AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Port Erin Manx Herring Sample Collection

A collection of Herring (*Clupea harengus*) otoliths and scales collected 
from 1954 to 1994 at the Port Erin Marine Laboratory, Isle of Man. These 
samples are currently in Cefas storage at Pinbush, Lowestoft. Also included 
are associated logbooks containing cruise details, vertebral counts, 
length/age keys etc.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/L/1932 (part of CEFAS Historic surveys)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the CEFAS Historic surveys;

Station and biological data collected during research surveys carried out by 
Cefas (formerly Directorate of Fisheries) in seas around the UK, mostly in the 
North Sea, since 1902. The survey hauls are not laid out systematically as a 
grid, as in current International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) and are widely 
distributed over (especially) southern and central North Sea areas. Gears and 
protocols were not standardised throughout, due to the long term nature of the 
series. Surveys took place in each season. Data are lacking for the periods of 
both World Wars. In some periods (e.g. the early 1900s), all species caught 
were recorded, whereas in other periods (e.g. 1920s-30s), only the key 
commercial species (e.g., Plaice, Sole and Cod) were recorded systematically. 
Note that some surveys targeted particular species (notably Plaice).

Survey took place between 25/11/1932 and 28/11/1932 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Grimsby style otter trawl Codend with mesh 6.8cm

Survey operations were undertaken on 8 stations

13 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 12/2004 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
Southern North Sea and English Channel Plankton Survey - RV Cirolana 01/84

Analysis results from a survey carried out in January 1984 in the Southern 
Bight area of the North Sea and in the eastern English Channel. Species 
targetted were herring larvae and plaice eggs. Plankton samples were collected 
at planned sites. This data consists of the numbers of plaice eggs, along with 
associated positional data and volumes filtered.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/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 18/04/1979 and 11/05/1979 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 50 stations

54 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/10/1970 (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 02/09/1970 and 10/10/1970 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


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

Survey operations were undertaken on 20 stations

23 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/L/1936 (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 28/08/1936 and 30/08/1936 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   HISTORIC OTTER TRAWL WITH DOORS

Survey operations were undertaken on 9 stations

7 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CLIONE 5A/1986 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
Survey : TELL/03/1975 (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 27/02/1975 and 26/03/1975 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl BORIS FISH/PRAWN 600 Mesh, 20mm Liner, Rubbers

Survey operations were undertaken on 25 stations

39 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 1X/2002 Low Resolution Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) Data

The data in this archive was collected from CEFAS (Or DFR) research surveys. 
It broadly covers the European Shelf with some data from the Iberian Abyssal 
Plain. Data was 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 : CORE/15/1973 (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 16/10/1973 and 01/11/1973 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Historic Granton otter trawl
-   Otter Trawl 78ft Granton with shrimp netting cover

Survey operations were undertaken on 73 stations

164 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
A Study to Investigate the Potential Ecological Impacts of Pulse Trawling - 2018/19 - Fisheries Science Partnership

This work was carried out as part of the Fisheries Science Partnership (FSP) 
programme which is a Defra funded collaborative programme of scientific 
research between the UK Fishing Industry and scientists. This programme was 
introduced in 2003 to build relationships between UK fishermen and scientists 
and to involve fishermen in the co-commissioning of science. The primary 
objective of this project was to conduct a survey to assess the effects of 
pulse trawling off the English east coast, near to the Port of Ramsgate. The 
fleet of large, predominantly Dutch, beam trawlers has adopted novel pulse 
trawl technology in recent years. The fishing grounds beyond 12 nautical miles 
off Ramsgate have been identified as a hotspot for pulse trawling with the 
local inshore fishermen reporting observations of a detrimental effect to 
their fishing grounds, including a perceived reduction in the common sole 
(Solea solea) catches in the area, this perceived reduction in catch is not 
addressed in this report.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Catchment boundaries for England, Scotland and Wales based on existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and SEPA catchments (BNG) 2023

