AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
1994 Environment and Resource Technology Ltd (ERT), Portland Bill to Kimmeridge Bay, van Veen grab macrobenthic survey

All these records relate to "Environment and Resource Technology Ltd (1994)  - Marine Environmental Survey off the Dorset coastline within UKCS blocks 97/14 and 15: Macrobenthic survey (ERT 94/075) September 1994". A copy of the report is held at Dorset Environmental Records Centre.
     This survey was carried out by Environment and Resource Technology Ltd (ERT) for Amoco. The area between Portland Bill to Kimmeridge Bay was surveyed, including Portland Harbour. 77 seabed samples were obtained from 74 different locations between 16-26 September 1994. Four different sampling methods were used due to the range of sedimentary substrata occurring in the survey area. The majority of samples (63) were taken by van Veen grab (sample size 0.1m2). These were then hand-sifted through both 1.0 and 0.5mm mesh and sorted into major faunal groups for counting and identification to species level by specialist taxonomists. The species lists entered into this database relate to the 1.0mm mesh results. Positions were fixed using DGPS with NAVBOX software and are given on the WGS84 spheroid.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1848-1977 Lundy Field Society The Marine Fauna of Lundy Pisces

Collation of marine fauna records between 1848 and 1977 by taxonomic group experts. Phyla and other groups that were not included in the lists were: Ctenophora (Comb-jellies / sea gooseberries) Platyhelminthes (Flatworms) Nematoda (Roundworms) Gastrotricha (Hairworms) Rotifera (Wheel animals) Nermertea (Ribbon worms) Cephalorhyncha Echiura (Spoon worms) Sipuncula (Peanut worms) Chaetognatha (Arrow worms) Phoronida (Horseshoe worms) Entoprocta (Goblet worms / Kamptozoans) Brachiopoda (Lampshells) Arthropoda: Crustacea: Cirripedia (barnacles) were not listed. Chordata: Mammalia (seals, whales and dolphins) were not listed.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Assessment of Archaeology within Marine Aggregate

This project investigates how archaeology is considered within Environmental Statements (ESs) submitted for marine aggregate dredging licences. The study considered a selection of ESs dating from across the period for which their production has been required in support of licence applications before focussing on ESs submitted since 1998, when the application procedure underwent major changes. The review uses key legislation and guidance from the last two decades as measures for best practice.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1982 Ayres, PA. Plankton blooms of economic importance to fisheries in UK waters 1968-1982

Three phytoplankton species blooms which have been reported harmful to fisheries in UK waters are discussed:
      (1) The armoured dinoflagellate Gonyaulax tamarensis has caused
      harmful levels to humans of paralytic shellfish poison in
      most years since 1968 in shellfish from sites on the British
      east coast between 54.5Â°N and 56.7Â°N. The months of maximum
      toxicity are May and June.
      (2) Red tides of the naked dinoflagellate Gyrodinium aureolum
      have caused mortalities of wild marine animals in south-west
      England in 1978 and in North Wales in 1971, and killed farmed
      salmon in the west of Scotland in 1980. These red tides
      occurred between August and October. The dinoflagellate
      occurs all along the west coast of Britain and is often abundant
      at fronts.
      (3) Blooms of 'flagellate X', possibly a species of Olisthodiscus
      or Chattonella, have killed farmed fish in sea-lochs on the west
      coast of Scotland in 1979 and 1982.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2005 The Environment Agency (EA) Tamar and Lynher Rivers and Estuaries Shad surveys and records

