Cumulative Impacts Model
Features
- Displays pre-existing and modeled anthropogenic impacts with global map coverage
- Provides maps for 17 different activities in categories such as fishing, climate change, and pollution
- Evaluates the effect of land-based anthropogenic impacts on ocean ecosystems
- Provides access to several data sets used to develop the model output
Overview
This interactive mapping model provides estimates of human impacts on ocean ecosystems from a host of activities. The data summarized in the model help evaluate the sensitivity of areas to certain human activities and places to focus conservation efforts. The tool provides decision support to managers, conservation groups, and policy makers engaged in the marine spatial planning process.
Technical Specs
GIS data visualization application such as ArcGIS Explorer or Google Maps is necessary to view downloaded spatial data