AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Goodwin Sands Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Acoustic Data - 2014

Multibeam sonar survey covering Goodwin Sands MCZ in 2014, full site coverage 
outwards of between 12-60 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
North Sea Plankton Survey - RV Clione 10/1987

A series of five surveys were carried out between May and September of 1987 in 
the North Sea off the north-east coast of England to undertake stock 
assessment by the egg production method. The species targeted were *Nephrops 
norvegicus* (Norway lobster) and *Homarus gammarus *(European lobster) 
with plankton samples being collected at each site on a planned survey grid. 
The data described here consists of the numbers of eggs and larvae, along with 
associated positional and ancillary data and volumes filtered.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) concentration data,  estuarine fish samples from September to November 2020

This is part 2 of a 2 part project to analyse PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) 
in estuarine samples in a collaboration with the Environment Agency. Part 1 
was a survey of levels of PFAS in sediments from 15 English estuaries 
collected in 2020. Additional funding was obtained to survey levels of PFAS in 
flatfish samples (flounder, dab and plaice) from the same estuaries and the 
output is a spreadsheet showing the concentrations of PFAS in these fish 
samples.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Zooplankton data from Ring net, CALPS and PIA from the Western English Channel and Eastern Irish Sea in 2016

Zooplankton data was collected from 3 different devices: Ring net, Continuous 
automated Litter and Plankton Sampler (CALPS) and Plankton Image Identifier 
(PIA), during the PELTIC 2016 survey (Pelagic ecosystem in the western English 
Channel and eastern Celtic Sea, 3rd to the 19th October) on board the RV 
“Cefas Endeavour”. Zooplankton samples and images were collected at 40 
stations during the night.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
CLiP Vanuatu Marine Litter Abundance and Composition

This dataset contains 3 csv files. One file contains data on marine litter 
abundance and composition expressed in number of items per category. One file 
contains location names and GPS coordinates in decimal degrees. One file 
contains metadata collected during the clean-ups. A READ-ME text file contains 
description of columns content for the three csv files. Marine litter items 
were collected during beach clean-ups in the Efate Island (Vanuatu) between 
November 2018 and February 2019. Category list was obtain merging OSPAR and 
Tangaroa Blue protocols with the addition of region-specific items. The 
dataset includes metadata collected during the clean-ups.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Modelled vector layers (shapefiles) of spatial extent of aquaculture potential in the Dorset & East Devon Fisheries Local Action Group area, 2018-2019

Polygon shapefiles converted from modelled raster layers of aquaculture 
potential, with values ranging between 0 (representing no potential) and 1 
(representing full potential). The underlying raster layers were derived by 
combining conservation, legislative, human infrastructure features and 
activity boundaries with environmental requirements for specific aquaculture 
species/system combinations. The polygon boundaries delineate aquaculture 
potential areas with a modelled raster classification of 0.5 or higher (i.e. 
50% of threshold values are optimum for the specific species/system 
combination).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Marine biotoxin data measured within crab and lobster flesh taken from samples gathered from the Northumberland coast in 2021 and 2022

Measurements of marine biotoxin concentrations quantified in crab and lobster 
tissues sampled from North East England around the time of the crustacean 
mortality event(s) during 2021. Samples were collected from October 2021 to 
May 2022 to determine if toxins were present in tissues which may have 
impacted animal health.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Fladen experimental fishing impact recovery data - Benthic macrofauna

Total counts and biomass in grams of individual taxa identified from 0.1m 
squared Day Grab samples of the seabed with associated station information. 
The benthic macrofaunal samples were collected at sampling stations located 
within six experimental boxes (three treatments and three control) during a 
fishing impact recovery survey within the Fladen Grounds. Data were collected 
at three time points (before impact (time 0), immediately after impact (time 
1) and 8 months after impact (time 2) during two research surveys on the RV 
Cefas Endeavour in April 2015 and November 2015.

