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Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Geophysical, Multibeam, Sampling, Photo and Video Survey 2008/8_JNCC: Mid Irish Sea and Solan Bank (18/May/2008 to 29/May/2008)

The JNCC marine survey took place in May 2008 within the Submarine structures in the mid-Irish Sea Area of Search (AoS) and the Solan Bank AoS on board the RV CEFAS Endeavour. The aim was identifying habitats listed under Annex I of the EC Habitats Directive; primarily Submarine structures made by leaking gases in the former AoS and Reef habitat in the latter. Multibeam bathymetry was collected using a Kongsberg EM3000D system and sidescan sonar data which was collected using a Benthos SIS 1624 sidescan sonar. Ground-truthing techniques included towed & drop down video/stills and Hamon grab sampling. Rock dredge sampling was also used on a few stations to gather samples of epibiota from hard substrata to assist with the taxonomic ID of the video & still images. The geology and geophysics component of the data are archived at the British Geological Survey (BGS) MEDIN Data Archive Centre (DAC) for Geology and Geophysics. Biological and bathymetry data are archived at DASSH and UKHO respectively. For more information see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4732. Technical details of the survey are contained in JNCC report No. 430, http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-5347 and BGS subsample analysis report CR/09/51. JNCC Contract No: F90-01-1200.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Geophysical, Multibeam, Sampling, Photo and Video Survey 2008/7_JNCC: Seabed habitat investigations: Dogger Bank (01/Apr/2008 to 19/Apr/2008)

The JNCC marine survey was undertaken by CEFAS in April 2008 in the Dogger Bank area North Sea onboard the Cefas Endeavour. This work was in support of JNCC’s requirement to recommend sites for designation as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) to UK Government, under the EC Habitats Directive. The aim was further developing methodologies for identifying and defining the extent of Annex I shallow sandbank habitat and to conduct new habitat mapping surveys to further develop and integrate geomorphological and biological survey methods and strategies to provide interpreted information in GIS for use in site designation and management of activities in the Dogger bank area. Multibeam bathymetry data were collected using a Kongsberg EM3000D and sidescan sonar data were collected using a Benthos SIS 1624. Groundtruthing techniques including video tows, Hamon grab sampling and beam trawling. The geology and geophysics component of the data are archived at the British Geological Survey (BGS) MEDIN Data Archive Centre (DAC) for Geology and Geophysics. Biological and bathymetry data are archived at DASSH and UKHO respectively. For more information see http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-4733, JNCC Report 429, available at http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-5076. Technical details of the survey are contained in CEFAS Cruise Report CEND 07/08.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Sampling Survey 1977_Zephyr: English Channel (July - October 1977)

This sampling (drilling) survey has been carried out by, contractors for Department of Energy, the survey took place from July to October 1977 in the SW Approaches and western English Channel on board the semisubmersible drilling rig Zephyr I. The purpose was to drill four stratigraphical test boreholes, Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) now British Geological Survey (BGS) staff carried out well-site geologist duties. Borehole data were collected using drilling techniques. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS Annual Report 1974.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
Marine Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (MALSF) Geophysical and Multibeam Survey 2008/4_MEPF: MALSF East Coast Regional Environmental Characterisation Project (28/Sep/2008 to 30/Oct/2008)

This survey took place in September - November 2008 east of East Anglia. The survey was undertaken in joint collaboration between the British Geological Survey, the Centre for Ecology, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) and Wessex Archaeology. The aims of the R/V CEFAS Endeavour 18/08 / BGS 2008/04 cruise were to acquire high resolution multibeam echosounder, sidescan sonar, surface tow boomer and magnetometer data in the East Coast Regional Environmental Assessment area. This phase of data acquisition will be used to position vibrocore, clamshell grab, camera and biological sampling stations which will be visited during Spring 2009. The cruise was carried out under contract for the Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (MALSF). Technical details of the survey can be found in BGS Internal Report IR/08/074 and CEFAS Cruise Report CEND 18/08.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1971/3: Bristol Channel and northern Celtic Sea (14/05/1971 to 07/06/1971)

