AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
UK Marine Noise Registry (MNR) Outputs for 2015

This publication contains maps produced using data collated by the UK Marine Noise Registry (MNR; [https://mnr.jncc.gov.uk/](https://mnr.jncc.gov.uk/)).

When using and/or interpreting the MNR output maps and spatial data, users should take into account the caveats in the enclosed document C20170329_MNRPBDMapsCaveats2015_UKEEZ.docx.

These maps display the distribution and duration of impulsive underwater noise events, and the associated activity types contributing to these events, across UK marine waters for the calendar year beginning January 1st 2015.

Noise events are shown in pulse block days (PBD).

A PBD is when at least one noise event (between 10 Hz and 10 kHz) has occurred within a block on a particular day.

Blocks refer to the blocks/quadrants delimited by the UK oil and gas licensing grid.

Tags: EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive, Impulsive Noise, JNCC Publications, Marine, UK MNR, UK Marine Noise Registry
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed still images and video GIS data from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed still images and video GIS data from Solan Bank Reef SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed still images habitat analysis from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed still images habitat analysis from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed video habitat analysis from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed video habitat analysis from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed still images species analysis from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed still images species analysis from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed video species analysis from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed video species analysis from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Monthly averages and overall average (2005-2009) of the light attenuation coefficient in the water column for photosynthetically available radiation (KPAR)

GeoTiff datasets of average coefficient of light attenuation for photosynthetically active radiation (KPAR) in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas. The dataset kPAR2005_ 2009_250.tif contains the average annual KPAR calculated over the years 2005-2009. All other datasets are monthly averages (for 2005-2009), Numbers in the GeoTiff names inficate the montha, e.g. the dataset kpar_month_01_250.tif contains monthly averages for the month of January, kpar_month_02_250.tif is for the month of February and so on.  Raster cell size 250m. Values are dimensionless and fall between 0 and 1, with 0 being no attenuation (clear water) and 1 being full light attenuation (very turbid). Data was collected by the MERIS satellite.

Additional information source:

Saulquin, B, Hamdi, A., Gohin G., Populus, J., Mangin A., Fanton d'Andon, O. (2013). Estimation of the diffuse attenuation coefficient KdPAR using MERIS and application to seabed habitat mapping. Remote Sensing of Environment 128; 224–233.

Tags: Coefficient of light attenuation, Light, Marine, Marine Physical Parameters, Photosynthetically active radiation, RM0686
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed still images from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed still images from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, Corpulent, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Raw, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed videos from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed videos from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, Corpulent, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Raw, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Kinetic energy from waves in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas (2000-2005) for the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project

GeoTiff datasets of average kinetic energy per square metre at the seabed due to waves in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas.  Numbers in the Geotiff names refer to the percentiles, e.g ke100w.tif is the maximum wave kinetic energy or the 100th percentile and it includes all values, whilst ke90w.tif contains the 90th percentile kinetic energy values obtained when the highest 10% of values are excluded. Calculated for the period 2000-2005 with a raster cell size of 300m. Units are N/m^2. 
The layers are built using data from National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) wave model (ProWAM at a resolution of 12.5km) offshore. A high resolution (~300m) bespoke wave model based on the DHI Spectral Wave model was used to augment the coastal areas where the ProWAM model resolution was inadequate.

Tags: Marine, Marine Physical Parameters, Wave, Wave kinetic energy
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Seabed still images logs and GIS from Solan Bank Reef

Seabed still images logs and GIS from the from Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI survey, which was planned with the aim of informing development of a national indicator of ‘Good Environmental Status’ focusing on sponge morphology, as part of the UK’s obligations under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD).

Tags: 1714S, MRV Scotia, Marine, Offshore Seabed Survey, Processed, Solan Bank Reef cSAC/SCI
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Peak wave period in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas (2000-2005) for the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project

GeoTiff datasets of peak wave periods in Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas calculated for the period 2000-2005 with a raster cell size of 300m. Numbers in the Geotiff names refer to the percentiles, e.g tp100.tif is the maximum wave period or the 100th percentile and it includes all values, whilst tp90.tif contains the 90th percentile wave period values obtained when the highest 10% of values are excluded. Units are in seconds. 

The layers are built using data from National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) wave model  (ProWAM at a resolution of 12.5km) offshore. A high resolution (~300m) bespoke wave model based on the DHI Spectral Wave model was used to augment the coastal areas where the ProWAM model resolution was inadequate.

Tags: Marine, Marine Physical Parameters, Wave, Wave period
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Wave height in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas (2000-2005)  for the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project

GeoTiff datasets of significant wave height (hs) in Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas calculated for the period 2000-2005 with a raster cell size of 300m -  Numbers in the Geotiff names refer to the percentiles, e.g hs100.tif is the maximum wave height or the 100th percentile and it includes all values, whilst hs90.tif contains the 90th percentile wave height values obtained when the highest 10% of values are excluded. Units are in meters. 

The layers are built using data from National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) wave model  (ProWAM at a resolution of 12.5km) offshore. A high resolution (~300m) bespoke wave model based on the DHI Spectral Wave model was used to augment the coastal areas where the ProWAM model resolution was inadequate.

