 28 September 2020. On the basis of this new reference level, subzones within the control zones are delineated where this level has globally been reached or exceeded. These will be closed for exploitation as of 1 January 2024. Each year, these zones will be re-evaluated and, if necessary, adjusted. The area THBREF has been closed for exploitation since 1 October 2010 and serves as a reference area for biological monitoring. Sectors 3a and 3b are alternately open for exploitation. Currently, sector 3b is used as an unloading quay. This will remain the case until the area has become too shallow for dredgers who are used for maintenance dredging or until another economic or ecological criterion encourages the government to relocate this quay. Source: FPS Economy

Kilometer markers (Belgian coast, 2017) (Crestproject:kilometerpalen)

The location of the kilometer markers was deduced from the map 'Plan of the Flemish coast': - part between Ostend and the Dutch border - part between Ostend and the French border Both maps are published by Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap - leefmilieu en infrastructuur. Administratie waterwegen en zeewezen - Afdeling waterwegen Kust

EMODnet Gridded abundances of marine species (Emodnetbio:Species_gridded_abundance_all)

This dataproduct consists of a set of gridded map layers showing the average abundance of different species of species groups for different time windows (seasonal, annual or multi-annual as appropriate) using spatial modelling. They cover a wide taxonomic range, from the smallest organisms (e.g. diatoms, flagellates) to the largest ones (e.g. fish, birds, reptiles, mammals), encompassing all trophic levels.

PAH concentrations in sediments (Belgian part of North Sea, 2007-2012) (Kustportaal:pakssediment_30_tot)

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) concentrations in marine sediments. Visualised as the sum of the following individual PAHs: - acenaphthene - acenaphthylene - anthracene - benzo[a]anthracene - benzo[a]pyrene - benzo[b]fluoranthene - benzo[ghi]perylene - benzo[k]fluoranthene - chrysene - dibenz[a,h]anthracene - fluorene - fluoranthene - indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyrene - naphthalene - phenanthrene - pyrene Source: MUMM (RBINS - OD Nature)

MSP 2020-2026: Commercial and industrial areas (zone A, Belgian part of North Sea, 2020) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art23_1_zonea)

Source: marineatlas.be

GEANS data: Data sets generated in the framework of Genetic tools for ecosystem assessment in the North Sea Region (2019-2023) (NorthSea:geans_datasets)

Sustainable use and management of marine resources is key for good ecosystem health. Monitoring for ecosystem health assessments is currently based on morphological species identification, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and skills reliant. DNA-based tools promise cheaper, faster and more accurate methods, yet, different approaches between countries are used which hamper standard routine application. The Interreg NSR project GEANS, therefore aims to: 1. Develop joint time- and cost-reducing genetic monitoring tools that feed into existing indicators to assess North Sea ecosystem health 2. Implement standardized genetic tools and SOPs in routine biological assessments 3. Develop a framework to apply and implement DNA-based tools in policy and transnational management of the North Sea Region. Set-up of an open DNA sequence library, linking DNA to species, will guarantee continuity of traditional assessment series. Real time pilot studies, in close cooperation with managers, policymakers and involved stakeholders, will deliver proof of concept on the added value of genetic approaches in environmental health management. These pilots cover environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for human activities (renewable energy, aquaculture and aggregate dredging) and environmental monitoring for e.g. non-indigenous species (NIS) in the framework of EU directives (MSFD and Natura2000). The data generated within the different pilots will feed into biotic indicators to translate the outputs into simple information needed by national authorities to make sound management decisions. Sustainable use and management of the North Sea Region (NSR) natural resources remains a grand challenge. The NSR has a rich and diverse natural environment delivering many ecosystem goods and services to society, such as food provision, coastal protection and climate regulation. Stimulated by the EU Blue Growth Agenda, human use of the NS is increasing and diversifying. Both new and existing activities contribute to employment and economic welfare, but they also increase the pressure on the marine environment, thereby threatening ecosystem health (e.g. transport, renewable energy, exploitation of living and mineral resources, introduction of non-indigenous species). To conserve and improve NSR ecosystem health, proper management measures need to be taken, which depend on fast and accurate monitoring. This map contains all pilot data sets that were generated during the GEANS project from 2019 until 2023. Information derived from these sources should be referred to as “Source: Interreg GEANS project” when used by third parties.

