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Proximity to freshwater rivers
Proximity to roads
CRITERIA
Proximity to coastal waters
Proximity to mangrove forests
potential shrimp farm Less suitable More suitable locations near Golfo
Suitability analysis of
Suitability Index
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de Nicoya, Costa Rica.
Suitability parameters and criteria can be adjusted at any time to modify the model or create different scenarios.
Suitable locations based on weight of each criterion and defined spatial require- ments.
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