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In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. A detailed survey of the shores of Skomer Marine Nature Reserve was carried out in 1982. This dataset comprises of the results of surveys at two sites within Skomer MNR during 1994 and 1995 designed to establish monitoring sites and collect baseline survey data on the macrofauna and megafauna of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions. The purpose of this data capture was to initiate monitoring of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions taking into account both macrofauna obtained from samples and visible megafauna.
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There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.
Other details | ||
Internal code | Internally assigned metadata identifier | 1944 |
Title | The title is used to provide a brief and precise description of the dataset such as 'Date', 'Originating organisation/programme', 'Location' and 'Type of survey'. All acronyms and abbreviations should be reproduced in full. | Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Sediment Interface Study 1994-1995 |
Alternative title | The purpose of alternative title is to record any additional names by which the dataset may be known. | Astudiaeth o ryngwyneb gwaddodion Ynys Sgomer 1994-1995, 1994/95 Rostron PMSA -Skomer Island sediment interface surveys MRCCW10000000059 |
File Identifier | The File Identifier is a code, preferably a GUID, that is globally unique and remains with the same metadata record even if the record is edited or transferred between portals or tools. | 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313131323932 |
Resource Identifier | This is the code assigned by the data owner. | 111292 |
Resource type | The resource type will likely be a dataset but could also be a series (collection of datasets with a common specification) or a service. | dataset |
Start date | This describes the date the resource starts. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 1994-11-25 |
End date | This describes the date the resource ends. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 1995-06-22 |
Spatial resolution | This describes the spatial resolution of the dataset or the spatial limitations of the service. | inapplicable |
Frequency of updates | This describes the frequency with which the resource is modified or updated i.e. a monitoring programme that samples once per year has a frequency that is described as 'annually'. | notPlanned |
Abstract | The abstract provides a clear and brief statement of the content of the resource. | In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. A detailed survey of the shores of Skomer Marine Nature Reserve was carried out in 1982. This dataset comprises of the results of surveys at two sites within Skomer MNR during 1994 and 1995 designed to establish monitoring sites and collect baseline survey data on the macrofauna and megafauna of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions. The purpose of this data capture was to initiate monitoring of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions taking into account both macrofauna obtained from samples and visible megafauna. |
Lineage | Lineage includes the background information, history of the sources of data, data quality statements and methods. | At both survey sites three permanent markers were fixed to form a triangle - this provided two transects. At Low Point in-situ studies were carried out along the east side of the easternmost transect, whilst north of the Neck in-situ surveys were carried out on the west side of the westernmost transect. At both sites the same methodology was used- estimation and counting of visible fauna in quadrat areas adjacent to the transect; wide angle photographs taken at consecutive quadrat locations along the transect, and the sampling of a 1msq area. This sampling involved taking 25 close up photographs of the sediment interface and using a purpose built diver operated airlift to remove bottom sediment down to a depth of 10cm. Material collected was filtered and the larger material was retained for laboratory observation and identification. In the laboratory additional photographs were taken of sorted rock material to illustrate sessile biota present. This dataset also contributes to Pembrokeshire Marine Species Atlas, see separate metadata entry. |
Related keywords | ||
Keyword | General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Species distribution |
General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Fauna abundance per unit area of the bed | |
General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Marine Environmental Data and Information Network | |
Geographical coverage | ||
North | The northern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 51.7792188 |
East | The eastern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -5.23824833 |
South | The southern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 51.68266421 |
West | The western-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -5.41023261 |
Regional sea | Wales (WLS) | |
Responsible organisations | ||
Role | The point of contact is person or organisation with responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the metadata for the resource. | pointOfContact |
Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
Phone | 0300 065 3000 | |
Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon | |
Postal code | LL57 2DW | |
Role | The distributor is the person or organisation that distributes the resource. | distributor |
Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
Phone | 0300 065 3000 | |
Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon | |
Postal code | LL57 2DW | |
Role | The custodian is the person or organisation that accepts responsibility for the resource and ensures appropriate care and maintenance. If a dataset has been lodged with a Data Archive Centre for maintenance then this organisation is be entered here. | custodian |
Organisation name | Subsea Survey | |
Phone | 01646 681414 | |
Delivery point | 13-14 Merlins Cross | |
Postal code | SA71 4AG | |
Role | The custodian is the person or organisation that accepts responsibility for the resource and ensures appropriate care and maintenance. If a dataset has been lodged with a Data Archive Centre for maintenance then this organisation is be entered here. | custodian |
Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
Phone | 0300 065 3000 | |
Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon | |
Postal code | LL57 2DW | |
Role | The originator is the person or organisation who created, collected or produced the resource. | originator |
Organisation name | Rostron | |
Phone | unknown | |
Delivery point | Sub-Sea Survey | |
Postal code | SA71 4AG | |
Dataset constraints | ||
20 Limitations on Public Access - Access constraints | ISO restriction code chosen from ISO 19115-1 Codelist | otherRestrictions |
20 Limitations on Public Access – Other constraints | Any restriction on the use of the resource such as the need to agree to certain licence conditions. | There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely. |
21 Conditions for Access and Use - Use limitation | Any restrictions imposed on accessing the resource such as the need to agree to certain licence conditions. | © CNC/NRW 1996 There are no use restrictions on this data. Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this data free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose, that dissemination or publishing does not result in duplication, and that it is fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically obtain the latest version from the original source. |
Available data formats | ||
Data format | Format in which digital data can be provided for transfer | Database |
Version info | ||
Date of publication | The publication date of the resource or if previously unpublished the date that the resource was made publicly available via the MEDIN network. | 1996-02-28 |
Date of last revision | The most recent date that the resource was revised. | 1996-02-28 |
Metadata date | The date when the content of this metadata record was last updated. | 2018-04-09 |
Metadata standard name | The name of the metadata standard used to create this metadata | MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard |
Metadata standard version | The version of the MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard used to create the metadata record | Version 2.3.8 |
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