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EnvironmentAn exclusive economic zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a maximum of 200 nautical miles (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) from the territorial sea baseline, thus it includes the contiguous zone. A coastal nation has control of all economic resources within its...
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SeaRover 2017 ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Holland videos exported at 720 resolutionEnvironmentSeaRover2017 ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Holland (Marine Institute, Ireland) underwater video files collected during SeaRover 2017 research cruise onboard Irish Lights Vessel Granuaile between 4 July 2017 - 21 July 2017. SeaRover stands for Sensitive Ecosystem Assessment...
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This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments of Trophic Status carried out on Irish Transitional Waters for the Reporting period 2018-2020.
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This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessment of Trophic Status carried out on Irish Coastal Waters for the Reporting period 2018-2020.
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National Monitoring Programme for Phytoplankton Species occurrence in Aquaculture Production AreasEnvironmentThe Phytoplankton National Monitoring Programme for the identification and enumeration of phytoplanktonic species is an important measurement in the detection of those species which may form a Harmful Algal Bloom event. Where favourable environmental conditions occur, some...
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National Monitoring Programme for Phytoplankton Species occurrence in Aquaculture Production AreasEnvironmentThe Phytoplankton National Monitoring Programme for the identification and enumeration of phytoplanktonic species is an important measurement in the detection of those species which may form a Harmful Algal Bloom event. Where favourable environmental conditions occur, some...
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EnvironmentMultibeam 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...
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The dataset indicates the location of dredge 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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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...
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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,...
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Nephrops Functional Units represent geographic area management and reporting units for Nephrops Underwater Television (UWTV) surveys. The Irish Functional units 30 divisions were based on ICES Statistical Rectangle boundaries. The prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common around...
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EnvironmentThe prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common around the Irish coast occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas were the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. Nephrops spend a great deal of time in their burrows and their emergence from these is...
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EnvironmentThe prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common around the Irish coast occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas were the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. Nephrops spend a great deal of time in their burrows and their emergence from these is...
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Ancient and Long-established Woodland Inventory 2010EnvironmentAncient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links...
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EnvironmentBefore the Habitats Directive, only four lagoons were at all well known in Ireland (Lady’s Island Lake, Tacumshin Lake, Lough Murree, Furnace Lough) and very few biological studies had been published. Under the obligations of the Directive, the National Parks and Wildlife...
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EnvironmentUnder the European Union (EU) Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) the Irish Naval Service undertake the role of maritime surveillance of fishing control according to sustainable management of the North Atlantic fisheries resource. The Fisheries Control are divided into 26 units of...
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The Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) shellfish inshore Production Area are administrative units used for reporting purposes in the management, collection and analysis of shellfish and phytoplankton sample data. The inshore production areas cover an area of the coastline of the...
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This project contains NPWS GIS files relevant to the distribution of Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and Nore Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera durrovensis) in Ireland. Both species are listed in Annex II and Annex V of the EU Habitats Directive. The...
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Proposed Natural Heritage Areas (pNHA) were published on a non-statutory basis in 1995. They have not since been statutorily proposed or designated. These sites are of significance for wildlife and habitats. A process is underway to resurvey and formally designate some pNHAs...
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Under Article 4 of the Birds Directive (Directive 2009/ 147/EC) six Special Protection Areas (SPAs), covering a total land area of c.1,671km² has been classified for the conservation of the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus in Ireland. A survey of breeding Hen Harrier reported that...