Gorgonian corals - Paragorgia arborea

Status: Submitted

Definition: The data set shows occurrences of Gorgonian corals of the species Paragorgia arborea observed on the MAREANO cruises. Paragorgia arborea is one of the most common species of Gorgonian corals that form hard-bottom coral gardens. The data set is shown as point data of individual occurrences based on visual observations along the video transect where MAREANO has collected video material. The data set is not comprehensive. The degree of coverage depends on the mapping effort that has been put into the different areas.

Updated: 08.05.2026
Submitter: Norwegian Mapping Authority
Owner: Institute of Marine Research

Usage

The data set shows the habitats of the Gorgonian coral Paragorgia arborea that should be taken into account in connection with the planning of activities that may lead to disturbance of the habitats of horn corals. The data set can be used as a tool for marine spatial and environmental planning, vulnerability analyses, habitat mapping and in connection with installations on the seabed and activities that may have an impact on the seabed. Furthermore, the data set can be used as a basis for decision-making when assessing new farming licenses, discharges into the sea, disposal, development of petroleum-related installations, and regulation of fishing activity.

Theme: Nature

In scope of Inspire Directive: No

DOK according to KMD-definitions: No

In scope of Norway digital agreement: No

Land-use plans subject to law (PBL): No

In scope of the Geodata Act: No

Mareano: No

Ecological Base Map: No

Modellbaserte vegprosjekter: No

DOK-status

DOK-status: Proposal

DOK-status date approved:

Updated: 5/8/2026 4:44:15 AM

Geodatalov status

Evaluation criteria

ASSESSMENT POINT
STATUS VALUE
COMMENT
Metadata
good
Product spesification
good
SOSI requirement status
good
GML requirement status
good
WMS status
good
WFS status
good
ATOM feed status
deficient
Nedlastingskrav status
good
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