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

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

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

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 08/2008 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
Seawater temperature trend analysis for the North East Atlantic (North West European Shelf)

This gridded data product provides a trend analysis to estimate the changes in 
Seawater Temperature at sea surface and near sea bed for the North West 
European Shelf for the period from 1st January 1985 to 30th June 2014 in 
degrees Celsius. Monthly and seasonal trend values were generated by applying 
a Generalised Additive Model (GAM) on a time series of modelling output data 
for Temperature at 7 Km spatial resolution from the North West Shelf 
Reanalysis product (004_009) provided by Copernicus Marine Services (CMEMS).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 08/2003 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
North Sea Historical Effort by Rectangle by Year: 1913 -1980

This dataset includes long-term, spatially detailed information on UK trawl 
and seine fishing effort in the North Sea, by year and ICES rectangle. The 
period covered is 1923–1980 excluding the years during and immediately after 
both World Wars. Effort data (number of hours fishing) are shown separately 
for each of the major historical demersal trawling and seining fleets of the 
UK: sailing trawlers (pre-WWII only), steam trawlers (until the 1970s), motor 
trawlers, steam seiners (pre-WWII only), and motor seiners.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Mnemiopsis Ecology Modelling and Observation (MEMO) Plankton Surveys

Analysis of samples collected for fish larvae and fish eggs, microzooplankton 
and mesozooplankton and phytoplankton. This data consists of the numbers of 
these plankton, along with associated positional data and volumes filtered 
where applicable.

CEFAS Cruises:

RV Endeavour 05/2011- Western English Channel (ICES area VIIE)RV Endeavour 
05/2012 - Western English Channel (ICES area VIIE)RV Endeavour 07/2012 - 
North Sea (Botney Gut/Silver Pit)RV Endeavour 7X/2012 - North Sea

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Southern North Sea Plankton Survey - RV Corella 04/68

One of a series of 9 plankton surveys in 1968 carried out in the Southern 
Bight and Borkum areas of the North Sea to investigate plaice larvae. Plankton 
samples were collected at each site on a planned survey grid. This data 
consists of the numbers of fish eggs and larvae and other zooplankton, along 
with associated positional data and volumes filtered, identified from the main 
net samples.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 19/2007 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
English Channel and Celtic Sea - Sardine and Anchovy Plankton Survey

Numbers of fish eggs and larvae from plankton samples collected on two pelagic 
surveys (RV Platessa 10/2010 and RV Endeavour 09/2011) to assess population 
structure of sardine and other small pelagic fish species (anchovy, herring, 
sprat, horse mackerel, mackerel, boarfish, blue whiting). Dataset includes 
associated positional data and sample volumes filtered of the plankton 
stations.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
CLiP South Africa Microplastics in biota 2019

This dataset contains 3 csv files. One file 
(South_Africa_Biota_Microplastics.csv) reports the microplastic abundance in 
biota samples (anchovies, redeye round herring and sardines) collected and 
analysed in South Africa in 2019. The file contains data of the samples 
weight, length and number of microplastic items found. Fish is ordered by 
'stratum' (geographical reference, please see 
South_Africa_Biota_Microplastics_Strata.doc). Fish of the same species in the 
same stratum were also stored in bags and a blank was measured in the lab to 
assess contamination while working with specimens from the same bag. Blank 
values are also reported. in the file. The file also reports information for 
each sample. Since fish populations were homogeneous in size and shape, body 
weight and length were recorded for only 5 individuals per bag, and averaged 
values are reported for all fish from that bag. Stomach weight was measured 
individually for all specimens. For sardines in strata E and F the lengths and 
weights of each fish were measured, allowing for further analysis on the 
health effects of microplastics in sardines. The file 
South_Africa_Biota_Microplastics_FishMeasurements.csv reports body weights and 
length of the specimen actually measured in each bag. A third file 
(South_Africa_Biota_Microplastics_FTIR.csv) contains the profiles of the 
ATR-FT-IR spectrum analysis of plastic pieces found in the fish stomachs., 
plus two profiles of known plastic for quality check A README text file 
contains the legend of the columns of the three csv files.

