AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
CE14006 NUI Galway Transatlantic Cruise Survey

The transatlantic crossing has been carried out since 2011 gathering fisheries acoustic data, underway temperature profiles and carrying out a number of fishing sets for ground truthing of the acoustics dataset.  The Transatlantic Added Value cruise in April 2014, led by Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and National University of Ireland Galway, took place on board the Marine Institute&#039;s R.V. Celtic Explorer and aimed to add to the pre-existing data sets and to included and develop other scientific areas during the transit.     During the survey CTD profiles were conducted, phytoplankton sampling was carried out, surface plastics collected using a manta net and  XBT Temperature Profiles taken every 30NM. The M6 weather buoy was  deployed after coming adrift during winter storms. A visual survey for seabirds was also carried out. Extensive sampling around the eddy region did not take place due to bad weather. The objectives for the 2014 transatlantic added value cruise were as follows     1. To investigate the formation and structure of fronts and mesoscale eddies.   2. To link oceanographic processes to biological processes across the Atlantic.   3. To investigate what are the main planktonic prey of the larvae of mesopelagic oceanic fish.   4. To obtain cephalopod paralarvae in support of taxonomic and ecological studies.   5. To collect samples of large zooplankton >20mm for use in stable isotope analysis with respect to seabird diet   7. To study the distribution of seabirds along the transatlantic transect and their relationship with oceanographic features and zooplankton.   8. To investigate the distribution of picoplankton across a transect in the North Atlantic.     9. To conduct microplastic sampling throughout the cruise to understand the distribution and abundance of microplastics, especially with respect to oceanographic fronts and mesoscale eddies.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0913 Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of Kiel North Sea Project Survey

This survey, led by The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of Kiel (IFM-Geomar) in the North Sea, was conducted in July-August 2009   Expedition CE0913 with RV CELTIC EXPLORER was conducted in the frame of the third-party-funded project "Fluid- and Gasseeps in the Southern German North Sea" between the 27th of July and 14th of August, 2009. The mission led into the shallow water zone of the German Bight (off the island of Juist) and subsequently to Tommeliten, a methane-seep field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea  The aim of the survey was to detect sites of active fluid and gas seepage in the North Sea, to decipher and map possible migration pathways in the Pleistocene and Holocene deposits, to quantify gas fluxes in the water column related to tides and currents, and to analyze the chemical compositions of emitted fluids and gases, in order to investigate relationship of fluid/gas seepage to subsurface reservoir geochemistry, sediment deposits and migration structures.     Conventional echosounder, ADCP, and multi beam techniques are applied to get background information about sea surface morphology (e.g. pockmarks), shallow sediment characteristics and physical oceanography. Conductvity, Temperature and Depth casts was also carried out to profile the water column and  to help detect gas seepage. Sediment and porewater studies were also performed during the cruise. The aim of the cruise was to detect sites of active fluid and gas seepage in the North Sea, to decipher and map possible migration pathways in the Pleistocene and Holocene deposits, to quantify gas fluxes in the water column related to tides and currents, and to analyze the chemical compositions of emitted fluids and gases, in order to investigate relationship of fluid/gas seepage to subsurface reservoir geochemistry, sediment deposits and migration structures.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE12016 Irish Groundfish Survey 2012

This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2012 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).     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.     This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2012 survey took place over 2 legs. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October , and this survey (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. 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)

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE10011 Celtic Explorer Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in March/April 2010.    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.  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 recorded. Age, length, weight, sex, maturity and stomach fullness data were recorded. CTD (conductivity, temperature, depth) casts were also carried out.  One day in total was lost to weather downtime. 1. Assess the size of the spawning stock of blue whiting along the shelf break area to the W and NW of Ireland and to the W of Scotland and offshore banks.   2. Collect biological samples by trawling to determine the age structure of the stock  3. Carry out vertical CTD casts to determine the temperature and salinity profiles of the water mass.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE14008 Ocean climate sections and geology: Porcupine,Rockall, Hatton area survey

Conduct the standard oceanographic stations across the Porcupine Bank, Rockall Trough to Rockall and Hatton Banks intersecting with OVIDE line at 54N 25W. Work includes 24 hour CTD operations. Cetacean monitoring is also planned. Nutrient station sampling will also take place on the cruise subject to weather conditions permitting but will not outside standard sections. Some anchor dredging on the Edoras Bank for EPI fauna is planned as weather and time allows. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.  MSFD characteristics.  MSP scientific research.  ICES oceanographic data reporting.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0301 INSS Seabed Survey

