Atlantic Sturgeon Habitat Sites from 1978-2002 Literature Review

Data from a 1978-2002 literature review identifies important sites for Atlantic sturgeon reproduction, juvenile and adult feeding, and concentration. The dataset is provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and includes geospatial vector data in multiple formats. It originates from the Fish Habitat Management Information System (FHAMIS).

Use Cases

• Map geospatial boundaries of reproduction sites to support marine protected area planning.
• Analyze the distribution of feeding areas versus concentration zones for habitat connectivity studies.
• Overlay site polygons with other environmental datasets to model sturgeon habitat suitability.
• Use the site classifications to prioritize conservation efforts for different life stages (juvenile vs. adult).

Strengths

• Data is derived from a systematic literature review spanning 24 years (1978-2002).
• Provided by the authoritative government agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
• Available in multiple standard geospatial formats (SHP, FGDB/GDB, ESRI REST, CSV) for interoperability.

Limitations

• The underlying literature review is over 20 years old, so site conditions may have changed.
• Specific data volume (row/feature count) and attribute columns are not documented.
• Geographic coverage is implied but not explicitly stated, potentially limiting regional analysis.

Provenance

Source

Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Collection Method

Extracted from the Fish Habitat Management Information System (FHAMIS) based on a literature review.

Time Range

Literature review covers documents produced between 1978 and 2002.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in March 2026, but the core data is historical (1978-2002).

Geography

Implied to be Atlantic sturgeon range, but specific regions not stated.