AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Survey : OITH/01/1904 (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 07/07/1904 and 21/07/1904 on Oithona

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Beam Trawl 2m shrimp net fryma liner 3 chains x
-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 26 stations

33 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : AMAR 2/94 (part of Solent Bass Pre-recruit Survey (FSS: SOLENT))

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the Solent Bass Pre-recruit 
Survey (FSS: SOLENT);

There are over 50 surveys in this series which began in 1983. The aim of these 
are to provide abundance indices of 2-4 year old bass. The catch density of 
other species taken is also recorded. The survey was undertaken twice yearly 
during May and September for most years up to 2009. Since then one September 
survey each year has taken place.

Survey took place between 26/05/1994 and 30/05/1994 on Angelle Marie

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl Solent Bass Trawl 5 fm Headline, 6 & 8 metre bridles, 40mm 
    Liner

Survey operations were undertaken on 56 stations

42 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1994 Natural England (NE) Mapping the distribution of benthic biotopes around the Isle of Wight. SW Isle of Wight, Lifeforms

The survey of the marine environment around the Isle of Wight has been undertaken as part of the BioMar Project which is funded by the EC through the LIFE Programme. The survey from Bembridge to the Needles took place in June/July 1994. The baseline resource survey was to determine the major habitats present with their distribution.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1994 Natural England (NE) Mapping the distribution of benthic biotopes around the Isle of Wight. SE Isle of Wight, Lifeforms

The survey of the marine environment around the Isle of Wight has been undertaken as part of the BioMar Project which is funded by the EC through the LIFE Programme. The survey from Bembridge to the Needles took place in June/July 1994. The baseline resource survey was to determine the major habitats present with their distribution.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : HUXL/81/1906 (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 25/09/1906 and 27/09/1906 on Huxley

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Lowestoft smack beam trawl 43ft 13.1m

Survey operations were undertaken on 11 stations

17 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Modelled Distributions and Abundance of Cetaceans and Seabirds of Wales and Surrounding Waters

The data resource is a package of GIS shapefiles of modelled maximum and monthly (mean) densities of cetacean and seabird species presented in Natural Resources Wales’ Evidence Report No 646: Modelled Distributions and Abundance of Cetaceans and Seabirds in Wales and Surrounding Waters. Refer to report for further information.

Tags: Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Restoring marine and coastal habitats in Wales: identifying spatial opportunities and benefits

In order to better understand opportunities to build resilience in the Welsh marine environment, a report was commissioned by Natural Resources Wales to identify potential spatial opportunities to restore valuable marine habitats.
The report created spatial products (Arc Geo database) for: areas in the floodplain that might be suitable for the creation of mudflat and saltmarsh through managed realignment and areas where the right conditions might exist for native oyster habitat and horse mussel bed restoration. The horse mussel data was provided from JNCC. The report also addresses restoration potential for Sabellaria alveolata reefs although no spatial data was created for this habitat and seagrass habitat although this was provided as a map image from JNCC.
These spatial Data layers should be considered as initial aides to identifying potential locations or areas but come with several limitations which have been discussed in the report. Any restoration projects should undergo further site validation and local engagement before proceeding with any specific site.
The following GIS datasets were created for this:
Saltmarsh_Mudflat_Opportunities_Opportunities_Floodplains_SMPpolicy
Native_Oyster_Opportunities
Wave_Height_Grid_ABPmerSeastates
Current_Speed_Grid_ABPmerSeastates
Historic_Saltmarsh_Extents
S_alveolata_records_historic_and_current
O_edulis_records_historic_and_current
M_modiolus_records_historic_and_current
Potential_Beneficial_Use_Sources

Tags: Elevation, Habitats and biotopes, Hydrography, Oceanographic geographical features, Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Pathways Heatmaps for Wales 2020

Heatmaps (geodatabases) were created for invasive non-native species pathways in Welsh waters including commercial shipping, recreational boating, aquaculture, fishing and offshore activities. Heatmaps were produced at both  2km x 2km and 5km x 5km resolutions and have associated symbology layers. An overall heatmap was also produced to highlight key areas which are likely most at risk from invasion of invasive non-native species. This assessment provides a valuable insight into hotspots related to each potential pathway of introduction, the areas where the main areas of risk overlap for the different pathways and their overlap with protected areas. The outputs from this assessment can form the basis to underpin biosecurity planning.
It should be noted, however, that this was a national scale mapping exercise based only on freely available datasets, which themselves have limitations and possible inaccuracies due to incomplete coverage, both temporally and spatially. The scorings applied to the input datasets and weightings applied to the introduction pathways are also based on available literature and expert judgement.  Site-specific activities and conditions will always be an important consideration, as well as temporal variations.

