Modelling abundance hotspots for data-poor Irish Sea rays
•Spatial abundance predictions produced from limited data.•Abundance predictions convert easily to hotspots for MPA candidates.•Method reveals possible refuges and assesses prediction quality.•Boosted regression tree results align with stakeholder knowledge and other studies.•Protecting the most vul...
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Published in | Ecological modelling Vol. 312; pp. 77 - 90 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Elsevier B.V
01.09.2015
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