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Marine habitat correlation tables 2026

Abstract

Version 2026.01. The correlation spreadsheet is currently the only tool publicly available to investigate UK marine habitat correlations. This correlation spreadsheet is updated every 1–2 years.

Available here is the correlation spreadsheet, along with a user guide and a link to the online Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland. These provides details of the correlations between habitats in the EUNIS marine habitat classification with habitats in the JNCC Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland and also listed habitats from various other classifications (Habitats Directive Annex I, OSPAR, MCZ habitat FOCI/BSH, HPIs, PMFs, MSFD, Emerald Habitats, Global Ocean Observing System Essential Ocean Variables, VME and Global Ecosystem Typology).

Resource type Dataset

Topic category Oceans

Reference date 2026·01·01

Lineage
These correlation tables use the original habitat definitions from the various classifications and habitat lists, combined with expert judgement and policy needs to determine the relationships between habitats in different classifications/lists. They are updated roughly every 1–2 years in collaboration with all UK statutory nature conservation bodies.

Responsible organisation
Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC distributor

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2026·01·29

Metadata point of contact
Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC

Temporal extent 1990·01·01 2026·01·01

Spatial extent
North 62
South 49
East 3
West -10
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