| header1 = Layer Info ...seabed habitats is an informative layer, users might want to consult this layer as looking for areas that need protection regarding activities that may dam

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The Recreational Interest layer is a static data layer. These areas are polygons, i.e., geometric shapes that you can draw in, edi

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The sediments layer portrays the type of sea floor you can find in the sea area.

| header1 = Layer Info This is a static but editable layer that indicates different restrictions on fishing activities.

| header1 = Layer Info Telecom Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info Wave Height is a static data layer, providing useful information for planning different human activities, e.g.

| header1 = Layer Info This is a static layer for information only.

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info Seal is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more inf

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This is a static layer for reference only.

| header1 = Layer Info ...and [[Ferry Intensity|ferry]] intensity heat maps together. Therefore this layer provides a complete overview of all simulated ship traffic within as well a

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info This is a static layer and does not contribute to the pressures on the ecossystem.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Oil and gas safety zones is a static layer for information purposes only.

| header1 = Layer Info This is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following the identification of an [[(NS)Protected Areas|MPA]] of the type

| header1 = Layer Info Unesco Sites is a static layer for information purposes only.

| header1 = Layer Info Windfarm avoiding seabirds is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info .... In case there are specialists in Biology or Fisheries in a session, this layer can help to reference an area while discussing (future) plans.

| header1 = Layer Info The pots and creel catch data layer shows a heatmap of the quantity of fish caught by the pots and creel fleet.

| header1 = Layer Info The layer wrecks gives a general overview of archaeological remains in a sea region.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Walking data layer represents nice areas to walk in.

| header1 = Layer Info The Shipping Routes layer is a static data layer. Shipping Routes are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or rem

| header1 = Layer Info ...he '''Sandeel''' layer. For more information about the interaction of this layer within the MSP Challenge go to the [[Sandeel|Sandeel information page]].

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is for visualization purposes only.

| header1 = Layer Info In the MSP Challenge the fishing intensity is a static layer.

| header1 = Layer Info The Wind Farm layer has "To Be Defined" types, this overview shows the core information, for fu

| header1 = Layer Info Unused Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info Bathymetry is a static data layer providing general indications of water depth in a particular area.

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is for information purposes only; it can help deciding which areas to give

| header1 = Layer Info The Marine Protected Areas layer is a static data layer. MPAs are polygons, i.e., geometric shapes that you can draw in, edit or re

| header1 = Layer Info This is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following the identification of an [[(NS)Protected Areas|MPA]] of the type

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This layer is not available in the MSP Challenge North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The fossil fuel availability data layer shows where fossil fuel deposits were identified and indicates roughly the

| header1 = Layer Info Ferry Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of as yet limited ferries. The shipping simulation con

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Bathing waters is a static layer. This adds no pressure on the ecosystem.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The layer was reprojected to Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area (EPSG:3035). The geometries

| header1 = Layer Info ...er only exists in the NorthSea Digitwin edition for planning purposes (the layer is empty).

| header1 = Layer Info Windfarm indifferent seabirds is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Bottom Trawl Catch is a month-by-month, computer-generated data layer following this fleet's fishing catch calculated by the ecosystem simulation

| header1 = Layer Info The Anchorages layer is a static data layer. Anchorages are polygons, i.e., geometric shapes that you can draw in, edit

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Dolphins is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Ferry Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of as yet limited ferries. The shipping simulation con

| header1 = Layer Info Cod is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more inf

| header1 = Layer Info Electricity Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info In the MSP Challenge, the salinity data layer is static and does not influence any of the models.

| header1 = Layer Info }}The fishing income data layer represents the average economic value brought by the fishing activity in a

| title = NAME OF THE LAYER/TYPE | header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info Electricity Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info Eutrophication Status is a static data layer.

