AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Bantry Bay Model - Particle Track Analysis

The ROMS (Regional Ocean Modeling System) hydrodynamic model is run for a domain that covers the Irish waters in the northeast Atlantic. The ROMS model also includes two nested models with a horizontal resolution of 200-250m. The nested models are:    - Bantry Bay Model - Particle Track Analysis  - Connemara model    The Ocean state at the surface, 20m and bottom of the water column in Bantry Bay and Mizen Head are included in the Bantry Bay model. Dataset parameters include: time, release location, longitude, latitude, particle hours and particle track.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Water Framework Directive (WFD) Benthos Monitoring (Ireland) 2012 - ongoing

A requirement of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is that benthic macro-invertebrates must be sampled from coastal and transitional waters at least twice within a river basin cycle (6 years) in order to classify these waterbodies.  Numerous samples will be taken from sites in matched habitats throughout the water body. Sampling and analysis is carried out according to established protocols.     The Directive requires the monitoring of nominated coastal and transitional waters for benthic macro-invertebrates. This includes the field sampling, processing and analysis of samples. In addition, grab samples have been taken on vessels of opportunity and are considered suitable to fulfill obligations under the WFD.  For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm,  sediment particle size analysis (PSA),  and an estimate of organic matter (LOI). Benthic macro-invertebrates monitoring in transitional and coastal waters under the Water Framework Directive in association with the Environmental Protection Agency   

Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2026) Water Framework Directive (WFD) Benthos Monitoring (Ireland) 2012 - ongoing [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/3868EA9F-1B5C-48EE-AEDE-EF220FEEAA89

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE17011 - Fisheries Acoustic Survey - The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2 - pCO2 data

pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2.    The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE17011 exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in July 2017.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Water quality and meteorological data from the Lough Feeagh Automatic Water Quality Monitoring Station (AWQMS), 2004-2019

Lough Feeagh is a deep humic (brown coloured) lake, typical of many lakes in the west of Ireland. This dataset consists of data from the AWQMS (automatic water quality monitoring station) situated in Lough Feeagh, which is run as part of the Marine Institute’s BurrishooleLTER program in the Burrishoole catchment. The AWQMS is permanently moored in 45 meters of water and includes sensors measuring surface water quality, water temperature profiles and meteorological parameters. All data are recorded at a 2-minute resolution. These data are real time (GMT) and raw - they have not yet been through any quality checking procedures. There may be short term data gaps when we are experiencing technical difficulties. Lough Feeagh is a site in the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (www.gleon.org). Sensor information is given in the “Feeagh AWQMS sesnsor Metadata.csv” and the "metadata.csv" file, along with other pertinent information. The “Feeagh AWQMS Maintenance Comments” log details routine maintenance which the Burrishoole catchment team record. Quality controlled version of these data may be available as they are processed. Check data.marine.ie for updates.    A log of details about  routine maintenance is updated here: https://github.com/IrishMarineInstitute/BurishooleLTER-Public/blob/master/FeeaghAWQMS%20updates/Feeagh%20AWQMS%20Maintenance%20Comments.xlsx   An overview of sensor reliability is updated here:  https://github.com/IrishMarineInstitute/BurishooleLTER-Public/blob/master/FeeaghAWQMS%20updates/Sensor%20performance%20Feeagh%20raft.xlsx    On 14th April 2020 this dataset was update for to include the 2018 and 2019 data. No edits were made to the data which had already been included in the dataset, so the doi for the dataset was maintained.   

Suggested Citation: de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Rouen, Martin. (2019) Water quality and meteorological data from the Lough Feeagh Automatic Water Quality Monitoring Station (AWQMS), 2004-2019. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c5st.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Historical Atlantic salmon pedigree for the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, and associated quantitative genetic analyses

The Marine Institute (formerly the Salmon Research Agency of Ireland and the Salmon Research Trust of Ireland) operate permanent complete fish traps in the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, as part of a program of long term ecological research (LTER). All migrating diadromous fish are enumerated between their marine and freshwater habitats. This dataset contains genetic and phenotypic data associated with Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) sampled in the Burrishoole fish traps.  The R code used in the analyses is included, and can be used to repeat the analysis presented in: O’Sullivan et al., (In Press). Evolutionary stasis of a heritable morphological trait in a wild fish population despite apparent directional selection. Ecology and Evolution.   

Suggested Citation: O'Sullivan, Ronan James; Aykanat, Tutku; Johnston, Susan E.; Kane, Adam; Poole, Russell; Rogan, Ger; Prodöhl, Paulo A.; Primmer, Craig R.; McGinnity, Philip; Cross, Thomas F.; Reed, Thomas E.; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Cooney, Joseph; Sweeney, David; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Drumm, Alan; Cotter, Deirdre. (2019) Historical Atlantic salmon pedigree for the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, and associated quantitative genetic analyses. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c49k.

