AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
General Biodiversity Records from Ireland

The records in this Dataset are general records of different taxonomic groups submitted to the National Biodiversity Data Centre. This provides a temporary facility to store and make available data submitted to the Centre, until such time as subsets of the data can be added to a recognised national database.

 Geographic Coverage: The island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: Primarily for capturing new records from 2010 onwards, though it also contains some older records.

 Species Groups recorded: acarine (Acari), alga, amphibian, annelid, bird, bony fish (Actinopterygii), bryozoan, cartilagenous fish (Chondricht, centipede, coelenterate (=cnidarian), comb jelly (Ctenophora), conifer, Crustacean, echinoderm, fern, Flatworm (Turbellaria), flowering plant, Fungus, harvestman (Opiliones), insect - alderfly (Megaloptera, Insect - beetle (Coleoptera), insect - booklouse (Psocoptera, insect - bristletail (Archaeog, Insect - butterfly, insect - caddis fly (Trichopte, insect - dragonfly (Odonata), insect - earwig (Dermaptera), insect - hymenopteran, insect - lacewing (Neuroptera), insect - mayfly (Ephemeroptera, insect - moth, insect - orthopteran, insect - silverfish (Thysanura, insect - stick insect (Phasmid, insect - stonefly (Plecoptera), Insect - true bug (Hemiptera), insect - true fly (Diptera), jawless fish (Agnatha), lichen, liverwort, millipede, Mollusc, moss, ribbon worm (Nemertinea), sea spider (Pycnogonida), slime mould, spider (Araneae), sponge (Porifera), springtail (Collembola), stonewort, terrestrial mammal, tunicate (Urochordata)

 Dataset Status: Ongoing

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Marine sites, habitats and species data collected during the BioMar survey of Ireland.

A database of marine species of the seashore and seabed of the island of Ireland.

 Geographic Coverage: The coast of the island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: The data were collected from 1993 to 1996

 Species Groups recorded: bacterium, horseshoe worm (Phoronida), bony fish (Actinopterygii), lichen, alga, flatworm (Turbellaria), cartilagenous fish (Chondricht, lampshell (Brachiopoda), echinoderm, sponge (Porifera), peanut worm (Sipuncula), insect - true fly (Diptera), crustacean, tunicate (Urochordata), annelid, marine mammal, sea spider (Pycnogonida), mollusc, bryozoan, acarine (Acari), ribbon worm (Nemertinea), flowering plant, entoproct, coelenterate (=cnidarian), springtail (Collembola), fungus

 Dataset Status: Published as the BioMar Biotope Viewer.

 Additional Information: Authors: Picton B.E., Emblow, C.S., Morrow, C.C., Sides, E.M., Tierney, P., McGrath, D., McGeough, G., McCrea, M., Dinneen, P., Falvey, J., Dempsey, S., Dowse, J. and Costello, M. J. Title and year: (2017). Marine sites, habitats and species data collected during the BioMar survey of Ireland. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence Dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/cr7gvs accessed via GBIF.org on 2017-07-19.

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Bees of Ireland

Data on the distribution of bees from both published and unpublished sources have been compiled into a national database on Ireland's bees.

 Geographic Coverage: Island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: 1884-present

 Species Groups recorded: insect - hymenopteran

 Dataset Status: This dataset is constantly being updated with new records

 Additional Information: http://pollinators.biodiversityireland.ie/

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Badger and Habitats Survey of Ireland

Dataset with records of badgers and other mammal species made during the period of the survey.

 Geographic Coverage: National

 Temporal Coverage: 1989-1995

 Species Groups recorded: terrestrial mammal

 Dataset Status: Complete

 Additional Information: Smal, C. (1995)  The Badger and Habitat Survey of Ireland. Unpublished Report to the Department of Agriculture and the National Parks & Wildlife Service.

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Atlas of Butterflies in Ireland 2021

Irish butterflies.

 Geographic Coverage: The island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: 1955 to 2021

 Species Groups recorded: insect - butterfly

 Dataset Status: Complete

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Atlas of Mammals in Ireland 2010-2015

A collated Dataset of sightings of all wild and feral mammal species occurring in Ireland and its offshore waters.

 Geographic Coverage: Island of Ireland and its offshore waters

 Temporal Coverage: Principally concerned with generating new data from 2010 to 2015, but any old records will also be included to expand the database.

 Species Groups recorded: marine mammal, terrestrial mammal

 Dataset Status: Dataset is incomplete as it forms part of an ongoing survey

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Aras an Uachtaráin Biodiveristy Audit 2019-2020

Surveys of Áras an Uachtaráin to record and classify habitat types and plant, animal and fungi species occurance.

 Geographic Coverage: 130 acre site located within the Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08E1W3

 Temporal Coverage: 2019 and 2020 (plus some historical records)

 Species Groups recorded: bacterium, insect - hymenopteran, insect - true bug (Hemiptera), false scorpion (Pseudoscorpion, bony fish (Actinopterygii), insect - moth, spider (Araneae), insect - beetle (Coleoptera), insect - caddis fly (Trichopte, millipede, terrestrial mammal, bird, insect - butterfly, insect - true fly (Diptera), crustacean, conifer, insect - orthopteran, annelid, mollusc, insect - lacewing (Neuroptera), flowering plant, harvestman (Opiliones), ginkgo, insect - dragonfly (Odonata), centipede, insect - earwig (Dermaptera), horsetail, fungus, fern

 Dataset Status: The dataset is complete, although follow up monitoring surveys have been recommended. A subset of the dataset (one record per species) will be published in the official report for the Office of Public Works and The President.

