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ICES data outputs of EU request on VMEs and existing deep-sea fishing areas 2021

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posted on 2023-08-28, 07:37 authored by ICESICES

The data product includes three folders: 

  • Fishing footprint coordinates - Maps in a pdf-file and coordinates in a csv-file of three fishing footprints; 1) combined, 2) static gears and 3) mobile bottom-contacting gears.
  • VME-likely-VME coordinates - Maps in a pdf-file and coordinates in a csv-file of the closure scenarios/options. Each csv-file also indicates the VME habitat, VME indicator and VME physical element data present in each closed area scenario/option, as well as, the VME habitat and index C-squares. 
  • Maps interactive - Two interactive maps (Interactive Map 1 and Interactive Map 2) and a Read-me pdf-file that explains how to open and use these maps. 

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Published under the auspices of the following ICES Steering Group or Committee

  • ACOM

Recommended citation

ICES. 2021. ICES data outputs of EU request on VMEs and existing deep-sea fishing areas 2021. Data Outputs. https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.data.7506

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