Tags: environment
Organization: University College Cork
SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Processed)

The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet.

This dataset comprises of processed acoustic data that has been collected from the observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone – a digital hydrophone that processes and stores acoustic data. This dataset contains Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurement data taken by the hydrophone at different frequencies. 

Practical uses of this dataset includes but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the areas of marine mammal monitoring, real-time noise measurement, environmental assessment and improving compliance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.   

Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Processed). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c3jm.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Raw)

The Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and onwards onto the internet.    This dataset comprises of raw (unprocessed) acoustic data that have been collected from the Galway Observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone – a digital hydrophone that processes and stores acoustic data. It transmits waveform or spectral data over its data link in real-time. The dataset comprises of a time series of raw acoustic data .wav files collected from the Galway Bay Subsea cabled observatory since its installation in 2015.    The wide frequency range hydrophone is installed on a separate lander approximately 30m away from the EMSO Smartbay Cable End Equipment Node in Galway Bay in approx. 25m depth of water @ 53° 13.640'N 9° 15.979'W.    Waveform data is stored in standard uncompressed WAV file format with meta data stored in file header. This makes data recorded by icListen readable by many third party sound editing programs and analysis tools, as well as by Ocean Sonics’ Lucy software. Practical uses of this dataset includes but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the areas of marine mammal monitoring, real-time noise measurement, environmental assessment and improving compliance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.  The sound is audible in real-time via:  http://smartbay.marine.ie/data/audio/ICListenRecordings/   

Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Raw). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c3jk.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Yellow Eel Stock Monitoring [Lake Fyke Net]

Yellow eel stock monitoring is integral to gaining an understanding of the current status of local stocks and for informing models of escapement. In addition, such monitoring provides a means of evaluating post-management changes and forecasting the effects of these changes on silver eel escapement. Data includes the following: Annual indices of Catch per Unit Effort (CPUE), Stock Structure, PIT tag, Eel size, Silvering rate, Age and Parasite status. The Burrishoole lakes Feeagh and Bunaveela have been incorporated into the National Eel Survey during 2009-2011. Data on eels has been collected since 1973. Data on eels has been collected via monitoring of stocks in the lakes of the catchment. The monitoring strategy aims to determine, at a local scale, an estimate of relative stock density, the stocks length, age and sex profiles, and the proportion of each length class that migrate as silvers each year. Establish a means of assessing the yellow eel stock on a long term basis. Provide data for the development of local stock assessment models. Data collected and maintained by the Newport facilities team of the Marine Institute (Ireland). Dataset complete for periods surveyed.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Nutrient data along the May 2017 GO-SHIP A02 transect

The GO-SHIP A02 survey was completed in April/May 2017 on the RV Celtic Explorer, travelling from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, across the North Atlantic to Galway, Ireland. A total of 67 stations were occupied along the A02 transect, with 1231 nutrient samples analysed for total oxidised nitrogen (TOxN), nitrite, phosphate and silicate on a Skalar San continuous flow auto-analyser. Sampling, sample preservation and analytical procedures on both systems followed methods outlined in the GO-SHIP guidelines for nutrient analysis at sea (Hydes et al., 2010), while also incorporating existing laboratory methods and quality control. TOxN, silicate and phosphate were analysed at sea, typically within 12 hours of sampling.    This dataset, which includes results from 288 samples along 12 stations, was processed at Dalhousie University, Canada in addition to those analysed by the Marine Institute, Ireland which are available as a separate dataset (doi:10/cms5).   

Suggested Citation: Kerrigan, Elizabeth; Normandeau, Claire; Wallace, Doug. (2018) Nutrient data along the May 2017 GO-SHIP A02 transect. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cw7t.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
SmartBay Observatory CTD and Oxygen Data (Processed)

The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet.

This dataset comprises of processed data that has been collected from the SmartBay Observatory site using a Seabird SBE 16 Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor (formerly using an Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus sensor – see history below). The sensor is located on the Observatory at a depth of 25m.

The sensor measures the temperature, conductivity, pressure and oxygen concentration of the seawater. Salinity, oxygen saturation and sound velocity are calculated from these measurements and included in the dataset. This dataset comprises of the processed CSV data files containing these measurements.

Practical uses of this dataset include but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the area of Physical Oceanography.

