AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
2016 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Wester Ross diver benthic camera survey

The primary aim of this benthic survey in Wester Ross, run by Sea Change Wester Ross/SubSea TV for SNH on the 21st - 25th August 2016, was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of habitats and species and refine knowledge of the MPA protected feature distribution using diver handheld video. Video footage and still images were recorded at 9 stations. Through the analysis of seabed video and stills, the images were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. Runs and run segments were assessed for the presence of protected features and other PMFs, as well as for the presence of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance. Runs traversing a sequence of habitats were split into corresponding segments. Species present were, as far as possible, identified and quantified using the semi-quantitative MNCR SACFOR scale and biotopes were allocated based on the physical and biological attributes.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2007 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Luce Bay (Scotland) littoral broad-scale mapping survey

Luce Bay and Sands SAC is a broad, shallow embayment on the south-west coast of Scotland. The site has been designated for four qualifying Annex I habitat types: 'Large shallow inlets and bays', 'Sandbanks which are slightly covered by seawater at all times', 'Intertidal mudflats and sandflats' and 'Reefs'.
     The aim of this project was to derive broadscale maps for the intertidal and subtidal Annex 1 habitats within the SAC. Because of the size of Luce Bay, it was decided that remote sensing supported by ground truthing of the data would be the most cost-effective way of mapping the habitats within the site. The intertidal would be surveyed using satellite imaging and the sublittoral environment would be surveyed using acoustic survey (sublittoral data is contained in a different Marine Recorder record - File identifier: 3f7776fb409ec2edb3c1a7eec8cb6a4f). Ground truthing would be undertaken by direct observation, where access allowed, in the intertidal.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2003 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Mousa broad-scale mapping survey

Mousa was identified as a candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) because of the presence of a large breeding colony of common seals, Phoca vitulina, a species listed in Annex II of the EC Habitats Directive; and for the presence of âreefsâ and âsubmerged and partly submerged sea cavesâ, habitats that are listed in Annex 1 of the EC Habitats Directive. Mousa cSAC supports one of the largest groups of common seals in Shetland and one of the most northerly groups in the UK. The reefs and sea caves within Mousa cSAC are considered highly natural and representative of the Shetland environment.
     The seaward boundary extends to a minimum distance of 500m offshore, using the simplest straight-line boundaries possible. The boundary for the cSAC also includes all offshore rocks and skerries (Figure 1.1). The intertidal areas up to mean high water springs around the island are also included within the cSAC. 
     The present survey visited the island of Mousa cSAC in August and September 2003 with the aim of providing a comprehensive broad scale intertidal and subtidal biotope distribution map of Mousa cSAC. Particular emphasis was placed upon the mapping and recording of the reef and cave communities present on the island. Intertidal surveys of the island were supplemented by the use of acoustic ground discrimination system (AGDS) mapping techniques of the subtidal area. Photography, video footage and illustrations were used to illustrate habitats, communities and species. Video derived biological data has not been entered into Marine Recorder.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2004 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Loch Paible (Balranald Bog and Loch nam Feithean SSSI) intertidal sediment flats site condition monitoring survey

Loch Paible lies within the Balranald Bog and Loch nam Feithean SSSI on the west side of North Uist. The site includes terrestrial and freshwater features of national importance. The marine feature of conservation interest within the site is the sediment flats of Loch Paible. It is a mandatory requirement of SSSIs that monitoring of a site is carried out (site condition monitoring) to identify deterioration in the condition of the features for which the site has been established. The purpose of the current study was to initiate site condition monitoring of the intertidal sediment flats of Loch Paible. This was done to establish a baseline biological data set that would facilitate the assessment of the condition of the intertidal sediment flat habitats in the future and to allow a judgement to be formed on the current condition of these habitats. The approach taken to achieve these objectives was to establish a series of relocatable stations along transects that reflects the biological and environmental diversity of the sediment flats.
     Survey transects were worked as two survey events chosen to represent good geographical coverage and the likely spectrum of physiochemical conditions and biotopes. Fixed relocatable points were established, and recorded by dGPS with supporting photographic evidence for re-location, sketches and video. Transects followed constant bearings down the shore to the lowest level exposed at low tide (where possible taking advantage of conspicuous target features to aid reloaction). Zonation of dominant habitats were noted against distance down the tape.
     Sample stations (6 in total) were selected along the transect to represent shore levels, substrates and possible biotopes. Station positions and zone transitions were recorded using dGPS and height below station marker determined with a level. And a comparison of datum to predicted tidal height was also levelled.
     Data collected at each station along the transect were entered into a station recording form in the field. At each station a note was taken of the approximate shore level, substrate type, moisture level, surface features, depth of anaerobic layer and the nature of the habitat