MSP 2020-2026: Commercial and industrial areas (zone D, Belgian part of North Sea, 2020) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art23_1_zoned)

Source: marineatlas.be

Coasts per ocean (20150814) (MarineRegions:coasts_per_ocean)

Vegetation map (Saeftinghe, 1979) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatie_1979_saeftinghe)

Vegetation map (planes) Westerschelde - Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe 1971 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork.

Vegetation map (Baarland, Bath & Emmanuelpolder, 1980) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatie_1980_merged)

Vegetation map (planes) of Western Scheldt 1980 based on aerial photographs and fieldwork. The individual shapefiles of Baarland, Bath & Zimmermanpolder and the Emmanuelpolder were combined into 1 map layer.

Polders (Zeeland Isles, 2005) (Scheldemonitor:zeelandpolders)

The boundaries of the polders in the Water boards Zeeuwse Eilanden en Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.

Seasonal chlorophyll point values for 1980-2008 (Emodnet:chlorophyllpoints)

Chlorophyll data points for all seasons from 1980 to 2008, based on chlorophyll data from Waterbase - Transitional, coastal and marine waters (European Environmental Agency). Waterbase is the generic name given to the EEA databases on the status and quality of Europe's rivers, lakes, groundwater bodies and transitional, coastal and marine waters, and on the quantity of Europe's water resources.

Cargo traffic per seaport (Belgium, 2000-2020) (Kustportaal:margoedoverslag_07)

Cargo traffic in the Flemish ports (in tonnes). Source: Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp.

biotic_observations_summary_aphiaid (Dataportal:biotic_observations_summary_aphiaid)

OMES segments (R&M, Scheldt, 2015) (Scheldemonitor:gebiedsindeling_om)

This is the shapefile with the revised version of the geographical distribution for the purpose of T2015. The map has been completely transformed into a polygon map. The polygons are extended so that all (future) depolderings are selectable as well. Attribute fields were added in order to be able to easily select spatial units within the evatulation (Sea Scheldt / Western Scheldt; Salinity zone; OMES zone/macrocel).

Infrastructure boundary (Sea Scheldt, unknown) (Scheldemonitor:vh_infrastr_begrenzing)

The infrastructure boundary of the land area around the Sea Scheldt. The information is used by the Flemish Hydrography in the ECS for the Scheldt pilots.

LifeWatch Vemco Receivers - Fish acoustic receiver network (Lifewatch:lfreceivers)

As part of the Belgian LifeWatch observatory, a permanent acoustic receiver network for fish tracking is established in the Belgian Part of the North Sea and the Western Scheldt estuary. Using acoustic telemetry distribution, movements and habitat use of tagged migratory fish (such as European eel and Atlantic cod) can be tracked. Tags or transmitters are surgically implanted in the belly of individual fish; and acoustic receivers are installed on buoys, ship wrecks and river banks.

MSP 2020-2026: Commercial and industrial areas (zone E, Belgian part of North Sea, 2020) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art23_1_zonee)

Source: marineatlas.be

IOS Zooplankton Regions (World:iosregions)

This set of polygons is used to sort and/or merge zooplankton species into regions of narrow or broad interest for biomass and abundance analysis. The results are reported yearly in 'State of the physical, biological and selected fishery resources of Pacific Canadian marine ecosystems'.

Canadian provinces (World:canada_poly)

Oostende research tower (Belgian part of North Sea, 2019) (Kustportaal:researchtower)

Ostend Research Tower: Maritime platform that will serve as a laboratory, used to perform tests designed to accelerate the innovation and development of blue energy and the broader blue economy.

Distance from Vlissingen per kilometer (Scheldt, 2018) (Scheldemonitor:kmafstanden_mt_corr)

The 'location plan calculation profiles' of Flanders Hydraulics Research were digitised, georeferenced and vectorised. The result is a shapefile with the kilometer distance measured from Vlissingen. Source of the location plan: Smets, E. (1996). MOD 405 rapport 2 – Kubatuurberekeningen voor het Scheldebekken – Het gemiddeld getij over het decennium 1971-1980 – Deel 1: Verslag. Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium: Borgerhout.