This is a continuously updating dataset and includes data collected using a now retired sensor. The timeline of sensor use is as follows:
Oct 2015 – Nov 2018 - Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus
Oct 2021 – present - Seabird SBE 16   

Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2026) SmartBay Observatory CTD and Oxygen Data (Processed) [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/F9E99461-B75C-423C-A605-D227C0020C7B

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Aquaculture Sites

Aquaculture data has been provided via special request, by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for reporting on aquaculture activities under Ireland's Marine Strategy Framework Directive article reporting. Aquaculture sites include shellfish, finfish and seaweed as monitored for licensing purposes. Data has been displayed by the theme, Shellfish By Culture Type and By Species Type; Finfish By Culture Type and By Species Type; Seaweed By Culture Type and By Species Type. Aquaculture sites are updated periodically.    Fishery order areas are assigned to local co-operatives or private individuals through Fishery Orders (under the 1959 Fisheries (Consolidation) Act (no. 14 of 1959)).   Aquaculture is licensed under the Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 1997 (No. 23 of 1997) and its associated Regulations. This dataset aims to present an illustration of the economic activity which is currently being undertaken in Irish waters with regards to aquaculture processes as described in the abstract.

Tags: environment
Organization: Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
SmartBay Observatory ADCP Data (Processed)

The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet.

This dataset comprises of processed data that has been collected from the SmartBay Observatory site using a Nortek Signature 500 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) (formerly a Teledyne RDI Workhorse Broadband 600KHz – see history below), which is used to measure water current velocities in the seawater above the observatory. 

The ADCP is mounted approximately two metres above the seabed, looking up towards the sea surface. Data are collected every minute for 1.0m depth segments or “bins” from approximately 1 metre above the instrument to the surface. 

This dataset comprises of the processed CSV data files containing the velocity measurements.

Practical uses of this dataset include but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the area of Physical Oceanography.

This is a continuously updating dataset and includes data collected using a now retired sensor. The timeline of sensor use is as follows:
Oct 2015 – Nov 2021 - Teledyne RDI Workhorse Broadband 600KHz 
Dec 2024 – present - Nortek Signature 500
   

Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2026) SmartBay Observatory ADCP Data (Processed) [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/3447B8DB-F06C-48E8-AB58-83C8562BF38C

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE17009 - The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Acoustic Survey Leg 1 - pCO2 data

pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2.    The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE18012 exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in June 2017.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Lough Feeagh water temperature profiles

A permanently moored thermistor chain at the deepest point in Lough Feeagh measures water temperature at 13 depths (0.9, 2.5, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27, 32, 42). This dataset comprises data collected between 2004 and 2019 which has gone through detailed QA/QC. More recent data can be requested or downloaded from the Marine Institute through www.marine.ie. The dataset also includes the bathymetry of Lough Feeagh. The thermistor chain data are provided as a text file. Users of the R statistical programming language may open this through the rLakeAnlyzer package https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/rLakeAnalyzer/rLakeAnalyzer.pdf     The dataset was originally published with a doi in October 2018 and was updated in May 2020 to include 2018 and 2019 water profiles. This DOI has been superseded by https://doi.org/10.20393/91ff84cc-a10d-45d0-9b30-e2d11a040e95 due to corrections applied to the dataset.   

Suggested Citation: de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Moore, Tadhg; Wilson, Harriet; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2020) Lough Feeagh water temperature profiles. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvtr.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Burrishoole catchment water colour measurements, and associated environmental drivers

Water colour is measured routinely in the Burrishoole catchment at several different locations as part of the ongoing LTER (long term ecological research) program of monitoring. Water colour is a good proxy measurement of DOC (Dissolved Organic Carbon). This dataset is compilation of approximately weekly measurements taken at three locations (Black River, Glenamong River and Srahrevagh River) between 2004 and 2016. The dataset also includes hydrological, meteorological and climatological variables related to the control of water colour.    Black river measurement: 53.966715, -9.580201  Srahrevagh River measurement: 53.982855, -9.560761  Glenamong River measurement: 53.960765, -9.604465  Newport Automatic weather station: 53.923653, -9.572657   

Suggested Citation: Doyle, Brian; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Ryder, Elizabeth; Jennings, Eleanor. (2018) Burrishoole catchment water colour measurements, and associated environmental drivers. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/crq4.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Surface water temperatures of Lough Furnace, Co. Mayo

The water temperature is measured at a depth of 1 metre, using a StowAway TidbiT temperature data logger from Onset (TBI32-05+37) (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537 ).  The logger is permanently moored over the deepest point of the lake, and records every 30 minutes. Lough Furnace is a coastal lagoon, protected under the EU Habitats Directive as an Annex I priority habitat (“in danger of disappearance”). This dataset comprises data that have been downloaded, checked and quality controlled. For more recent data, check www.marine.ie.   

Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Kelly, Sean; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2018) Surface water temperatures of Lough Furnace, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvfv.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Surface water temperatures of Lough Bunaveela, Co. Mayo

The water temperature is measured at a depth of 1 metre, using a StowAway TidbiT temperature data logger from Onset (TBI32-05+37) (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537 ).  The logger is permanently moored over the deepest point of the lake, and records every 30 minutes. This dataset comprises data that have been downloaded, checked and quality controlled. For more recent data, check www.marine.ie   

Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Kelly, Sean; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2018) Surface water temperatures of Lough Bunaveela, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvkh.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute