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Workshop report for approaches to mapping, ground-truthing, and predictive habitat modeling of the distribution and abundance of mesophotic and deep benthic communities
Harter, S.L.; Paxton, A.B.; Winship, A.J.; Hile, S.D.; Taylor, J.C.; Poti, M.; Menza, C. (2022). Workshop report for approaches to mapping, ground-truthing, and predictive habitat modeling of the distribution and abundance of mesophotic and deep benthic communities. DWH MDBC Summary Report SR-22-02. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Silver Spring. vii, 36 pp.
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Document type: Meeting report
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    Marine/Coastal
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  • Harter, S.L.
  • Paxton, A.B.
  • Winship, A.J.
  • Hile, S.D.
  • Taylor, J.C.
  • Poti, M.
  • Menza, C.
Abstract
    Successful restoration of mesophotic and deep benthic communities (MDBC) impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill requires knowledge on the distribution, abundance, and status of these communities. Only a small fraction of mesophotic and deep benthic habitats in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) have been surveyed using mapping and ground-truthing methods. Furthermore, existing predictive habitat models that characterize the distribution and abundance of MDBC need to be validated. Knowledge of MDBC habitat requires coordinated mapping and ground-truthing campaigns, whose data feed into predictive habitat models that guide further investigation and restoration activities. We convened a workshop series with subject matter experts to present on, discuss, and address gaps in criteria for sensor selection, standards for operations, and best practices to help develop a coordinated mapping, ground-truthing, and modeling approach. The workshop series occurred in December 2021 and consisted of three coordinated sessions for mapping, ground-truthing, and modeling that collectively reviewed the state of the science, identified information gaps, and defined suggested approaches.
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