10 meter elevation line (Morocco:elevation_10m)

EMODnet Cymodocea nodosa beds distribution (Emodnetbio:mediseh_cymodocea_pnt)

Cymodocea nodosa beds distribution (presence points) in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

TBD_Zandbanken (Noordzee) (NorthSea:zandbanken_mumm_metnaam)

dissolved_gshhs (World:dissolved_gshhs)

Boeien Vloot (2013) (NorthSea:boeien_vloot)

Global Lakes and Wetlands Database, level 1 (World:worldglwd1)

The global lakes and wetlands database GLWD has been developed in partnership with the Center for Environmental Systems Research, University of Kassel, Germany. It is available for download as three separate ArcView layers (two polygon shapefiles and one grid). The first level comprises shoreline polygons of 3067 of the largest lakes (>=50 km2) and 654 of the largest reservoirs (storage capacity >=0.5 km3) worldwide.

A 3x3 degree grid for the European Marine Waters (Emodnet:grid)

A 3x3 degree grid was created for the spatial extent of the European Register of Marine Species (ERMS). The marine area within the scope of the ERMS includes the continental shelf seas of Europe as well as the Mediterranean shelf, Baltic Seas and deep-sea areas (26°N -> 90°N and 45°W -> 70°E).

World Regions (World:worldregions)

World Regions represents the boundaries for the regions of the world. There are 25 commonly recognized world regions.

MSP 2020-2026: Area for renewable energy (windfarms, Noordhinder north, Belgian part of North Sea, 2019) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art8_2_zone2)

MSP 2020-2026 Area for renewable energy (windfarms, Noordhinder north) Source: Koninklijk besluit tot vaststelling van het marien ruimtelijk plan voor de periode van 2020 tot 2026 in de Belgische zeegebieden, Belgisch Staatsblad, 19 juli 2019.

Communes of the SAIL region (SAIL:sailcommunes)

Toponiemen Historische kaarten (polygonen) (HistorischeKaarten:hk_toponiemen_poly)

Wier en Wind mariculture project (Belgian part of North Sea, 2019-2022) (Kustportaal:wierenwind)

In this project, companies Seaweed Harvest Nordsea, AtSeaNova, Murre Technologies and GEOxyz want to significantly increase the production of seaweed. The seaweed collective Stichting Noordzeeboerderij and knowledge institutions Ugent and HZ University of Applied Science will support them in this. The partners will jointly develop a large-scale and automated seaweed cultivation system that is reliable at sea and that can be deployed within the many wind farms in the North Sea. The project thus contributes to the multiple use of space of the wind farms.

Contour lines (zone 08, West-Groenendijk, 1983-1996) (Crestproject:contour_miwe08)

The contour lines of the map series 'Topography beach Flemish coast' were digitized by the Flanders Marine Institute, within the framework of the CREST-project . The maps were prepared by Eurosense Belfotop NV for Coastal Division and reflect the height model of the coastal zone of the Flemish coast, following coastal morphology for coastal defense and management of the coastal zone. For the height values, the reference plane Z was used.

Extended Continental Shelves - boundaries (v02, world, 2024) (MarineRegions:ecs_boundaries)

This dataset represents the legal continental shelves beyond 200 nautical miles as submitted to/recommended by the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), deposited to the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) or claimed by (a) a Non-Party State to UNCLOS or (b) a Party State to UNCLOS through mechanisms other than a submission to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) or a deposit to the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS). In the Maritime Boundaries Geodatabase, Marine Regions makes available most of the maritime areas defined in the Law of the Sea Convention: Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), Territorial Seas (TS), Contiguous Zones (CZ), Internal Waters (IW), Archipelagic Waters (AW) and High Seas (HS).

UNESCO World Heritage Marine Sites (v01, 2013) (MarineRegions:worldheritagemarineprogramme_v1)

Receivers (NorthSea:receivers)

Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI (NOx emission control) (MarineRegions:eca_reg13_nox)

Polygon data representing the Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI (NOx emission control). The outline coordinates were processed in June 2019. The coastline was extracted from the ESRI Countries 2014. Available ECAs: 1) North American area (regulation 13.6.1 and appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI); 2) United States Caribbean sea area (regulation 13.6.2 and appendix VII of MARPOL Annex VI) Preferred citation: Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ), Belgium; (2020). Emission Control Areas (ECAs) designated under regulation 13 of MARPOL Annex VI (NOx emission control). Available online at http://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/396

Rentel turbines (NorthSea:wmp_rentel)

TBD - Ankerplaatsen Noordzee (NorthSea:ankerplaats)

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 2011) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart2011)

The diversity and spread of several types of vegetation have been monitored by vegetation mappings. These mappings are done by both classic methods and remote sensing techniques. Classic methods use false colour IR aerial images to distinguish vegetation units, which receive a specific type based on the physiognomic system of dominant structural and species-related features. Remote sensing techniques use hyperspectral images. Here, a classification is made based on the properties of the pixels, which results in a typology to which different vegetation types can be connected. This connection is aided by collected ground data. The overhead flights are preferably done in August or September.

