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Habitat point records from 1974 University of Dundee Loch Inchard littoral survey

9 sites in Loch Inchard form the basis of brief descriptions of the littoral fauna and flora. Littoral substrata and communities are described, and species lists appended. It is a narrow, sheltered sealoch with bedrock and/or boulder shores as its predominant substrate types. Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii beds were present in the inner parts. There are a number of important freshwater inlets to this inner region and two important salmon rivers (Rhiconich River and Achriesgill Water). Flushing of the loch is poor. General notes on north-western shore floras and faunas are given.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Habitat point records from 1974 University of Dundee Kyle of Durness littoral survey

Nine sites in the Kyle of Durness and approaches form the basis of brief description of the littoral fauna and flora, with an introductory chapter on the enviroment. The Kyle of Durness is predominantly sand in the inner part. Sandflats and sandbanks in the inner Kyle of medium and fine grades had very little macro-infauna, and only Bathyporeia and Eurydice were found. Baluakest Bay had no macrofauna at all. Only small areas of fine sand/muddy sand are present near the river and stream entrances, with Bathyporeia up to 3-6000/m, and little else except Eurydice. A few very localised areas had Corophium, Hydrobia, Cardium, Crangons, Nereis, Nerine and Arenicola. Boulder and shingle beaches occur in the inner Kyle, and bedrock and boulder shores in the outer Kyle. Most rocky shores are barnacle dominated with increasing amounts of Mytilus towards the open sea end. Fucus ceranoides is present at the entrance point of rivers. Reduced salinity in the inner Kyle probably restricts the fauna present. The area must be valued primarily in terms of amenity and aesthetic considerations.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Habitat point records from 1974 University of Dundee Loch Eriboll littoral survey

Fifteen sites in Loch Eriboll and approaches form the basis of brief descriptions of the littoral fauna and flora. The main communities are described, including those on bedrock shores, boulder, shingle and gravel shores, sandy shores and areas of siltation. The shores are considered as standard for north-west Scotland. Some information on the sublittoral was obtained from local fishermen and divers. Few fish were observed, and fishermen confirmed that commercial fish were lacking. Lobsters and Pecten are fished commercially. Caves are not mentioned (see Moss, 1986). The lack of tidal flushing in the inner part of the loch is mentioned as a region of potential pollutant accumulation. Appended are some useful comments on north-western floras and faunas in general, related to specific habitats. A species list is also appended.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Habitat point records from 1991 Calf Marine Trust/MNCR Calf of Man survey

This survey was carried out as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR). The MNCR was started in 1987 by the Nature Conservancy Council and subsequent to the Environment Protection Act 1990, was undertaken by JNCC on behalf of the conservation agencies up to its completion in 1998. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and species, to aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance throughout Great Britain. Data collected through the MNCR was stored in the Marine Recorder database, and has been extracted from Marine Recorder to produce this dataset. For more details, see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1596.

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Species point records from 1987 CEGB Mersey estuary littoral sediment survey

Survey carried out by staff from Fawley marine lab (CEGB) with assistance from EAU (Liverpool University). Study was commissioned by Mersey Barrage Company (MBC), and the findings of the report (Bamber 1988 [R1176]) were used as part of the environmental report presented to MBC by Environmental Resources Ltd, the major environmental contractors/project managers. Raw data supplied by Fawley.

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Species point records from 1984 Queen's University Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn survey

A diving survey of 36 sites; 16 in Loch Nevis, 19 in Loch Hourn and 1 in the Sound of Sleat. Sites are described briefly, and a species list given. The sublittoral topography was mainly of steep sediment slopes from mud to muddy sand and gravel. There are also extensive outcrops of bedrock, heavily silted unless in current. A distinct thermocline was present, with temperatures ranging from 9 degrees Centigrade at 50 m to a maximum of 16 degrees Centigrade at the surface. The range of species found reflects low energy, silt-dominated conditions; Nephrops and all 3 sea pens were found in mud. Neocrania and Protanthea were all characteristic of the otherwise barren bedrock, and Swiftia and Diazona were recorded nearer the mouth. Increased current resulted in large populations of Ophiothrix and Ophiocomina. Few red algae; undergrowth mostly brown species. Several nudibranchs of interest were recorded, and Leptometra celtica, Aureliania and Thyone roscovita. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1992-93 DWT Hartland Quay littoral survey

