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CE0504 Celtic Explorer Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey North East Atlantic Ocean 2005

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2005.    Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. The acoustic survey programme is carried out for fishery management purposes, results are presented annually at the ICES led Northern Pelagic and Blue Whiting Fisheries Working Group and from this catch advice is determined for the following year.    This survey was conducted as part of a collaborative survey coordinated by the Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway, using the vessel the RV “G.O. Sars”. Also participating were the RV  Fridtjof Nansen” (PINRO, Russia), RV “Atlantniro” (Russia), RV “Tridens” (RIVO, Netherlands) and the RV “Magnus Heinason” (Faroes). The 2005 survey area extended from the north Porcupine shelf edge as the southern limit, west to the Rockall Bank and northerly extension reached to the Hatton Bank. The Irish component of the survey was made up of transects covering 2,228 nautical miles.    To optimise the allotted time a zig-zag transect design was employed. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder.     Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.Fish samples were divided into species composition by weight. Species other than the blue whiting were weighed as a component of the catch. Measurements of blue whiting lengths were taken to the nearest 0.5 cm. Age, length, weight, sex, maturity and stomach fullness data were recorded for 100 blue whiting within a random 150 fish sample from each trawl haul.    Visual observations for marine mammals and seabirds were also conducted on the survey.    Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations s of blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) along the northern migration pathway  2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock   3. Collect CTD data  4. Conduct visual surveys of marine mammals and seabirds

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0502 Fisheries Orange Roughy Survey

The main focus of this pilot survey was to acoustically survey orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) spawning aggregations.    Orange roughy,  a highly commercial species, are an extremely slow growing species, with a longevity estimated at well over 100 and have low fecundity relative to body weight. This slow growth rate coupled with the formation of local, often large, spawning and feeding aggregations make them especially vulnerable to over exploitation.     The survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer over 14 day (from 5th - 20th February, 2005) mainly concentrating on the northern and western slopes of the shelf break surrounding the Porcupine Bank.     In total, 7 commercially fished and one “pristine” area were investigated during the survey.  In addition, Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling was carried out in each of the survey areas.   Detailed habitat mapping and visualisation was carried out using the ROV Aglantha Aglantha, and visual Cetacean and seabird observations were conducted during daylight hours. The main purpose of this cruise was to survey the abundance and distribution of Orange Roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus)  in the North Atlantic Ocean. In addition, other aims included carrying out CTD sampling, habitat mapping, and visual cetacean and seabird surveys.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0501 Fisheries North-west Acoustic Survey

The northwest and west coast herring acoustic survey programme was first implemented in 1994. Prior to this a larval survey programme was carried out between 1984 and 1986. The ICES working group (HAWG) identified a need for a dedicated herring acoustic survey off the Irish coast. The stock in this area is composed of a number of spawning components and spawning may extend from September to March.  This purpose of this cruise, therefore, is to describe stock structure and discrimination of herring around Ireland. The results of the project have implications for the design of future surveys and for stock assessment.  Material and Methods:  Acoustic data acquisition.  Calibration of acoustic equipment.  Biological sampling of stock from pelagic midwater trawl.  Acoustic data analysis.  Hydrographic data collection. Survey the abundance and distribution of the fisheries in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0407 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 2004 Groundfish Survey. Survey the abundance and distribution of target demersal fisheries species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0405 Celtic Explorer Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) Seabed Mapping Survey 2004

Ireland&#039;s territorial seabed reaches more than 600 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean to waters of more than 4,500 metres in depth. The objective of the Seabed Survey is to collect detailed bathymetry (water depth) data and gain knowledge of the nature of the seabed and its overlying sediment. In addition, Magnetic and gravity techniques are helping to evaluate the nature and structure of the deeper geology.  The summer 2004 legs of the seabed survey involved three six week legs of the RV Celtic Explorer within Zone 1 mainly off the North-West coast of Donegal, Ireland. Zone 1 represents the 0-50m contour. Mapping Ireland&#039;s seabed resource.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0404 Fisheries Mackerel Egg Survey

Fisheries survey into the abundance and distribution of species in the Celtic Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. Plankton samples are collected via a Gulf III plankton sampler; mackerel and horse mackerel eggs are extracted, counted and stage. Survey the abundance and distribution of Mackerel and Horse Mackerel.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0403 Celtic Explorer Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey North East Atlantic Ocean 2004

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2004. This survey took place in March/April on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The purpose of this cruise was to survey blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. Biological sampling of echotraces was carried out to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting. The acoustic survey programme is carried out to estimate the abundance and distribution of target species in the seas around Ireland for fishery management purposes.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0402 NUI Galway Ryan Institute Oceanographic Survey