Vegetation map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2013) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart2013)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Project Mahi live track (test) (Emodnet:mahi_track)

Project Mahi is a project amongst four engineers with the goal to develop, build and launch an unmanned, autonomous vessel to cross the Atlantic Ocean. During the Atlantic crossing, the vessel will collect atmospheric and oceanographic data which will be sent via satellite connection to the Project Mahi website.

Spatial subdivision Scheldt estuary EMSE T2021 (Scheldt estuary, 2021) (Scheldemonitor:gebiedsindeling_emse)

Actual geographical distribution (2022) of polygons used in the Evaluation Methodology of the Scheldt Estuary (EMSE), as well as in the T2021 evaluation.

Population centers in the Netherlands in 2001 (Scheldemonitor:bevolkingskernen2001)

EMODnet Maërl bed occurences (polygons) in the Mediterranean Sea (Emodnetbio:mediseh_maerl_poly)

Maërl bed occurences (polygons) in the Mediterranean Sea from the dataset Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts - Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH). Information has been derived from three sources: 1) the Action plan for the conservation of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean Sea by the UNEP-MAP-RAC/SPA (2008) 2) the report in the State of knowledge of the geographical distribution of the coralligenous and other calcareous bio-concretions in the Mediterranean by UNEP (2009) 3) projects focussing bioconstructions, their distribution and the driving forces affecting their structure and function A total of 798 scientific documents have been collected, together with 43 shapefiles, 1492 polygons and 641 data points for coralligenous formations, 47 polygons and 124 data points for maërl, and 39 bathymetry maps within the framework of the MEDISEH project. Even though proving information on absence data for both coralligenous and mäerl can be extremely difficult, an attempt has been made and 584 polygons have been included for coralligenous formations and 935 for maërl data. Detailed information for these two habitats is now available on about 15% of the Mediterranean coastal area. Fraschetti, M. Gristina, M. Salomidi, L. Knittweis, M.L. Pace, E. Punzo, A. Belluscio, G. Scarcella, F. Grati, F. De Leo, L. Rizzo, R. Cattaneo-Vietti, P. Povero, A. Cau, C. Piccinetti, V. Valavanis, C. Martin 2013. Coralligenous and mäerl beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

GOODS Abyssal Provinces (World:abyssalprovinces)

The abyssal provinces are separated by mid-ocean ridges and other bathyal topography creating deep basins and/or are distinguished by varying levels of POC flux to the seafloor. Source: Watling, L.; Guinotte, J.; Clark, M.R.; Smith, C.R. (2013). A proposed biogeography of the deep ocean floor. Prog. Oceanogr. 111: 91-112. hdl.handle.net/10.1016/j.pocean.2012.11.003 In: Progress in Oceanography. Pergamon: Oxford. ISSN 0079-6611

Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (lines, The Netherlands, 2009) (Scheldemonitor:nl_ecol_toest_l)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good ecological state (natural waters) or have a good ecological potential (highly modified or artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to obtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer the limiting factor. The ecological condition / potential indicates the evolution, whether or not the European objective is achieved, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree on Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.

Winterwatervogel data (Zeeschelde) (Scheldemonitor:watervogeltelgeb_winter)

Number of agricultural and horticultural enterprises (Belgian coastal area, 1994-2021) (Kustportaal:landtuinbouw_23)

Number of agricultural and horticultural enterprises in the coastal and hinterland municipalities since 1994. The data collection was subject to methodological changes after 2007. Source: Landbouwgegevens 2020, Department Agriculture and Fisheries based on FPS Economy, S.M.E.s, Self-employed and Energy – Statbel

Direct investments per seaport (Belgium, 2011-2019) (Kustportaal:investeringen_12)

Direct investments in Flemish ports in euro. Source: Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp.

dataproviders_get_by_datatype (Dataportal:dataproviders_get_by_datatype)

Vegetation map (Upper Sea Scheldt, 2013) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart2013_boz)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of ??the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation marks. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping occurs through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

Italian marine biogeographic sector (Bianchi, 2004) (MarineRegions:itmarbiogeogsector_bianchi)

Subdivision of Italian seas in 9 biogeographic sectors as proposed in Bianchi, C.N. (2004). Proposta di suddivisione dei mari italiani in settori biogeografici. Notiziario S.i.B.M. 46: 57-59. Geometry was digitized from image in publication and represents an approximation of these sectors.

