Example map depicting the predicted likelihood of suitable habitat for Lophelia pertusa in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico from a habitat suitability model. Warmer colors indicate areas predicted to be more likely to contain suitable habitat.
Habitat Suitability Model
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Example map depicting the predicted likelihood of suitable habitat for Lophelia pertusa in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico from a habitat suitability model. Warmer colors indicate areas predicted to be more likely to contain suitable habitat.

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