Tags: Land use
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Eighteen years of capture-mark-recapture (CMR) data of grey seal pups, Halichoerus grypus, from Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Eighteen years (1954-1972) of capture-mark-recapture data of 245 grey seal pups marked with identification tags in Wales.
The data was obtained from paper files held by NRW and supplied originally West Wales Field Society and includes information on the location and number of animals marked in each year including sex and age estimations.

Tags: Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Environment (Wales) Act Section 7 and OSPAR: Marine Species

Under the Environment (Wales) Act (2016), Section 7 requires biodiversity lists to be produced. These lists include types of species which are of 'Principle Importance' for the purpose of maintain and enhancing biodiversity in relation to Wales. This list supersedes the duty in Section 42 of the NERC Act 2006. In addition to this marine species can be protected under the OSPAR Convention.  The OSPAR convention has established a list of 'threatened and/or declining species and habitats' in the North-East Atlantic. This spatial dataset details the location of those marine species classed of 'Principle Importance' under Section 7 and are regarded as 'threatened or declining' under OSPAR in Wales. These species include: Alkmaria Romijni tentacled l
agoon worm, Anotrichium barbatum bearded red seaweed, Cruoria Cruoriiformis, Edwardsia Timida burrowing anemone, Eunicella Verrucosa pink sea fan,  Grateloupia Dermocorynus montagnei, Haliclystus auricula stalked jellyfish, Hippocampus sp., Lithothamnion coralloides Coral maerl, Lucernariopsis Campanulata stalked jellyfish, Arctica Islandica Ocean Quahog, Ostrea Edulis, Padina Pavonica, Palinurus Elephas Crawfish, Phymatolithon calcareum common maerl and Tenellia Adspersa.

Tags: Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Environment (Wales) Act Section 7 and OSPAR: Marine Habitats

Under the Environment (Wales) Act (2016), Section 7 requires biodiversity lists to be produced. These lists include types of habitats which are of 'Principle Importance' for the purpose of maintain and enhancing biodiversity in relation to Wales. This list supersedes the duty in Section 42 of the NERC Act 2006. In addition to this marine habitats can be protected under the OSPAR Convention, which has established a list of 'threatened and/or declining species and habitats' in the North-East Atlantic. This spatial dataset details the extent and location of those marine habitats classed of 'Principle Importance' under Section 7 and are regarded as 'threatened or declining' under OSPAR in Wales. Habitats include:  Carbonate Reefs, Estuarine Rock, H
oneycomb Worm Sabellaria alveolata, Intertidal Underboulder, Mud habitats in deep water, Musculus Discors Green crenella Beds, Blue Mussel Beds (listed under OSPAR aswell), Fragile Sponge and Anthozoans (listed under OSPAR aswell), Horse Mussel Modiolus Bed (listed under OSPAR aswell), Intertidal Mudflats (listed under OSPAR aswell), Maerl Beds live and dead (listed under OSPAR aswell), Sabellaria spinulosa reef (listed under OSPAR aswell), Saline Lagoons (listed under OSPAR aswell), Saltmarsh,  Seagrass Beds (listed under OSPAR aswell), Seapens And Burrowing Megafauna (listed under OSPAR aswell), Peat Clay Exposures (listed under OSPAR aswell), Sheltered Muddy Gravel (listed under OSPAR aswell), Subtidal Mix Mud Sediments (listed under OSPAR aswell), Tide Swept Channels (listed under OSPA
R aswell), Oyster Beds (OSPAR only).