Tags: Marine, Marine Physical Parameters, Wave, Wave height
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Kinetic energy from currents in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas (2001) for the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project

GeoTiff datasets of average kinetic energy (ke) per square metre at 1m from the seabed due to currents in the Greater North Sea and Celtic Seas. Numbers in the Geotiff names refer to the percentiles, e.g ke100.tif is the maximum current kinetic energy or the 100th percentile and it includes all values, whilst ke90.tif contains the 90th percentile kinetic energy values obtained when the highest 10% of values are excluded. The ke time series was based on 30 minute output from tidal models run for 2001, considered to be a typical year. Units are N/m^2. Raster cell size of 300m. 

The layers are built using data from National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) current models (the CS20, CS3 and NEA models at resolutions of 1.8km, 10km and 35km respectively).

Tags: Current, Current kinetic energy, Marine, Marine Physical Parameters
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Shetland

Shetland (MNCR Sector 1) has been studied as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review programme. The studies included field surveys of the shores and nearshore subtidal zone to describe the biotopes. Comparable data from other organisations have been added to provide information on over 739 sites within the region and analysed to classify the biotopes present. The information available for MNCR Sector 1 is presented as 32 area summaries.

Additional information sources:

Howson, C. M. (1999) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sector 1. Shetland: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom MNCR series.)

Tags: B270, Confidence assessment complete, Corpulent, Diver survey, GB000646, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies (May 2026) Names and Codes in SC

<p style='background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; margin:0px 0px 1rem; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; word-spacing:0px;'><span style='background-color:rgb(255,255,255); color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:inherit; font-size:16px;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:1.5; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; word-spacing:0px;'>This file contains the names and codes for the Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies in Scotland as at 7th May 2026. &nbsp;(File Size - 16&nbsp;KB)&nbsp;</span></span></p><div style='background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); border-style:solid; border-width:0px; box-sizing:border-box; color:rgb(74, 74, 74); font-family:&quot;Avenir Next W01&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next W00&quot;, &quot;Avenir Next&quot;, Avenir, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:1.5; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; word-spacing:0px;'><p style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; margin:0px 0px 1rem;'><span style='color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:inherit;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; line-height:1.5;'>Field Names - SPC26CD, SPC26NM</span></span></p><p style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; margin:0px 0px 1rem;'><span style='color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:inherit;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; line-height:1.5;'>Field Types - Text, Text</span></span></p><div style='border-style:solid; border-width:0px; box-sizing:border-box; font-family:inherit; line-height:1.5;'><div style='border-style:solid; border-width:0px; box-sizing:border-box; font-family:inherit; line-height:1.5;'><span style='color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:inherit;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; line-height:1.5;'>Field Lengths - 9, 42</span></span></div></div></div>

Tags: 2026, MAY_2026, NAC_ELE, NAC_MAY_2026, NAC_SPC, Names and Codes, SPC, Scotland, Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies
Organization: Office for National Statistics
Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies (May 2026) Boundaries SC BFC

<p><span style='background-color:rgb(255,255,255); color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14.4px;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; line-height:1.5; text-align:start; text-decoration-color:initial; text-decoration-style:initial; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; word-spacing:0px;'>This file contains the digital vector boundaries for Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies, in Scotland, as at May 2026.</span></span></p><p><span style='color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14.4px;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; line-height:1.5;'>The boundaries available are: (BFC) Full resolution - clipped to the coastline (Mean High Water mark).</span></span></p><p><span style='color:rgb(0,0,0); font-family:Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:14.4px;'><span style='border:0px solid currentcolor; box-sizing:border-box; line-height:1.5;'>Contains both Ordnance Survey and ONS Intellectual Property Rights.</span></span></p><p><br />&nbsp;</p><div><div>REST URL of Feature Access Service – <a target='_blank' href='https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/SPC_MAY_2026_SC_BFC/FeatureServer' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/SPC_MAY_2026_SC_BFC/FeatureServer</a></div></div><p><br />&nbsp;</p><div><div>REST URL of WFS Server – <a target='_blank' href='https://dservices1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/services/Scottish_Parliamentary_Constituencies_(May_2026)_Boundaries_SC_BFC/WFSServer?request=getcapabilities&amp;service=wfs' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://dservices1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/services/Scottish_Parliamentary_Constituencies_(May_2026)_Boundaries_SC_BFC/WFSServer?request=getcapabilities&amp;service=wfs</a></div></div><p><br />&nbsp;</p><div><div>REST URL of MapServer – <a target='_blank' href='https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/Scottish_Parliamentary_Constituencies_(May_2026)_Boundaries_SC_BFC/MapServer' rel='nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer'>https://services1.arcgis.com/ESMARspQHYMw9BZ9/arcgis/rest/services/Scottish_Parliamentary_Constituencies_(May_2026)_Boundaries_SC_BFC/MapServer</a></div></div>

Tags: 2026, BDY_ELE, BDY_SPC, Boundaries, Electoral Boundaries, MAY_2026, SC, SPC Boundaries, Scotland, Scottish Parliamentary Constituencies
Organization: Office for National Statistics
MNCR Area Summaries - Lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides - Part 2

In 1993, the MNCR initiated a survey of lagoons in Scotland. Thirty-three lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides were studied as part of this programme, with field studies undertaken in 1994 and 1995.

