AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
2016  Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Southannan Sands SSSI intertidal survey

The purpose of this intertidal survey work, undertaken by SNH, was to monitor the sandflats feature of the Southannan Sands SSSI. This survey took place over three days in July 2016. The purpose of this monitoring survey was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats - sandflats are a protected feature of this site and component habitats include intertidal seagrass beds and blue mussel beds (both of which are PMFs). Intertidal core samples were collected on three shores, one transect was surveyed on each shore.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Noss Head benthic camera survey

The main aim of this investigation within and around the Noss Head MPA, Caithness was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats of recognized conservation importance. A drop-down video survey of benthic habitats within the MPA was undertaken by MSS at 13 sites on the 21st August 2014 on board the MSS vessel MRV Alba na Mara. Analysis of seabed video and still photographic imagery is 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.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2011 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland (MS) Noss Head benthic camera and grab survey

The purpose of this benthic survey off Noss Head, near Sinclair's Bay, was to confirm the presence of a horse mussel bed, Modiolus modiolus, and to determine if any other priority marine features (PMFs) or MPA search features were also present. An underwater video and still photograph survey was conducted by Heriot-Watt University and SNH for MS between the 3rd and 5th September 2011 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 51 sites within the Noss Head area concentrating immediately in and around the area of historic records of M. modiolus. The images and infaunal samples, analysed under SNH contract by Heriot-Watt University, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. An infaunal grab survey was also undertaken on this survey at a subset of 10 drop-down video stations, selected to target the range of likely sedimentary habitats as well as the horse mussel bed with the purpose to gain a broader understanding of the habitat type and assist in biotope assignment. The vessel RV Alba na Mara was used for this survey - samples were also collected from the Southern Trench on the same cruise.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2018 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Sound of Barra benthic camera survey

The primary aim of this benthic survey in the Sound of Barra, run by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) between 9th - 12th June 2018 using MSS vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 0818A), was to refine the distribution of biotopes including Annex 1 habitats within and out with the SAC boundary using quantitative drop-down camera and grab sampling. Dropdown video drifts were undertaken at 32 stations, largely along the eastern fringe of the Sound.  Through the analysis of seabed video, 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. Grab sampling was also undertaken on this survey at 77 sites. This data is yet to be analysed and reported.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Loch Alsh benthic camera and infaunal grab survey

The main aim of this investigation in Loch Alsh (within the Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh marine protected area (MPA)) was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats of recognized conservation importance, including protected features burrowed mud and flame shell beds. This site was selected for survey because it is an MPA. A drop-down video survey and a grab survey of benthic habitats was undertaken by SNH from the 25th to 26th March 2014 on board the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) research vessel Sir John Murray. Underwater video footage was collected using DDV camera system at 52 sites within the MPA. Analysis of seabed video and still photographic imagery is 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. On the same survey and research vessel, SNH collected single infaunal grab samples at 12 stations for Marine Scotland.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1997 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) St Kilda broad scale mapping survey of seabed and shore habitats for cSAC

A sublittoral survey of St. Kilda candidate* Special Area of Conservation was carried out during June and July 1997. The survey was undertaken using acoustic techniques (RoxAnn) validated by ground-truthing involving diving and remove survey using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). The littoral survey was undertaken through site visits to the shore with biotopes determined based on MNCR marine biotope manual (Version 97.06).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2002 European Commission European distribution of harmful algal blooms

Report of a European workshop organised jointly by the Fifth Framework Programme: Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development of the European Commission, the Instituto de Ciencias del Mar, (CMIMA-CSIC: Centro Mediterráneo de Investigaciones Marinas y Ambientales-Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas), Barcelona, and the Calvia Town Council (Majorca, Balearic Islands).  Focused on the European distribution of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2017 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Moray Firth benthic camera survey

The primary aim of this benthic survey in the Moray Firth, run by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for SNH on the 13th July 2017 using MSS vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 1117A), was to refine the distribution of biotopes including Annex l habitats. This 1117A survey is part of a series of surveys conducted around the North-east coast of Scotland, at Noss Head, Moray Firth and Southern Trench, to establish the extent of benthic habitats. Quantitative drop-down camera sampling was used to collect this data at 23 stations. Through the analysis of seabed video, 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.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2013 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland Science (MSS) Rousay Sound benthic camera survey

The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 0213A) in the southern region Rousay sound, Orkney was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particuarly proposed protected features (PPFs) and other priority marine features (PMFs). An underwater video survey were conducted by MSS for MSS on the 11th February 2013 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 10 sites in this survey area which forms part of the Wyre and Rousay sounds ncMPA. Analyses on the images, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. SNH used the vessel FRV Alba na Mara for this survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Loch Eribol sea caves site condition monitoring survey

