"Mapping of benthic ecosystems: Key to improving the management and sus" by Andrew R. Davis, Allison Broad et al.
A global fleet of more than 48,000 vessels conveys >80% of world trade by volume. Anchor damage to benthic habitats by these vessels, along with the burgeoning cruise ship industry, represents a key threat to benthic biodiversity and ecosystem function. Here, we use vessel positional information (Automated Identification System (AIS) data) to map anchoring activity. We then focus on the important role that high resolution habitat mapping will play in understanding the distribution of habitat ...
Automated Identification System Middle East Suez Canal Ever Given Nchor Scour Cologically Sensitive Habitats
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