AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Distance from Vlissingen per kilometer as points (SIGMA 3, Scheldt estuary, 2026)

This reference distance layer was developed within the SIGMA 3 project, in which the University of Antwerp, Flanders Hydraulics, De Vlaamse Waterweg and INBO collaborate on modelling studies for future developments of the Scheldt estuary, taking into account climate scenarios and different management alternatives.

The layer provides a uniform spatial reference for location identification, analysis, data exchange, model results and reporting among project partners. Although primarily intended for use within the SIGMA 3 project, it may also serve as a broader reference layer for applications related to the Scheldt estuary.

Distances are calculated from Vlissingen, which is used as the zero point. Reference points were generated at one-kilometre intervals along a thalweg line of the estuary, using the ArcGIS “Generate Points Along Lines” tool. Additional reference points were created for river branches. The endpoints of the layer correspond to the boundaries of the model calculation domain.

The attribute table includes Lambert 72 X and Y coordinates, the river segment identifier, the distance to Vlissingen, the distance to the Belgian-Dutch border, and the distance measured from the branching point of the relevant segment.

No periodic updates are currently planned.

Point of contact: robrecht.debbaut@inbo.be
Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (lines, Flanders, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary  was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (polygons, Flanders, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary  was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Nature development plan (Scheldt, 2003)

Geographical distribution of the Scheldt estuary drawn up within the study report on nature development measures for the Scheldt Estuary Development Plan 2010. (Van den Bergh, E., Van Damme, S. Graveland, J., De Jong, DJ; Baten, I., Meire, P. (2003).) A goal was set up based on an ecosystem analysis and exploration of possible measures, in order to achieve the objectives within the Long-term Vision of the Scheldt Estuary.
Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (lines, The Netherlands, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good ecological state (natural waters) or have a good ecological potential (highly modified or artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to obtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer the limiting factor. The ecological condition / potential indicates the evolution, whether or not the European objective is achieved, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree on Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Water Framework Directive ecological state of surface waters (polygons, The Netherlands, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good ecological state (natural waters) or have a good ecological potential (highly modified or artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary was to obtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer the limiting factor. The ecological condition / potential indicates the evolution, whether or not the European objective is achieved, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree on Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Water Framework Directive chemical state of surface waters (lines, The Netherlands, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary  was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Water Framework Directive chemical state of surface waters (polygons, The Netherlands, 2009)

The Water Framework Directive (Directive 2000/60 / EC) stipulates that all European surface waters must be at least in a good chemical state (natural waters, heavily modified and artificial waters) by 2015. The main objective of the Long-Term Vision 2030 of the Scheldt Estuary  was to otbtain a healthy estuarine ecosystem in which water quality is no longer limiting. This measurement indicates the evolution, in whether or not achieving the European objective, which is further juridically mentioned in the Water Act in the Netherlands and the Decree Integrated Water Policy (DIW) in Flanders.
Lithological map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2010)

The lithological map includes the enclosing polygons of places with similar sediment composition. A lithological map is created through the processing and classification of multibeam backscatter data (Flemish Hydrography) and coupling the backscatter classes to the analysis results of the sediment samples. The map is divided into the following classes: sand, sludgy sand, sandy sludge, sludge, hard soil by clay and hard soil by gravel.
Geomorphological map (Lower Sea Scheldt, 2010)

The geomorphological map contains the enclosing polygons of places with similar soil forms. Geomorphological map based on the analysis of multibeam bathymetric data on soil structures and their classification according to length and height of the soil forms. The map is subdivided into the following classes: slopes, little cliffs, large dunes, small to medium-sized dunes, irregular bottom structure (dredge material, abrasion), dredging tracks and soil surface without structure.
Distance from Vlissingen per kilometer (Scheldt, 2018)

The 'location plan calculation profiles'  of Flanders Hydraulics Research were digitised, georeferenced and vectorised. The result is a shapefile with the kilometer distance measured from Vlissingen.                                                                                                                                                                                               Source of the location plan: Smets, E. (1996). MOD 405 rapport 2 – Kubatuurberekeningen voor het Scheldebekken – Het gemiddeld getij over het decennium 1971-1980 – Deel 1: Verslag. Waterbouwkundig Laboratorium: Borgerhout.
OMES segments (R&M, Scheldt, 2015)

This is the shapefile with the revised version of the geographical distribution for the purpose of T2015.
The map has been completely transformed into a polygon map. The polygons are extended so that all (future) depolderings are selectable as well. Attribute fields were added in order to be able to easily select spatial units within the evatulation (Sea Scheldt / Western Scheldt; Salinity zone; OMES zone/macrocel).
Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2009)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different soil maps.

Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam load cell data where laser altimetry data has a higher priority than the sounder data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.
Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2010)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different ground maps.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam sounding data where laser altimetry data has a higher priority than the sounding data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.
Topo-bathymetry (unit: m/reference plane: NAP, Western Scheldt, 2011)

Total grid of height-depth data from the Western Scheldt to produce different ground maps.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Laser altimetry data combined with singlebeam sounding data where laser alimetry data has a higher priority than the sounding data. In order to fill the entire grid, it is then supplemented with multibeam soundings and additional data in Flemish territory.
Shipping density - AIS data (Belgian part of North Sea & Scheldt estuary, 2005-present)

This layer was created out of a database of AIS data, gathered by both VLIZ and the ScheldeRadarKeten. This database is hosted by VLIZ and has a temporal range from 2005 to the present. The layers depicted here are example products, showing density ships in the Scheldt estuary, on a yearly basis. Other products or insights can be requested using the helpdesk of the VLIZ Marine Data Center, which you can contact via mail at data@vliz.be
Bathymetrisch Grid

Gebiedsdekkend bathymetrisch grid van de Zeeschelde, het kanaal Gent-Terneuzen, de Westerschelde, de Vlakte van de Raan en het Belgisch gedeelte van de Noordzee. Op elke locatie worden de meest recente gegevens die beschikbaar zijn in de Triton databank van Vlaamse Hydrografie weergegeven. Het grid heeft een ruimtelijke resolutie van 1 x 1 m. Per gridcel wordt de gemiddelde diepte weergegeven, hetgeen het niet geschikt maakt voor nautische toepassingen. De dieptes worden weergegeven in cmTAW (band 1) en cmLAT (band 2) (positief neerwaarts).
UNESCO World Heritage Marine Sites (v02, 2023)

This file contains the shapefile of the 50 marine sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (as of 1 January 2023). Launched in 2005, the mission of the World Heritage Marine Programme is to establish effective conservation of existing and potential marine areas of Outstanding Universal Value to make sure they will be maintained and thrive for generations to come. In order to create the data, information from the UNESCO World Heritage Marine Programme and Protected Planet were collected and compiled.

Citable as data publication
UNESCO (2023). Boundaries of UNESCO World Heritage Marine Sites (v02). Available online at https://www.marineregions.org/. https://doi.org/10.14284/592
World countries (ESRI, 2014)

This dataset is the World Countries 2014 database from ESRI (data from DeLorme, 2014), adapted to be consistent with the Maritime Boundaries v11 dataset (Flanders Marine Institute, 2019). Changes to the original World Countries database include adapting the coastline such as adding reefs extracted from the Coral Reef Distribution UNEP for the countries where reefs were fundamental for the correct calculation of the maritime areas, and removing rocks. Several territories with overlapping claims have been added to be consistent with the Exclusive Economic Zones. ISO and M49 UN country codes have been included in the attributes for territories and sovereigns. The original World Countries database is redistributable with proper metadata and source/copyright attribution (esri.com). The Maritime Boundaries dataset is available under a CC-BY license at http://marineregions.org
Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, Inc., world, 2008)

The freshwater ecoregion map encompasses 426 units, whose boundaries generally – though not always – correspond with those of watersheds (also known as drainage basins or catchments). Within individual ecoregions there will be turnover of species, such as when moving up or down a river system, but taken as a whole an ecoregion will typically have a distinct evolutionary history and/or ecological processes. Ecoregions are delineated based on the best available information, but data describing freshwater species and ecological processes are characterized by marked gaps and variation in quality, and improved information in the future may warrant map revisions.

Downloaded from https://www.feow.org on 2022-05-11. Changelog: added MRGID, validated geometry.