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Re-assessment of the archaeological potential of continental shelves

The Re-assessment of the archaeological potential of continental shelves project is funded through the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund as disbursed by English Heritage. The project assessed the current state of our knowledge and the archaeological potential of marine landscapes for both pre-historic and historic periods on a global basis.
     The specific geographical areas of interest to this study are the continental shelves which can be defined as the submerged parts of the continental margin, which slope very gently seawards, from the coastal zone (> 0 m depth) to the shelf break (c. 100 - 250 m water depth). Wide (10's - 100's km's) continental shelves are typically associated with passive margins (tectonically benign) which are relatively shallow (e.g. the east coast of North America). Narrow (km's) shelves usually denote active tectonism (e.g. the west coast of South America). In general these latter shelves are also deeper and steeper. On a global average, the shelf is c. 78 km wide, with an average depth of the shelf break being c.135 m.
     These large scale features aside, the morphology and sedimentology of individual continental shelves is dictated by the complex interplay of both modern and geo-historical factors, including: global and regional fluctuations in sea-level; variability in sediment input rates and sources; and finally modes and rates of sediment transport. Inevitably, these processes not only affect the geological variability of shelves but also play a major role in determining their archaeological potential.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2012 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Loch Sunart benthic camera survey

The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise Pole Star 1/12) in Loch Sunart was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particularly priority marine features (PMFs), because this area is of interest to the development of marine renewables. An underwater video survey were conducted by CEFAS for SNH on the 30-31st August 2012 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 29 sites. Analyses on the seabed video and still photographic imagery, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. CEFAS used the vessel NLV Pole Star for this survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2010 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Lamlash Bay monitoring survey

Following proposals made by the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), a no take zone (NTZ) of 268 ha was established in the northern part of Lamlash Bay in 2008 under the Inshore Fishing (Scotland) Act 1984.  Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has a commitment to contribute to monitoring the success of the management measures in delivering benefits to the subtidal habitats and species of the bay.  Earlier surveys in 2008 and 2009 mapped the seabed habitats of Lamlash Bay and surrounding waters. The aim of the study described in this report was to refine the biotope mapping within and immediately adjacent to the NTZ, to design a monitoring programme for the NTZ and to conduct baseline monitoring.  The baseline survey and monitoring programme focuses on benthic habitats and sessile and low mobility species although highly mobile species (e.g. fish species) were also noted.  A combination of methods, including remote video, remote stills, grab sampling and diving, were employed to collect this baseline data.
     The baseline monitoring survey was conducted between the 21st August and the 4th September 2010.  All survey work was conducted from Marine Bio-images road-trailable vessel Freyja, a 5.4m Avon rigid hulled inflatable.  In order to identify suitable areas in which to locate monitoring stations it was first necessary to refine the biotope maps produced in the earlier survey (Axelsson et al., 2010).  In particular, the Phymatolithon calcareum maerl bed biotope (SS.SMp.Mrl.Pcal) provisionally mapped were expected to be the highest priority and so identifying the boundaries of the bed was prioritised.  As a deeper draft vessel was used for mapping during the earlier survey it was also necessary to complete the mapping exercise in the shallow areas that had not been covered. Once this mapping was achieved 12 dive monitoring stations and 12 grab stations were identified, plus 20 stations for towed video and stills.  The locations of these were evenly split between inside and outside the NTZ to provide comparative data.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Surface Water Flood Maps (FRM_FH_SURFACE_WATER_VELOCITY_L)

The following probabilities are available for surface water flooding: - High - 10 year return period - Medium - 200 year return period - Low - 200 year return period plus climate change using the UKCP09 high emissions scenario for the 2080s.The surface water hazard maps show (where available): - Flood extent - Flood depth - Flood velocities where appropriate. Velocity is presented, where appropriate; this is determined by considering the confidence in input data, modelling method and impact. It is currently represented as one of four bandsThe climate change scenario has been defined by United Kingdom Climate Projection 2009 (UKCP09) predictions for 2080 high emissions 95%ile predictions. Medium and low probability flood events were selected for consistency with return periods used in Scottish Planning Policy, whereas the high probability was chosen as it is reflective of observed events experienced over the last few decades.

