Think Nature Releases New Marine Biodiversity and Conservation Maps on J-BMP
Think Nature Co., Ltd. has released new high-resolution maps of marine biodiversity and conservation priorities on its J-BMP platform, covering Japan's coastal, offshore, and deep-sea environments.
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Think Nature Co., Ltd. (Urasoe, Okinawa; CEO Yasuhiro Kubota) has released new marine biodiversity and conservation maps on its 'J-BMP' platform. Utilizing ecological big data, these maps visualize biodiversity patterns across Japan's territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The assessment categorizes Japan's seas into three habitats: coastal areas (within 10km of land, covering 14 taxa), offshore areas (depths over 200m, covering 5 taxa), and deep-sea areas (known taxa at depths over 200m). To identify priority areas for conservation and minimize extinction risks, the system uses Zonation, a spatial prioritization software developed by Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Atte Moilanen. The J-BMP platform, launched in 2020, helps municipalities and businesses understand their impact on marine biodiversity, enabling objective risk management and nature-positive investments. J-BMP previously won the 'Award for Works and Publications' from the Association of Japanese Map Historiographers. Maps can be accessed on their website.
FAQ
What is visualized in the newly released maps on J-BMP?
The maps visualize the marine biodiversity of Japan's sea areas from coastal to deep-sea zones with high resolution and identify key conservation areas.
What are the three habitat classifications used for Japan's EEZ assessment?
They are the coastal zone (within 10km of land), offshore zone (territorial waters/EEZ deeper than 200m), and deep-sea zone (depths over 200m).
What system is used to quantify the important areas for conservation?
The calculation program 'Zonation', developed by Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Atte Moilanen, is used for scoring.
What is J-BMP (Japan Biodiversity Mapping Project)?
It is a web application developed in 2020 that visualizes biodiversity big data and won the 'Works and Publications Award' from the Japan Cartographers Association.
What is the website URL for J-BMP?
The official website is available at https://biodiversity-map.thinknature-japan.com/.