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Ants of Ireland

A dataset consisting of all known records of the ants in Ireland

 Geographic Coverage: The island of Ireland

 Species Groups recorded: insect - hymenopteran

 Dataset Status: Complete

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Anisopodidae and Thaumaleidae (Diptera: Nematocera) of Ireland

Anisopodidae and Thaumaleidae flies

 Geographic Coverage: The island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: 1827-1986

 Species Groups recorded: insect - true fly (Diptera)

 Dataset Status: Complete and published

 Additional Information: P. Ashe. 1987. The families Anisopodidae and Thaumaleidae (Diptera: Nematocera) in Ireland with comments on relevant Haliday manuscripts.

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Amphibians and reptiles of Ireland

Amphibians and reptiles

 Geographic Coverage: Island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: Mostly observations from 2011 onwards

 Species Groups recorded: reptile, amphibian

 Dataset Status: Ongoing

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
CE16019 Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey

This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2016 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.    In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration.     For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at preset stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.    Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Clare Biological Records Centre Dataset 2004-2007

Biological records from County Clare

 Geographic Coverage: The county of Clare

 Species Groups recorded: insect - true bug (Hemiptera), slime mould, bony fish (Actinopterygii), insect - moth, lichen, insect - beetle (Coleoptera), stonewort, terrestrial mammal, bird, insect - butterfly, crustacean, conifer, marine mammal, flowering plant, reptile, insect - dragonfly (Odonata), fungus, fern, amphibian

 Dataset Status: Complete. The dataset has been presented to the Data Centre for archiving.

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
Citizen Science Spider Records for Ireland

Spatial distribution of records of Spiders

 Geographic Coverage: The island of Ireland

 Temporal Coverage: 2011 to 2020

 Species Groups recorded: spider (Araneae)

 Dataset Status: Complete up to January 2021

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
CE0612 Fisheries Deepwater Survey

This multidisciplinary deepwater survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in September 2006.     The survey was designed to revisit earlier survey areas from the nineties and investigate the impact of the high levels of exploitation on the abundance and biological parameters of the deepwater species. The survey was carried out in three areas, two of which were located on the western continental slope and the third on the northern slope of the Porcupine Bank. Hauls were made at four depths, 500m, 750m, 1000m and 1500 meters. Eight comparative tows were made with the Scottish research vessel, R.V. Scotia.    In addition, one Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) transect was carried out in each area, and sediment grabs taken at each of the CTD stations for plankton and benthic invertebrate sampling. A single Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) was also onboard to conduct visual surveys for cetaceans. The primary purpose of the survey was to investigate the distribution and relative abundance of shelf edge, slope and deepwater fishes at three different sites in the north-east Atlantic.    Additional aims included:   To collect biological information on the main deepwater species including  length, weight, maturity, sex ratio and feeding.    To collect hydrographic data along three transects across the continental  slope.    To collect benthic invertebrates and bottom sediment samples for the description  of the benthic deepwater habitat.    To collect ancillary data for ecosystem description including cetacean abundance  and fishing activity.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0611 Fisheries Irish Groundfish Survey

The Irish Groundfish Survey is an annual 6 week fish trawl survey held in the 4th quarter of the years that has an essential aim to examine the composition and abundance of fish species in the waters surrounding Ireland. This major survey is undertaken by the Fisheries Science Services division and data is made available to the ICES DATRAS (DATabase TRawl Survey) database available from ICES.   This cruise forms part of the 2006 Groundfish Survey.  Cruise will take place mainly off the south coast of Ireland. Survey the abundance and distribution of target demersal fisheries species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE16017 Fisheries Irish Groundfish Survey 2016 Leg 2

This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2016 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland.     The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management.  In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).     This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2016 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, the more northerly ICES Area,  took place in late September and early October, and Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December.    In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE16016 Fisheries Irish Groundfish Survey 2016 Leg 1

This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2016 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland.     The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).     This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2016 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, the more northerly ICES Area,  took place in late September and early October, and Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December.    In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey has been to develop estimates of juvenile abundance for important fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Chondrichthyans Of Ireland

Chondrichthyan data collated from a variety of sources

 Geographic Coverage: The Exclusive Economic Zone of the Republic of Ireland and the waters defined by the Northern Ireland Adjacent Waters Limit

 Temporal Coverage: 1985 to 2014

 Species Groups recorded: cartilagenous fish (Chondricht

 Dataset Status: Ongoing

 Additional Information: https://www.npws.ie/publications/red-lists

Tags: biodiversity, biodiversity data centre, biota, ecological parameter, ecosystem, ecosystem analysis, ecosystem research, environment, environmental conservation, environmental research, geoscientificinformation, habitat, ireland, national biodiversity data centre, nature protection, nbdc, organism, protected area, publishtoisde, species, species distribution, synecology, wildlife, wildlife conservation, wildlife habitat, wildlife protection, wildlife sanctuary
Organization: National Biodiversity Data Centre
CE16009 Fisheries Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2

Fisheries Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2 completed by the Marine Institute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services team. 1. Collect single beam acoustic data on boarfish spawning aggregations and herring feeding aggregations within a pre-determined survery area.  2. Determine an age stratified estimate of biomass and abundance of target species from survey data.  3. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of the stock.  4. Use vertical CTD casts to determine hydrographic conditions and extent of shelf frontal regions.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute