Bio-ORACLE v2.0: Extending marine data layers for bioclimatic modelling
The availability of user-friendly, high-resolution global environmental datasets is crucial for bioclimatic modelling. For terrestrial environments, WorldClim has served this purpose since 2005, but equivalent marine data only became available in 2012, with pioneer initiatives like Bio-ORACLE providing data layers for several ecologically relevant variables. Currently, the available marine data packages have not yet been updated to the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) predictions nor to present times, and are mostly restricted to the top surface layer of the oceans, precluding the modelling of a large fraction of the benthic diversity that inhabits deeper habitats. To address this gap, we present a significant update of Bio-ORACLE for new future climate scenarios, present-day conditions and benthic layers (near sea bottom). The reliability of data layers was assessed using a cross-validation framework against in situ quality-controlled data. This test showed a generally good agreement between our data layers and the global climatic patterns. We also provide a package of functions in the R software environment (sdmpredictors) to facilitate listing, extraction and management of data layers and allow easy integration with the available pipelines for bioclimatic modelling.
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- Bio-ORACLE
- Mission Atlantic - Resources
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- Mission Atlantic - Case Studies
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- South Brazilian Shelf
- Atlantic Ocean
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- We have made all reasonable efforts to ensure the quality and accuracy of the material on this website. However, the dataset is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, including but not limited to the implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose. The entire rist as to the quality and performance of the dataset is with you. We accept no liability for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of the material on this site.
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- Bio-ORACLE website ( WWW:LINK )
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- Bio-ORACLE v2.0: Extending marine data layers for bioclimatic modelling ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--metadata-URL )
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- 2022-01-24T09:37:04Z
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