Find the hotspots.
Protect what matters.
- 1See the dataEvery layer of data in your area.
- 2Understand the areaWhat lives there, who uses it, what is protected, and what data is missing.
- 3Simulate the optionsTry different ways to protect it, and compare them.
- 4Advise a planGet the best plan, with the reasons and a report.
First the data. Then the plan.
Ocean planning is slow because the information is scattered. Habitat maps, species records, leases, fishing grounds and research papers sit with dozens of agencies and consultants. Biohotspot brings them together in one place, checks what is known and missing for any area you choose, and runs the planning calculations for it.
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- world map layers, for every project
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- types of data checked in each project area
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- steps from the map to a recommended plan
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- research papers in the example project
See
All the data on one map.
Habitats, depth, wildlife areas, leases, fishing grounds and heritage sites sit on one map. Each layer shows where it came from, and the research library is a click away.
- Every dataset with its source
- Layers from one site up to the whole ocean
- Search inside every research paper
Understand
What is here now.
Pick any area. Biohotspot shows what lives there, who uses it, how much is already protected, and which data is still missing. It also lists research papers on the habitats it finds.
- Habitats, uses and protection
- Which data is still missing
- Research papers on the habitats you found
Simulate
Try ways to protect it.
Press one button and Biohotspot tries about 20 ways to protect your area. For each one, you see which habitats it protects and who loses out. You can also try your own way.
- About 20 ways, tried at once
- Try your own way too
- Every result is saved
Advise
The best plan, explained.
Biohotspot picks the best option and tells you why. It also says which data is still missing. You get a report you can share. Coming soon: add new data each year, and see how your area changes.
- The best option and why
- All options side by side
- A PDF report and a link to share
- Coming soon: change over the years
From local to global.
The same data, in the same format, for every coast and sea. It is ready to use as soon as you choose your area. Add your own data to fill in the local detail.
- L1LocalYour project: your own surveys and maps. Each file gets a data quality check before it is used, and is shared with your team.Live
- L2RegionMarine parks, fishing areas and coastal plans for a state or region.Next
- L3NationalNational marine parks, seabed maps and ocean monitoring data.Next
- L4GlobalDepth, reefs, mangroves, seagrass, species and sea temperature for every coast and sea. Many go back years, so you can see how a place has changed.Live