1. Records of Shad sp. and Allis Shad catches by commercial salmon netsmen (Allis Shad where species identification confirmed from examination by expert); 2. Records of Shad and Allis Shad (Allis Shad where species identification confirmed from examination by expert) caught by rod anglers, angling clubs and commercial salmon and sea trout estuary netsmen; 3. Records of Allis Shad caught and examined at Gunnislake Fish Trap; 4. Records of Shad (presumed Allis Shad as inferred from trap records) counted by Gunnislake Fish Counter and observed on camera footage as they migrate upstream at the tidal limit; 5. Sightings of live Shad; 6. Records of dead Shad carcasses; 7. Records of Shad egg surveys. Egg surveys in estuary or river using a standard long-handled macroinvertebrate kick-sampling net and technique.
      The original database is held by the Environment Agency.  If you have any questions about data contained within it, contact Robert Hillman (see contacts).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2013 Natural England Verification Survey of Intertidal Sediments within the Stour and Orwell rMCZ

A Natural England commissoined verification survey of intertidal sediments within the Stour and Orwell rMCZ. Phase I Biotope mapping was carried out across the rMCZ for broad scale habitats. Phase II Infaunal sampling was carried out to provide information on the benthic infaunal assemblages and particle size distribution of the study sites by means of core sampling. Sediment surface scrapes were obtained for heavy metals and organic contaminants analysis. The data was used to produce a EUNIS Level 3 boradscale habitat map of the Stour and Orwell rMCZ.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1996 - 2013, North Western Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (NWIFCA) Mussel Surveys

The NWIFCA conducts mussel surveys across its district in order to inform the management of this fishery. Data is collected on the percentage cover of a bed in mussel and other habitat types. The relative proportion of different size classes of mussel is also recorded. Samples are often taken for production of length frequency tables. Mussel beds are usually surveyed irregularly, with an adaptive survey strategy focusing on those beds that are very important commercially or have specific issues around their management.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2015 Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority (OICHA) Marine Non-Native Species Monitoring Programme

Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority (OICHA) marine non-native species survey.  The aim of this survey was to determine the extent of non-native species in Orkney. This dataset was collated as part of the MSFD INNS data collation project 'Collating baseline invasive non-indigenous species data for MSFD reporting' (Contract Reference: ME5223) 2016

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
Wrecks Ecology

The project develops an increased understanding of the environmental interactions of wreck sites and the (potentially cumulative) impacts on wreck sites from aggregate extraction. As a part of the project an assessment of the usefulness and potential of ecological data collected as part of archaeological wreck site surveys to offer the aggregates industry benefits arising out of the cost-effectiveness of integrated surveys was also completed. Along with an investigation of possible cross-over advantages from ecological and archaeological mitigation from the impacts of aggregate extraction.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
On the Importance of Shipwrecks

The On the Importance of Shipwrecks project developed a framework and methodology for evaluating the importance of the physical remains of wrecks on the seabed. The project included a literature review; consultation with curatorial staff and environmental consultants; and the development of a draft framework to trial on sub-sets of wreck records from the National Monuments Record.
     The framework utilises a system of evaluation based on five factors which represent all the phases of a shipâs career: covering build, use, loss, survival and investigation. Information relating to the five themes was gathered and used to create a statement of the siteâs history and archaeological content. The framework was then applied to ensure that the full range of possible areas of âimportanceâ for the site were addressed.
     The results of the trialling process were presented at a workshop attended by those who had been involved in the consultation. Participants had the opportunity to try the framework for themselves. As a result of feedback, a new version was developed for future more extensive trailing.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2014 - Present, Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Fal Oyster Survey

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) conduct annual dredge surveys within the Fal Oyster Fishery since taking over management of the fishery in 2014.  The purpose of the survey was initially to assess the distribution and abundance of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) within the Fal Fishery management area in the River Fal, Cornwall. Since 2016 the survey has been developed to also assess queenies (queen scallop, Aequipecten opercularis; variegated scallop, Mimachlamys varia) distribution and abundance. Slipper limpets (Crepidula fornicata) were initially recorded at each site using a SACFOR style scheme which was amended in 2018 to a count for this species. 
     The aims of the survey were to investigate the relative abundance and distribution of native oysters (O. edulis), scallops (queen scallop, A. opercularis; variegated scallop, M. varia) and slipper limpets (C. fornicata) within the Fal Oyster Fishery. The distribution of substrate types across the fishery and species of bycatch were also recorded at each site in 2019.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2001 Lin Baldock, various sites in Dorset, Dive Log records and observations carried out by Lin Baldock

