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Environment
Multibeam echosounder data and seabed sampling data acquired during the INFOMAR and INSS national seabed mapping programmes are the primary sources of data used in the generation of this collated seabed classification/marine habitats layer. Lower resolution interpretations of INF
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CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) measures temperature, salinity, turbidity and flourescence in the water column. Sea temperature is a measurement of the temperature of the water column as the SBE instrument samples to various depths. Salinity is a measure of the salt conten
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The dataset indicates the location for line fishing activity in Irish waters. Attributes when known include year, area, gear type, species, season, days per year (Days_Year), number of vessels (Vessels), vessel size (LOA_Max), gear units, classification, Area of polygon (Area_M2)
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Environment
In 2003 the EU Commission established a "Biologically Sensitive Area (BSA)" off the south west of Ireland and the area is shown on the map associated with the dataset. (Council Regulation (EC) No 1954/2003). In 2003, the EU also established a specific fishing effort regime inside
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The dataset indicates the location for bottom trawl fishing activity in Irish waters. Attributes when known include year, area, gear type, species, season, days per year (Days_Year), number of vessels (Vessels), vessel size (LOA_Max), gear units, classification, Area of polygon (
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Harmful Algal Bloom (HABS) inshore shellfish sample survey monitoring results since 2002. Monitoring results include the following for shellfish samples from designated aquaculture sites: Sample Code, Location Code, Location Name, Location XY, Species, Species Parameter Test, Bio
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Environment
The European Commission Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) required Member States to implement a range of measures including the monitoring of habitats for the protection of species listed in the Annexes of the Directive. One such habitat type listed in Annex l of this directive is S
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Environment
Seismic geological survey in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Environment
In order to begin to collect key oceanographic data two dedicated research cruises are conducted annually in the Irish region. The foundation of these cruises is the acquisition of oceanographic data such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence and ocean currents
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Environment
This survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in 2009 in Galway Bay using the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Latis.
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Benthic Sampling - Conducting sampling stations, using plankton and bongo nets, for phytoplankton, zooplankton and krill which form the basis of the food chain which supports cetaceans, seabirds and other marine megafauna in these habitats. Condcuting CTD stations to measure sali
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Biodiscovery and deep-ocean ecosystems survey including CTD, Boxcore, Megacore and 12 hour ROV operations.
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Environment
This ten day survey took place in January 2012 on board the RV Celtic Explorer, led by the Marine Institute.
This cruise was designed to contribute Ireland's data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each y
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Environment
Annual Marine Institute oceanographic survey in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey into the abundance and distribution of Blue Whiting in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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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/S
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NMCI Student Training Cruise off the south coast of Ireland.
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This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2013 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. 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 manage
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Environment
An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2008.
Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/S
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North Atlantic ocean CTD stations, XBT stations and fisheries acoustic survey around Newfoundland, Canada.
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