The purpose of this survey of Loch Eriboll sea caves, undertaken on the 4th and 5th August 2015, was as a contingency while sheltering from strong winds on route to survey caves within the St. Kilda and North Rona SACs. 2 selected sea caves were surveyed using SCM methodology. These included both intertidal and subtidal components although monitoring effort was focussed on the subtidal. Detailed biological and physical surveys were conducted; the topography was mapped and the biotopes surveyed by MNCR phase 2 methodology at relocatable points along the cave system.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Heritage Partnerships Agreements

This dataset is a spatial depiction of Heritage Partnership Agreements agreed in Cheshire East. A Listed Building Heritage Partnership Agreement (LBHPA) is an agreement between a local planning authority and any owner of a listed building, or group of buildings, which grants listed building consent for types of works (alterations or extensions) to the building(s) for the duration of the agreement.

Tags: Area management/restriction/regulation zones and r, Heritage Partnership Agreements
Organization: Cheshire East Council
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Loch Laxford marine sedimentary and rocky reefs Site Condition Monitoring survey

Site Condition Monitoring (SCM) was inaugurated in the Loch Laxford SAC in 2009. In 2015, a subset of survey sites were selected to represent good geographical coverage of the SAC from the baseline monitoring sites that were established and examined in 2009. The aim of this study was to (1) identify any deterioration in the condition of the protected marine features 'large shallow inlets and bays' and 'reefs', and (2) to form a judgement on their current condition. This work consisted of a drop down video drift survey at 70 sites and a detailed reef and mixed reef/sediment habitat survey along 3 relocatable transects.  A maerl bed dive transect survey was carried out at the same 3 maerl bed sites examined in the baseline survey. This survey was opportunistic, representing a contingency plan to utilize poor weather conditions on a scheduled cruise, hence the reduced scope of the survey to examine a subset of the baseline monitoring sites established in 2009. Survey work was carried out from the vessel MV Halton.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Upper Loch Fyne and Loch Goil benthic camera and grab survey

Drop-down video and infaunal grab survey of protected seabed habitats undertaken within the Upper Loch Fyne and Loch Goil MPA and adjacent waters between the 10th - 22nd July 2015 by SNH for SNH on board the vessel MRV Seol Mara. The main aims of the video survey work in the area was for ncMPA monitoring and to refine knowledge of protected feature distribution. The primary aim of the grab survey was to establish current baseline conditions for a range of features present within the site, against which future change can be determined. Video footage photographic imagery were collected at 46 sites and 17 grab samples were collected. 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. Grab sample station positioning in Loch Fyne was informed by the results of previous studies and designed to increase confidence in existing knowledge of feature extent and to validate biotopes assigned to towed video in the same area.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) North Rona sea caves site condition monitoring survey

The purpose of this survey of North Rona SAC sea caves, undertaken on the 18th August 2015, was to initiate site condition monitoring (SCM). The objectives of SCM were to establish a baseline biological data set that would facilitate the assessment of the condition of habitats in the future and to allow a judgement to be formed on the current condition of these habitats in the light of existing SAC management measures. At 4 selected sea caves, detailed biological and physical surveys were conducted; the topography was mapped and the biotopes surveyed by MNCR phase 2 methodology at relocatable points along the cave system. Two other sea cave surveys were conducted as part of the same research cruise at St. Kilda SAC and Loch Eriboll.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland Science (MSS) Armadale (Sutherland) benthic camera survey

The main aim of this investigation off Armadale, Sutherland coast was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the benthic species and habitats of recognized conservation importance. This site was selected for survey as it is a proposed renewable energy location. A drop-down video survey of benthic habitats was undertaken by MSS at 63 sites from the 16th to 30th May 2014 on board the research vessel Scotia (cruise 0614S). SNH analysis of this seabed video and still photographic imagery is 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.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2013 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland Science (MSS) Carn Skerries benthic still camera survey

The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 1213A) at Carn Skerries in the Ullapool approaches was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particuarly proposed protected features (PPFs) and other priority marine features (PMFs). An underwater  photography survey was conducted by MSS for MSS on the 14th September 2013 to collect biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Still photographs were taken along transects at 16 sites within the Carn Skerries area, that at the time of sampling was being proposed as a location for a possible Marine Protected Area (pMPA). Video was not taken on this survey. Analyses on the seabed still images, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. SNH used the vessel FRV Alba na Mara for this survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Sound of Mull benthic camera survey

