AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
CV16011 SMART&quot;UCC Training #2 Survey

SMART&quot;UCC Training #2 Survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module  •	Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey.    •	Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms.  •	Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel.  •	Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration.   •	Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.s

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CV16006 SMART AFGDP Fisheries &amp;amp; Aquaculture 2016

SMART AFGDP Fisheries &amp;amp; Aquaculture 2016 survey undertaken in Cork Harbour. The aim of the AFGDP programme is to provide skills training to postgraduate students, research and field staff and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). AFGDP courses are specifically tailored for the needs of postgraduate students and practitioners with an agriculture, forestry, fisheries, horticulture, food or nutrition based qualification or post. The AFGDP has been jointly developed by UCC, UCD and Teagasc.      The shiptime applied for follows on from 2015 when 20 participants including PhD students, and Teagasc and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) employees took part in multidisciplinary training in Cork Harbour and Approaches.    For postgraduate participants the shiptime training forms part of a 5 credit, level 9 module entitled ‘Practical Fish and Shellfisheries Science’ within their structured PhD or MSc programme and is designed for postgraduates and practitioners in the Food area who have a scientific background and wish to learn more about the “marine food production” side of the food industry. Teagasc and SFPA participants undertake the module as continuous professional development (CPD).      The Celtic Voyager is an optimal platform for delivering the modules learning objectives which are identified as:     Distinguish different methods of fishing and capture  •	 Identify retained and discarded elements of a commercial catch of fish  •	Expound on the drivers for retaining and discarding commercially valuable and non-commercial species in a catch  •	Demonstrate an understanding of fisheries management approaches  •	Discuss the ecosystem implications of fisheries and aquaculture and possible mitigation methods  •	Employ sampling and data collection methodologies aboard research vessels.  •	Discern the appropriate sample processing and survey methods for the main taxonomic and ecosystem groups.

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CV16004 SMART&quot;UCC Training Survey Cork Harbour

SMART Sea School UCC graduate training survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module  •	Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey.    •	Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms.  •	Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel.  •	Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration.   •	Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CV17028 SMART NUIG MS &amp;amp; EOS Winter 2017

CV17028 SMART NUIG MS &amp;amp; EOS Winter 2017 surveys. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for final year BSc undergraduates of NUIG Marine Science and Earth and Ocean Science degree programmes.  •	Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey.    •	Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms.  •	Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel.  •	Collect multidisciplinary data sets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration.   •	Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CE11009 Vents &amp;amp; Reefs (VENTuRE campaign) Survey

Vents &amp;amp; Reefs deep-sea ecosystem study of the 45o North MAR hydrothermal vent field and the cold-water coral Moira Mounds, Porcupine Seabight .     This survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in July&quot;Augyst 2011 along the mid-Atlantic ridge, led by University College Cork and focuses on two distinct deep-water biogeological systems - hydrothermal vents and cold-water coral reefs.     Hydrothermal vents play a key role in replenishing depleted elements in the oceans, supporting unique chemosynthetic ecosystems and depositing ore-grade metal sulphides. Cold-water coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots on continental margins and preserve a unique high resolution geological record of intermediate water depth environmental and climate change.    This was a discovery and exploration cruise to document previously undiscovered examples of these important bio-geological systems.     Surveys were conducted using the ROV Holland 1. In order to determine the location of high-temperature hydrothermal venting on the seafloor and subsequently obtain water samples for plume studies, 14 CTD deployments were undertaken. Reef areas were  mapped with high resolution multibeam. Two geological settings were sampled: ROV based sampling of the active vent site sulphides and surrounding mafic rocks, and dredge based sampling of two flat-topped seamounts. Specific objectives: Our programme has the following specific objectives:  1) Verify the status of reef growth and coral health in the Moira Mound extension field.  2) To study the off-reef and within-reef sedimentary environment to provide evidence for current flow and sediment transport affecting reef development.  3) To study cold-water coral reef biodiversity and sample fauna for ongoing biodiscovery research.  4)  To locate the source of active high-temperature hydrothermal fluid venting on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 45°N and hence discover the first deep-water hydrothermal vent between the Azores and Iceland  5) To determine and map the geological setting, geochemistry and history of hydrothermal activity of the vent field at 45°N.  6) To characterise MAR macrofaunal communities at the study site by visual, morphological and molecular means, to identify new taxa and establish a sample reference collection.  7) To establish the phylogenetic, phylogeographic or population genetic affinities of the fauna at 45°N, revealing the influences of hydrography, geological history and isolation on vent biogeography.  8) To test whether the vent community at 45°N belongs to a new biogeographic province of chemosynthetic fauna;  9) To elucidate the consequences of isolation on the life-history biologies of taxa shared between 45°N and other known vents, through analysis of their gametogenic development;  10) Isotopic analyses of biomass dominant taxa to elucidate trophic structure;  11) To collect samples of potentially novel organisms for the marine biotechnology community&quot;biodiscovery programme.