Report: Tully, MC. 1971. Bristol Channel Cruise Report for MV Researcher. MGU Project 71/03. (IGS Report No 20) Positioning: Decca Mk12 receiver Echo sounding: ORE sub-bottom profiler was used as an echo sounder Sonar systems: Transit sonar (Kelvin Hughes?). Seismic systems: Sparker system: EG&G sparker system with 263b hydrophone streamer and 254 recorder. Most lines run at 1kJ. Also various multi-electrode sparker units were tested Gravity meter: LaCoste and Romberg gravity meter. Magnetometer: Barringer magnetometer

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1971/2: English Channel (11/08/1971 to 21/08/1971)

The Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) were invited by French institutes BRGM and CNEXO to participate in a magnetic and shallow seismic survey in the English channel between Cherbourg and Falmouth on the first operational cruise of the new French oceanographic ship Noroit in August 1971.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1971/11: Lyme Regis (20/Sep/1971 to 03/Oct/1971)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine geophysical and sampling survey took place in September-October 1971 in Lyme Bay on board the fishing vessel Dorset Lass. The purpose was to obtain more information on sediment transport and solid geology, carried out in conjunction with the Engineering Geology Unit. Sonar records were obtained from a KH MS.47 transit sonar. Seabed samples were collected by scuba divers. These data are archived by BGS. Summary details of the survey are contained in Institute Geological Sciences (IGS) Report 79/10.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1970/WH/1: Irish Sea and Firth of Clyde (26/Aug/1970 to 21/Dec/1970)

This sampling survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) and George Wimpey and Co Ltd for BGS, the survey took place from August to December1970 in the Irish Sea and Firth of Clyde on board the MV Whitethorn. The purpose was to collect data as part of the UK regional mapping programme. Sample data were collected using dredge; borehole drill; gravity corer; vibrocorer and Shipek grab. These data are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in Institute of Geological Sciences (IGS) report 72/10.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1970/VV/8: Sea of Hebrides and the Minches (22/08/1970 to 30/09/1970)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) geophysical and sampling survey was carried out as part of the Continetal Shelf Unit II programe in the Sea of the Hebrides and the Minches from late August to Mid October 1970 on board the RV Vickers Venturer in conjunction with BGS1970/9 survey. A secondary objective as to assess the feasibility of operating sampling and geophysics on one ship. Seabed samples were collected with Shipek Grab, gravity corer, vibrocorer and rockdrill. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder and transit sonar. Subsurface seismic data were gathered using Sparker. Technical detail contained in BGS Marine Geophysics report 27.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/VV/7: South of Mull and Tiree (26/06/1970 to 11/07/1970)

This geophysical survey is thought to have been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in June to July 1970 in the Tiree area and south of Mull on board the RV Vickers Venturer. The purpose is thought to have been to collect data as part of the UK regional mapping programme. Beach sample data were collected for the marine geology unit UK regional mapping programme. No BGS survey report currently available however reference to other RV Vickers Venturer surveys undertaken by IGS can be found in IGS reports 71/16 and 73/14.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1970/9: Moray Firth (01/10/1970 to 15/10/1970)

Report: Kenolty, N. 1971. Cruise Report - Geophyical work in Scottish Waters on RV Vickers Venturer 1970. (IGS Report No 27) Navigation: The Decca Mk 12 was used throughout the survey. Radar positioning was also used. Equipment: The echo-sounder on board was a Marconi Fishguard and was used throughout the survey. A Kelvin Hughes Transit Sonar was used, printout being through a 9 inch Mufax wet-paper facsimile recorded. Technical details for this survey contained in BGS report WB/MG/71/27

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/5: West and south-west of Barra Head (04/09/1970 to 14/10/1970)

