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Ramsar Sites

Marine Institute

Timpeallacht

The dataset represents the areas protected under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and relevant information about them. The points were compiled from SACs, SPAs, and NHAs, and therefore provide only a general indication of Ramsar areas.

Nephrops Underwater Television Survey Functional Units

Marine Institute

Timpeallacht

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 the

Nephrops Underwater Television Survey Functional Units Statistical Rectangles

Marine Institute

Timpeallacht

The 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 relat

Nephrops Grounds

Marine Institute

Timpeallacht

The 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 relat

Boarfish Survey Stations

Marine Institute

Timpeallacht

Boarfish surveys have been carried out on commercial fishing vessels as part of an industry/science partnership. Boarfish surveys have taken place in the Celtic Seas around Ireland including the North Atlantic Ocean. They have taken place each July and have been collected since