Visualizing Spatial Ecological Data (VSED01) — PR Stats
From tracking whale migration routes to mapping dolphin social ranges, spatial visualisation is essential for understanding marine mammal ecology.
In this five-day live online course, you’ll learn to *transform raw spatial data into clear, compelling maps and graphics *in R—ideal for research, conservation, and public communication. ------------------------------ Course Details & Format - *Next Session:* November 17–21, 2025 (Monday–Friday) - *Duration:* 5 days × ~8 hours/day = *40 hours total* - *Schedule:* Live sessions in Portugal time (GMT+1); all sessions recorded for flexible access worldwide - *Format:* Interactive online classroom with lectures, coding exercises, participant data sessions, and peer collaboration ------------------------------ Who It’s For Marine mammal scientists, conservation biologists, and ecological researchers who: - Work with *satellite/GPS tracking data* from tagged individuals - Analyse *sighting data* for abundance and distribution mapping - Study *habitat use* and seasonal range shifts - Communicate spatial results to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public No prior experience with R is required—everything is taught from the ground up. ------------------------------ What You’ll Learn - Plot remote sensing data to visualise habitats - Map species distributions and density surfaces. - Explore temporal changes in habitat use with ridgeline and multivariate plots - Manage large datasets (e.g., years of acoustic detections or telemetry points) using scatterplots and hexagon binning - Create bivariate maps, cartograms, and overlap metrics to compare seasonal ranges or species interactions - Design accessible, colourblind-friendly graphics suitable for reports, publications, and outreach ------------------------------ Fees & Registration - *Early bird (first 10 places): £430* - *Standard fee: £480* ------------------------------ Why Choose VSED01? - *Hands-on practice:* Apply methods to your own tracking or survey data - *Expert-led instruction:* Ecology-driven R training with a focus on visual communication - *Flexible learning:* Join live or learn later via recordings - *Actionable outputs:* Leave with reproducible R scripts and professional-quality figures ------------------------------ *Visualise the movement, range, and habitat of animals with precision and impact—turn your spatial data into insights that drive research and conservation.* Questions? Email *oliver@prstats.org <oliver@prstats.org> **Elevate your spatial ecology skills—visualise with precision, clarity, and accessibility using R.* -- Oliver Hooker PhD. PR stats