Report: Tully, MC. and Sunderland, J. 1970. Cruise Report for MV Surveyor, Barra Head Area. MGU Project 70/05. (IGS Report No 14) Positioning: Decca Hifix Echo Sounding: Kelvin Hughes MS 32 Sonar Systems: Simrad Sonar. Seismic Systems: Sparker System: EG&G sparker system with 263b hydrophone streamer and 254 recorder. Most lines run at either 1kJ or 2kJ. Gravitymeter: Presumed to be LaCoste and Romberg Air Sea gravity meter. Magnetometer: Varian magnetometer. See also IGS report 73/14.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/4: North Channel (30/08/1970 to 16/10/1970)

Report: Day, GA, and Sunderland, J. 1970. Cruise Report for MV Surveyor, North Channel Survey. MGU Project 70/04. (IGS Report No 13) Positioning: No information provided in the cruise report. Main Chain Decca presumed with coastal coorrections as necessary Echo Sounding: Presumed to be Kelvin Hughes MS 32 Sonar Systems: EG&G side-scan sonar. Transit sonar (Kelvin Hughes?). Seismic Systems: Sparker System: EG&G sparker system with 263b hydrophone streamer and 254 recorder. Most lines run at 1kJ Gravitymeter: Presumed to be LaCoste and Romberg Air Sea gravity meter. Magnetometer: Presumed to be RVU Barringer magnetometer

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/3: Moray Firth and East and south of Orkney (23/05/1970 to 17/06/1970)

Report: Sunderland, J, and Tully, M. 1970. Cruise Report for MV Surveyor. MGU Project 70/03. (IGS Report No 9) Positioning: Main Chain Decca using Decca Type 1844 Type receiver. Coastline corrections were applied to reduce fixed errors when within 0.5 Nm of the coast. Echo Sounding: Kelvin Hughes MS 32 Sonar Systems: EG&G side-scan sonar. Kelvin Hughes Transit sonar also used. Seismic Systems: Sparker System: EG&G sparker system with 263b hydrophone streamer. Most lines run at 1kJ Gravitymeter: LaCoste and Romberg Air Sea gravity meter. Magnetometer: RVU Barringer magnetometer

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/2: Cardigan Bay (18/04/1970 to 14/05/1970)

Report: Day, GA. 1970. Cruise Report for MV Surveyor. MGU Project 70/02. (BGS Report No WB/MG/70/6). Positioning: Main Chain Decca with towed log. Echo Sounding: MS 32 Sonar Systems: No information on the side-scan sonar. Transit sonar also used. Seismic Systems: Sparker System: Little specific information. Prototype Geomechanique sparker array used for latter part of the survey. Most lines run at 1kJ Gravitymeter: LaCoste and Romberg gravity meter. Magnetometer: RVU Barringer magnetometer

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1970/1: Irish Sea west of Anglesey (28/01/1970 to 23/02/1970)

Report: Day, GA. 1970. RRS John Murray Cruise 1/70. (IGS Report No 3; 19) Positioning: It is assumed that Main Chain Decca was used athough it is not specifically mentioned in the Cruise Report Echo Sounding: Not mentioned in the cruise report Sonar Systems: Aberystwyth geological sonar and the IGS transit sonar. Poor quality records. Seismic Systems: EG&G sparker system: Mostly operated at 1kJ Gravitymeter: RVU LaCoste and Romberg gravity meter. Magnetometer: Varian magnetometer

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/3: Firth of Clyde (17/05/1969 to 30/05/1969)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in May 1969 in the Firth of Clyde on board the MV Moray Firth IV. The purpose was to investigate the superficial deposits of the clyde area, this survey was Phase 1 of a 5 phase project. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder and sidescan sonar. Sub-bottom seismic profiling data were collected using Pinger and Sparker. These records are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS report 73/9.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/2: Northern Irish Sea and Outer Solway Firth (19/04/1969 to 16/05/1969)