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This data layer is not available in the Baltic Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info Artificial substrate is a month-by-month computer generated data layer, based on any of the following human activities:

| header1 = Layer Info Benthic invertebrates is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This layer is not yet available in the MSP Challenge North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is not available in the North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info Passenger Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of main passenger cruise line traffic. The shipping si

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info ...th Sea region, within 10km from the coast and within 2km from a river. The layer was styled according to the Farm Type attribute and the farm types "mixed (

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The layer was reprojected to Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area (EPSG:3035). The geometries

| header1 = Layer Info Cod fisheries closure is a status layer that contributes for the protection agains the fleets that target cod, this

| header1 = Layer Info ...f one single data layer. This is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Drift and Fixed Nets Catch is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following this fleet's fishing catch calculated by the ecosystem simulation

| header1 = Layer Info The data layer was clipped to the North Sea Region.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Bird Watching data layer reflects popular areas for bird watching.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Demersal fish is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more in

| header1 = Layer Info '''IN THIS TAB MAIN INFO ABOUT THE LAYER IS PLACED'''

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info Eutrophication Status is a static data layer for reference only.

| header1 = Layer Info ...tect sensible or declining species or even habitats. The fisheries closure layer shows where fishing is not allowed for one or more fleets.

| header1 = Layer Info Cities is a static data layer. Obviously not all cities are included; only the largest, major cities are

| header1 = Layer Info Enter name of the layer at the North Sea source.

| header1 = Layer Info Sediments is a static data layer, providing useful information for planning different human activities, e.g.

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is not present in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.<headertabs/>

| header1 = Layer Info Bottom disturbance is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer, based on any of the following human activities:

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This layer is not yet available in the MSP Challenge North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | label3 = Editable | data3 = Can users edit this layer?

| header1 = Layer Info The coastal regions layer is just for background information.

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. There are no types in this layer.

| header1 = Layer Info ...[[(NS)Ferry Intensity|ferry]] intensity heat maps together. Therefore this layer provides a complete overview of all simulated ship traffic within as well a

| header1 = Layer Info The Coastal Municipalities layer shows the limits of the coastal municipalities and the human pressure on th

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Noise layer is calculated on a month-by-month basis considering the existing (and plann

| header1 = Layer Info ...ive Demersal Catch|Passive Demersal]] fleets are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...trial and Pelagic Trawl Catch is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following this fleet's fishing efforts calculated by the ecosystem simulati

| header1 = Layer Info The data layer was clipped to the North Sea Region.

| header1 = Layer Info '''IN THIS TAB MAIN INFO ABOUT THE LAYER IS PLACED'''

| header1 = Layer Info The Sea Angling from Shore layer shows popular areas for recreational fishing on shore.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Flatfish is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more inf

| header1 = Layer Info '''IN THIS TAB MAIN INFO ABOUT THE LAYER IS PLACED'''

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info Ice coverage is a static layer, just for reference.

| header1 = Layer Info ...EMODnet data layer used was the "Dredge Spoil Dumping", the polygon-based layer was used.

| header1 = Layer Info Cities is a static data layer. Obviously not all cities are included; only the largest, major cities are

| header1 = Layer Info The Pipelines layer is a static data layer. Pipelines are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove wh

| header1 = Layer Info Fossil Fuel Availability is a static data layer representing general/rough indications of oil and gas fields as far as we k

| header1 = Layer Info ...Region edition there was no offshore energy production in the region. This layer exists just for planning purposes.

| header1 = Layer Info Noise is a month-by-month computer generated data layer, based on any of the following human activities:

| header1 = Layer Info Cod is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This layer is not yet available in the MSP Challenge North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is just a background layer.

| header1 = Layer Info The large fish indicator a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Tanker Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of tanker shipping. The shipping simulation considers

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| image = [[File:Layer Aquaculture.png|200px]] | header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...ate is subsequently a pressure on the ecosystem. This means that this data layer is fed into the ecosystem simulation (EwE), and the ecosystem simulation wi

| header1 = Layer Info ...areas where [[Pelagic Catch|Pelagic fleets]] are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info Bottom Trawl Catch is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following this fleet's fishing efforts calculated by the ecosystem simulati

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| image = [[File:Layer Bottom Trawl Catch.png|200px]] | header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The data layer was clipped to the North Sea Region.

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The Sea Angling from Boats layer shows popular areas for recreational fishing at sea.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Mackerel is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more inf

| header1 = Layer Info Oil & Gas Installations is a static data layer. They are points that you can place, edit or remove when making a plan.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is for information purposes only; it can help deciding which areas to give

| header1 = Layer Info Joint layer created on 2018/03.

| header1 = Layer Info Telecom Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info Not applicable. This layer is not available in the North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info ...Region edition there was no offshore energy production in the region. This layer exists just for planning purposes.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Demersal fish is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Here you can put a description of the layer

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...MSP Challenge editions (only the Adriatic Sea at the time of writing). The layer is just a useful indication for the red country planners, the plans are app

| header1 = Layer Info Maintenance Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of maintenance ship traffic. The shipping simulation g