Tags: Habitats and biotopes
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Wales' grey seal photo-identification database: EIRPHOT (1992-2016)

This dataset is a catalogue of seal images that were collected as part of the former Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) and Natural Resources Wales' (NRW) seal monitoring and evidence work. Images were also provided by volunteers, partners, organisations and members of the public through collaboration with CCW/NRW. The images are of heads, necks and flanks of grey seals (mostly female) photographed at seal haul out sites around the Celtic and Irish Seas from 1992 to 2016 and show the pelage markings of seals that can be individually recognised/identified from subsequent photographic encounters – photo-identification (Capture, Mark, Recapture). The database contains over 17,000 photographic images of more than 9,000 grey seals. Photo-ID allows individual seals to be captu
red through time and space and analyses of the data provide insights into site fidelity and associations, movements and connectivity, and longevity/survival.

Tags: Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
National Coastal Erosion Risk Management (NCERM)

The National Coastal Erosion Risk Management (NCERM) map shows the spatial NCERM coastal baseline. This baseline is split to 'frontages'. These are defined as lengths of coast with consistent characteristics based on the cliff behaviour characteristics and the defence characteristics. It is intended as an up-to-date and reliable benchmark dataset showing erosion extents and rates for three periods from a base date of 2005:
- Short Term (0 - 20yr i.e. 2005 to 2025);
- Medium Term (20 - 50yr i.e. 2025 to 2055); and
- Long Term (50 - 100yr i.e. 2055 to 2105).
The data extents are based on 50%ile confidence levels, whilst the data attributes highlight the 5-95%ile confidence range, of erosion predictions for the following two scenarios (NB All distances are cumulative over time and given in metres):
- No Active Intervention Policy Scenario; and
- With the implementation of Shoreline Management Plan 2 Policies.
Defence type and SMP policies for each of the three periods described above are included.

Tags: Natural risk zones
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
National Marine Character Areas (NMCA)

Seascapes, like landscapes, reflect the relationship between people and place and the part it plays in forming the setting to our everyday lives. Marine Character Areas highlight the key natural, cultural and perceptual influences that make the character of each seascape distinct and unique. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) were commissioned on behalf of Welsh Government to identify the character of Wales’ seascapes at a broad-scale. We divided our inshore waters into 29 Marine Character Areas. This work provides the strategic spatial evidence on seascapes to inform the Wales National Marine Plan, which is being prepared by Welsh Government. Each area profile includes a description of the key characteristics, including their natural, cultural and perceptual influences, as well as
 land - sea inter-visibility maps.

Tags: Land cover
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Features

The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010 provide for the designation and protection of 'European sites', the protection of 'European protected species', and the adaptation of planning and other controls for the protection of European Sites. This dataset is made up of 43 datasets showing the extent of features for which our marine Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are designated and forms part of the advice packages Natural Resources Wales (NRW) prepares for our marine SACs under Regulation 37 (formerly Regulation 33 and 35) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations. They show the presence of (extent) of features within our marine SACs at the time of site designation against which statutory advice can be given. They also act as a b
aseline for feature extent against which changes can be measured during reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive.

Tags: Habitats and biotopes
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Article 17 Reporting Habitat Features

Reporting under Article 17 of the EU Habitats Directive requires member states to report on progress towards achieving favourable conservation status for habitats and species of Community Importance. The assessment of conservation status does not only relate to that component of the habitat area or species population to be found in Special Areas of Conservation, but to the totality of the habitats and species throughout the United Kingdom. The results of NRW's feature monitoring work and other evidence collected (survey) or collated (other data sources) on feature extent feed in to the process of mapping and reporting under Article 17. JNCC coordinate and provide UK-level feature reports under Article 17; England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland submit country-level data an
d information to inform these reports. This dataset only consists of the Welsh component of the Article 17 mapping.

Tags: Habitats and biotopes
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Licensing: Band 1 Sensitive Areas

NRW agreed, identified and documented which habitats and SAC features are sensitive to a range of Marine Licencing Band 1 activities. The dataset consists of 2 layers detailing information about sensitive habitats.  These datasets constitute polygons derived from NRW held BAP (Section 7) / OSPAR layers, Regulation 35 SAC habitat layers and Phase 1 intertidal survey.  All the habitats included in these layers were deemed to be sensitive to Marine Licencing Band 1 activities.   The data includes records of protected or sensitive habitats, collected as part of baseline survey, monitoring programmes and ad-hoc records.  A third layer is derived from the Special Protection Area (SPA) designated sites dataset and identifies SPA sensitive to Marine Licencing Band 1 Activities
The publically available dataset has some environmentally sensitive information redacted.  An un-redacted version can be requested and may be provided under a NRW licence.