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 purposed of the Seabed Survey project is to map the seabed collecting detailed bathymetry (water depth) data and 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 cruises of 2003 focused on Zone 2, the 50-200m contour and involved three 6 week cruises. Seabed survey mapping to understand the features of the Irish seabed resource.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE10013 Fisheries Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey

Annual Celtic Sea herring acoustic survey into the abundance and distribution of target fish species undertaken by the Marine Institute. FSS (Fisheries Science Services) within the Marine Institute carry out annual acoustic surveys in the Celtic Sea (ICES Division VIIj, g and VIIaS) to assess the size of the stock in these waters. The acoustic survey programme was first implemented in 1989 and has continued annually since. The information collected is used to provide a measure of the relative abundance of herring in the survey area.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE10005 MODOO – MOdular Deep Ocean Observatory (MODOO) and its application in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain area

MOdular Deep Ocean Observatory oceanographic survey in the Celtic Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. The principal objective is to maintain the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) observatory infrastructure. The main components of this are:-  1. A large ODAS buoy mooring with real time telemetry and multiple underwater and meteorological sensors. (PAP#1) (servicing of sensors, data download and redeployment)  2. A sediment trap mooring (PAP#3) (turn around)  3. A Bathysnap camera lander (turn around)    Associated work will include CTD sensor calibration dips and deployment of 2 ARGO floats.    The work proposed will be vital to maintaining the long standing time-series measurements at this site, and will also provide critical feedback on sensor and mooring design performance.     An ancillary task led by Marine Institute (MI) involves the collection of samples as part of the Marine Biodiscovery project in NUI, Galway. The aim of this research is to investigate the possibility that phytoplankton species in Irish waters can produce biologically active compounds (bioactives) of significance for use as human medicines.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CV16020 ObSERVE I 2016 Survey

ObSERVE programme survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Observe Program 2016 - ancillary visuals and acoustic ops of the 2016 Observe programme. Under the OBSERVE Programme, a total of eight (8) static (i.e., moored) and six towed acoustic surveys for cetaceans in selected Atlantic Margin waters between 2015 and 2016 will be undertaken. The study area broadly covers outer continental shelf, slope and deep oceanic waters stretching from the Hebrides Terrace to the Goban Spur and concentrated on about four key zones of interest.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE10003 Climate and ecosystem sections on the Irish shelf survey

This cruise proposes to build upon the oceanographic and ecosystem data collection efforts of the past decade to understand the dynamics of living and non-living resources on the Irish continental shelf.The cruise has the following key objectives. - Collect CTD profile data using a CTD Rosette sampling system along the standard offshore and shelf sections to include: o Nutrient sampling o Phytoplankton samples o Salinity samples o Collect CO2 samples on the cruise - Undertake Continuous Plankton Recorder Tows in Irish waters to contribute to the SAHFOS CPR Global effort (analysis by NUI, Galway) - Acquire Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data on the shelf to validate model output - Collect size-fractionated baseline data on marine plankton to assess whether it can be used in monitoring of trophic status (different phytoplankton net mesh sizes will be used to achieve this). - Deploy the MI Glider on first shelf trial missions. Deploy the Belmullet Fugro Weather Buoy Deploy an ADCP at the belmullet site. This cruise proposes to build upon the oceanographic and ecosystem data collection efforts of the past decade to understand the dynamics of living and non-living resources on the Irish continental shelf.The cruise has the following key objectives.  •	Collect CTD profile data using a CTD Rosette sampling system along the standard offshore and shelf sections to include:  o	Nutrient sampling  o	Phytoplankton samples  o	Salinity samples  o	Collect CO2 samples on the cruise   •Undertake Continuous Plankton Recorder Tows in Irish waters to contribute to the SAHFOS CPR Global effort (analysis by NUI, Galway)  •Acquire Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data on the shelf to validate model output  •Collect size-fractionated baseline data on marine plankton to assess whether it can be used in monitoring of trophic status (different phytoplankton net mesh sizes will be used to achieve this).  •	Deploy the MI Glider on first shelf trial missions.  Deploy the Belmullet Fugro Weather Buoy  Deploy an ADCP at the belmullet site    Note : The vessel will be leaving at 1730 hours on sunday the 16th

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE10002 Climate change oceanography, biogeochemistry and geology sections survey