Records from dives and intertidal visits carried out in 2001 by Lin Baldock within the Dorset area.  Event reference for dives refers to the Dive Code in Lin Baldock's dive log which is held by her.  References for intertidal records refer to dates in field notebook.  The thoroughness of the species lists varies depending on other activities being carried out during the dives.  Particular attention was given to algae in most situations.  Identification was mostly carried out in situ.  However, some smaller species ( eg filamentous algae, caprellids, small bryozoans and hydroids) were identified using a microscope in the laboratory.  If this was the case it is indicated in the "species qualifier" box as "LAB ID".
     Notes
     The species pair Aglaothamnion byssoides and Aglaothamnion pseudobyssoides has been recorded throught out as Aglaothamnion pseudobyssoides, hence these records may include both species and ID is marked as uncertain.  The two species are difficult to distinguish in the absence of sexual reproductive structures. Species not included in the Species Directory "Dictionary" have been included in the description for the relevant event

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2021 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Cawsand within the Plymouth Sound and Estauries Special Area of Conservation Acoustic Survey of the seagrass bed

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Cornwall IFCA) carried out a survey to map the extent of the seagrass at Cawsand, within the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The survey was carried out to provide Cornwall IFCA with an updated extent map of the seagrass. The seagrass at Cawsand is the only bed in the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC which is within the Cornwall IFCA district, the remaining seagrass beds (Drakeâs Island, Cellar's Cove, Red Cove North,  Red Cove South, Tomb Rock, Jennycliff South, Jennycliff North and  Firestone Bay) are within the Devon and Severn IFCA district. 
     The aim of the survey was to map the extent and coverage of the seagrass bed at Cawsand within the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC using a Biosonics MX Scientific Echosounder. In total 64 MX tows were completed of which 62 were included in the analysis. Sea conditions were favourable throughout the survey.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2005 The Marine Conservation Society - Seasearch, Various locations in Dorset, Diver observations and detailed survey records

Seasearch dives undertaken in Dorset during 2005 - mostly dives organised by Dorset Wildlife Trust.  All survey records from individual dives, Seasearch weekends and specific studies are all included. In many cases, records are compiled from more than one form where divers were in close proximity to each other and covered the same habitats.
     Photographs taken on Dorset Wildlife Trust charter weekends are held by DWT in Dorchester.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2008 Graham Saunders Morecombe Bay to Isle of Skye Beach combing, sand sampling, wading, snorkelling and dive ad hoc records

Graham Saunders visited sites in the North West and described the fauna found there in spring time, comparing it to his observations from 20 years previously.
     Records gathered from The British Shell Collectors Club (http://www.britishshellclub.org.uk) magazine http://imap.britishshellclub.org/pages/pallid-past/200910_pallidula.pdf

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
DAERA Annual Rocky Shore Macroalgae Survey

The rocky shore macroalgae survey is annual assessment of the proportions of rhodophyta (red algae), chlorophyta (green algae), and opportunistic macroalgae communities at fixed sites around the Northern Irish coast. Algal populations can alter in numbers and species composition due to external environmental influence, hence they are a useful indicator of anthropogenic disturbances and pollution. Shores are surveyed for presence of specimens against a prescribed list of species (Reduced Species List).Certain sites are also surveyed for a complete list of species present (Full Species List). Data is recorded as presence (1), or absence (""). Data collected contributes to the classification of Northern Irish water bodies under the Rocky Shore Macroalgae quality element of the EU Water Framework Directive. Within DAERA, this work forms part of the Intertidal Rocky Shore work programme (MM(YY)-12).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2003-2009 North East Cetacean Project, Location of Harbour Porpoise Critical Habitat

Harbour porpoise critical habitat and areas of interest.
      
