Since 2006, mapping of the natural environment has been a central activity at AquaBiota, both within research activities and assignments. We create maps for lakes, streams and marine environments that describe the distribution of species as well as biotopes and ecosystem services. We make maps of the physical environment which include for example bathymetry, sediment and wave exposure. And we also map effects of human activities like boat backwash, environmental pollution and eutrophication. In our mapping activities we use a variety of methods including field surveys, GIS scripting and statistical modelling or interpolation. Contact us concerning your mapping needs and we will help you!
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- Species distribution modelling (SDM)
- Ekosystem services
- GIS, modelleing and apps
- Surveys of species and conservation values
- Investigations and decision support
Related projects and news
New paper on trend correlations for coastal eutrophication
News 2021-03-31 08:48:28
Trend correlations for coastal eutrophication and its main local and whole-sea drivers – Application to the Baltic Sea, a peer-reviewed article from...
AquaBiota in HELCOM
News 2019-12-11 10:46:35
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AquaBiota has finished its summer field season
News 2019-09-26 10:19:46
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Identifying areas prone to coastal hypoxia – the role of topography
News 2019-08-28 14:39:14
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Suitable environments for coral and sponges in deep areas of Skagerrak were identified and locations of new surveys were suggested.
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Mapping benthic conservation values in the Gulf of Bothnia
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Detailed mapping of Hoburg Bank
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