The pictures of the plastic particles analysed with ATR-FT-IR can be obtained 
inquiring the data steward.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Salinity and Temperature data from the Angmagssalik Array in the Denmark Strait Overflow - 1998 to 2015

Salinity and temperature data recorded near bottom (20m height from seabed) 
between 1998 and 2015 by Seabird-Electronics-37 SM MicroCAT instruments. The 
data were calibrated and aggregated from those published with the following 
publications: Opher (2021) and Opher et al (accepted). This is a subset of 
data collected the Angmagssalik Denmark Strait Overflow Array that was in 
place between 1986 and 2015.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CORYSTES 11/2003 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive were collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research cruises. 
They broadly cover the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian 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 CORYSTES 11/2003 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
Runswick Bay Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Acoustic Data - 2013

Multibeam sonar survey covering Runswick Bay MCZ in 2013. Full site coverage 
outwards of between 0.2-50.7 m depth (chart datum). Lines run at 100m spacing 
cross lines run at 3000m spacing. 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
West Central North Sea Plankton Survey - RV Corella 07/76

Sixth in a series of 12 cruises in 1976 to investigate the distribution and 
abundance of planktonic fish eggs and larvae, zooplankton predators and 
competitors and phytoplankton. Plankton samples were collected at each site on 
a planned survey grid. This data consists of numbers of ichthyo- and 
macroplankton from 9 of the samples collected from an area off the North East 
coast of England, along with associated positional data and volumes filtered.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Celtic Sea Plankton Survey - RV Cirolana 02/98

A trawl survey was carried out between 27th Feb - 31st Mar 1998 in the Celtic 
Sea. As additional aim of this survey fish eggs and larvae were collected in 
order to provide information on the timing of first spawning of mackerel and 
horse mackerel as part of the trienniel mackerel and horse mackerel survey. 8 
plankton samples were taken using a 1.0m ring net. This data consists of the 
numbers of fish eggs and larvae identified, along with associated positional 
data and volumes filtered.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
The Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) Nephrops focused sea trial data collected in the North Sea Farne Deeps 2022-2024

8 skippers recorded catches from 2022 to 2024 (landings and discards) of 
Nephrops (N. norvegicus), cod (G. morhua), haddock (M. aeglefinus), whiting 
(M. melangus) and mixture of species in the North Sea Farne Deeps fishery 
which is located off the English northeast coast in ICES subarea 4.b. The aim 
was for skippers to collect data using their standard net and their 
experimental net in order to compare the efficiency of the net to reduce 
discards of whitefish. These experimental gear included testing coverless 
trawl, a trawl with additional square mesh panels (SMP) escape sections in the 
top of the trawl, and a separator trawl with dual cod end.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Compass Rose Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Acoustic Data - 2012

Full coverage multibeam survey at Compass Rose Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) 
in 2012 collecting bathymetry and backscatter to client specifications, namely 
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Order 1a standard, WGS84 
latitude and longitude co-ordinates collected by Differential Global 
Positioning System (D-GPS), depths corrected to Chart Datum (CD), crosslines 
run at 20 times spacing of main lines. Raw and processed data delivered to 
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, UK (Cefas) complete 
with georeferenced mosaics and GeoTiffs images.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Videos and still images of the seabed from the 2016 survey of Grand Anse Bay to St George's in Grenada

As part of the Commonwealth Marine Economies Programme (CMEP) Cefas collected 
50 drop camera video tows of the seabed off the coast of Grand Anse Bay to St 
George's, in Grenada, to characterise the benthic fauna within the area and 
support the creation of benthic habitat maps. The videos and still images were 
acquired during the 2016 survey using a lightweight drop camera frame with a 
SubC 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 
5-60 m and covered a range of habitats including bare sediment, seagrass, and 
coral and sponge dominated reefs. Still images were acquired every minute at a 
point when the seabed was clearly in focus.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Southern North Sea and English Channel Plankton Survey - RV Corystes 01/90

Analysis of plankton samples collected as part of the International Council 
for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinated herring larvae survey of 
ICES Regions IVc and VIId (Southern North Sea and Eastern English Channel). 
Plankton samples were collected at each site on a planned survey grid. Dataset 
consists of the numbers and lengths of herring, sprat and pilchard larvae, 
along with associated positional data and volumes filtered.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Fladen experimental fishing impact recovery data - Seabed imagery analysis

Total counts and derived abundance codes of individual taxa identified from 
video files & still photographs of the seabed and total counts of nephrops 
burrows identified from video files, with associated station information. The 
digital video and still photographs were acquired from cameras mounted on a 
camera sledge frame at sampling stations located within six experimental boxes 
(three treatments and three control) during a fishing impact recovery survey 
within the Fladen Grounds. Data were collected at three time points (before 
impact (time 0), immediately after impact (time 1) and 8 months after impact 
(time 2) during two research surveys on the RV Cefas Endeavour in April 2015 
and November 2015.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network