Report: Arnold, SE. 1971. Cruise Report for MV Moray Firth IV North Irish Sea Survey. MGU Project 69/02. (IGS Report No 17) Positioning: Main Chain Decca with Mark12 receiver Echo Sounding: Kelvin Hughes MS 36 and MS32 Sonar Systems: EG&G side-scan sonar Kelvin Hughes MS43 Mk1 transit sonar Seismic Systems: Sparker System: EG&G sparker system with 16 element hydrophone streamer. Most lines run at either 0.5kJ or 3kJ Magnetometer: Varian magnetometer. See also IGS report 71/19.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1969/MW/1: Sea of Hebrides, Clyde, Irish Sea, North Channel and Tay-Forth (06/Jun/1969 to 07/Sep/1969)

This sampling survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) and George Wimpey and Co Ltd for BGS, the survey took place from June to September 1969 in the Sea of Hebrides, Clyde, Irish Sea, North Channel and Tay-Forth areas on board the MV Maria W. The purpose was to collect data as part of UK regional mapping programme. Sample data were collected using dredge; gravity corer; rock drill; vibrocorer; beach sampling; diver; photograph and Shipek grab. Most of these data are archived by BGS. Reference to part of the survey contained in IGS report 73/14.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical and Sampling Survey 1968/5: Sea of the Hebrides and The Minch (20/Sep/1968 to 03/Nov/1968)

This sampling and geophysical survey has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in September to November 1968 in the Sea of the Hebrides and the Minch on board the RRS John Murray. These purpose was to collect data to investigate the sub-surface geological structure and sea-bed geology additional geophysical observations were planned for the return passage to Plymouth including a detailed survey of a small area in the southern Irish Sea (see 1968/Passage survey for details). Sea floor data were collected using echo sounder. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using sparker and sidescan sonar. Gravity meter and magnetometer data were collected. Sample data were collected using shipek grab, sediment dredge,rock dredge and scuba diving. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MG/68/28.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1968/3: North Irish Sea (15/Jun/1968 to 03/Aug/1968)

This marine geophysical survey was carried out by George Wimpey & Co for British Geological Survey (BGS), the survey took place from June to August 1968 in the north east Irish Sea on board the M.V. Moray Firth IV. This survey was carried out for a project in conjunction with sampling survey 1968/MF/1. The purpose was to collect data for investigation of the British Continental Shelf. Sea floor data were collected using Echo sounder; sidescan sonar and Transit sonar. Subsurface data were gathered using Pinger; Sparker and Magnetometer. These data are archived by BGS Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MC/69/1. See also IGS report 71/19.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1968/2: Humber Estuary (23/Feb/1968 to 15/Mar/1968)

This marine geophysical survey undertaken for research has been carried out by British Geological Survey (BGS) took place from February to March in the 1968 on board the Humber Conservancy Board survey ship E.P. Hutchinson. Surveys associated with this reserach 1968/7 and 1968/8. The purpose was to collect data as part of a study of the Humber Estuary sediment type distribution; geological structure of the superficial deposits; depths to rockhead beneath superficial deposits and structure of solid rocks. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder and Sidescan Sonar. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using Pinger and Sparker. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in IGS report 69/3 (WB/MC/69/3). McQuillin, R. 1969. Cruise Report: Humber Investigations, 1968.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1968/MF/1: North Irish Sea (10/Aug/1968 to 23/Sep/1968)

This marine sampling survey was carried out by George Wimpey & Co for British Geological Survey (BGS), the survey took place in August to September 1968 in the northeast Irish Sea on board the MV Moray Firth IV. This survey was carried out for a project in conjunction with geophysical survey 1968/3. The purpose was a general investigation of sea bottom sediments and the underlying rocks following on from surveys carried out in 1967. Sediment samples were collected using a shipek grab, gravity corer (rock and sediment) and vibracorer. Sea floor data were collected using Echo sounder. These data archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in BGS Technical report WB/MC/69/1.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling and Geophysical Survey 1967/OF/1: Irish Sea (17/Aug/1967 to 28/Sep/1967)

