Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area

Positioned between the Orkney and Shetland archipelagos in the North Atlantic, the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area (DR MPA) plays a crucial role in marine management and conservation efforts. Designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, it offers a unique opportunity f...

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Main Authors: Riley, Tanya, Shucksmith, Rachel, Mouat, Beth
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: UHI Shetland 2024
Subjects:
MPA
Online Access:https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/126b8dea-2b2f-4a3d-9fb3-7831882f8a5f
https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14431.06566
https://pureadmin.uhi.ac.uk/ws/files/52614411/Riley_et_al_2024_-_Distribution_modelling_of_the_benthic_habitats_within_the_Fair_Isle_Demonstration_and_Research_Marine_Protected_Area.pdf
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spelling ftuhipublicatio:oai:pure.atira.dk:publications/126b8dea-2b2f-4a3d-9fb3-7831882f8a5f 2024-05-19T07:45:29+00:00 Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area Riley, Tanya Shucksmith, Rachel Mouat, Beth 2024-04-01 application/pdf https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/126b8dea-2b2f-4a3d-9fb3-7831882f8a5f https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14431.06566 https://pureadmin.uhi.ac.uk/ws/files/52614411/Riley_et_al_2024_-_Distribution_modelling_of_the_benthic_habitats_within_the_Fair_Isle_Demonstration_and_Research_Marine_Protected_Area.pdf eng eng UHI Shetland https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/126b8dea-2b2f-4a3d-9fb3-7831882f8a5f info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Riley , T , Shucksmith , R & Mouat , B 2024 , Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area . UHI Shetland . https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14431.06566 Benthic habitat suitability modelling distribution modelling MPA MaxEnt BENTHIC HABITATS book 2024 ftuhipublicatio https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14431.06566 2024-04-25T00:21:46Z Positioned between the Orkney and Shetland archipelagos in the North Atlantic, the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area (DR MPA) plays a crucial role in marine management and conservation efforts. Designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, it offers a unique opportunity for innovative marine management strategies, focusing on sustainability, conservation, and ecotourism. Limited knowledge exists about the benthic habitats, identified as a research priority in the Fair Isle DR MPA Winter 2020/21 stakeholder consultation. This report focuses on modelling the potential benthic habitat composition within the Fair Isle DR MPA, with an emphasis on Priority Marine Features (PMFs). Utilising Distribution Models (DMs), this study aims to address this knowledge gap by analysing biotopes with environmental data, providing a baseline for future research, and marine management initiatives. The analysis covers 28 distinct biotope groups, including PMFs, revealing their potential distribution within the Fair Isle DR MPA. The DMs, employing MaxEnt, demonstrated robust predictive accuracy, as evidenced by high Area Under the Curve (AUC) values during validation. Eleven biotope groups and five PMF-focused subgroups were modelled within the Fair Isle DR MPA, showcasing the efficacy of DMs in delineating potential habitat distributions. Despite the success of DMs in predicting habitat distributions, the scarcity of biotope records within the designated area underscores the need for expanded data collection efforts within the Fair Isle DR MPA. The report recommends dedicated biotope surveys, long-term monitoring, species-specific studies, and community engagement to enhance our understanding of the marine ecosystem and inform adaptive management strategies. While the DMs provide a robust starting point, ongoing research efforts are crucial for advancing our understanding of the Fair Isle DR MPA marine environment. This study highlights the importance of localised biotope data for precise mapping and ... Book North Atlantic University of the Highlands and Islands: Research Database of UHI
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topic Benthic
habitat suitability modelling
distribution modelling
MPA
MaxEnt
BENTHIC HABITATS
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habitat suitability modelling
distribution modelling
MPA
MaxEnt
BENTHIC HABITATS
Riley, Tanya
Shucksmith, Rachel
Mouat, Beth
Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
topic_facet Benthic
habitat suitability modelling
distribution modelling
MPA
MaxEnt
BENTHIC HABITATS
description Positioned between the Orkney and Shetland archipelagos in the North Atlantic, the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area (DR MPA) plays a crucial role in marine management and conservation efforts. Designated under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, it offers a unique opportunity for innovative marine management strategies, focusing on sustainability, conservation, and ecotourism. Limited knowledge exists about the benthic habitats, identified as a research priority in the Fair Isle DR MPA Winter 2020/21 stakeholder consultation. This report focuses on modelling the potential benthic habitat composition within the Fair Isle DR MPA, with an emphasis on Priority Marine Features (PMFs). Utilising Distribution Models (DMs), this study aims to address this knowledge gap by analysing biotopes with environmental data, providing a baseline for future research, and marine management initiatives. The analysis covers 28 distinct biotope groups, including PMFs, revealing their potential distribution within the Fair Isle DR MPA. The DMs, employing MaxEnt, demonstrated robust predictive accuracy, as evidenced by high Area Under the Curve (AUC) values during validation. Eleven biotope groups and five PMF-focused subgroups were modelled within the Fair Isle DR MPA, showcasing the efficacy of DMs in delineating potential habitat distributions. Despite the success of DMs in predicting habitat distributions, the scarcity of biotope records within the designated area underscores the need for expanded data collection efforts within the Fair Isle DR MPA. The report recommends dedicated biotope surveys, long-term monitoring, species-specific studies, and community engagement to enhance our understanding of the marine ecosystem and inform adaptive management strategies. While the DMs provide a robust starting point, ongoing research efforts are crucial for advancing our understanding of the Fair Isle DR MPA marine environment. This study highlights the importance of localised biotope data for precise mapping and ...
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author Riley, Tanya
Shucksmith, Rachel
Mouat, Beth
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Mouat, Beth
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title Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
title_short Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
title_full Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
title_fullStr Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
title_full_unstemmed Distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the Fair Isle Demonstration and Research Marine Protected Area
title_sort distribution modelling of the benthic habitats within the fair isle demonstration and research marine protected area
publisher UHI Shetland
publishDate 2024
url https://pure.uhi.ac.uk/en/publications/126b8dea-2b2f-4a3d-9fb3-7831882f8a5f
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https://pureadmin.uhi.ac.uk/ws/files/52614411/Riley_et_al_2024_-_Distribution_modelling_of_the_benthic_habitats_within_the_Fair_Isle_Demonstration_and_Research_Marine_Protected_Area.pdf
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