In recent years, the use of ecological niche models (ENMs) and species distribution models
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …

What is benthic habitat map**, how is it accomplished, and how has that changed over
time? We query the published literature to answer these questions and synthesize the …

Extreme weather events (EWEs; for example, heatwaves, cold spells, storms, floods and
droughts) and non-native species invasions are two major threats to global biodiversity and …

This review examines the various strategies and methods used to produce benthic habitat
maps using acoustic remote sensing techniques, coupled with in situ sampling. The …

The random forest (RF) model is a powerful machine learning technique that has been
increasingly used for species distribution modeling (SDM) by ecologists and fisheries …

The structure of seafloor terrain affects the distribution and diversity of animals in all
seascapes. Effects of terrain on fish assemblages have been reported from most …

Iran is one of the world's fish biodiversity hotspots. Most riverine fish species in this country
are currently under threat by human activities. In addition to those threats, climate change is …

Baited underwater video techniques are increasingly being utilised for assessing and
monitoring demersal fishes because they are: 1) non extractive, 2) can be used to sample …

Queen snapper (Etelis oculatus) is of interest from an ecological and management
perspective as it is the second most landed finfish species (by total pounds) as determined …

Abundance and distribution of commercial marine resources are influenced by
environmental variables, which together with fishery patterns may also influence their …