Additional information source:

Covey, R., Fortune, F., Nichols, D.M., Thorpe, K. (1998) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sectors 3, 4, 12, 13 & 15. Lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: Corpulent, Diver survey, EUNIS, GB000377, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Lagoons in the Outer Hebrides - Part 2

In 1993, the MNCR initiated a survey of lagoons in Scotland. Seventy-two lagoons in the Outer Hebrides were studied as part of this programme. The studies included field surveys of the shores (if tidal) and subtidal zone of each lagoon to describe the biotopes. Comparable data from other organisations have been added and the data analysed to classify the biotopes present. The information available for MNCR Sector 14 is presented as 72 area summaries.

This dataset has been split into two parts. This is Part 2. Part 1 is available at: https://data.gov.uk/dataset/817d6972-35c1-4598-bbb2-3fa6f869f7f0/mncr-area-summaries-lagoons-in-the-outer-hebrides-part-1.

Additional information source:

Thorpe, K., Dalkin, M.J., Fortune, F., & Nichols, D.M. (1998) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sector 14. Lagoons in the Outer Hebrides: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: B242, Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000376, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Sealochs in the Clyde Sea (2)

The sealochs of the Clyde Sea (MNCR Sector 12) have been studied as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review programme. The studies included field surveys of the shores and nearshore subtidal zone to describe the biotopes. Comparable data from other organisations have been added to provide information on over 250 sites within the region and analysed to classify the biotopes present. The information available for MNCR Sector 12 is presented as 7 area summaries.

Additional information source:

Dipper, F.A. & Beaver, R. (1999) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sector 12. Sealochs in the Clyde Sea: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: B263, Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000374, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Inlets in eastern England - Part 2

A series of twelve marine inlets on the East Anglian and north Kent coasts (MNCR sector 6) have been studied as part of the Marine Nature Conservation Review programme. Comparable data from other organisations have been added to provide information on over 460 sites within the twelve inlets and analysed to classify the biotopes present.

This data has been split into two parts. This is Part 2. Part 1 is available at: https://data.gov.uk/dataset/e43eb7a1-36ed-4034-b295-e4426423e359/mncr-area-summaries-inlets-in-eastern-england-part-1.

Additional information source:

Hill, T.O., Emblow, C.S., & Northern, K.O. (1996) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sector 6. Inlets in eastern England: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: B230, Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000372, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides

In 1993, the MNCR initiated a survey of lagoons in Scotland. Thirty-three lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides were studied as part of this programme, with field studies undertaken in 1994 and 1995.

Additional information source:

Covey, R., Fortune, F., Nichols, D.M., Thorpe, K. (1998) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sectors 3, 4, 12, 13 & 15. Lagoons in mainland Scotland and the Inner Hebrides: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000293, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Lagoons in the Outer Hebrides - Part 1

In 1993, the MNCR initiated a survey of lagoons in Scotland. Seventy-two lagoons in the Outer Hebrides were studied as part of this programme. This included field surveys of the shores (if tidal) and subtidal zone of each lagoon to describe the biotopes. Comparable data from other organisations have been added and the data analysed to classify the biotopes present. The information available for MNCR Sector 14 is presented as 72 area summaries. 

This dataset has been split into two parts. This is Part 1. Part 2 is available at: https://data.gov.uk/dataset/9175b75e-beca-417f-a9e4-cbeea44b056b/mncr-area-summaries-lagoons-in-the-outer-hebrides-part-2.

Additional information source:

Thorpe, K., Dalkin, M.J., Fortune, F., & Nichols, D.M. (1998) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sector 14. Lagoons in the Outer Hebrides: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: B242, Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000292, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee
MNCR Area Summaries - Lagoons in Shetland and Orkney

In 1993, the MNCR initiated a survey of lagoons in Scotland. Eighteen lagoons in MNCR Sector 1, the Shetland Islands, were surveyed in August 1993 and sixteen lagoons were surveyed in July 1994 in MNCR Sector 2, the Orkney Islands. This included field surveys of the shores and nearshore subtidal zone to describe the biotopes. Comparable data from other organisations have been added and the data analysed to classify the biotopes present. The information available for MNCR Sectors 1 & 2 is presented as 34 area summaries.

Additional information source:

Thorpe, K. (1998) Marine Nature Conservation Review Sectors 1 & 2. Lagoons in Shetland and Orkney: area summaries. Peterborough, Joint Nature Conservation Committee. (Coasts and seas of the United Kingdom. MNCR series)

Tags: B227, Corpulent, Data Provider Agreement not required - owned by JN, Diver survey, GB000291, Intertidal survey, MNCR, Marine, Nature Conservation, Seabed Habitats and Geology, Show on webGIS, Translated to EUNIS
Organization: Joint Nature Conservation Committee