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The Marinas layer is a static data layer. Marinas are represented by points, you can add or remove marinas when maki

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Bottom Disturbance layer is calculated on a month-by-month basis considering the existing (and plann

| header1 = Layer Info ...cts areas where [[Seine Catch|Seine fleets]] are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info Drift and Fixed Nets Catch is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following this fleet's fishing efforts calculated by the ecosystem simulati

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Passive demersal catch is a month-by-month, computer-generated data layer following this fleet's fishing catch calculated by the ecosystem simulation

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is only present in the '''Digitwin North Sea Edition'''.

| header1 = Layer Info Currents Speed is a static raster data layer.

| header1 = Layer Info The General Boating Areas layer shows popular areas for boating in general.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Herring is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE). For more inf

| header1 = Layer Info The Pipelines layer is a static data layer. Pipelines are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove wh

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

====Layers & Layer Manager====

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is for information purposes only; it can help deciding which areas to give

| header1 = Layer Info Data layer implemented as provided by project partners, assuming the routes are applic

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Potential Cables layer depicts the cables planned to serve the [[Potential Wind Farms]].

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Oil & Gas Installations is a static data layer. They are points that you can place, edit or remove when making a plan.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

If you want to add a new layer to the knowledge base, this page should contain the main information that y The infobox provides an overview into important details of a layer. You can double click on the InfoBox to view its properties and change the

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Shannon Diversity Indicator a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info Cargo Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of cargo shipping. The shipping simulation considers b

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The Boating Clubs data layer shows the location of sport clubs that promote boating.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...nce is subsequently a pressure on the ecosystem. This means that this data layer is fed into the ecosystem simulation (EwE), and the ecosystem simulation wi

| header1 = Layer Info ...here [[Nephrops Trawl Catch|Nephrop fleets]] are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info ...trial and Pelagic Trawl Catch is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following this fleet's fishing efforts calculated by the ecosystem simulati

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...surface layer, generally warmer and less dense than the other layers. This layer is usually well-mixed due to wind, wave and current action, and extents fro

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| image = [[File:Layer Industrial and Pelagic Trawl.png|200px]] | header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is not available in the North Sea Edition.

| header1 = Layer Info Passenger Intensity is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer showing a 'heat map' of main passenger cruise line traffic. The shipping si

| header1 = Layer Info The Recreational Boating Intensity data layer reflects the intensity of recreational boats

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The data layer "Sandeel" in the North Sea Edition of the MSP Challenge also includes '''[[

| header1 = Layer Info '''IN THIS TAB MAIN INFO ABOUT THE LAYER IS PLACED'''

| Banner_Content = Click here to get more information about adding a new layer or type to the knowledge Base

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info The wind speed layer is static; users can consult it, for instance, to optimise wind energy prod

| header1 = Layer Info ...t to Lambert Azimuthal Equal Area (EPSG:3035). Extracted features from the layer that covered the sea area and simplified extracted features.

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info This data layer represents the main energy distribution cables on land.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Oil & Gas Licensed Areas is a static data layer. They are polygons, i.e., geometric shapes that you can draw in, edit or re

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info Benthic invertebrates is a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The maritime compartments layer reflects legal political and administrative boundaries.

| header1 = Layer Info This layer is computer generated by our Shipping Model.

| header1 = Layer Info Unused Cables is a static data layer. They are point-by-point lines that you can draw in, edit or remove when ma

| header1 = Layer Info The Scuba Diving layer show popular areas among scuba divers.

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Layer

| header1 = Layer Info ...tive Demersal Catch|Active Demersal]] fleets are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info ...where [[Scallop Fleet Catch|Scallop Fleets]] are not allowed to fish. This layer is calculated by the simulations in the MSP Challenge.

| header1 = Layer Info The Shannon Diversity Indicator a month-by-month, computer generated data layer following calculations made by the ecosystem simulation (EwE).

| header1 = Layer Info The Wind Farm layer has "To Be Defined" types, this overview shows the core information, for fu

| header1 = Layer Info

| header1 = Layer Info | header10 = Utilizing Layer

| header1 = Layer Info The seine catch data layer shows a heatmap of the quantity of fish caught by the seine fleet.

| header1 = Layer Info Harbours area is just an descriptive static layer.