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EnvironmentpCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced...
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CE18012 Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources: Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) cr...EnvironmentThis 12 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Explorer in August 2018 led National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The survey was carried out to collect fauna (specifically sponges and corals) using the ROV. 12 science dives were...
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EnvironmentpC02 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced...
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pC02 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced...
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pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced...
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The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of...
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This is a 5 m resolution bathymetry tif in WGS84 projection. The survey was carried out on the R.V. Keary using a hull mounted EM3002 multibeam echosounder. Data was subsequently processed using CARIS HIPS and SIPS software. Depths in the survey area ranged from 0m to 55m, all...
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EnvironmentGeological survey in Galway Bay. Geological ground truthing survey of equipment in Galway Bay.
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This inter-institutional survey took place in May 2011, as part of a Geological Survey of Ireland-led ground-truthing programme. The Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer collected sea bed samples from an East-West transect along the top of the high. Vibrocores, grab...
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EnvironmentA side scan sonar is used when high resolution information on specific seabed features is required (e.g. habitat mapping or wreck investigations). The unit is towed behind the vessel in close proximity to the seabed and transmits high frequency sound pulses that map the seabed...
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EnvironmentNephrops norvegicus are common around the Irish coast, occurring in geographically distinct sandy or muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for construction of their burrow dwellings. The Marine Institute carries out Underwater TV surveys annually of commercially important...
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EnvironmentAn acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2018. The purpose of this survey was to survey blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from...
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SUPERSEDED - The dataset was originally published with a doi in February 2020 but has been superseded by an updated version. This DOI has been superseded in May 2021 by https://doi.org/ 10/gc9t due to corrections applied to the dataset. Nephrops norvegicus are common around...
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Seabed mapping of the Atlantic Ocean between Ireland and Canada. Mapping the Atlantic. Contributing to the transatlantic mapping strategy and ground truthing at a variety of stations. Recovery of the M6 weather buoy.
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EnvironmentThis oceanographic survey, led by the Marine Institute, was conducted from 24th January - 2nd February 2007 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The focus area was the Rockall Trough. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.
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EnvironmentThis multidisciplinary deepwater survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in September 2006. The survey was designed to revisit earlier survey areas from the nineties and investigate the impact of the high levels of exploitation on the...
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The Irish Groundfish Survey is an annual 6 week fish trawl survey held in the 4th quarter of the years that has an essential aim to examine the composition and abundance of fish species in the waters surrounding Ireland. This major survey is undertaken by the Fisheries Science...
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This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2016 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...
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This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2016 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...
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EnvironmentFisheries Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2 completed by the Marine Institute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services team. 1. Collect single beam acoustic data on boarfish spawning aggregations and herring feeding aggregations within a pre-determined...