Anguilla Seabed Classification and Habitat Map from Multibeam Echosounder Data

DPLUS0045 is a seabed classification and habitat map derived from Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) data collected for the Darwin Plus project 'Mapping Anguilla’s ‘Blue Belt’ Ecosystem Services'. The project aimed to develop local capacity for marine resource assessments and extend mapping into deeper waters. The data is provided by the Government Digital Service via the eu_open_data platform.

Use Cases

• Train habitat classification models based on acoustic survey data.
• Analyze seabed composition and structure for marine spatial planning.
• Validate and extend satellite-derived bathymetry and habitat maps.
• Conduct baseline assessments of marine ecosystem services.

Strengths

• Data is derived from a dedicated scientific project funded by Darwin Plus.
• The project developed best practice guidance for combining satellite and acoustic surveys.
• The map extends seabed classification into deeper waters for the first time in the region.

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 shapefile's complexity means it is only available as a binary download, not via WMS/WFS services.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service

Collection Method

Data collected via Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) surveys as part of a Darwin Plus funded project.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Geography

Anguilla