mapping fishing

Spatial Analysis

Researchers Analyzed over 22 Billion Shipping Positions to Map the Global Footprint of Industrial Fishing

February 26, 2018By Caitlin DempseySpatial Analysis

To map out global fishing activity, over 22 billion AIS messages between 2012 and 2016 were analyzed by researchers.

Topography of Australia’s Intertidal Zone Available as Open Data

The National Intertidal Digital Elevation Model (NIDEM) is the first 3D model of Australia’s intertidal zone. It is available for downloading as an open source dataset from Australia’s National Map portal.

Tutorial: Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R

Watch this tutorial “Introduction to Geospatial Analysis in R” to learn how to import files into R, overlay layers, reduce spatial extent, select and reclassify values, and make a map.

Elements of a Map

Map elements such as the map frame, legend, and north arrow are parts of what create a map.

Learn GIS for Free

There are a few online options to learn GIS for free. Take advantage of resources that provide you access to free courses from some of the world’s best universities and institutions.