This survey was carried out as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR). The MNCR was started in 1987 by the Nature Conservancy Council and subsequent to the Environment Protection Act 1990, was undertaken by JNCC on behalf of the conservation agencies up to its completion in 1998. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and species, to aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance throughout Great Britain. Data collected through the MNCR was stored in the Marine Recorder database, and has been extracted from Marine Recorder to produce this dataset. For more details, see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1596.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1974 University of Dundee Loch Inchard littoral survey

9 sites in Loch Inchard form the basis of brief descriptions of the littoral fauna and flora. Littoral substrata and communities are described, and species lists appended. It is a narrow, sheltered sealoch with bedrock and/or boulder shores as its predominant substrate types. Ascophyllum nodosum var. mackaii beds were present in the inner parts. There are a number of important freshwater inlets to this inner region and two important salmon rivers (Rhiconich River and Achriesgill Water). Flushing of the loch is poor. General notes on north-western shore floras and faunas are given.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1974 University of Dundee Kyle of Durness littoral survey

Nine sites in the Kyle of Durness and approaches form the basis of brief description of the littoral fauna and flora, with an introductory chapter on the enviroment. The Kyle of Durness is predominantly sand in the inner part. Sandflats and sandbanks in the inner Kyle of medium and fine grades had very little macro-infauna, and only Bathyporeia and Eurydice were found. Baluakest Bay had no macrofauna at all. Only small areas of fine sand/muddy sand are present near the river and stream entrances, with Bathyporeia up to 3-6000/m, and little else except Eurydice. A few very localised areas had Corophium, Hydrobia, Cardium, Crangons, Nereis, Nerine and Arenicola. Boulder and shingle beaches occur in the inner Kyle, and bedrock and boulder shores in the outer Kyle. Most rocky shores are barnacle dominated with increasing amounts of Mytilus towards the open sea end. Fucus ceranoides is present at the entrance point of rivers. Reduced salinity in the inner Kyle probably restricts the fauna present. The area must be valued primarily in terms of amenity and aesthetic considerations.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1974 University of Dundee Loch Eriboll littoral survey

Fifteen sites in Loch Eriboll and approaches form the basis of brief descriptions of the littoral fauna and flora. The main communities are described, including those on bedrock shores, boulder, shingle and gravel shores, sandy shores and areas of siltation. The shores are considered as standard for north-west Scotland. Some information on the sublittoral was obtained from local fishermen and divers. Few fish were observed, and fishermen confirmed that commercial fish were lacking. Lobsters and Pecten are fished commercially. Caves are not mentioned (see Moss, 1986). The lack of tidal flushing in the inner part of the loch is mentioned as a region of potential pollutant accumulation. Appended are some useful comments on north-western floras and faunas in general, related to specific habitats. A species list is also appended.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1991 Calf Marine Trust/MNCR Calf of Man survey

This survey was carried out as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR). The MNCR was started in 1987 by the Nature Conservancy Council and subsequent to the Environment Protection Act 1990, was undertaken by JNCC on behalf of the conservation agencies up to its completion in 1998. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and species, to aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance throughout Great Britain. Data collected through the MNCR was stored in the Marine Recorder database, and has been extracted from Marine Recorder to produce this dataset. For more details, see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1596. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Habitat point records from 1999 IECS Inner Dowsing sublittoral sediment survey

This survey was carried out as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR). The MNCR was started in 1987 by the Nature Conservancy Council and subsequent to the Environment Protection Act 1990, was undertaken by JNCC on behalf of the conservation agencies up to its completion in 1998. The MNCR was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and species, to aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance throughout Great Britain. Data collected through the MNCR was stored in the Marine Recorder database, and has been extracted from Marine Recorder to produce this dataset. For more details, see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-1596.

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Habitat point records from 1997 JNCC/MCS Seasearch Loch Sunart survey

Survey of Loch Sunary carried out for Seasearch in 1997. Field site numbers were not noted at the time of survey, and were therefore added to the forms at the time of data entry, in chronological order. Similarly, report site numbers were added at the time of data entry, using approximate geographical location (west to east).

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Habitat point records from 1972 Holme Queener Point (Rame Head, Plymouth) littoral monitoring

An exposed shore, mainly bare of fucoids, but interesting fauna and flora, particularly in gullies south of Queener Point, rather than at the point itself. Disadvantage is stiff cliff climb. very similar in general character to the other exposed reefs present in Whitsand Bay - Withnoe side of Port Wrinkle and Downderry, but less sand scour.

