*Species Distribution Modelling (SDMs) & Ecological Niche Modelling (ENMs) using R – SDMR06* *Dates:* 22–26 September 2025 *Format:* Live Online (GMT+1 – Portugal time) 8 hours a day *Cost:* £480 *Register Now:* PR Statistics – SDMR06 <https://www.prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-using-r-sdmr06/> ------------------------------ *Course Overview:* Are you working to understand the spatial patterns of *whales, dolphins, seals*, or other *marine mammals*? This five-day intensive course is designed for researchers and students who want to build robust *species distribution models (SDMs) *suitable for marine mammals using *R*. Whether you're trying to inform *conservation strategies*, design *marine protected areas*, or explore how oceanographic variables influence species presence, this course will give you the tools to model distributions and ecological niches with confidence. ------------------------------ *Specifically Relevant for Marine Mammal Scientists:* - Apply ENMs/SDMs to *marine environments* using occurrence data and environmental predictors like SST, salinity, depth, and chlorophyll - Learn to tackle the challenges of *spatial bias*, *data scarcity*, and *model transferability*—common issues in marine mammal research - Gain experience with tools such as *Maxent*, *Biomod2*, and *Ecospat* to assess habitat use and species range shifts under climate scenarios - Option to use your *own marine mammal datasets* in practical sessions ------------------------------ *You’ll Learn How To:* - Build and compare models using Maxent, logistic regression, and more - Validate models and evaluate predictive performance - Use R packages tailored for ecological modelling ------------------------------ *Who Should Attend:* - Marine biologists, ecologists, and conservationists working with marine mammals - Postgraduate students or early-career researchers in marine science, spatial ecology, or biogeography - Anyone with a foundation in R and a passion for marine mammal ecology ------------------------------ *Course Requirements:* - Working knowledge of R/RStudio - Experience with GIS and ecological data - Webcam for interaction in live sessions ------------------------------ *Why Join?* Live expert instruction with practical, real-world focus Apply techniques directly to your own species or region of interest Earn 3 ECTS credits + access to recordings post-course Maximise your modelling skills in just one week ------------------------------ *Limited to 20 places – secure yours today: *Register Here <https://www.prstats.org/course/species-distribution-modelling-using-r-sdmr06/> -- Oliver Hooker PhD. PR stats