This marine sampling and geophysical survey was carried out by George Wimpey & Co for British Geological Survey (BGS), the survey took place from the 17 August to 28 September 1967 in the northeast Irish Sea on board the M.V. Olna Firth. The purpose was to collect data for investigation of the British Continental Shelf. Sea floor data were collected using Echo sounder and Transit sonar (transits between sample stations). Sample data were collected using rockdrill, vibracorer, gravity corer and shipek grab. This survey was carried out for Project 1967/1 in conjunction with geophysical survey 1967/1. These data are archived by BGS Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MC/68/1. See also IGS report 69/8

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1966/3: Moray Firth (08/10/1966 to 14/11/1966)

This marine geophysical survey was carried out by Hunting Geology and Geophysics Ltd for Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS), the survey took place from October to November 1966 in the Moray Firth on board the MV Rosherville. The purpose was to collect data for regional marine survey linking the coastal geology with offshore structures, test equipment and techniques and train personnel. This project constituted the initial steps of the Institute of Geological Sciences (now BGS) regional marine survey of eastern Scottish waters. At the end of the geophysical survey two days of sampling equipment trials were undertaken. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder. Sub-surface data were collected using boomer; proton magnetometer. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in IGS report 70/1.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/SM/9: Firth of Clyde (08/12/1969 to 18/12/1969)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place in December 1969 in the Firth of Clyde on board the MV Stella Maris. The purpose was to investigate the superficial deposits of the clyde area, this survey was Phase 4 of a 5 phase project. Sea floor data were collected using echosounder. Sub-bottom seismic profiling data were collected using Pinger and Sparker. These records are archived by BGS. Details of the survey are contained in IGS report 73/9.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Sampling Survey 1969/HG/2: Irish Sea (08/Jun/1969 to 10/Jun/1969)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) regional marine sampling survey took place in June 1969 in Irish Sea on board the MV Heathergate. Seabed samples and borehole cores were collected using wireline drilling system, Shell and Auger. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS Internal Report ??.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/7: North Irish Sea (11/10/1969 to 28/10/1969)

Report: Tully, MC. 1970. North Channel Irish Sea Cruise Report. MGU Project 69/07. (IGS Report No. 10) Navigation: Decca Mk 12 Main Chain. Equipment: EG&G Seismic Profiling: Two sparkarrays were used firing together at 2500J and 500J respectively at just over once per second. The two arrays were used to give a greater frequency spectrum. KH Transit Sonar: Only used in latter part of the survey as the main area had been covered previously. Elsec Proton Magnetometer. MS 32 Echo-Sounder. La Coste and Romberg Air-Sea Gravity Meter. See also IGS report 71/19.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/6: Southern North Sea (11/09/1969 to 30/09/1969)

This geophysical survey has been carried out by Institute of Geological Sciences now British Geological Survey (BGS) for BGS, the survey took place in September 1969 in the southern North Sea off East Anglia on board the MV Moray Firth IV. The purpose was to collect data as part of the UK regional mapping programme. Sea floor data were collected using echo sounder and transit sonar. Sub-bottom profiling data were collected using sparker. Magnetometer was collected. These data are archived by BGS. No BGS survey report currently available.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)
British Geological Survey (BGS) Geophysical Survey 1969/5: Outer Humber (30/08/1969 to 08/09/1969)

This British Geological Survey (BGS) marine geophysical survey took place from August to September 1969 in the Outer Humber area off Spurn Head, on board the MV Moray Firth IV. The purpose was to collect data as part of a regional mapping programme. Sea floor data were collected using Transit Sonar and Sidescan Sonar. Sub-bottom seismic profiling data were collected using Surface Tow Boomer; Pinger and Sparker. These data are archived by BGS. Technical details of the survey are contained in BGS report WB/MG/69/4.

Organization: British Geological Survey (BGS)