East of Celtic Deep rMCZ: Broadscale Marine Habitat Map

A geospatial dataset mapping broadscale seabed habitats for the East of Celtic Deep recommended Marine Conservation Zone. The map results from an analysis of dedicated survey data, with the most widespread habitat being 'A5.2 Subtidal sand', occupying roughly two-thirds of the site. The data was produced by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, with a site report authored by Ware et al. in 2013.

Use Cases

• Modeling the spatial distribution of subtidal sand based on its reported coverage of two-thirds of the site.
• Analyzing the relationship between seabed morphology and habitat type based on described dune formations and flat areas.
• Assessing habitat composition for conservation zoning based on the mapped EUNIS level 3 habitat classes.
• Investigating the correlation between water depth and mud substrate based on the description of 'A5.3 Subtidal mud' in depths >90m.

Strengths

• Habitat coverage is quantified, with 'A5.2 Subtidal sand' reported to occupy roughly two-thirds of the site.
• The map is described as an updated analysis of dedicated survey data, suggesting a methodological basis.
• Specific habitat types (A5.2, A5.4, A5.3) and their spatial patterns are detailed in the description.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count and file size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The underlying survey data's temporal coverage is not explicitly stated.

Provenance

Source

Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Collection Method

Analysis of dedicated survey data, as referenced in the associated site report.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-14 09:47:30.041576; freshness should be verified.

Geography

East of Celtic Deep recommended Marine Conservation Zone (rMCZ)