Survey of benthic habitats within and Sound of Mull, which forms part of the Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura MPA. This survey was undertaken by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for SNH on the 24th and 25th September 2015 on board the vessel MRV Alba na Mara (cruise 1415A). Video images were obtained from drop-down video drifts at 11 sites. The main aims of this survey were to monitor MPA management effectiveness and contingency sampling to improve knowledge and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance. The video and still imagery was used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. The presence of protected features (PFs) was recorded for all video samples within the MPA and the presence of priority marine features (PMFs) for all video samples.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Kyle Akin (Loch Alsh) benthic camera survey

The main aim of this investigation in Loch Alsh (within the Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh marine protected area (MPA)) was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats of recognized conservation importance at two locations. This site was selected for survey because it is an MPA. A drop-down video survey of benthic habitats was undertaken by SNH and the Kyle of Lochalsh Community Trust (KLCT) at 6 sites on the 8th of December 2014 on board the vessel Shuna. Analysis of seabed video and still photographic imagery is 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.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2012 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Ulva, Danna and the McCormaig Isles (UDMI) SSSI intertidal site condition monitoring survey

The main purpose of this intertidal survey of the Ulva, Danna and the McCormaig Isles SSSI, undertaken by Aquatic Survey and Monitoring Ltd. (ASML) for SNH on the 9th and 10th May 2012, were to provide sufficient information for site condition assessment. Intertidal sediment infauna and epibiota species abundance data and associated habitat descriptors were collected in-situ. Some baseline data were also collected for future SCM, including some infaunal core samples taken for laboratory analysis.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2009 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland Science (MSS) Ullapool spoil ground benthic camera survey

The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 1609A) off Ullapool was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particularly priority marine features (PMFs). This site was of interest because the area is a dredge spoil ground, located off Ullapool Harbour in the site of a pMPA (status at time of survey). An underwater video survey were conducted by MSS for MSS on the 2nd October 2009 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 3 sites. Analyses on the images, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. MSS used the vessel FRV Alba na Mara for this survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
NatureScot Sound of Arisaig SAC Site Condition Monitoring

The principal purpose of the study was to carry out site condition monitoring of the of the inshore sublittoral sediment habitats of the Sound of Arisaig SAC, in order to identify any deterioration in the condition of the subtidal sandbank feature and to form a judgement on its current condition. The approach taken to achieve this aim is to perform an extensive drop-down video survey and a grab survey of the component habitats of the feature. Characterisation of the subsurface fauna and sediment composition of the main sediment biotopes is performed by means of grab sampling. Detailed surveying of the sea bed and subsurface communities at selected maerl bed sites is carried out using diving techniques.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2010 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Clyde Sea area survey to establish the distribution of Priority Marine Features

The purpose of this benthic survey in the Clyde Sea area was to establish the occurrence and distribution priority marine features (PMFs). An underwater video and still photograph survey was conducted by Seastar Survey Ltd for SNH between the 4th August and 15th October 2010 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. A range of survey methods were employed, including drop-down video camera operations, sediment grab sampling and scientific diving. The main aim of the survey was to initiate a broad-scale validation survey of historic PMF records (extent, quality and health) and to conduct detailed assessments of discrete features. In addition the survey work aimed to identify new records and achieve a broad coverage of the Clyde Sea area ensuring areas with limited or no data were also surveyed. A total of 129 drop-down video stations, 15 grab samples and 6 dive stations were completed across the Clyde Sea area. All survey operations were conducted from Seastar Survey's own vessel Otarie.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2016 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Loch Sunart benthic camera survey

The primary aim of this survey in Loch Sunart on the 31st May 2016 was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of the species and habitats in this loch. Dropdown video drifts at 20 stations where used to achieve this, using SEPAs vessel SV Sir John Murray. Further aims of this survey were to monitor the impacts of human activities and undertake inventory sampling to fill 'gaps' in current understanding. This survey contributes to ongoing monitoring of pressures in the Loch by SEPA. Through the analysis of seabed video, 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.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014/15 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Loch Creran Serpulid Dive Monitoring Survey

This survey work was undertaken by Heriot-Watt University over the winter of 2014/15, chiefly in the form of an undergraduate dissertation. The work aimed to assess the extent and possible cause of reef damage. The video data collected in this 2014 survey was analysed in 2019 under contract from NatureScot (SNH) to assess development of the serpulid reef feature of Loch Creran over time following a repeat site condition monitoring survey of the biogenic sub-features of the loch carried out between 2017-2018 in order to identify any deterioration in the condition of the features and to form a judgement on their current condition.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2013 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland Science (MSS) Cromarty spoil ground benthic camera survey

The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 0713A) at Cromarty was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particularly priority marine features (PMFs). This site was of interest because the area is a spoil ground, located southeast of the entrance to Cromarty Firth. An underwater video survey were conducted by MSS for MSS on the 7th June 2013 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 3 sites. Analyses on the images, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. MSS used the vessel FRV Alba na Mara for this survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network