HABITAT QUALITY ESTIMATION FOR TURBOT ON THE ROMANIAN CONTINENTAL SHELF
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55268/CM.2025.55.132Keywords:
turbot, Species Distribution Modelling, Habitat Suitability Index, Romanian continental shelfAbstract
Turbot is one of the most important species for the Romanian fisheries, in terms of ecological and
economical value. Its distribution can be indirectly characterized through the analysis of the habitat quality,
given by various environmental factors. In this study, a regional MaxEnt calibrated model for turbot habitat
assessment is proposed. It was built using in-situ occurrence data and oceanographic variables available
through the Copernicus Marine Service. The obtained model has relatively good prediction capabilities and
can be used for habitat suitability index (HSI) mapping. The differences in terms of spatial and temporal
patterns for the HSI were shown using monthly products for a time span of ten years. Good and stable
habitat conditions, from an inter-annual point of view, were identified and discussed.
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