     See Clark, Dolman and Hoyt (2010) Towards Marine Protected Areas for Cetaceans in Scotland, England and Wales. WDCS Report - for detailed methodology and criteria.
      
      AOI field values: 
      1 = critical habitat or area of interest
      2 = tested but did not meet the criteria

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1985 Institute of Offshore Engineering (Heriot-Watt University), Poole Harbour, Biological and chemical intertidal transect survey

These records all relate to ''Institute of Offshore Engineering (1986) Biological and chemical intertidal survey of Poole Harbour, June  1985 (IOE/85/351)". A copy of the report is held at English Nature (Dorset Team). 
     This report presents the results of an environmental survey of the intertidal zone in Poole Harbour. Field work was conducted in June 1985 by the Institute of Offshore Engineering (Heriot-Watt University), prior to oil extraction developments by BP on Furzey Island. Fifteen intertidal transects were sampled at high, mid and low tide levels for chemical, biological and particle size analyses. Only biological details have been extracted for this database. Plastic cores of 10cm diameter were used for benthic macrofauna samples. Six replicate cores per station were collected, totalling a sample area of approx. 0.05m2. The species list records all species retained in a 0.5mm sieve. Megafaunal counts were not made due to insufficient time in the field. Positioning: Lat/Long values with accompanying compass bearings to prominent landmarks are listed, but no reference as to how to Lat/Longs were derived i.e. GPS/Chart. Biotopes have been tentatively assigned on entry into this database based on the sediment data displayed in Figure 3 of the report.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2009 The Environment Agency (EA) Tamar and Lynher Rivers and Estuaries Shad surveys and records

1. Records of Shad sp. and Allis Shad catches by commercial salmon netsmen (Allis Shad where species identification confirmed from examination by expert); 2. Records of Shad and Allis Shad (Allis Shad where species identification confirmed from examination by expert) caught by rod anglers, angling clubs and commercial salmon and sea trout estuary netsmen; 3. Records of Allis Shad caught and examined at Gunnislake Fish Trap; 4. Records of Shad (presumed Allis Shad as inferred from trap records) counted by Gunnislake Fish Counter and observed on camera footage as they migrate upstream at the tidal limit; 5. Sightings of live Shad; 6. Records of dead Shad carcasses; 7. Records of Shad egg surveys. Egg surveys in estuary or river using a standard long-handled macroinvertebrate kick-sampling net and technique.
      The original database is held by the Environment Agency.  If you have any questions about data contained within it, contact Robert Hillman (see contacts).

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2009-2012 Eastern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Eastern IFCA) River Stour and Orwell clam surveys

Between 2009 and 2012, Eastern IFCA (and its predeccesor, ESFJC) conducted stock assessment surveys of Manila clams (Vererupis philippinarum) along both the River Stour and River Orwell, Suffolk. The aim of the surveys was to monitor the presence of Manila Clams with the potential of identifying any potential commerical stocks that could be fished.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2022 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) on behalf of Cornwall Wildlife Trust St.Austell Bay Acoustic Survey of the seagrass bed

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (Cornwall IFCA) was contracted by Cornwall Wildlife Trust to map the extent of the seagrass within St Austell Bay as part of their blue carbon mapping project. The survey site is within the Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay Special Protection Area (SPA). This project was funded as part of the G7 Legacy Fund. The contract includes joint intellectual property (IP) of all data collected. 
     The aim of the survey was to map the extent and coverage of the seagrass bed within St Austell Bay using a Biosonics MX Scientific Echosounder. In total 367 acoustic survey lines were completed of which 356 were included in the analysis.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2024 Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) Fal Oyster Survey

