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First steps in habitat mapping

Why maps come first, how divers check them, and where anyone can look at them.

3 steps · 15 min

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1. Mapping and data · 3
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Mapping and data

Why map seagrass meadows before restoring them?

Restoration starts with knowing what is there. A short introduction to habitat mapping and what a good map tells you.

Introductory 6 min read
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Mapping and data

Ground-truthing: how divers and cameras validate a habitat map

A map is only as good as the observations behind it. Why every class needs eyes on the seabed.

Introductory 5 min read
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Mapping and data

Open data for seabed habitats: where to find and how to share

Most survey data is collected once and used once. Where European habitat data lives and how to publish yours.

Introductory 4 min read

The maps are public: this is where to find them.