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CE16002 Ocean Climate Sections &amp;amp; Geology Survey Galway Bay

CTD and plankton net sampling oceanographic survey This cruise seeks to provide Irish data to the ICES Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH). The WGOH produces the annual ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The cruise objectives are designed to deliver this data to the IROC effort on an annual basis. Survey data will also meet the requirements of the ICES WGOH national reports and contribute to other WGs such as the ICES Working Group on Zooplankton Ecology and OSPAR. The WGOH provide support to other expert groups who require information on oceanic hydrography as well as expert knowledge and guidance to the ICES Data Centre.  The cruise is designed to collect multidisciplinary information, which will support the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008&quot;56&quot;EC) and Climate Change assessments related to physical conditions, marine chemistry (dissolved inorganic nutrients, dissolved inorganic carbon&quot;Total alkalinity, dissolved organic carbon&quot;total organic carbon, salinity, dissolved oxygen), fish larval and zooplankton (copepods) assemblages, marine mammals and ocean litter (marine microplastics).  The survey will also contribute to national research projects that focus on the temporal dynamics of environmental variables influenced by climate change related processes in offshore deeper territorial waters.  The proposed continuation of the standard sections will provide a time series to assess inter-annual variability of physical and biogeochemical conditions at the continental margin that impact on marginal ecosystems through many trophic levels, such as plankton community distribution, fisheries and benthic systems such as cold water coral reefs.

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0814 Irish Groundfish Survey Legs 2&quot;3

This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2008 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&quot;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 2008 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November&quot;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 purpose 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: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0807 Celtic Sea&quot;North Atlantic Ocean Oceanographic Survey

This survey was carried out by the Marine Institute and National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in May 2008 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer along the Irish Continental Shelf . It was a collaborative multi-disciplinary research effort between the Earth and Ocean Sciences department of NUI, Galway and the Marine Institute. The objectives of the survey were to occupy a set of standard hydrographic transects across the Irish continental shelf to both provide data for climate status reports for ICES and other bodies, as well as to study the bio-geochemistry of Irish shelf waters in relation to plankton ecology and also Carbon cycling (and associated ocean acidification aspects). The objectives of the survey were to occupy a set of standard hydrographic transects across the Irish continental shelf to both provide data for climate status reports for ICES and other bodies, as well as to study the bio-geochemistry of Irish shelf waters in relation to plankton ecology and also Carbon cycling (and associated ocean acidification aspects).

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
CE14018 Fisheries Irish Groundfish Survey Legs 2, 3 &amp;amp; 4

The Marine Institute (MI) conducts annual groundfish surveys 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&quot;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).     In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea.     The 2014 Survey by the MI took place over 4 legs on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October using a Rockhopper groundgear rig, and the western and southern areas were carried out in three legs (legs 2,3 and 4) during November – December using a finer groundgear.     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. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main  commercial species and provide recruitment indices;  b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of  commercial fisheries data;  c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected  invertebrates;  d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species.   e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)

Tags: biota, climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, elevation, environment, location, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
Mixed Dry Recyclables DCC

This monthly report is from our Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Ballymount. On this report is the amount of mixed dry recyclables which are collected at our bring centres. These figures are only for materials DCC collect. The trucks bring the mixed dry recyclables to the MRF each month and are weighed there. The figures are in kilograms. 