Copyright 2008 by The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
SeaVoX - Sea Areas Polygons (v17, 2019)

SeaVoX is a combined SeaDataNet and MarineXML vocabulary content governance group, it is moderated by BODC (https://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/codes_and_formats/seavox/). This polygon data set defines the geographic extent of the terms specified by the SeaVoX vocabulary governance to describe coherent regions of the hydrosphere. It includes land masses enclosing freshwater bodies. The coastline data set used in the shapefile is taken from the World Vector Shoreline data set (scale 1:250,000). Reference for the data set: "polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/".
The data file follows a hierarchical structure with each region consisting of one or more polygons. This approach was adopted to avoid the need to have overlapping polygons in regions where a sea area included a number of sub-regions, for example the Mediterranean Sea includes the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea etc. The following gives the level in the structure at which particular regions, which consist of more than one polygon can be found. This level in the structure is given by the polygon's attributes. 
Attribute: REGION: ARCTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN,BALTIC SEA,INDIAN OCEAN,MEDITERRANEAN REGION,PACIFIC OCEAN,SOUTH CHINA AND EASTERN ARCHIPELAGIC SEAS,SOUTHERN OCEAN,MAINLAND NORTH AMERICAMAINLAND,EUROPE,MAINLAND ASIA 
Attribute: LEVEL_1: ARAFURA SEA,DAVIS SEA,GREENLAND SEA,GULF OF BOTHNIA,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN,ROSS SEA,SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN,SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN,TIMOR SEA, LAURENTIAN GREAT LAKED 
Attribute: LEVEL_2: MEDITERRANEAN SEA, WESTERN BASIN,MEDITERRANEAN SEA,EASTERN BASIN,NORTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),NORTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (40W),NORTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (180W),SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHEAST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W),SOUTHWEST ATLANTIC OCEAN (20W),SOUTHWEST PACIFIC OCEAN (140W) LAKE ERIE, LAKE SUPERIOR, DETROIT RIVER, ST. CLAIR RIVER, LAKE ST. CLAIR, NIAGARA RIVER, LAKE HURON, LAKE ONTARIO, LAKE MICHIGAN, ST. MARYS RIVER 
Attribute: LEVEL_3: BERING SEA,CORAL SEA,ENGLISH CHANNEL,JAPAN SEA,NORTH SEA,TASMAN SEA,YELLOW SEA 
Attribute: LEVEL_4: CARDIGAN BAY,DOVER STRAIT,FIRTH OF CLYDE,LIVERPOOL BAY,NORTH CHANNEL,POOLE BAY,SOLENT,SOLWAY FIRTH 
Attribute: SUB_REGION: This is the lowest level in the structure. 
This version of the shapefile corresponds to version 17 of the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer. This version includes the following updates: Addition of 5 new sub-regions: Hollands Diep, Krammer, Grevelingen, Haringvliet, and Bay of Brest
Credits
Polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/
Use limitations
The source of the data set should be attributed as: "polygon data set of the extent of water bodies from the SeaVoX Salt and Fresh Water Body Gazetteer, http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/C19/current/"
Kilometer markers (Belgian coast, 2017)

The location of the kilometer markers was deduced from the map 'Plan of the Flemish coast':
- part between Ostend and the Dutch border
- part between Ostend and the French border
Both maps are published by Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap - leefmilieu en infrastructuur. Administratie waterwegen en zeewezen - Afdeling waterwegen Kust
Contour lines (zone 17-18, Mariakerke, 1983-1996)

The contour lines of the map series <a href='http://crestproject.be/nl/imis?module=dataset&dasid=175 'target='_blank'>'Topography beach Flemish coast'</a> were digitized by the Flanders Marine Institute, within the framework of the <a href='http://www.crestproject.be 'target='_blank'> CREST-project </a>. The maps were prepared by Eurosense Belfotop NV for Coastal Division and reflect the height model of the coastal zone of the Flemish coast, following coastal morphology for coastal defense and management of the coastal zone. For the height values, the reference plane Z was used.
Contour lines (zone 08, West-Groenendijk, 1983-1996)

The contour lines of the map series <a href='http://crestproject.be/nl/imis?module=dataset&dasid=175 'target='_blank'>'Topography beach Flemish coast'</a> were digitized by the Flanders Marine Institute, within the framework of the <a href='http://www.crestproject.be 'target='_blank'> CREST-project </a>. The maps were prepared by Eurosense Belfotop NV for Coastal Division and reflect the height model of the coastal zone of the Flemish coast, following coastal morphology for coastal defense and management of the coastal zone. For the height values, the reference plane Z was used.
Contour lines (zone 01, nature reserve Westhoek, 1983-1996)

The contour lines of the map series <a href='http://crestproject.be/nl/imis?module=dataset&dasid=175 'target='_blank'>'Topography beach Flemish coast'</a> were digitized by the Flanders Marine Institute, within the framework of the <a href='http://www.crestproject.be 'target='_blank'> CREST-project </a>. The maps were prepared by Eurosense Belfotop NV for Coastal Division and reflect the height model of the coastal zone of the Flemish coast, following coastal morphology for coastal defense and management of the coastal zone. For the height values, the reference plane Z was used.

Note: 1993-1996 was only partly finished
Monitoring locations (CREST, Belgian coast, 2015-2019)

This map shows the locations where measurements will be performed within the CREST project (Climate Resilient Coast). Different types of measurements will be carried out.
* In Zeebrugge wave overtopping will be monitored.
* Climatic parameters are collected in Ostend.
* At Groenendijk-West and Mariakerke the amount of sand that is displaced under the influence of the wind will be measured.
* In addition to these aeolian measurements, several parameters are measured in Mariakerke by means of buoys, and there is an Argus system operational. Every 30 minutes a photo is taken from the beach that can be used in the determination of the coastline, bathymetry and wave and current characteristics.
Number of seagoing vessels per seaport (Belgium, 1980-2020)

The number of seagoing vessels that arrives in a Flemish sea port on a yearly basis. 

Source: Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp.
Offshore wind farms (EMODnet/Compendium, Europe, 2018)

This layer combines the geometry of <a href="http://www.emodnet-humanactivities.eu/view-data.php">EMODnet Human Activities</a> with the data provided in <a href="http://www.compendiumkustenzee.be/sites/compendiumkustenzee.be/files/public/Energie_DIGITAAL.pdf">Compendium voor Kust en Zee 2015</a>.
Prosperity index (Belgian coastal area, 2015)

This index compares the average tax income per inhabitant of a given administrative unit (e.g. municipality) with the average income per inhabitant in Belgium. For Belgium, this index is assimilated to 100 (Source: Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, the Self-employed and Energy). If the prosperity index of a given administrative unit exceeds 100, this means that the average income of its inhabitants is higher than the national average income.
Direct employment per seaport (Belgium, 2011-2019)

The direct employment in the Flemish ports.

Sources: 

Merckx, J.P. (2020). Zeehavens en luchthavens in Vlaanderen. Feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2019. Mobiliteitsraad van Vlaanderen: Brussel. 195 pp. 

Coppens, F.; Mathys, C.; Merckx, J.P.; Ringoot, P.; Van Kerckhoven, M. (2018). The economic importance of the Belgian ports: Flemish maritime ports, Liège port complex and the port of Brussels – Report 2016. Nationale Bank van België Working Paper Documents, 342. National Bank of Belgium: Brussels. 96 pp.
Wier en Wind mariculture project (Belgian part of North Sea, 2019-2022)

In this project, companies Seaweed Harvest Nordsea, AtSeaNova, Murre Technologies and GEOxyz want to significantly increase the production of seaweed. The seaweed collective Stichting Noordzeeboerderij and knowledge institutions Ugent and HZ University of Applied Science will support them in this. The partners will jointly develop a large-scale and automated seaweed cultivation system that is reliable at sea and that can be deployed within the many wind farms in the North Sea. The project thus contributes to the multiple use of space of the wind farms.
Direct added value per seaport (Belgium, 2011-2017)

The direct added value in the Flemish ports in euro.

Bronnen: 

Merckx, J.P. (2018). De Vlaamse havens: feiten, statistieken en indicatoren voor 2017. Vlaamse Havencommissie: Brussel. 149 pp.

Coppens, F.; Mathys, C.; Merckx, J.P.; Ringoot, P.; Van Kerckhoven, M. (2018). The economic importance of the Belgian ports: Flemish maritime ports, Liège port complex and the port of Brussels – Report 2016. Nationale Bank van België Working Paper Documents, 342. National Bank of Belgium: Brussels. 96 pp.
Average vessel density (all vessel types, Belgian part of North Sea & Western Scheldt, February-April 2019)

Average vessel density for all vessel types for the Belgian part of the North Sea and the Western Scheldt for the period April-February 2019 (unit: number of routes per square km per month).

Source data: https://www.emodnet-humanactivities.eu/search-results.php?dataname=Vessel+Density+
More information: https://vlizbe.github.io/Vessel_route_densities/
Average vessel density (all vessel types, Belgian part of North Sea & Western Scheldt, February-April 2020)

Average vessel density (all vessel types, Belgian part of North Sea & Western Scheldt, February-April 2020)

Average shipping density for all vessel types for the Belgian part of the North Sea and the Western Scheldt for the period April-February 2020 (unit: number of routes per square km per month).

Source data: https://www.emodnet-humanactivities.eu/search-results.php?dataname=Vessel+Density+
More information: https://vlizbe.github.io/Vessel_route_densities/