Combined species occurrence and density predictions to improve marine spatial management
Rullens V, Stephenson F, Lohrer A, Townsend M, & Pilditch CA (2021). Ocean & Coast Management, 209, 105697.
Highlights
- Application of species distribution models that predict both probability of occurrence and density.
- Model performance is assessed for two estuarine bivalve species with contrasting habitat associations.
- Probability of occurrence is not correlated with density for species with broad ecological niches.
- Occurrence and density predictions help identify areas of greatest ecological value for management.
Keywords
Bivalves, Ecosystem services, Estuaries, Marine spatial planning, Species distribution models
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