Gap analysis: A proposed methodology to describe and map historical and contemporary populations and habitats

University of Michigan; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Fisheries and Oceans Canada; Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation; Michigan Department of Natural Resources; The Nature Conservancy; Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
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Abstract

This is a methodology paper that describes an approach for modeling and mapping historical and contemporary spawning areas for coregonine fishes in the Laurentian Great Lakes. Coregonines are a family of native whitefishes and ciscoes that are now greatly reduced or extirpated, but once served important roles for both the food web and society. This method can illustrate where habitats once existed and where they are today - critical information for restoration and conservation actions.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Other Government Series
Title Gap analysis: A proposed methodology to describe and map historical and contemporary populations and habitats
Year Published 2023
Language English
Publisher Great Lakes Ciscoes
Contributing office(s) Great Lakes Science Center
Description 30 p.
Country Canada, United States
Other Geospatial Great Lakes
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