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Species point records from 1995 MNCR Firth and Lynn of Lorn training survey

Three sites in the Firth and Lynn of Lorn surveyed by standard MNCR sublittoral recording techniques along a transect line approximately 35 m long. Each recorder made their own records at each site including a separate set of habitat recording forms. Data used to check inter-surveyor variability. Three sites chosen for different types of habitat: Bach Island - exposed sublittoral rock; Dunstaffnage - mixed sediment and pebbles; Pladda Island - soft sediment with megafaunal burrowers. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

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Species point records from 1997 MNCR west Anglesey sublittoral survey

Standard MNCR diving survey of sublittoral rocky and sediment habitats between Abermenai Point and Carmel Head to fill in the gaps left by 1996 survey dive due to bad weather and boat breakdowns. Much of the survey area has tidal streams, with the sites on headlands having good examples of tide-swept rocky habitats. South of Roscolyn Head the seabed is largely sand and muddy sand. North of Roscolyn Head, with the exception of some sandy bays, is bedrock, boulders and cobbles. The whole area is fairly silty. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

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Species point records from 1978 Smith west Inverness-shire & north Argyll littoral survey

The area covered is from Loch Hourn to the Sound of Mull, and up to Loch Linne. Some of the work is patchy and qualitative, being done at an amateur basis. A few sites were surveyed in more detail. Descriptions of the distribution of littoral mollusca on rocky and sedimentary shores, plus data from inshore dredge trawls. Some notes on the impacts of tourism. Stations are described giving main features of habitats and communities, and species lists and photographs of sites are appended. In the discussion, Loch Sunart is considered disappointing, but several other sites were recommended for further investigation: the north side of Loch Nevis between Sandaig and Inverie Bay, Loch nan Ceall, Loch Ailort, Ardnamurchan Point, Camaschoirk, all Sound of Mull stations and Camas Chil-Mhalieu. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

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Species point records from 1987 MNCR Isle of May (Fife) survey

The Isle of May lies at the entrance to the Firth of Forth. It is a small island designated as a National Nature Reserve. The coastline of the Isle of May is predominantly rocky with bedrock extending sublittorally onto boulder slopes and cobble and shell gravel plains. Conditions of wave exposure range from sheltered to exposed. The purpose of this study was to survey the range of littoral and sublittoral habitats and communities and assess the nature conservation importance of sites. Fieldwork took place from 1-6 August 1987. Ten littoral and 20 sublittoral sites were surveyed using established MNCR methods. Stations were classified into 28 littoral and 23 sublittoral habitat types. These habitats with their associated communities have been described and species composition listed. A total of 103 littoral and 218 sublittoral species were recorded. The habitats and communities of the Isle of May have been compared with St Abb's Head and the Farne Islands. The Isle of May was found to have a lower diversity of habitats than the other two sites probably due to the uniform and hard nature of the rock type and small area involved. However, a high number of species was found in relation to the small area and limited range of habitats. The shores and sublittoral rock, boulders and cobbles are considered to be of both local and regional importance. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

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Species point records from 1982 Dipper Wash sublittoral diving/dredging survey

This report notes the importance in the Wash of the sublittoral faunal populations, which may be a source of recruitment to the intertidal areas, for nature conservation and for fisheries. Although some information is available on the sublittoral of the Wash from remote sampling, very little diving has been done in the area due to low visibilities and strong tides. Although most of the area consists of mobile soft sediments, indications of some type of hard substratum are given by the masses of bryozoa and hydroids regularly washed up on the beaches. The aims of this preliminary survey were therefore to establish the feasibility of using diving to carry out a survey in this area, to collect information on the sublittoral, particularly in the Lynn Well area where 'rocky' outcrops were suspected and to make contacts with other organisations and individuals interested in the sublittoral of the Wash. The survey was carried out during a period of neap tides from a trawler owned by the Eastern Sea Fisheries Joint Committee. Two dives and three dredges were made. Descriptions of dive and dredge sites are provided, and species identified listed. No evidence of hard substrata was found, the sediments apparently consisting of muds and sands with a considerable amout of shell and pebble debris. The epifauna in the deeper areas dredged in Lynn Well was found to be fairly rich, with abundant hydroid material, Flustra foliacea and worm tubes attached to stones and shells on the sea bed. The infauna was also thought to be fairly rich, but only the top few inches of sediment could be sampled by dredge. In the Roaring Middle area a harder substratum may be present since little sediment was brought to the surface, and Modiolus beds are thought to occur here. Diving in the Wash is not a very effective method of survey due to the constraints of slack water and low visibility. However, it does provide a better indication of the composition and spatial arrangement of the communities and also allows collection of small organisms and other fragile material; information which may be lost from dredged collections. The report suggests therefore that diving would be a useful tool for backing up remote sampling methods in areas where interesting hauls have come to the surface.

