AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
RV CORYSTES 07/1994 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
West Central North Sea Plankton Survey - RV Corella 12/76

Tenth 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 macroplankton from 4 
of the main net 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
1988-1994 English Channel and North Sea Crab Maturity Study Programme

Morphometrics and maturity parameters for brown crab (*Cancer pagurus*) in 
the English Channel and North Sea (Newlyn, Brixham, Selsey and North Norfolk). 
Combination of parameters describing the reproductive state of dissected crabs 
collected as part of a project aimed at determining the seasonality of the 
reproductive cycle and the size at sexual maturity.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/10/1974 (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 01/07/1974 and 09/07/1974 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Historic Granton otter trawl

Survey operations were undertaken on 5 stations

9 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : GEBL/R/1929 (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 06/11/1929 and 13/11/1929 on GBligh

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 11 stations

0 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : CORE/17/1971 (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 08/11/1971 and 14/11/1971 on Corella

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 1 stations

2 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 01/1997 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
North Sea and English Channel Organic Carbon and Nitrogen in Sediments

Concentration of organic carbon and organic nitrogen from CHN analysis of 
sediment samples collected by box core from sites in the English Channel and 
North Sea during three surveys on RV Cefas Endeavour (Cruise Codes CEND 15/09, 
CEND 11/10 and CEND 11/11), with associated summary PSA data (%gravel, %sand, 
%mud). Mostly UK waters in coverage but some data from the Oyster Grounds 
(Dutch waters). Cores were sliced and sampled at a range of depth horizons and 
the data compiled to provide average values for the 0-5 cm and 5-10cm depth 
layers. These were used to summarise profiles and describe spatial variance 
within four Ecohydrodynamic Units (EHUs).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 9A/1993 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 ENDEAVOUR 01/2009 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 : TELL/10/1975 (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 23/11/1975 and 21/12/1975 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


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

Survey operations were undertaken on 28 stations

38 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV CIROLANA 01/1995 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
Phenological changes in growth in cod as an indicator of climate change

Cod (*Gadus morhua*) stocks in the North Sea have declined to historically 
low levels of abundance and are considered to be suffering from a reduced 
ability to reproduce. In this situation there is considerable concern about 
the way in which climate change may affect the ability of these stocks to 
recover. Theoretical studies based on the effects of temperature on growth and 
spawning success or recruitment suggest that increases in temperature may 
result in the decline and subsequent disappearance of cod from the North Sea. 
Consequently it is useful to look at long time series data to see whether 
there is evidence for direct impacts of temperature changes on cod.

Data includes otolith age, length and growth increment measurements, as well 
as high resolution photographs.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/09/1974 (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 28/08/1974 and 24/09/1974 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Beam Trawl 2m Shrimp net 3 chains No liner

Survey operations were undertaken on 157 stations

49 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/09/1968 (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 01/05/1968 and 10/05/1968 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Lowestoft smack beam trawl 43ft 13.1m
-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 20 stations

32 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Historic Herring data 1905-1990

This record relates to a substantial amount of hard copy herring data which is 
stored off site in the fisheries data archive. This archive contains hundreds 
of files, ledgers, log books, box files and large boxes containing data on:

•Biological data, including the age, length, weight, maturity and vertebrae 
counts of individual herring

•Scale projection data, containing information on the length-at-age of the 
fish, derived from the growth layers on herring scales;

•Herring survey data, collected onboard research or commercial vessels during 
surveys specifically aimed to study herring;

•Market sampling data, collected by scientists at the fishing ports where 
herring were traditionally landed, such as Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth and South 
and North Shields

•Associated environmental data collected during the herring surveys, including 
daily weather and wind observations

•Spatial information, including distribution of herring catches during 
different years.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Survey : TELL/03/1962 (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 30/01/1962 and 06/02/1962 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 4 stations

3 different species were caught on this survey

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
RV ENDEAVOUR 01/2009 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
Survey : TELL/01/1979 (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 13/03/1979 and 29/03/1979 on Tellina

Equipment used during this survey :


-   Otter trawl Codend catch

Survey operations were undertaken on 23 stations

9 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 British National Grid (BNG) 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 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 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 (BNG) 2023`_

There are 2 versions of the dataset; a geographical coordinate reference 
system (CRS) WGS84 (EPSG 4326) see `Catchment boundaries for Scotland based 
on Scottish Environment Protection Agency (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, 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 scotland based on scottish environment protection agency (sepa) catchments (wgs84) 2023`:
    https://data.cefas.co.uk/view/21970

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network