AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Survey : LEIG/01/1913 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 24/11/1913 and 04/12/1913 on Leigh on Sea

Equipment used during this survey :


-   peterson young fish trawl

Survey operations were undertaken on 10 stations

21 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/N/1930 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 10/12/1930 and 12/12/1930 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 5 stations

0 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 11/2000 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abysal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 07/1996 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive was collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research surveys. 
It broadly covers the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 08/2003 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/01/1967 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 16/01/1967 and 27/01/1967 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl BORIS FISH/PRAWN 600 Mesh, 20mm Liner, Rubbers

Survey operations were undertaken on 5 stations

6 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 08/2001 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 9A/2000 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/18/1971 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 04/12/1971 and 17/12/1971 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Historic Granton otter trawl

Survey operations were undertaken on 15 stations

18 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 11/2002 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abysal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/08/1978 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 06/09/1978 and 03/10/1978 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Beam Trawl 2m shrimp net fryma liner 3 chains x

Survey operations were undertaken on 123 stations

62 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/L/1938 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 22/07/1938 and 27/07/1938 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   HISTORIC CRAWLER TRAWL
-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 19 stations

19 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 7B/1993 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abysal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/08/1962 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 11/05/1962 and 31/05/1962 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 14 stations

14 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Structure and function assessment of macrobenthic communities from north of the Dogger Bank, the Oyster Ground and at Sean Gas Field, in 2007

Four infaunal replicate samples were collected at each site using 0.1 m2 
Nioz corers (diameter of approximately 30 cm) were sieved on a 1mm mesh sieve, 
the sieve remains were then sorted and preserved following the methodology 
described by Boyd (2002). On return, to the laboratory all the infaunal 
samples were identified to the lowest taxonomic level as possible, counted and 
weighted.

 Five epifaunal replicate samples were collected at each site using 2 m beam 
trawls during each of the five research cruises. Each trawl was conducted at a 
constant speed (~2 knots per minute) and sampled an area of seabed of 
approximately 400 m2. Once on board, the contents of the trawl were sieved 
over 5mm mesh and all retained individuals were identified, counted and 
weighed. In some cases, the very high numbers of some groups (e.g. brittle 
stars, shrimps, and small fish) needed sub-sampling before counting and 
weighting.

The raw abundance and biomass data for both the infauna (from the cores) and 
epifauna (trawls) were scaled to values per m2. As some taxa were present in 
both datasets, taxa which were more appropriately classed as infauna and/or 
their densities were better estimated via a corer were classed as infauna and 
removed from the trawl data. Accordingly, those taxa which were generally 
considered as epifaunal (and their numbers and biomasses better estimated 
using a trawl) were considered as epifaunal and/or their densities more 
suitably estimated using a trawl were reported as epifauna.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1991 Eastern Irish Sea Groundfish Survey Catch Data - Silver Star Time Series

A series of groundfish surveys were carried out from 1976 to 1991 in the 
eastern Irish Sea. Fishing took place using a Boris Goshawk trawl towed for an 
hour. This data is from the 1 survey carried out in 1991. Numbers at length by 
centimetre of the main commercial fish species are recorded. Station positions 
by area are recorded. A summary table is included containing catch data for 
all other species.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 2A/1993 High Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data were collected using the lowered CTD rosette system which is used 
when the vessel is stationary. Usually bottles were fired at particular depths 
and samples taken for calibration. In early years only a limited set of 
parameters were collected. Notably Pressure (Depth), Temperature and 
Conductivity (CTD). From Conductivity Salinity can be calculated using the 
UNESCO 1978,1983 formulations . In subsequent years more sensors have been 
added, notably fluorometers, Optical back scatter or transmissometers and 
Light (PAR, photo synthetically available radiation). The exact configuration 
varies between cruises and this is reflected in the data format of the output 
files.

Data was collected from research vessels on station, a profile from the 
surface to near the sea bed is undertaken. The down cast data should be a 
clean profile. Water bottles for sample collection and calibration are fired 
on the up cast.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Spawning and Nursery Grounds Layers for Selected Fish in UK Waters in 2010

Additional analyses to complement the original maps produced in 'Coull, K.A., 
Johnstone, R., and S.I. Rogers. 1998. Fisheries Sensitivity Maps in British 
Waters' (published and distributed by UKOOA Ltd.) and to: (a) Provide 
supporting evidence for the maps of spawning and nursery grounds; (b) Provide 
some of the more recent data that has become available since the original 
Fisheries Sensitivity Maps were produced; (c) Increase the number of species 
for which maps are available;(d) Plot the spawning areas as rectangles, so 
that the user is more likely to infer that the boundaries of such areas are 
not fixed delineations between spawning and non-spawning areas; (e) Provide 
more information on those grounds likely to be of greater importance to the 
stock(s).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1988 Eastern Irish Sea Groundfish Survey Catch Data - Silver Star Time Series

A series of groundfish surveys were carried out on fishing vessel Silver Star 
from 1976 to 1991 in the eastern Irish Sea. Fishing took place using a Boris 
Goshawk trawl towed for an hour. This data is from the 2 surveys carried out 
in 1988. Numbers at length by centimetre of the main commercial fish species 
are recorded. Station positions by area are recorded. A summary table is 
included for cruises 01/88 and 02/88 containing catch data for all other 
species.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
South Of Celtic Deep Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Data

Two survey(s) of South Of Celtic Deep rMCZ site have been completed to date 
(Apr 2015):

Cruise: ITT_scld_5_2013

Date: 27th February - 20th March 2013

Data collected:

MB Bathymetry Coverage (Contractor): 100%

MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): 100%

SS Coverage : None acquired to date

Video and Stills Samples to date: None acquired to date

PSA Samples to date: None acquired to date

Infauna Samples to date: None acquired to date

Cruise: Cefas_cend0312

Date: 12th – 13th February and 19th – 20th February 2012

Data collected:

MB Bathymetry Coverage (Contractor): Transits

MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): Transits

SS Coverage : None acquired to date

Video and Stills Samples to date: 29 video transects; 1517 stills - Usable

PSA Samples to date: 53

Infauna Samples to date: 53

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network