Distribution of Sea Scallop on German Bank
The data layer (.tif) presented are the results of using MaxEnt to produce a single species habitat map for Sea Scallop (Placopecten magellanicus) on German Bank (off South West Nova Scotia, Canada). Presence data derived from videos and still images were compared against environmental variables derived from multibeam bathymetry (Slope, Curvature, Aspect and Bathymetric Position Index (BPI)), and backscatter data (principal components: Q1, Q2, and Q3). Results represent a probability of habitat suitability for Sea Scallop on German Bank.
Probability of suitability: The probability that a given habitat is suitable for a species based on presence data and underlying environmental variables (i.e. probability of species occurrence).
Reference:
Brown, C. J., Sameoto, J. A., & Smith, S. J. (2012). Multiple methods, maps, and management applications: Purpose made seafloor maps in support of ocean management. Journal of Sea Research, 72, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2012.04.009
Cite this data as: Brown, C. J., Sameoto, J. A., & Smith, S. J. Data of: Distribution of Sea Scallop on German Bank. Published: February 2021. Population Ecology Division, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth, N.S. https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/2bb98a09-5daf-42c4-94e8-e5de718b821d
- Publisher - Current Organization Name: Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Licence: Open Government Licence - Canada
Data and Resources
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Distribution of Sea Scallop on German BankESRI RESTEnglish web_service ESRI REST
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Distribution of Sea Scallop on German BankESRI RESTFrench web_service ESRI REST
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Data DictionaryXLSXEnglish French guide XLSX
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Distribution of Sea Scallop on German BankGeoTIFNo linguistic content; Not applicable dataset GeoTIF
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Science Journal ArticleHTMLEnglish guide HTML
Contact Information
Delivery Point: Bedford Institute of Oceanography, 1 Challenger Drive, PO Box 1006
City: Dartmouth
Administrative Area: Nova Scotia
Postal Code: B2Y 4A2
Electronic Mail Address: Jessica.Sameoto@dfo-mpo.gc.ca