Shipwrecks (Belgium, 2018) (Kustportaal:scheepswrakken_20180604)

Location of shipwrecks in the North Sea and Zeescheldt until 2018. The map is based on information collected by http://www.maritieme-archeologie.be/. "Maritime Heritage" manages a large amount of information about the maritime heritage in Flanders. This information deals with wrecks, maritime structures and sites as well as with objects and events that are linked to a find.

AZMP (Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program) Sections (WoRMS:azmp_sections)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. (2014). Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program Website. Retrieved 4 December 2014 from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

EMODnet Modelled Spatial Distributions of Maërl Habitats (2014) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_maerl_model)

This dataset shows modelled spatial distributions of coralligenous outcrops and maërl 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 maërl habitats rank among the most important ecosystems in the Mediterranean Sea, and they are considered of great significance both for fisheries and carbon regulation.

OTN_mystery_tags (ETN:OTN_mystery_tags)

Shipping route Westhinder (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:tss_westhinder)

Shipping route Westhinder. IMO (2017)

QC messages (ETN:OTN_qc_messages)

The avalaible QC messages with description for the deployments and animals.

Coastal water sports clubs (Belgian coast, 2019) (Kustportaal:watersportclubs_32)

Overview of the location of water sport clubs and yacht clubs along the Belgian coast.

MSP 2020-2026: Area for renewable energy (windfarms, east zone, Belgian part of North Sea, 2019) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art8_1_zone1)

MSP 2020-2026 Area for renewable energy (windfarms, east zone) Source: Koninklijk besluit tot vaststelling van het marien ruimtelijk plan voor de periode van 2020 tot 2026 in de Belgische zeegebieden, Belgisch Staatsblad, 19 juli 2019.

TBD - Provincies (selectie) (Scheldemonitor:sm_provincies)

Location of Al Hoceima, Ajdir, El Hadid, Imzouren, and Bni Bouayach (Morocco:locations)

Locations; Al Hoceima CASE - PEGASOproject

Prosperity index (Belgian coastal area, 2015) (Kustportaal:welvaartsindex_36)

This index compares the average tax income per inhabitant of a given administrative unit (e.g. municipality) with the average income per inhabitant in Belgium. For Belgium, this index is assimilated to 100 (Source: Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, the Self-employed and Energy). If the prosperity index of a given administrative unit exceeds 100, this means that the average income of its inhabitants is higher than the national average income.

Exact locations of seals 2003/04-2008/09 (Scheldemonitor:inv_s09_wgs)

Camping grounds (Flanders, 2018) (Kustportaal:campings_20180813)

Campsites with promotional attributes that may be relevant to the tourist. The licensed mini campsites according to the old Accommodation Decree have also been added to these datasets.

Paleogeografische reconstructie 9000 jaar geleden (HistorischeKaarten:paleo9000)

Map made by De Clercq, Maikel (RCMG, Ugent) in the ° century. More information through the metadata and on the website of HisGISKust.

EMODnet Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution - Current Distribution (polygons) (Emodnetbio:mediseh_posidonia_current_shape)

Current Posidonia oceanica meadows distribution in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the general objectives of the MEDISEH (Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats) project was to compile historical and current data on seagrass beds. Belluscio A, Panayiotidis P, Gristina M., Knittweis L., Pace M.L.,Telesca L, Criscoli A, Apostolaki ET, Gerakaris V., S. Fraschetti, M. T. Spedicato, G. Lembo, M. Salomidi,R. Mifsud, G. Fabi, F. Badalamenti, G. Garofalo A. Alagna, Ardizzone G.D., Martin C., V. Valavanis 2013. Seagrass beds distribution along the Mediterranean coasts. Mediterranean Sensitive Habitats (MEDISEH) Final Report, DG MARE Specific Contract SI2.600741.

z_nbwet (SAIL:z_nbwet)

Vegetation map (Sea Scheldt, 2003) (Scheldemonitor:vegetatiekaart2003)

The vegetation map contains the enclosing polygons of areas whose vegetation belongs to the same ecotope. The diversity, distribution and surface of the different vegetation types in the salt marshes is monitored by means of vegetation maps. For the classic vegetation mapping, vegetation units are distinguished based on false colour IR aerial images. When mapping through remote sensing, hyperspectral images are made. A classification based on pixel properties provides a typology associated with vegetation types.