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Habitat point records from 1985-86 Irving Isles of Scilly sublittoral monitoring

The report summarises fieldwork undertaken in 1985 and 1986 in the Isles of Scilly. Photographic monitoring of communities on circalittoral bedrock was continued and changes in populations of Mediterranean-Atlantic species of high nature conservation importance recorded. The density, size and extent of Zostera plants at 2 locations within the island group was studied and the report incorporates an account of the algal flora associated with Zostera at these sites in 1985. The dominant component species of the circalittoral communities remained little changed between 1984 and 1986. Little apparent growth was noted in individual cup corals, soft corals and branching sponges. No recruitment to the cup coral populations was observed, although a few cup corals and sponges were lost from the monitoring sites. (Some of these losses may be attributable to damage during the monitoring exercise). These results are very similar to those obtained for the monitoring studies being undertaken at similar sites at Lundy and Skomer. The study of Zostera marina has demonstrated the dynamic nature of these sea-grass beds which show marked movement of the vegetated areas from year to year and variation in plant density and average leaf length.

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Species point records from 1986 Hiscock mid-Wales' sarns sublittoral survey

This survey was carried out to describe the sublittoral fringe communities on and around the Mid-Wales Sarns (Sarn Badrig, Sarn-y-Bwch and Cynfelin Patches), and to assess their scientific interest and nature conservation importance. The Sarns (reefs) are interesting geological features, being shallow sublittoral glacial moraines. The survey was conducted from the hard boat `St Margaret', and based at Abersoch on the Lleyn Peninsula in North Wales. Daily trips were made out to the reefs, and diving operations were based on the hard boat with inflatable tender for divers. At each site surveyed, records were made of abundance of plants and animals, and habitats were described. Suction samples were taken of sediment infauna at several sites. Photographs were taken to illustrate habitats, communities and species. The Sarns were remarkable for the extensive areas of distinctive communities on `unstable' substrata. A wide variety of algae, particularly Phaeophyta (brown algae), was recorded. At most survey sites, algae were dense and animal species were fewer and less varied. Twenty sites were surveyed, and descriptions of the different habitats and communities found on the reefs are given. The reefs were composed entirely of `unstable' substrata, of a wide range of sizes from large boulders down to fine sand. Distinctive communities dominated by ephemeral algae, were present in the sublittoral fringe on the reef crests, where there were mixed substrata exposed to fast tidal currents and strong wave action. In slightly deeper water, dense foliose algae dominated all hard substrata, with few animals present. Between 4 m and 9 m, Halidrys siliquosa forests covered extensive areas on boulders and cobbles in sediment. Pebbles were patchy but with a characteristic flora. In deeper water off the ends of the reefs, animal communities with a wide variety of species were present on tideswept boulders. Areas between the reefs were mainly covered with sand, and not investigated thoroughly. The conservation importance of the reefs as a whole is assessed, and of the 10 community types described. 11 algal and 4 animal species are identified as being of particular scientific interest. Many of the communities described are considered of regional or local importance; however the current-swept reef crests and the extensive Halidrys forests are considered to be of higher importance. The reefs as a whole are probably unique sublittoral features in the British Isles. Further work is recommended on Sarn-y-Bwch and Cynfelin Patches, both inadequately surveyed. The large boulder habitat, and areas at both the seaward and landward ends of the Sarns deserve further study.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Species point records from 1978 Smith Uists rocky shore mollusc survey

15 sites were surveyed, in 3 main categories: 1. west coast, exposed or semi-exposed; 2. east coast, mainly sheltered; 3. brackish water lochs. Brief descriptions of each site are given, with mollusc-orientated notes on habitats and other species. 117 species were found alive. The most interesting discoveries were, in addition to the specialised brackish water species (see species lists), amongst the chitons, with a further example of Acanthochitona sp. ('a handsome red one') being found on the Monach Islands. Amongst the Gastropoda, Diodora graeca, found at Aird an Runair and at Lochmaddy by SMBA, is a new live record for the Outer Hebrides, elegantly establishing a continuation of distribution between Ireland and Orkney. Species lists of molluscs on smaller algae are appended, as are recording forms.

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Species point records from 1980 NCC Isles of Scilly & south Cornwall sublittoral survey

Survey was carried out to describe the range of sublittoral habitats and species. A specific survey was made on opisthobranch molluscs. Lists of species of flora and fauna are given for the areas investigated. Some work was done on the south Cornwall coast around Mounts Bay. Within the islands the variety of major habitats recorded was not high due to heavy wave action and variety of species was rather low. Records currently considered sensitive have been removed from this dataset.

Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee