Week 11: Maps

Most fisheries papers include a map. This week we’ll learn how to build maps in R.

Lecture Topics

• Mapping basics
  • Projections
  • Coordinates
• Using the marmap package
• Comparison with other mapping packages
• ggplot2 maps
• Adding an inset
• Plotting NAFO zones

Resources

• marmap
• marmap vignette
• PBSMapping documentation
• Map projections in ggplot2
• Demonstration of map projections
• GADM

R Project

• Week 11 R Project

Lecture slides

Slides available via speakerdeck