Organization: Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
River Flood Maps (FRM_FH_RIVER_DEPTH_M)

The following probabilities are available for river flooding: - High - 10 year return period - Medium - 200 year return period - Low - 1000 year return period and 200 year return period plus climate change using the UKCP09 high emissions scenario for the 2080s.The river hazard maps show (where available): - Flood extent - Flood depth - Flood velocities where appropriate. The climate change scenario has been defined by United Kingdom Climate Projection 2009 (UKCP09) predictions for 2080 high emissions 95%ile predictions. Medium and low probability flood events were selected for consistency with return periods used in Scottish Planning Policy, whereas the high probability was chosen as it is reflective of observed events experienced over the last few decades.

Organization: Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
Surface Water Flood Maps (FRM_FH_SURFACE_WATER_EXTENT_M)

The following probabilities are available for surface water flooding: - High - 10 year return period - Medium - 200 year return period - Low - 200 year return period plus climate change using the UKCP09 high emissions scenario for the 2080s.The surface water hazard maps show (where available): - Flood extent - Flood depth - Flood velocities where appropriate. The climate change scenario has been defined by United Kingdom Climate Projection 2009 (UKCP09) predictions for 2080 high emissions 95%ile predictions. Medium and low probability flood events were selected for consistency with return periods used in Scottish Planning Policy, whereas the high probability was chosen as it is reflective of observed events experienced over the last few decades.

Organization: Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
Bristol City Council DATAGOV WFS

 Web Feature Service (WFS) providing access to datasets held by Bristol City Council.  This service replicates the individual datasets listed under data.gov.uk.
 NOTE: Includes some Ordnance Survey data released under presumption to publish.  Please include the acknowledgement 'Contains OS data Â© Crown copyright and database rights [year of issue]'

Tags: Administrative units, Buildings, Built environment, Community development, Community facilities, Community transport, Commuting, Crime and law enforcement, Democracy and elections, Disability, Economics and finance, Education and skills, Emergencies, Environment, Environmental protection, Further and higher education, Hobbies and interests, Houses in multiple occupation, Housing, Human health and safety, Hydrography, Information, Information and communication, Land and premises, Land use, Law, Leisure and culture, Library and information services, Life in the community, Local government, Parks and gardens, People and organisations, Personal finance, Protected sites, Public administration, Public transport, Rented housing, Road transport, Roads and highways, Safety, Schools, Security, Social and support groups, Social issues, Special educational needs and additional support, Sports and recreation, Sports and recreation facilities, Structures and installations, Tourism, Transport and infrastructure, Transport networks, Transport planning, Water resources, infoFeatureAccessService
Organization: Bristol City Council
Farnes East Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Survey Infauna Data - 2012

Counts and presence/absence of species of macrofauna identified from 100 grab 
samples collected at Farnes East Marine Conservation Zone between the 09th 
and 13th of February 2012

The data were collected for the Marine Conversation Zones Project funded by 
the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : EHOLT/07/1959 (part of Historic Arctic Survey Series)

This survey was undertaken by Cefas as part of the Historic Arctic Survey 
Series;

*Gadus morhua* (Atlantic Cod) stocks in the Barents Sea are currently at 
levels not seen since the 1950s. Causes for the population increase last 
century, and understanding of whether such large numbers will be maintained in 
the future, are unclear. To explore this, we digitised and interrogated 
historical cod catch and diet datasets from the Barents Sea. Data includes 
temporal and spatial information, cod catch data and length distributions, and 
hydrographic data.

Survey took place between 30/09/1959 and 29/10/1959 on Ernest Holt

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter Trawl 78ft Granton with shrimp netting cover

Survey operations were undertaken on 51 stations

22 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Coastal Flood Maps (FRM_FH_COASTAL_EXTENT_L)

The following probabilities are available for coastal flooding: - High - 10 year return period - Medium - 200 year return period - Low - 1000 year return period and 200 year return period plus climate change using the UKCP09 high emissions scenario for the 2080s.The coastal hazard maps show (where available): - Flood extent - Flood depth's where appropriate. The climate change scenario has been defined by United Kingdom Climate Projection 2009 (UKCP09) predictions for 2080 high emissions 95%ile predictions. Medium and low probability flood events were selected for consistency with return periods used in Scottish Planning Policy, whereas the high probability was chosen as it is reflective of observed events experienced over the last few decades

Organization: Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
Student accommodation

 Map showing existing student accommodation where known. The data is based on a number of sources including the University of Bristol, University of the West of England, Bristol City Council planning monitoring data and web research. The map shows all forms of residential accommodation built or converted for use by students. The map also shows sites with planning permission for student accommodation and sites with a planning application for student accommodation but where permission has not yet been granted.