PCB concentrations in biota (Belgian part of North Sea, 2002-2016) (Kustportaal:pcsbiota_27)

Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations in biota at fixed sampling points at Knokke, Ostend and Nieuwpoort. Source: ILVO

GSAS - Mediterranean Fishing Zones (MarineRegions:gsas_mediterraneanfishingzones)

geoobjects_get_by_name (Dataportal:geoobjects_get_by_name)

Mesopelagic ecoregions of the world’s oceans (MarineRegions:mesopelagiczones)

A global biogeographic classification of the mesopelagic zone to reflect the regional scales over which the ocean interior varies in terms of biodiversity and function. Developed by Tracey T.Sutton et al. More information: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967063717301437

Deep water shipping route Western Scheldt approach (IMO, Belgian part of North Sea, 2017) (Kustportaal:deepwater_appscheldt)

Deep water shipping route Western Scheldt approach. IMO (2017)

Hotels (Flanders, 2018) (Kustportaal:hotels_20180813)

Hotels in Flanders & Brussels with address information, contact information, facilities, prices, product descriptions and labels that can be assigned to these products. These are characteristics or attributes that may be of interest to the tourist. Adapted version 2 as a result of the new Accommodation Decree.

MSP 2020-2026: Area for renewable energy (windfarms, Noordhinder south, Belgian part of North Sea, 2019) (MSP_BPNS:rd20190522_art8_3_zone3)

MSP 2020-2026 Area for renewable energy (windfarms, Noordhinder south) Source: Koninklijk besluit tot vaststelling van het marien ruimtelijk plan voor de periode van 2020 tot 2026 in de Belgische zeegebieden, Belgisch Staatsblad, 19 juli 2019.

Stroomletters (NorthSea:stroomletters)

Bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: GLLWS, Scheldt, 2003) (Scheldemonitor:scheldebathympoly)

Bathymetric grid of the Scheldt estuary between Dendermonde and the river mouth. Depths have positive values, heights are negative. The resolution of the grid is 5 meters. The data from 2002-2003 is from Rupelmonde to the river mouth and the chart datum used is GLLWS, the data from 1995-1999 is from Rupelmonde to Dendermonde and the chart datum use is TAW.

TDWG (Taxonomic Database Working Group), level 2 (TDWG:level2)

In setting out to establish standards for data fields in botanical databases, the International Working Group on Taxonomic Databases for Plant Sciences (TDWG) identified at an early stage of its existence a need for an agreed system of geographical units at approximately “country” level and upwards for use in recording plant distributions. The system offered covers the whole world and identifies units at four levels, firstly continental, secondly regional (or subcontinental), thirdly at what may be called “Botanical Country” level (which may often ignore purely political considerations), and fourthly at a slightly lower level called “Basic Recording Units” where political integrity is fully recognised. In many cases, where Botanical Countries have no complicating political factors, the units at Level-3 and Level-4 are identical. Very large countries, however, have been subdivided into more conveniently sized units according to constituent states or provinces. It is a fundamental principle that units at all levels are bounded either by political boundaries which appear on modern maps or by coast lines. Modern geographical information systems have not superseded the need for such a scheme. (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/tdwg/TDWG_geo2.pdf)

TDWG (Taxonomic Database Working Group), level 4 (TDWG:level4)

In setting out to establish standards for data fields in botanical databases, the International Working Group on Taxonomic Databases for Plant Sciences (TDWG) identified at an early stage of its existence a need for an agreed system of geographical units at approximately “country” level and upwards for use in recording plant distributions. The system offered covers the whole world and identifies units at four levels, firstly continental, secondly regional (or subcontinental), thirdly at what may be called “Botanical Country” level (which may often ignore purely political considerations), and fourthly at a slightly lower level called “Basic Recording Units” where political integrity is fully recognised. In many cases, where Botanical Countries have no complicating political factors, the units at Level-3 and Level-4 are identical. Very large countries, however, have been subdivided into more conveniently sized units according to constituent states or provinces. It is a fundamental principle that units at all levels are bounded either by political boundaries which appear on modern maps or by coast lines. Modern geographical information systems have not superseded the need for such a scheme. (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/tdwg/TDWG_geo2.pdf)

Salinity zones (Scheldt, 2008) (Scheldemonitor:saliniteit_harbasin)

The different salinity zones in the Western Scheldt, Sea Scheldt and tributaries based on the Venice system: fresh water (<0.5), oligohaline (0.5-5), mesohaline (5-18) and polyhaline (18-30).

Annual anomalies of total copepod abundance per CPR-grid cell from the SAHFOS CPR Survey data for 1948-2005 (Emodnet:zooplankton_erased)

Dataproduct Annual anomalies of total copepod abundance per CPR Standard area from the SAHFOS CPR Survey data for 1948-2005.

Marine Ecoregions of the World - Ecoregions (Ecoregions:ecoregions)

MEOW is a biogeographic classification of the world's coasts and shelves. It is the first ever comprehensive marine classification system with clearly defined boundaries and definitions and was developed to closely link to existing regional systems. The ecoregions nest within the broader biogeographic tiers of Realms and Provinces. MEOW represents broad-scale patterns of species and communities in the ocean, and was designed as a tool for planning conservation across a range of scales and assessing conservation efforts and gaps worldwide. The current system focuses on coast and shelf areas (as this is where the majority of human activity and conservation action is focused) and does not consider realms in pelagic or deep benthic environment. It is hoped that parallel but distinct systems for pelagic and deep benthic biotas will be devised in the near future. The project was led by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), with broad input from a working group representing key NGO, academic and intergovernmental conservation partners. (source: WWF - Marine Ecoregions of the World) Note: The inland boundaries of the ecoregions extend far inland - a convention to ensure inclusion of any coastline and estuarine/lagoonal systems which may be derived from different map sources. For visualisations in the Marine Regions gazetteer, the areas inland have been removed from the shapefile. References: Spalding, M. D. Fox, H. E. Allen, G. R. Davidson, N. Ferdana, Z. A. Finlayson, M. Halpern, B. S. Jorge, M. A. Lombana, A. Lourie, S. A., (2007). Marine Ecoregions of the World: A Bioregionalization of Coastal and Shelf Areas. Bioscience 2007, VOL 57; numb 7, pages 573-584. doi: 10.1641/B570707

Special Protection Areas (BCP) (NorthSea:spa_bcp)

File gecreëerd op basis van coördinaten, gepubliceerd in het Staatsblad

Eurobis - data sources (Dataportal:eurobis_datasources)

For dataportal

dataportal_get_observations_where (Dataportal:dataportal_get_observations_where)

Shellfish culture (Ostend Sluice Dock, 2020) (Kustportaal:mariculture_spuikom)

Commercial shellfïsh-culture area in the Sluice Dock (Oostende, Belgium). This activity has been ongoing since 1996 and has recently expanded. Geometry based on georeferenced survey plan of 2018-02-08.

Europe Quadrants (20150805) (World:europe_quadrants_20150805)

biotic_observations_summary (Dataportal:biotic_observations_summary)

e_k_gl_sssi (SAIL:e_k_gl_sssi)

Gas pipes (Belgian part of North Sea, 2018) (Kustportaal:gasleidingen)

The position of the gas pipes on the BNS. - The Sea Pipe is the connection between the Gassco AS-terminal in the port of Zeebrugge and a pipeline on the Norwegian shelf - The Interconnector pipeline transports gas between Bacton (south coast of the UK) and Zeebrugge. -The Franpipe pipeline (former Norfra pipeline) transports gas between Dunkirk (France) and the Norwegian Draupner E-platform. Source: Heylen, B., Moerman, D., Mouffe, L., De Maeyer, J., Mathys, P., Rumes, B., Devriendt, C., Weijtens, W., Dauwe, S., Pirlet, H. (2018). Energy (including cables and pipes). In: Devriese, L., Dauwe, S., Verleye, T., Pirlet, H., Mees, J. (Eds.) Knowledge Guide Coast and Sea - Compendium for Coast and Sea.

European reference grid 25K (Europe:europe_25km)

Age distribution per municipality (Belgian coastal area, 2010-2022) (Kustportaal:leeftijdsverdeling_15)

The age distribution of the population in the coastal and hinterland municipalities from 2010 onwards. Source: rijksregister, processed by of the province of West Flanders.

Dataportal - Biotic observations (Dataportal:biotic_observations)

MONEOS monitoring (polygons, Scheldt, 2009-2016) (Scheldemonitor:moneos_monitoring_polygons)

MONEOS monitoring activities in the Schelde represented as polygons

biotic_observations_count (Dataportal:biotic_observations_count)