The aim of the cruise was to survey in the region of the southern Rockall Trough and Porcupine Bank to look at aspects of the physical oceanographic regime, the bacterial communities and the regional biodiversity of benthic fauna. The cruise also wanted to do the following:  1. Recover the two long (2400m) moorings deployed in October 2003  2. Redeployment of one long mooring  3. Deployment of the 2 bottom mounted ADCPs. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0401 Marine Institute Herring Acoustic Survey North East Atlantic Ocean 2004

A three week survey conducted by the Marine Institute to carry out a herring acoustic survey in the North East Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ireland.   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. As well as studying the target species, each survey also collects oceanographic data as well and provides a platform for students to carry out their own research, and for observers to record seabird and marine mammal activity. Blue Whiting Gear Trials were also conducted on this cruise to test the gear.  . Survey the abundance and distribution of target demersal fisheries species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0302 Celtic Explorer Oceanographic Survey North East Atlantic Ocean

As part of a large Higher Education Authority (HEA) funded PTRLI cycle 3 marine program carried out at the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), this cruise was part of a multi-disciplinary survey of the deep waters west and north of Porcupine Bank in the North East Atlantic Ocean carried out in October 2003 and led by NUIG.  Hydrographic measurements (including mooring and float deployment), deep water microbial and benthic sediment sampling (cores and photography) were carried out. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE17004 Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2017.    Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS).    The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250m) westward into the Rockall Trough. The survey was carried out in continuity from north to south and from south to north    The survey  was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Tridens (Netherlands), FV Kings Bay (Norway) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes).    Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was  maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible.    Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. One marine mammal observer (MMO) was present on board to record visual observations of marine mammals. Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM)  for cetaceans was also conducted using a towed hydrophone array which was deployed on a 200 m cable and towed behind the vessel. Seabird surveys were also carried out.     Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations  2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock   3. Collect CTD data  4. Conduct visual abundance surveys of marine mammals and seabirds in conjunction with passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE17012 INFOMAR Seabed Survey

The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area.    This cruise took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in July/August 2017 in the Celtic Sea.    Surveys conducted include:  Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard.   Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information.   Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character.   A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris.   Shipwrecks were also surveyed.     An area of 350km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping of the seabed including bathymetry and backscatter to ascertain knowledge of the seafloor in the Celtic Sea.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE17011 Fisheries Acoustic Survey - The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2

The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) survey program is the consolidation of two existing survey programs carried out by Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Service (FEAS) in the Marine Institute. The Main Shelf herring acoustic survey has been carried out annually since 2008 and reports on the annual abundance of summer feeding aggregations of herring to the west of Scotland and north of Ireland. The boarfish survey has been carried out since 2011 using a chartered fishing vessel and reports on the abundance of spawning aggregations of boarfish 47N to 57N. In 2016 both surveys were combined providing synoptic coverage of shelf waters from 59N southwards to 47N.    The 2017 survey took place over 2 legs; leg one was from 6th - 29th June, and leg 2  (this cruise) from 4th - 21 July 2017 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. Age stratified relative stock abundance estimates of boarfish, herring and horse mackerel within the survey area were calculated using acoustic data and biological data from trawl sampling.     Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data was acquired at predetermined stations. Zooplankton sampling was carried out alongside CTD stations. Marine mammal and seabird visual surveys were also conducted. Part of an annual survey to carry out acoustic surveys and biological sampling to calculate age stratified relative stock abundance estimates of boarfish, herring and horse mackerel within the survey. Stock estimates of boarfish and horse mackerel are then submitted  to the ICES assessment Working Group for Widely Distributed Stocks (WGWIDE).     Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys  for marine mammals and seabirds.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Research Vessel Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) Data

CTD or Conductivity Temperature Depth stations measure temperature, conductivity and depth of the water column at various depths from the surface to within 10m of the seafloor. A CTD is the oceanographic instrument used to determine the conductivity, temperature, and depth of the ocean. The CTD may be incorporated into an array of Niskin bottles referred to as a carousel or rosette. The sampling bottles close at predefined depths, triggered either manually or by a computer, and the water samples may subsequently be analysed further for biological and chemical parameters. CTD stations have been collected in the greater North Atlantic Ocean area and waters around Ireland. Some CTD stations have been collected in the Norwegian Sea and Caribbean Sea. CTD stations have been collected annually since 1999. CTDs are deployed from the Celtic Explorer research vessel via an engineer working a crane with a scientist in the scientific lab monitoring the observations and measurements as the device descends in the water column. CTD data is useful in monitoring health of the oceans. CTD data is mainly collected by the Oceanographic Services team within Ocean Science and Information Services (OSIS) of the Marine Institute (Ireland). CTD data is complete for each deployment observed. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.  - Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) characteristics.  - Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) scientific research.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0506 INSS Seabed Mapping Survey

