dataset · United Kingdom

UK Atlas of Seabed Habitats: Mosaic of Localised Maps v2026.1

The UK Atlas of Seabed Habitats (UKASH) Mosaic of Localised Maps is a composite of multiple data sources in the form of polygons. It takes the Library of Localised Maps and integrates these into a single, non-overlapping map product for the UK seabed, including the intertidal zone, but only where localised habitat maps exist. Where maps overlap, we have selected the most reliable according to set criteria. Source maps vary in terms of spatial and thematic detail. All original classifications and

Source details

Licence: ["No limitations on public access."]

Evidence quality: 32

Listed in data.gov.uk public catalogue API on 2026-10-16; relevance/value screened (haiku).

Metadata checked: 2026-10-14T13:20:00.000Z

Evidence

• https://jncc.gov.uk/resources/eed85088-19a2-48af-843b-ca4f8bd12e36
• https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/4dbf8e22-f840-417b-826b-e99f2fecdc79/uk-atlas-of-seabed-habitats-mosaic-of-localised-maps-v2026-1

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