Tags: Facilities, MRF, Recycling and Waste, mixed dry recyclables, recyclables, waste
Organization: Dublin City Council
Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network Real Time Data 2002 - Present

The Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (Weather Buoy Network) is managed by the Marine Institute in collaboration with Met Éireann and the UK Met Office. The Irish Weather Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models.

Note: The buoy previously stationed at M1 was relocated to M6 at the request of the Met Services. At the M1 station data collection was discontinued in 2007. Please note the weather buoys maybe intermittently inoperative during periods of servicing, or due to severe weather damage, vessel strikes or component failure. Any periods of in operation may result in gaps in the data record depending on the nature of the failure.

Real time meteorological and oceanographic data collected from the Irish moored Weather Buoy network of stations. Parameters collected include: DateTime (yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss.sss), Atmospheric Pressure (mbar), Air Temperature (degreeCelsius), DewPoint Temperature (degreeCelsius), Wind Speed (knots), Max Gust Wind Speed (knots), Wind Direction (degreeTrue), Sea Surface Temperature (degreeCelsius), Wave Period (seconds), Wave Height (metres) and Relative Humidity (%). Real time data available for M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6. Historical data available for M1, FS1 and original M4 spatial location. Users of the download service can choose a station, time period, parameter(s) and output file type. Advanced download allows a user define a bounding box area of interest selecting one or more buoys from the network. 'NaN' or '-999' describes missing or unavailable data.

Tags: climatologymeteorologyatmosphere, environment, oceans
Organization: Marine Institute
Drainage District Benefited Lands

Abstract:
This data shows the land that was drained as part of the Drainage District. The original maps also identified other land owned by the same landowner so as to calculate the appropriate charge for maintenance. Drainage Districts were carried out by the Commissioners of Public Works under a number of drainage and navigation acts from 1842 to the 1930s to improve land for agriculture and to mitigate flooding. Channels and lakes were deepened and widened, weirs removed, embankments constructed, bridges replaced or modified and various other work was carried out. The purpose of the schemes was to improve land for agriculture, by lowering water levels during the growing season to reduce waterlogging on the land beside watercourses known as callows. In the early schemes, large areas of bog were drained which facilitated peat extraction for fuel and horticulture and these are identified separately.

Local authorities are charged with responsibility to maintain Drainage Districts. The Arterial Drainage Act, 1945 contains a number of provisions for the management of Drainage Districts in Part III and Part VIII of the act. The Act was amended on a number of occasions, e.g. to transpose EU Regulations and Directives such as the EIA, SEA, and Habitats Directives and the Aarhus Convention.

Lineage:
The original sources for the information displayed in this dataset were the maps and descriptive documents, known as the Award, which were created when these schemes were completed to describe the work carried out. These maps were digitised between 2001-2004 from Ordnance Survey of Ireland 1:10,560 six-inch raster data in Irish Grid. Distortion arises from the historic Cassini map projection used in the original maps. Scale along the central meridian and at right angles to it is accurate, but everywhere else, scale, and therefore mapped objects, are distorted in a north-to-south direction.

The amount of distortion on the map increases with distance from the central meridian. In Ireland, the Cassini projection was applied on a county-by-county basis for six-inch mapping, with the central meridian passing through a point near the centre of the county. Therefore, distortion is most evident near county borders, and also in rivers, lakes and streams. Distortion and error inherent in the dataset are amplified during translation and re-projection using Irish Grid and Irish Transverse Mercator.

Purpose:
This data has been developed to support the maintenance of Drainage Districts carried out under a number of drainage and navigation acts from 1842 to the 1930s. This work was initially carried out by the Commissioners of Public Works to improve land for agricultural purposes. Local authorities are now charged with the responsibility to maintain the Drainage Districts. Maps and descriptive documents, known as the Award, were created when these schemes were completed to describe the work carried out.

Tags: drainage district, drainage system, flooding, hydraulic engineering, river, river management
Organization: Office of Public Works