INSS Bathymetry Survey Atlantic Ocean. Ireland&#039;s territorial seabed reaches more than 600 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean to waters of more than 4,500 metres in depth. The objective of the Seabed Survey project has been to map the seabed of this area collecting bathymetry data and gain knowledge of the nature of the seabed and its overlying sediment.  This particular cruise has concentrated in waters of Zone 1 in waters nearer the Irish coastline between 0 and 50m. Mapping of Ireland&#039;s seabed resource.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
South Rockall Trough Sub-surface Mooring Deployment  from June 2026 - June 2026

Deployment of a sub-surface mooring at South Rockall (53° 0.91812' N, 15° 32.2099' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE26005 on 02/06/2026. Recovered on 02/06/2026. The purpose of this activity is to collect data to help understand the variability in the water column not visible at the surface and provide context to CTD profile data collected in the South Rockall Trough. These data are vital in understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors as well as understanding possible impacts on ecosystem in the North East Atlantic Ocean.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (IMDBON) - Deployment of weather buoy at M6 (Deep Atlantic Sea)  from May 2026 - May 2026

Deployment of the weather buoy at site M6 (53° 3' N, 15° 55.8' W) from the Celtic Explorer survey CE26005 on 18/05/2026. Recovered on 18/05/2026. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M6 for long-term environmental monitoring.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (IMDBON) - Deployment of weather buoy at M3 (North East Atlantic)  from March 2026 - Present

Deployment of the weather buoy at site M3 (51° 13.002' N, 10° 33' W) from the Ocean Bank on 22/03/2026. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M3 for long-term environmental monitoring.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - ADCP Data

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has funded the deployment of a Floating LiDAR System (FLS) at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site. In July 2025 Green Rebel successfully deployed the FLS at site A, where it will remain for up to three years. The FLS is equipped with a range of sensors that measure parameters associated with wind, current, waves etc. Green Rebel are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, data collection, telemetry and subsequent decommissioning of the FLS and provide SEAI with the data collected. On behalf of SEAI, the Marine Institute hosts, preserves and serves the data as part of the existing Master Service Agreement.

This dataset comprises of measurements taken by a Nortek Signature 250 acoustic Doppler current profiler installed on the platform. current profiles (speed and direction, downward facing) at different depths. S/N = 105691
 
Data is collected on a daily basis by Green Rebel and submitted through quality control checks, including: Instrument level filtering, Consistency checks, Data and system availability assessments, Common time stamping and synchronisation, and FLS structure impacts removal. Data is then averaged at 10-minute intervals for reporting purposes.   

Suggested Citation: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). (2026) Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - ADCP Data [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/6FF0F681-0381-48AD-ABB5-3A904C8E8AC6

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - Waverider Data

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has funded the deployment of a Floating LiDAR System (FLS) at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site. In July 2025 Green Rebel successfully deployed the FLS at site A, where it will remain for up to three years. The FLS is equipped with a range of sensors that measure parameters associated with wind, current, waves etc. Green Rebel are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, data collection, telemetry and subsequent decommissioning of the FLS and provide SEAI with the data collected. On behalf of SEAI, the Marine Institute hosts, preserves and serves the data as part of the existing Master Service Agreement.

This dataset comprises of measurements taken by a Datawell directional waverider buoy, measuring wave height (significant and maximum), wave period (peak and mean spectral), wave direction and GNSS coordinate. S/N = 62100
 
Data is collected on a daily basis by Green Rebel and submitted through quality control checks, including: Instrument level filtering, Consistency checks, Data and system availability assessments, Common time stamping and synchronisation, and FLS structure impacts removal. Data is then averaged at 30-minute intervals for reporting purposes.   

Suggested Citation: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). (2026) Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - Waverider Data [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/3F2A788A-AD0A-4379-B4DD-0CAE9239E805

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - met2 Data

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has funded the deployment of a Floating LiDAR System (FLS) at the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site. In July 2025 Green Rebel successfully deployed the FLS at site A, where it will remain for up to three years. The FLS is equipped with a range of sensors that measure parameters associated with wind, current, waves etc. Green Rebel are responsible for the installation, operation, maintenance, data collection, telemetry and subsequent decommissioning of the FLS and provide SEAI with the data collected. On behalf of SEAI, the Marine Institute hosts, preserves and serves the data as part of the existing Master Service Agreement.

This dataset comprises of measurements taken by a Vaisala WXT536 Weather Station, measuring temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure and precipitation. S/N = W0431640
 
Data is collected on a daily basis by Green Rebel and submitted through quality control checks, including: Instrument level filtering, Consistency checks, Data and system availability assessments, Common time stamping and synchronisation, and FLS structure impacts removal. Data is then averaged at 10-minute intervals for reporting purposes.   

Suggested Citation: Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). (2026) Floating LiDAR System at AMETS A - met2 Data [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/C377BB64-293C-439E-87F6-B6E793A3B00E

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute