AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
SMRU sperm whale distribution around the Balearic Islands 2003-2008

In this study we develop a novel analytical framework that can make use of combined acoustic and tracking data and account for autocorrelation in such data. We use a multi-scale approach to investigate the pattern of sperm whale distribution around the Balearic archipelago, and the potential differences in habitat selection by single individuals versus groups.
Sperm whale Physeter macrocephalus habitat preferences are still poorly understood in the Mediterranean, despite the population being classified as ‘Endangered’ by the IUCN. Techniques to make the best use of multiple data sources are important in improving this situation. This work provides a detailed evaluation of sperm whale distribution and habitat use around the Balearic Islands using a novel analytical framework that combines transect and follow data while accounting for any autocorrelation present. During dedicated research cruises (2003 to 2008), sperm whales were located by listening at regular intervals along a search track and subsequently followed acoustically. Sperm whales were encountered 56 times and followed for periods ranging from a few hours to 3 d. Logistic Generalized Additive Models were used to model the probability of whale presence across the study area as a function of environmental variables, and Generalized Estimating Equations were used to account for autocorrelation. The results suggest that sperm whales do not use the region uniformly and that topography plays a key role in shaping their distribution. Moreover, solitary individuals were found to use the habitat differently from groups. This segregation appeared to be driven by water temperature and might reflect different needs or intraspecific competition. By shedding light on sperm whale habitat preference in such a critical area, this study represents an important step towards the implementation of conservation measures for this population.

Exact numbers for the presence of groups were not available, so an abundance of "2" was used as a conservative estimate. The sequences of consecutive presence points do not represent new animals being encountered, but follows of the same animals.
Harbour porpoises, white-beaked dolphins and minke whales in North Sea - Land surveys

Dataset information available at
seamap.env.duke.edu/datasets/detail/423
Spatial and temporal trends in the distribution of the harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena, white-beaked dolphin Lagenorhynchus albirostris, and minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata were assessed at a coastal North Sea study area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Between March 1999 and October 2001, cetacean data were collected using both land- and vessel-based survey methods. A total of 174 sightings of these three cetacean species was recorded during approximately 330 h of combined survey effort (228 h land-based and 102 h vessel-based).

The data were collected to analyse the distribution and seasonality of cetacean species in the region, in order to provide recommendations for their long-term conservation and management.
Stekelhuidigencollectie van het Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Echinodermata collection contains 4275 digitised specimens over 403 taxa (mostly species). This dataset only contains the marine species of the collection. The following classes are included: Asteroidea de Blainville, 1830, Crinoidea, Echinoidea Leske, 1778, Holothuroidea De Blainville, 1834, Ophiuroidea Gray, 1840.
CE.TU.S. research cetacean sightings in the North Tuscany and Tuscan Archipelago waters, 1997-2011

Data about the distribution, abundance and health status of cetacean species in the Mediterranean Sea particularly in the Pelagos Sanctuary and the Tuscany waters.
The purpose was to increase the knowledge about the distribution, abundance and health status of cetacean species in the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in the Pelagos Sanctuary and the Tuscany waters, to contribute to understanding the biology and ethology of these wonderful creatures. The latest studies concerning the noise pollution of the sea product produced by human activities and the effects on sensitive species such as the Cuvier's beaked whale.

We work all year long in the Versilia area (North Tuscany) on a group of resident bottlenose dolphins called Alpha community and during the spring/summer time in the Tuscan Archipelago area on all the species of cetaceans, including T. truncatus, B. physalus, S. coeruleoalba, P. macrocephalus, G. griseus, D. delphis, G. melas and Z. cavirostris. Our platform is a 40 ft sail catamaran "Krill" (for a crew of 10 persons) equipped for the research activities (hydrophones, underwater digital HD camera, HD photocamera etc.), two engines and 5 mt rubber boat with 40 cv motor. Our activities include: ecology, ethology (interactions, parental care, etc.), bioacoustic, didactic of the school. Our last studies are the project to understand the presence/absence of bottlenose dolphins in the North Tuscany, related to environmental co-variates (i.e., sea surface temperature, coastal distance, bathymetry), in collaboration with University of Pisa, Genoa Acquarium, O.T.C. and Pelagos commitee and the comparison between the use of mark-recapture and distance sampling.
Macrozoobenthos data from the southeastern North Sea in 2000

This dataset contains macrozoobenthos data from the southeastern North Sea from 2000.
This work was a joint venture between AWI and Senckenberg and contributed to research for the Natura 2000 (EU Habitats Directive), Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (Vilm). The infauna data of Dogger Bank and Northern Oyster Ground were worked up by Senckenberg as a subcontractor of AWI, thus these data are jointly AWI/Senckenberg data. Epifauna were worked up together.
Phytoplankton data collected from the North-Western part of the Black Sea during August 1957 (Cruise 1)

The data were collected by the IBSS staff at 18 stations in the North-Western part of the Black Sea during August 1957 (Cruise 1). This dataset contains abundance (individuals per liter) and biomass (mg/m³) data for phytoplankton taxa. No additional metadata is available.
The data were collected by the IBSS staff at 18 stations in the North-Western part of the Black Sea during August 1957 (Cruise 1). This dataset contains abundance (individuals per liter) and biomass (mg/m³) data for phytoplankton taxa. No additional metadata is available.
Harbour porpoises, white-beaked dolphins and minke whales in North Sea - Vessel Surveys

dataset information available at
http://seamap.env.duke.edu/datasets/detail/425
Spatial and temporal trends in the distribution of the harbour porpoise Phocoena phocoena, white-beaked dolphin Lagenorhynchus albirostris, and minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata were assessed at a coastal North Sea study area in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Between March 1999 and October 2001, cetacean data were collected using both land- and vesselbased survey methods. A total of 174 sightings of these three cetacean species was recorded during approximately 330 h of combined survey effort (228 h land-based and 102 h vessel-based).

The data were collected to analyse the distribution and seasonality of cetacean species in the region, in order to provide recommendations for their long-term conservation and management.
Marine Productivity programme cruise DI264 - Microzooplankton taxonomic data (CTD and Ocean Sampler)

This dataset contains microzooplankton abundance data from CTD and Ocean Sampler (OS) deployments during the Marine Productivity programme cruise DI264 to the northern North Atlantic in July - August 2002. Samples from the CTD and from all bottles of the OS were collected and preserved in 10% Lugol-#039;s iodine for microzooplankton analysis onshore. All species are placed into size categories and into taxonomic groupings. Abundance and biomass data are included.
Fondazione Cetacea (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Fondazione Cetacea runs a 15-years-old Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Riccione (northern Adriatic sea). The current project will follow two loggerhead sea turtles.
Original provider: Fondazione Cetacea Dataset credits: Data provider Islameta Group, Dept. of Biology - University of Pisa Originating data center Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT) Supplemental information: Visit STAT's project page for additional information. This dataset is a summarized representation of the telemetry locations aggregated per species per 1-degree cell.
Norfish: Danish Kattegat herring fishery, 1520-1899

NorFish is a European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant led by Prof Poul Holm in Trinity College Dublin, focuses on the premise that a 16th century shift in marine fish pricing and supply in conjunction with the Little Ice Age and lowering of sea temperatures not only rise to the North Atlantic Fish Revolution but also forms one of the first documented examples of the disrupting effects of globalisation and climate change. The project examines the role of the Fish Revolution for a range of inter-related aspects of North Atlantic history, with NorFish’s interdisciplinary team drawing on archaeology, history, cartography, geography, and ecology to develop interpretative frameworks that synthesise a broad spectrum of source data to assess the overall objective of the project. NorFish’s interdisciplinary team draws on archaeology, history, cartography, geography, and ecology to assess the objectives of the project
The Kattegat is historically important as the entry to the Baltic from the North Sea and the wider Atlantic. For centuries, whoever held control of this region determined the rights and abilities of shipping to pass safely. Taxes were levied on passing vessels and local fisheries were recognised separately as a result. The local herring fishery was typically subject to the “oar tax” which extracted a value in herrings per vessel as payment for safe landing and harbouring in the Kattegat.
Macrobenthos from the eastern English Channel in 1999 and 2001

This dataset contains macrobenthos data from the eastern English Channel from 1999 and 2001.
This dataset is a compilation of 5 individual surveys/datasets. Richard Newell acted as the data provider on behalf of a consortium of commercial aggregate dredging companies who sponsored the surveys. Together they make up the mass of closely-spaced stations in the middle of the eastern English Channel. These surveys were ‘baseline’ studies in advance of applications to commercially dredge the eastern Channel area.
Harbour seals in Republic of Ireland in August 2003

Information on Ireland's harbour seal population from survey conducted along the coastline of the Republic of Ireland during the species' annual moult in August 2003.
The status of Ireland's harbour seal Phoca vitulina vitulina population is poorly understood. The most recent national population estimate dates back to the breeding season in 1978 and did not cover the entire coastline. Reliable up-to-date information on the abundance and distribution of harbour seals in Ireland is necessary to assess the conservation status of the species and for the effective identification, management and monitoring of special areas of conservation required for harbour seals under the EU Habitats Directive. To provide comprehensive current information on Ireland's harbour seal population, a geographically extensive survey was conducted along the coastline of the Republic of Ireland during the species' annual moult in August 2003. This complemented a similar survey of Northern Ireland, which was conducted in 2002. Using thermal imaging technology, haul-out groups of harbour seals and grey seals Halichoerus grypus were identified from the air, aerial-counts were obtained and compared with simultaneous ground-count data from selected sites. Harbour seal distribution recorded during the 2003 moult season was concentrated in the south-west, west and north-west of the country. This national survey yielded a minimum population estimate for the Republic of Ireland of 2905 harbour seals, delivering an effective baseline for current and future population research.
Steinbock (1937) Turbellaria XIV. The fishery grounds near Alexandria. Notes and Memories of the Fisheries Directorate of Egypt, No. 25

This is a historical dataset regarding Turbellaria species collected by professor Steurer; during his three month's stay in Alexandria. It contains large forms only, all of them being Pollycladida. Some of them could not be well determined, as they were badly preserved and not yet mature.
The Belgian Marine Mammals Database (BMM)

The marine mammals website (www.marinemammals.be) in its current form is the result of a long-standing collaboration between RBINS and the University of Liège and provides access to data from 50 years of marine mammal observations in Belgium. The database that backs it consists of two parts, i.e. observations and information on necropsied tissues and subsequent diagnoses on the cause of the death of the animal. The database records all stranding events in Belgium from recent years. The dataset provides the occurrences and associated data like putative circumstances and putative cause of death.
Phytoplankton composition, biomass and abundance in Estonian territorial waters 1993-2016

The dataset contains abundance and biomass for different taxonomical units of phytoplankton (from phylum to species, according to identification accuracy) sampled from Estonian open and coastal waters in the Baltic Sea. Samples are collected with Ferrybox method (sampling depth appr. 5m) or by pooling samples from discrete depths (1, 5 and 10m) in national monitoring stations. Phytoplankton identification and enumeration was carried out using microscopy, biomass calculations were done using volume formulas provided by HELCOM-PEG (phytoplankton expert group) and published in http://www.ices.dk/marine-data/data-portals/Pages/DOME.aspx (PEG BIOVOLUME).
Migration and foraging ecology of Greater Shearwater (aggregated per 1-degree cell)

Data from following 22 greater shearwaters equipped with Satellite tags from Gough island/ Inaccessible island (United Kingdom) to the Northern Atlantic from October 2009 to October 2010.
Original provider: Marie C Martin; Dr Rob Ronconi; Dr R Veit Dataset credits: Data provider Migration and foraging ecology of Greater Shearwater Originating data center Satellite Tracking and Analysis Tool (STAT) Abstract: Greater Shearwater (Puffinus gravis), seabird Procellariiforme, breed on Tristan da Cunha island group, remote islands midway between South Africa and South America. They complete an extensive transatlantic migration each year to reach the Northern hemisphere. They spend their wintering/staging period in productive waters such as Gulf of Maine, Georges and Grand Banks, Bay of Fundy, Greenland and Europe. While still abundant, the location of the entire world’s population on a single island group makes these birds susceptible to environmental changes. We will be following 22 greater (or great) shearwaters equipped with Satellite tags from Gough island/ Inaccessible island (United Kingdom) to the Northern Atlantic from October 2009 to October 2010. Our first objective is tracking pre-laying exodus and foraging trips during incubation/ rearing period; second objective: identifying migration paths and finally, understanding foraging movements of these birds over the Northwest Atlantic until molt period. Greater shearwaters have been observed feeding over tuna school during ship surveys since they share same prey type; subsequently, we will overlay shearwater tracks and tunas distribution to search for evidence of spatial co-occurrence between these 2 top predators to evaluate the importance of this mutual association.This project is a collaboration between Dr Rob Ronconi (University of Dalhousie/ Halifax/ Canada), Marie C Martin and Dr Richard R. Veit (College of Staten Island/ City University of New York/ USA) supported by US Wildlife Fisheries Service, as well as David and Lucile Packard Grant (Birdlife International / Agreement for Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels). Technical logistic and field work has been made possible with the support of Dr Peter Ryan, Dr Rob Ronconi,and Sirtrack Ltd. For further information, please contact Marie C Martin: entrecasteaux@hotmail.com or Dr Rob Ronconi: rronconi@dal.ca Supplemental information: Visit STAT's project page for additional information. This dataset is a summarized representation of the telemetry locations aggregated per species per 1-degree cell.
Romanian Black Sea Phytoplankton data from 1981 to 1990

The phytoplankton dataset includes samples collected from shallow to shelf Romanian waters, in the period 1981 - 1990, from February to November; there is no similar frequency each year. Dataset contains abundance data (cells per liter) and biomass (mg/m3) for individual phytoplankton taxa.
"Phytoplankton data collected in the Black Sea between 1981 and 1990 and processed by Usurelu M., Ruta G., Skolka H., and Bodeanu N. This dataset contains abundance data (cells per liter) and biomass (mg/m3) for individual phytoplankton taxa. Samples were taken by 1L Nansen bottle at  standard depths. The standard sedimentation technique for samples preparation (Morozova-Vodianitkaia, 1954) was used. Data were collected from coastal/shallow to shelf Romanian waters  from various transects such as: Constanta, Chituc, Sulina, Portita, Mangalia etc.
Phytoplankton abundance was counted by specialists using data sheets which contained abundance per station. After counting all the individuals from a subsample under the microscope, the scientific team calculated the total phytoplankton abundance and biomass. For each record the maximum and minimum sampling depth is recorded."
Atlantic Meridional Transect cruise JC053 Coccolithophore composition - light microscopy (surface underway)

This dataset contains coccolithophore abundance data from surface underway samples collected during the JC053 cruise in the Atlantic between Southampton, UK and Punta Arenas, Chile in October-November 2010. Samples were also collected 4 times per day from the non-toxic water supply. Samples for microscopic enumeration of coccolithophores and coccoliths were collected on Millipore HA (nitrocellulose) filters and rinsed with potassium tetraborate buffer, then frozen at 20 degC. Samples were then dried, mounted onto slides using Norland Optical Adhesive and enumerated using by birefringent microscopy. These data were collected by scientists from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and contribute to the Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) project.
Kongsfjorden monitoring data - grid - 2006

In 1997 and 1998 soft-bottom fauna of the arctic glacial fjord Kongsfjorden was extensively sampled and major communities were identified along the fjord axis, which were believed to be related to the diminishing influence of the glacial activity. This set of data was collected as part of a PhD programme and was the result of repeated sampling in search for natural or climate driven community changes.
Weekdierencollectie van het Koninklijk Belgisch Instituut voor Natuurwetenschappen

The Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences Mollusca collection contains 55526 digitised specimens over 1702 taxa (mostly species). This dataset only contains the marine species of the collection. The following classes are included: Articulata Huxley, 1869, Bivalvia, Bivalvia Linnaeus, 1758, Cephalopoda Cuvier, 1797, Gastropoda Cuvier, 1797, Heliozoa, Hydrozoa Owen, 1843, Insecta Linnaeus, 1758, Malacostraca Latreille, 1802, Maxillopoda Dahl, 1956, Monoplacophora, Polychaeta, Polyplacophora Gray, 1821, Scaphopoda Bronn, 1862.
Atlantic Meridional Transect cruise JC053 Coccolithophore composition - light microscopy (CTD bottles)

This dataset contains coccolithophore abundance data from CTD bottle samples collected during the JC053 cruise in the Atlantic between Southampton, UK and Punta Arenas, Chile in October-November 2010. Niskin samples were collected during the pre-dawn CTD (second cast of the day) from six light depths (1%, 7%, 14%, 33%, 55%, 97%). Samples for microscopic enumeration of coccolithophores and coccoliths were collected on Millipore HA (nitrocellulose) filters and rinsed with potassium tetraborate buffer, then frozen at 20 degC. Samples were then dried, mounted onto slides using Norland Optical Adhesive and enumerated using by birefringent microscopy. These data were collected by scientists from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and contribute to the Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) project.
Atlantic Meridional Transect cruise JC039 Coccolithophore composition - light microscopy (surface underway)

This dataset contains coccolithophore abundance data from surface underway samples collected during the JC039 cruise in the Atlantic between Falmouth, UK and Punta Arenas, Chile in October to December 2009. Samples were collected from the non-toxic water supply 3 times per day, approximately every 3 to 4 hours spaced between CTD stations. Coccolith and cell counts were collected on Millipore HA (nitrocellulose) filters which were rinsed with a potassium tetraborate buffer and frozen at 20 degrees C. Samples were then dried and mounted onto slides using Norland Optical Adhesive. These were then enumerated by birefringence microscopy. These data were collected by scientists from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and contribute to the Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT) project.
Chas.H. O'Donoghue, D.Sc. - Dora de Watteville,M.A. The fishery grounds near Alexandria. XX-Bryozoa. Notes and Memoirs No 34. Hydrobiology and Fisheries Directorate, Egypt

This is a historical dataset that was published in 1939 by Chas.H. O’Donoghue, D.Sc. - Dora de Watteville,M.A and concerns the collection of es of Bryozoa collected during the floristical and faunistical survey of Adolf Steuer on the coasts near Alexandria mainly with the vessel “El Hoot”. The digitization of this dataset was done by LifewatchGreece team.Dates have been reported via the stations which have been digitized on the preliminary report(http://ipt.medobis.eu/resource?r=egyptexpeditionpreliminaryrepor).
PROcesses of Vertical Exchange in Shelf Seas cruise D1198 - Meso-zooplankton abundance data

This dataset contains zooplankton abundance data collected during the RV Dana D1198 cruise in the Northern North Sea, in October 1998. Zooplankton samples were collected using an in situ underwater plankton pump through a 30 µm mesh. The pump was deployed up to 4 times daily and at 8 depths (5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80 m) with a pumping time of 3 to 5 minutes in each layer. The nets were carefully washed down, and the contents of the cod ends filtered through a 40 µm mesh. Samples were then preserved in 4% borax buffered formaline sea water for future analysis. These data were collected for the PROcesses of Vertical Exchange in Shelf Seas (PROVESS) project by scientists from the Danish Institute for Fisheries Research (DIFRES). The originator format data are available from: https://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/published_data_library/catalogue/10.5285/2bd1b010-66a1-3dc1-e063-7086abc08ac3
M. Burton (1936). The Fishery grounds near Alexandria IX – Sponges. Notes and Memoirs No.17. Department of Zoology, British Museum. Fisheries Research Directorate. Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Egypt

This historical collection consists of 150 specimens and it is of particular interest since it is the first to be taken from the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean. The main point of importance brought out by the present investigations is that there are definite signs of an immigration of sponges from the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.