Description: This layer represents nearshore areas that might be well suited for conservation efforts. Areas ideal for conservation must have high "limitng" scores (i.e., not degraded) and high "beneficial" scores (i.e., existing benefital factors). Jenks natural breaks method was used to create 5 classes for both limiting and beneficial scores. Units which score in the top two classes for both limiting and benefit scores are considered high priority conservation areas.
Description: This layer represents nearshore areas that might be well suited for restoration efforts. Areas ideal for restoration must have low "limitng" scores (i.e., degraded) and high "beneficial" scores (i.e., existing benefital factors). Jenks natural breaks method was used to create 5 classes for both limiting and beneficial scores. Units which score in the top two benefits classes, and the bottom two limting classes, are considered high priority restoration areas.