AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Videos and still images of the seabed from the 2018 drop camera survey off the western coast of St. Lucia

As part of the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme (CMEP) Cefas collected 
212 drop camera video tows of the seabed off the western coast of St. Lucia in 
the Caribbean. The purpose was to characterise the benthic fauna within the 
area and support the creation of benthic habitat maps for four key areas of 
the island (Rodney Bay, Castries to Marigot Bay, Soufriere and Vieux Fort). 
The videos and still images were acquired using a lightweight drop camera 
frame with a Bowtech high definition video camera, Olympus Mark III stills 
camera, two lasers for scaling images and additional lighting for real colour 
images of the seabed. The drop camera frame was lowered to the seabed by hand 
from a vessel, with the video monitored to maintain a consistent height above 
the seabed. Tows were 15 minutes long with the vessel drifting in neutral so 
the distance covered in each tow varied. Sample depths ranged from 4-80 m and 
covered a range of habitats including bare sediment, seagrass, and coral and 
sponge dominated reefs. Still images were acquired every 10 seconds based on 
an automated timer. Only a limited number of the still images were processed 
for the creation of the seabed maps, however, all images have been retained in 
this data holding.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/15/1971 (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 27/09/1971 and 10/10/1971 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl Dutch Herring Trawl IYFS Spec.

Survey operations were undertaken on 11 stations

13 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/02/1979 (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 30/01/1979 and 19/02/1979 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Engels trawl codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 12 stations

19 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/17/1974 (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 09/12/1974 and 17/12/1974 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Engels trawl codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 13 stations

25 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Catchment boundaries for England and Wales based on existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) catchments 2023 - British National Grid (BNG)

This dataset contains the boundaries for river catchments in England and Wales 
based on the dataset `Hydrological sections for England, Scotland and Wales 
with associated river catchment 2023, Water Framework Directive (WFD) 
waterbody and regional information British National Grid (BNG)`_ These 
catchment boundaries have been derived from hydrological sections, have 
boundaries almost identical to existing Fish Health Inspectorate river 
catchments, and include complete coverage of the waterbodies under the Water 
Framework Directive.

Note this dataset only includes catchments in England and Wales. Scotland is 
represented as a single area. For complete coverage of England, Scotland and 
Wales use `Catchment boundaries for England, Scotland and Wales based on 
existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and SEPA catchments (BNG) 2023`_

There are 2 versions of the dataset; a geographical coordinate reference 
system (CRS) WGS84 (EPSG 4326) see `Catchment boundaries for England and 
Wales based on existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) catchments 2023 
(WGS84)`_* *and this dataset a projected CRS British National Grid (BNG - 
EPSG 27700) .


.. _`hydrological sections for england, scotland and wales with associated river catchment 2023, water framework directive (wfd) waterbody and regional information british national grid (bng)`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21750

.. _`catchment boundaries for england, scotland and wales based on existing fish health inspectorate (fhi) and sepa catchments (bng) 2023`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21967

.. _`catchment boundaries for england and wales based on existing fish health inspectorate (fhi) catchments 2023 (wgs84)`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21755

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 01/1993 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
RV CIROLANA 08/1991 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 4B/1996 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
Survey : LEIG/MISC/1914 (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 18/03/1914 and 03/06/1914 on Leigh on Sea

Equipment used during this survey :


-   peterson young fish trawl

Survey operations were undertaken on 5 stations

12 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/R/1931 (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 10/12/1931 and 11/12/1931 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 7 stations

14 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Catchment boundaries for Scotland based on Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) catchments (WGS84) 2023

This dataset contains the boundaries for river catchments in Scotland based on 
the dataset `Hydrological sections for England, Scotland and Wales with 
associated river catchment 2023, Water Framework Directive (WFD) waterbody and 
regional information (WGS84)`_ These catchment boundaries have been derived 
from hydrological sections, have boundaries almost identical to existing Fish 
Health Inspectorate river catchments, and include complete coverage of the 
waterbodies under the Water Framework Directive.

Note this dataset only includes catchments in Scotland. England and Wales are 
represented as a single area. For complete coverage of England, Scotland and 
Wales use `Catchment boundaries for England, Scotland and Wales based on 
existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and SEPA catchments (WGS84) 2023`_

There are 2 versions of the dataset; this one a geographical coordinate 
reference system (CRS) WGS84 (EPSG 4326) and one projected to CRS British 
National Grid (BNG - EPSG 27700) see `Catchment boundaries for Scotland 
based on Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) catchments British 
National Grid (BNG) 2023`_


.. _`hydrological sections for england, scotland and wales with associated river catchment 2023, water framework directive (wfd) waterbody and regional information (wgs84)`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21968

.. _`catchment boundaries for england, scotland and wales based on existing fish health inspectorate (fhi) and sepa catchments (wgs84) 2023`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21749

.. _`catchment boundaries for scotland based on scottish environment protection agency (sepa) catchments british national grid (bng) 2023`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21969

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 02/2005 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
1976 Eastern Irish Sea Groundfish Survey Catch Data - Silver Star Time Series

A series of groundfish surveys were carried out on the 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 3 surveys carried 
out during 1976. Numbers at length by centimetre of the main commercial fish 
species are recorded. Station positions by area are recorded.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/5B/1975 (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 01/04/1975 and 08/04/1975 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


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

Survey operations were undertaken on 6 stations

42 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1985 Eastern Irish Sea Groundfish Survey Catch Data - Silver Star Time Series

A series of groundfish surveys were carried out on the 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 3 surveys carried 
out in 1985. 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 02/85 and 03/85 containing catch data for all other 
species.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : JSMI/19/1921 (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 03/04/1921 and 08/04/1921 on JS Miles

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Grimsby style otter trawl Codend with mesh 6.8cm

Survey operations were undertaken on 16 stations

13 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 9A/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
Western Channel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Acoustic Data - 2012

Multibeam sonar survey covering Western Channel MCZ in 2012. Full site 
coverage outwards of between 77.8-93.6 m depth (chart datum). Lines run at 
varying spacing with no cross lines run. Data collected at 300 kHz,WGS84 
latitude and longitude coordinates collected by Differential Global 
Positioning system, MBES system mounted on a moving blade, Raw and processed 
data delivered to Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, 
UK (CEFAS_ completed with georeferenced backscatter mosaics and GeoTiff 
images.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GARE/03/1982 (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 09/03/1982 and 29/03/1982 on G A REAY

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl Semi Pelagic GOV NOP survey rig, Mk5 Camera, G A Reay Spec.

Survey operations were undertaken on 39 stations

55 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network