Tags: Further and higher education, Houses in multiple occupation, Public administration
Organization: Bristol City Council
Coastal Flood Maps (FRM_FH_COASTAL_DEPTH_M)

The following probabilities are available for coastal flooding: - High - 10 year return period - Medium - 200 year return period - Low - 1000 year return period and 200 year return period plus climate change using the UKCP09 high emissions scenario for the 2080s.The coastal hazard maps show (where available): - Flood extent - Flood depth's where appropriate. The climate change scenario has been defined by United Kingdom Climate Projection 2009 (UKCP09) predictions for 2080 high emissions 95%ile predictions. Medium and low probability flood events were selected for consistency with return periods used in Scottish Planning Policy, whereas the high probability was chosen as it is reflective of observed events experienced over the last few decades

Organization: Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
S106 agreements

 GIS representation of the Councilâ€™s register of Section 106 (S106) agreements. The locations refer to the development from which the money was raised, not where the money is spent. These agreements are arrangements whereby developers of larger sites pay money to the council to reduce the impact of the development. Developers sign a S106 agreement as part of their planning permission. This is a legal document that specifies what the money is spent on and where. For example, S106 money is used to make improvements to highways, parks, public transport, schools.The modified data is for Karen Daniels and is shown on the transport information webmap

Tags: Public transport, Road transport, Schools, Sports and recreation facilities, Transport planning
Organization: Bristol City Council
Debt advice agencies

 Point locations of Debt advice agencies including attributes information such as contact details and drop-in session times.Debt advice agencies offer advice and support  to people facing difficulties with debt and other finacial problems. Most agencies provide this assistence in a number of ways, including drop-in sessions, pre-arranged appointments, telephone consultations and online information. Note that you may need to bring some paperwork or personal details to attend drop-in sessions. Call the agency for details.

Tags: Personal finance
Organization: Bristol City Council
Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs)

This dataset has been converted from a download of geography data from the Office for National Statistics [Neighbourhood Statistics](http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/) website. It provides information about Lower layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs), their location and the Local Authority District to which they belong.

Where a LSOA intersects with a parish, the dataset includes a link from LSOA to parish.  Because LSOA and parish boundaries do not align, it is possible for an LSOA to intersect with several parishes.  Note that parishes only exist in some parts of England, therefore there are many LSOAs with no link to a parish.

The data is currently available from 
http://opendatacommunities.org/data/lower-layer-super-output-areas/

Organization: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
2016 Keith Hiscock Lundy Intertidal Survey of Gannet's Rock

Keith Hiscock, Sarah Fowler, Greg Lingard, and Esther Hughes surveyed the granite boulder intertidal community at Gannet's Rock, Lundy. The aim of the survey was to re-survey the place where L.A.Harvey had surveyed in 1949; noting the presence and SACFOR of fauna and flora found from the highest part of the shore to the lowest at low tide.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2009 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Loch Sween sublittoral survey

Sub-littoral sediment sampling in Loch Sween. The sampling was undertaken by SEPA for their routine monitoring of Loch Sween (Argyll). 
     Loch Sween is a Scottish west coast fjordic sea loch located on the western side of the Kintyre peninsula and is a complex loch system with a number of unique geological and hydrographic features. The loch has been subject to a variety of monitoring and survey programmes and whilst a number of designated areas are present in or adjacent to the area (some with marine interests) the loch as a whole has no statutory nature conservation protection.
     To help target nature conservation action SNH and JNCC have generated a focused list of habitats and species of importance in Scottish waters - the Priority Marine Features (PMFs). Provisions to designate new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) within Scottish waters have recently been introduced through the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and the UK Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. A subset of the PMFs (MPA search features) will drive the identification of Nature Conservation MPAs.
     This study looked at existing survey data from within the Loch Sween area any data not currently held within Marine Recorder were entered into the database where appropriate.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) South Arran benthic camera and grab survey (September)

The aim of this benthic survey in South Arran, run by SNH for SNH from the 17th-21st September 2015 onboard the Marine Scotland Science vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 1415A), was to assess the condition of seabed habitats within the South Arran ncMPA. 54 grab samples were collected at 5 stations during this survey period (17-20th). Faunal identification and sediment particle size analysis (PSA) of the grab samples was undertaken and biotopes assigned to each sample by Seastar Survey Ltd, contracted by SNH. Dropdown video drifts at 24 stations were also undertaken on this survey (17-21st). Reporting of the results from the video survey in South Arran has not yet been completed.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network