A data-driven framework for ecosystem-based Maritime Spatial Planning in Danish marine waters
Outcomes: Successfully quantifying the overall condition of European seas, authors were able to conceptualise indicator-based spatial tools to apply ecosystem-based approaches to human activities and provide practical solutions to marine governance. The report is considered a contribution to the MSFD Article 20.3 reporting and provides material which can be used to the 8th Environment Action Plan.
How EMODnet Seabed Habitats helped the user: Contained habitat data at the resolution and coverage required.
Who used it:
EEA -European Environment Agency
When was it used: 2019
What product was used: EUSeaMap 2016
How was the product used:Sensitive habitats extracted from EUSeaMap were collectively stacked with other data on species and anthropogenic pressures to provide an index on combined effect assessment (CEA).
Full report available here