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Comparison between observed and estimated fishing zones

Content This document provide R script and data to reproduce the comparison between the spatial distributions of the observed and the estimated descriptors (states, fishing grounds and fishing intensity) for the variegated scallop dredging trip as illustrated in the supplementary figure S5 in Le Guyader et.al (2017): Le Guyader,D., C. Ray, F. Gourmelon, D. Brosset., (2017) - Defining high-resolution dredge fishing grounds with Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. Aquatic Living Resources.

Defining high-resolution dredge fishing grounds with Automatic Identification System (AIS) data

High resolution estimates of bottom towed fishing gears are needed to provide relevant information for natural resource management, impact assessment and maritime spatial planning. The use of satellite-based vessel monitoring system (VMS) data is …

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Dynamics of maritime activities: geographical and temporal information to support knowledge and scenarisation.