Cornwall Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) conduct annual dredge surveys within the Fal Oyster Fishery since taking over management of the fishery in 2014.  The purpose of the survey was initially to assess the distribution and abundance of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) within the Fal Fishery management area in the River Fal, Cornwall. Since 2016 the survey has been developed to also assess queenies (queen scallop, Aequipecten opercularis; variegated scallop, Mimachlamys varia) distribution and abundance. In 2018, an addition to the survey was made to record the number of individual slipper limpets (Crepidula fornicata) at each site.
     The aims of the survey were to investigate the relative abundance and distribution of native oysters (O. edulis),  scallops (queen scallop, A. opercularis; variegated scallop, M. varia) and slipper limpets (C. fornicata) within the Fal Oyster Fishery. The distribution of substrate types across the fishery were also recorded at each site and species of bycatch were recorded across the survey area as a list of species present. 
     In 2024, a total of 81 sites were completed and a total of 2,861 oysters, 2,963 scallops and 3,384 slipper limpets were recorded. The analysis was done by Management Areas; A, B and C.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2017 Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Montrose Basin Intertidal Seagrass Survey

Trial Intertidal seagrass survey in conjunction with a Macroalgal Blooming (MAB) survey in the Montrose Basin, Scotland. This was for the EU Water Framework Directive Monitoring using the WFD (Angiosperm) Intertidal Seagrass tool. The tool looks at the species composition of the seagrass bed, the density (as percent cover) and the extent of the seagrass bed.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
1968 Onwards, Dove Time Series Plankton Data

Initiated in August 1968, with the UNESCO standard WP2 vertically hauled net. WP3 was introduced vertically in March 1969 and became a horizontal tow (~10min) in circa 1974. The UNESCO standard vertically hauled P200 was introduced in 1972. Sampling was undertaken on a monthly basis where possible. P200 and WP2 were hauled from approximately 50 m, four times and collated to cover a net distance of 200 m and a net volume of 50 m3. Flowmeters have been fitted to recorded actual volume.
     Analysed faunal abundance data (identified to species level where possible) exists from 1968 to 2008, with samples from 2008 to present collected and currently under analysis.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2007 The Marine Conservation Society - Seasearch, Various locations in Dorset, Diver observations and detailed survey records

Data collected from Seaseach dives undertaken in 2007 off the Dorset coast. All survey records from individual dives, Seasearch weekends and specific studies are all included. In many cases, records are compiled from more than one form where divers were in close proximity to each other and covered the same habitats.
     Photographs taken on Dorset Wildlife Trust charter weekends are held by DWT in Dorchester. 
     Records are verified post survey and biotopes are assigned according the information available by DWT using the MNCR 04.05 key.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
2005-2006 Harries et al. Isle of Cumbrae Sargassum muticum records

The invasive alga Sargassum muticum has recently been reported in the Firth of Lorn, west coast of Scotland. This represents the first sighting of the species north of the Kintyre Peninsula, a land barrier that had been expected to slow the northwards spread of S. muticum. This paper presents a thorough review of literature concerning the dispersal and establishment of this invasive alga and predicts potential dispersal trajectories and likely areas for future establishment in Scotland. From previous dispersal rates, S. muticum is likely to spread throughout the west coast of Scotland in the next few years, predominantly via natural pathways although anthropogenic vectors may also contribute to dispersal. Sheltered and moderately exposed sea lochs and shorelines, on the west coast of Scotland in particular, are likely to provide favourable conditions for the establishment of persistent populations of S. muticum. Conditions on the north and east coasts of Scotland were considered less favourable, both for the dispersal and establishment of S. muticum. The spread of S. muticum is unlikely to cause serious widespread ecological impacts, however, it does have the potential to cause economic damage to the aquaculture industry which is a major employer on the west coast of Scotland. The establishment of dense highly visible canopies would also constitute a degradation of the natural heritage value of Scottish shorelines. It would be prudent to investigate means of preventing persistent populations from establishing in areas of economic importance or with high natural heritage value.

Organization: Marine Environmental Data & Information Network