Tags: Area management/restriction/regulation zones and r
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Habitats in Wales (archived 2018)

This archived dataset consists of 37 datasets, and has been superseded by Environment (Wales) Act Section 7: Marine Habitats as part of the newer legislative requirements. This dataset is associated with the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) which was published back in 1994, and was the UK Government's response to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which the UK signed up to in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. Similarly under Section 42 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act, 2006 a 'list of the living organisms and types of habitat which in the Assembly's opinion are of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity' is required. The NERC Act in Wales, is being superseded by the Environment Act (Wales) 2016. This dataset
will provided a basis on which to create a biodiversity list to meet the requirements of the Environment Act (Wales) set out under Section 6 and 7, which require biodiversity and resilience of ecosystem duty, and biodiversity lists and duty to take steps to maintain and enhance biodiversity are required, respectively. This includes the publishing of a list of types of habitats of principle importance in Wales, for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in relation to Wales. This dataset captured will contribute towards the identification of marine habitats of principle importance in Wales, and will be kept under review in order to keep the list up-to-date as per Section 7 of the Environment Act (Wales). These habitats include: blue mussel beds, Fragile sponge and anthozoan c
ommunities, Tide swept channels, Horse mussel beds, Maerl beds, Honeycomb worm reefs, Seagrass beds, Native oyster beds, Intertidal boulder communities, Intertidal mudflats, mud habitats in deep water, Sheltered muddy gravels, subtidal mixed muddy sediments, Estuarine rocky habitats, Peat and clay exposures, Carbonate reefs, Musculus discors beds, Saline lagoons, Coastal Saltmarsh, Sabellaria spinulosa (Ross worm) reefs, Seapens and burrowing megafauna communities and Subtidal sands and gravels.

Tags: Habitats and biotopes
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) Species in Wales (archived 2018)

This archived dataset consists of 32 datasets, and has been superseded by Environment (Wales) Act Section 7: Marine Species as part of the newer legislative requirements. This dataset is associated with the UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) which was published back in 1994, and was the UK Governments response to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which the UK signed up to in 1992 in Rio de Janeiro. Similarly under Section 42 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act (applicable to England and Wales) 2006, it is required that a 'list of the living organisms and types of habitat which in the Assembly's opinion are of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity'. The NERC Act in Wales, is being superseded by the Environm
ent Act (Wales) 2016. Under Section 7 of the Environment Act (Wales) These datasets will provide a basis on which to create a biodiversity list to meet the requirements of the Environment Act (Wales) set out under Section 6 and 7, which require biodiversity and resilience of ecosystem duty, and biodiversity lists and duty to take steps to maintain and enhance biodiversity are required, respectively. This includes the publishing of a list of living organisms of principle importance in Wales, for the purpose of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity in relation to Wales. These datasets will contribute towards the identification of marine organisms of principle importance in Wales, and will be kept under review in order to keep the list up-to-date as per Section 7 of the Environment Act (Wale
s).

Tags: Species distribution
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ)

This spatial dataset contains the digital boundaries of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) former Marine Nature Reserves in Wales. MCZs are a way of conserving marine habitats and wildlife and other features, of special importance, along the shore or on the seabed. The Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 allows for the creation of MCZs. MCZs protect a range of nationally important marine wildlife, habitats, geology and geomorphology, and can be designated anywhere in English and Welsh territorial and UK offshore water.

Tags: Protected sites
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Shoreline Management Plan and Coastal Erosion

The datasets shows the spatial coastal baseline which is split into 'frontages'. These are defined as lengths of coast with consistent characteristics based on the cliff behaviour characteristics and the defence characteristics. It is intended as a benchmark dataset showing erosion extents and rates for three periods:
-  Short Term (0 - 20 yr)
-  Medium Term (20 - 50 yr) and
-  Long Term (50 - 100 yr).
Defence type and Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) policies for each of the three periods described above are included.

Tags: Natural risk zones
Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network