Climate change oceanography, biogeochemistry and geology sections This cruise is designed to contribute Ireland&#039;s data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year 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. Collection of:  Temperature of the water column  Wave direction  Wave height estimates  Wind strength and direction  Air pressure  Air temperature  Salinity of the water column

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0917 Celtic Sea Acoustic Survey

Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey Acoustic surveys are generally carried out on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations of fish. Outside of the spawning season many pelagic species are generally very scattered over a large geographical area and difficult to detect using acoustic methods. A cruise track is first formulated with data from previous surveys, commercial catch data and the help of the fishermen and fishing industry. 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. Every year FSS carries out two Herring Acoustic Surveys on the RV Celtic Explorer, the Northwest Herring Acoustic Survey (NWHAS) and the Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS). Fisheries survey into the abundance and distribution of target fish species.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE0915 National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Survey

This survey, led by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ireland, was carried out in September 2009 on board the Marine Institute&#039;s R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean to test the Marine Institute&#039;s Remote Operated Vehicle [ie. ROV]. Test the Marine Institute&#039;s remote operated vehicle (ROV) facilities.

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Organization: Marine Institute
CE14013 SMART AWI Summer School 2014 Survey

The training programme takes the original UNESCO IOC concept of Training through Research and adds additional elements that will enable students to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to participate in, and act as chief scientits on vessels within their own countries. It specifically aims to achieve the following: - to enable graduate researchers to acquite advanced practical skills and knowledge necessary to design, plan and acts as chief scientist on multidisciplinary marine research. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.  MSFD characteristics.  MSP scientific research.  ICES CTD reporting.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
CE0914 Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Marine Mammals Observations Survey

Cetacean survey carried out by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in  2009 on board the  Celtic Explorer research vessel.   The main objective of the survey was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans, particularly the beaked whale species. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Slopes and Irish Shelf and slopes to the west of Mayo.     The survey vessel travelled at an average speed of 8 knots while on transect, except in heavy swell. The ship spent from 08:30 – 20:30 each day on visual and acoustic transect, and from 20:30 – 08:30 altered between steaming at 8 knots and being stationary while conducting Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD),  water sampling and plankton hauls.     Both visual observations of cetaceans and acoustic surveys took place (using a Towed Hydrophone Array, Deep C-Pods and ABCD Hydrophone Array).    The abundance, distribution and behaviour of the various seabird species was recorded. In addition, visual observations for aggregations of gelatinous zooplankton were conducted.    11 oceanographic stations were sampled, with Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data recorded at all stations. Zooplankton samples were not taken at every  station due to time constraints The main focus of the survey was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans, particularly the beaked whale species    Abundance and distribution of seabirds was also recorded. Zooplankton and CTD samples also taken.

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute
Small Cetacean Site Survey Investigations 2008

A survey of small cetaceans was carried out at three sites (Carnsore Point, Blasket Islands cSAC and Donegal bay) to derive density and abundance estimates using distance sampling. Single platform line transect surveys were carried out on three days at each between July and September 2008.
During nine days of surveys, a total of 121 track-lines were surveyed of a total distance of 622.80 km in sea-state ≤2. From the total of 63 sightings, 122 individual harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) were recorded. There were also four sightings of single minke whales (Balaenoptera acutoratrata), two sightings of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with a total of 26 individuals and one sighting of two common
dolphins (Delphinus delphis).

Tags: biodiversity, biota, cetacean, environment, ireland, mammal, marine, marine fauna, national parks and wildlife service, npws, species distribution
Organization: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
CE0906 Celtic Explorer North-West Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) Acoustic Survey Ireland 2009

An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2009.    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 target areas at the ICES led Planning Group of Northern Pelagic Ecosystem Surveys (PGNAPES).    The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. The survey track commenced off the northwest coast of Ireland and progressed northwards to the Hebrides using east-west transects up to 300nmi long. Westward extension reached the western flanks of the Rockall Bank. The survey was carried out in continuity from south to north with no scheduled or unforeseen disruptions.    The 2009 survey was part of an International collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes) and the FV Brennholm (Norwegian commercial charter).    A parallel transect design was adopted with transects running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. 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. Age, length, weight, sex, stomach fullness and maturity data were recorded for individual blue whiting within a random 50 fish sample from each trawl haul with a further 100 random length and weight measurements were also taken. All blue whiting were aged onboard.     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

Tags: environment
Organization: Marine Institute