This dataset contains the boundaries for river catchments in England, Scotland 
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 includes catchments in England, Scotland and Wales. Scotland 
catchments are taken from Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) 
catchments. For coverage of England and Wales only use `Catchment boundaries 
for England and Wales based on existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) 
catchments 2023 - British National Grid (BNG)`_** **

There are 2 versions of the dataset; a geographical coordinate reference 
system (CRS) WGS84 (EPSG 4326) see `Catchment boundaries for England, 
Scotland and Wales based on existing Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and SEPA 
catchments (WGS84) 2023`_* *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 and wales based on existing fish health inspectorate (fhi) catchments 2023 - british national grid (bng)`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21966

.. _`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

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Morte Platform Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Data

Two surveys of Morte Platform rMCZ site have been completed to date (Apr 
2015):

Cruise: CEND2514

Date: 15th Nov - 19th Dec 2014

Data collected:

MB Bathymetry Coverage (Contractor): 100% Coverage (CHP). **Further data 
collected on Cefas_cend2514**

MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): 0% Usable (CHP) Data. **Further data 
collected on Cefas_cend2514**

SS Coverage: None acquired to date

Video and Stills Samples to date: 37 video tows; 473 stills

PSA Samples to date: 53

Infauna Samples to date: 30

Cruise: EA_wgdn0412

Date: 27th - 29th Mar 2012

Data collected:

MB Bathymetry Coverage (Contractor): None acquired to date

MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): None acquired to date

SS Coverage: None acquired to date

Video and Stills Samples to date: 6 - Unusable

PSA Samples to date: 13

Infauna Samples to date: 13

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/N/1938 (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 17/09/1938 and 20/09/1938 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Bottle Casts Nansen bottles Reversing surface and bottom
-   Historic Henson ring net
-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 18 stations

0 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : HIAW/01/1914 (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 09/01/1914 and 28/01/1914 on Hiawatha

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 7 stations

22 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Catalogue of Defra Historical Catch and Effort Charts: Six Decades of Detailed Spatial Statistics for British Fisheries - Spreadsheets

Raw data from unpublished historical 'Statistical Charts' held at the Centre 
for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), Lowestoft, UK. 
These charts provide annual and monthly fisheries statistics at a fine spatial 
scale for the period 1913-81 (excluding both World Wars). More specifically, 
they show the annual and monthly landings and catch rates per fish species, 
and the fishing effort for various components of the British commercial 
fishing fleet. These values are indicated separately for each rectangle of 1° 
longitude by 30' latitude (equivalent to International Council for the 
Exploration of the Sea [ICES] rectangles) as well as for the entire area 
charted (generally equivalent to ICES fishing areas).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1981 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 1981. 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 02/81 and 03/81 containing catch data for all other 
species.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 01/1998 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
Benthic faunal biomass with environmental data, Celtic Seas

Abundance and biomass of each log2 weight class for each species in each 
sample, standardised to area of seabed sampled. Includes sample locations, 
sampling gear used, biological and behavioural trait information for each 
taxon, measured environmental variables for water column and sediment, remote 
sensed chlorophyll and fishing effort data (Vessel Monitoring Systems, VMS) 
for each location.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Greater Haig Fras Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Acoustic Data - 2014

Multibeam sonar survey covering Greater Haig Fras Marine Conservation Zone 
(MCZ) in 2014, full site coverage outwards of between 53-131 m depth (chart 
datum). Lines run at varying spacing with six 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
Swallow Sands Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Infauna Data - 2014

Data collected during a survey of Swallow Sands rMCZ site carried out from 
13th March - 30th March 2014. Data collected includes: MB Bathymetry Coverage 
(Contractor): Tracklines only, MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): 
Tracklines only, 15 video transects and 206 stills, 65 PSA samples, and 65 
Infauna samples.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Swallow Sands Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Infauna Data - 2012

A survey of Swallow Sands rMCZ site was carried out from 16th May - 22nd May 
2012 during which the following data were collected: MB Bathymetry Coverage 
(Contractor): Transits Only, MB Backscatter Coverage (Contractor): Transits 
Only, 37 video transects; 556 stills analysed, 103 PSA samples, and 103 
Infauna samples.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network