The models might be regionally specific. Extending these models to different ocean basins requires significant re-tuning.
PhD thesis, Marine Environment and Resources department. Focus Area: Marine ecosystems (top predators). Key Scientific Contributions 52820.rar
The findings improve understanding of why certain top predators, such as sharks or seabirds, are found in specific areas, even when other areas appear to have similar environmental characteristics. The models might be regionally specific
The thesis challenges the reliance on purely environmental variables to predict species distributions. It integrates biotic interactions (e.g., presence of prey species, other predators) into Species Distribution Models (SDMs). such as sharks or seabirds