GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
With the growing demand for aquatic products, aquaculture has become a prominent means of meeting this demand. However, the selection of suitable sites for aquaculture remains a key factor in the success of any aquaculture operation. While various methods exist for site selection, geographic informa...
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| author | Sanae Chentouf Boutaina Sebbah El Houssine Bahousse Miriam Wahbi Mustapha Maâtouk |
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| description | With the growing demand for aquatic products, aquaculture has become a prominent means of meeting this demand. However, the selection of suitable sites for aquaculture remains a key factor in the success of any aquaculture operation. While various methods exist for site selection, geographic information system (GIS)-based multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) methods have emerged as the most widely utilized approach to identifying potential aquaculture sites. Following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), this paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of GIS-based MCE methods used in aquaculture sites selection. The objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive overview of existing research in this field and develop a general model for selecting sites for fish and shellfish aquaculture. The main findings indicate a growing number of studies utilizing GIS-based MCE in aquaculture site selection in recent years, with Asia being the leading continent in terms of publications in this domain. Among the journals publishing in this field, the <i>Aquaculture</i> journal stands out as the top publisher. Using consistent criteria across the reviewed studies, two models have been generated, each consisting of four sub-models: water quality, soil quality, infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors; and topography, environment, and physical parameters. These models can aid future researchers and assist decision-makers in identifying optimal locations for aquaculture development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a79cc2dcd624c70aab5fcd72fbaf6dc2023-11-16T10:30:41ZengMDPI AGISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information2220-99642023-10-01121043910.3390/ijgi12100439GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSanae Chentouf0Boutaina Sebbah1El Houssine Bahousse2Miriam Wahbi3Mustapha Maâtouk4Geomatic, Remote Sensing and Cartography Research Group (GéoTéCa), FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetuan 93000, MoroccoGeomatic, Remote Sensing and Cartography Research Group (GéoTéCa), FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetuan 93000, MoroccoRegional Inspectorate of Urbanism, Architecture and Territory Development RTTA, Tangier 90060, MoroccoGeomatic, Remote Sensing and Cartography Research Group (GéoTéCa), FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetuan 93000, MoroccoGeomatic, Remote Sensing and Cartography Research Group (GéoTéCa), FSTT, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetuan 93000, MoroccoWith the growing demand for aquatic products, aquaculture has become a prominent means of meeting this demand. However, the selection of suitable sites for aquaculture remains a key factor in the success of any aquaculture operation. While various methods exist for site selection, geographic information system (GIS)-based multi-criteria evaluation (MCE) methods have emerged as the most widely utilized approach to identifying potential aquaculture sites. Following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA), this paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of GIS-based MCE methods used in aquaculture sites selection. The objective of this study is to offer a comprehensive overview of existing research in this field and develop a general model for selecting sites for fish and shellfish aquaculture. The main findings indicate a growing number of studies utilizing GIS-based MCE in aquaculture site selection in recent years, with Asia being the leading continent in terms of publications in this domain. Among the journals publishing in this field, the <i>Aquaculture</i> journal stands out as the top publisher. Using consistent criteria across the reviewed studies, two models have been generated, each consisting of four sub-models: water quality, soil quality, infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors; and topography, environment, and physical parameters. These models can aid future researchers and assist decision-makers in identifying optimal locations for aquaculture development.https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/12/10/439aquacultureGIS-based MCEPRISMA |
| spellingShingle | Sanae Chentouf Boutaina Sebbah El Houssine Bahousse Miriam Wahbi Mustapha Maâtouk GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information aquaculture GIS-based MCE PRISMA |
| title | GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full | GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_fullStr | GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_short | GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Evaluation (MCE) Methods for Aquaculture Site Selection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis |
| title_sort | gis based multi criteria evaluation mce methods for aquaculture site selection a systematic review and meta analysis |
| topic | aquaculture GIS-based MCE PRISMA |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2220-9964/12/10/439 |
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