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"Grab samples collected in Tolka Estuary as part of the Water Framework Directive Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954)...
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Every three years the ICES Working Group on Mackerel and Horse Mackerel Egg Surveys (WGMEGS) coordinates a major survey in the northeast Atlantic. These surveys cover the northeast Atlantic between the Gulf of Cadiz and currently the south coasts of Iceland and Faroes, between...
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South Rockall Trough Sub-surface Mooring Pilot Deployment (October 2018 - May 2019) - CTD Data (Raw)TimpeallachtThis dataset contains raw water temperature, conductivity (derived salinity) and pressure data from CTD instruments from a pilot deep water mooring deployed at a site (15.52 degrees West, 52.999 degrees North) in the South Rockall Trough close to the M6 met-ocean buoy. The...
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A requirement of the Water Framework Directive is that benthic macro-invertebrates must be sampled from coastal and transitional waters at least twice within a river basin cycle (6 years) in order to classify these waterbodies. Numerous samples will be taken from sites in...
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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...
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Census and fecundity data from the captive and wild-bred Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) populat...TimpeallachtThe Marine Institute (formerly the Salmon Research Agency of Ireland and the Salmon Research Trust) operate permanent complete fish traps in the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, Ireland, as part of a program of long term ecological research (LTER). Data has been collected...
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Hourly measurements of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) and estimated dissolved organ...TimpeallachtDissolved organic carbon (DOC) is a general description of the organic material dissolved in water. Organic carbon occurs as the result of decomposition of plant or animal material. Organic carbon present in soil or water bodies may then dissolve when contacted by water. This...
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TimpeallachtGrab samples collected in Youghal Bay as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment classification, -and an...
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Collaborative Oceanography and Monitoring for Protected Areas and Species (Compass): Task 5 Ocean...TimpeallachtThese data addressed the COMPASS programme objective of developing cross-border capacity by drawing together two currently unrelated national hydrodynamic models, the Irish Northeast Atlantic Model and the Scottish Shelf Model (SSM), or an alternative west coast domain, into...
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TimpeallachtGrab samples collected in Tolka Estuary as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment classification, -and...
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Grab samples collected in the Mouth of Shannon (HAs 23;27) as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment...
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TimpeallachtGrab samples collected in Gweebarra Bay as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment classification, -and...
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Grab samples collected in the Barrow Suir Nore Estuary as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment...
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TimpeallachtGrab samples collected in Ballysadare Bay as part of the WFD Benthic monitoring programme. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: - lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, -sediment particle size analysis (PSA), -Folk (1954) sediment classification, -and...
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TimpeallachtThe term bathymetry refers to the ocean's depth relative to sea level, it can also be used to describe submarine topography or underwater terrain. INFOMAR bathymetry data is measured primarily by multibeam (MBES) and also singlebeam(SBES) echosounder devices. MBES transducers...
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TimpeallachtINFOMAR backscatter data is measured primarily by multibeam (MBES) and also singlebeam(SBES) echosounder devices. MBES transducers transmit multiple a high frequency pulses of sound from beneath a vessel in a fan shape down to the seabed. The amount of energy reflected back...
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Assessment of progress towards the achievement of Good...TimpeallachtIn 2013 Ireland competed an Initial Assessment of its maritime area. This assessment builds on that and is based on monitoring data collected under the Water Framework Directive (Dir 2000/60/EC) and OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme. The objective of this...
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TimpeallachtScales and otoliths are routinely collected in the Burrishoole catchment within the permanent fish traps as part of the ongoing LTER (long term ecological research) program of monitoring. Scales and otoliths can be indicative of fish growth. Furthermore, scales and otoliths...
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TimpeallachtThis three week survey was carried out to map the physical features of the Irish seabed using hydrographic techniques and ancillary geophysical equipment. This survey was conducted in the Celtic Sea on board the RV Celtic Explorer. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource...
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South Rockall Trough Sub-surface Mooring Pilot Deployment (October 2018 - May 2019) - CTD Data (Raw)TimpeallachtThis dataset contains raw water temperature, conductivity (derived salinity) and pressure data from CTD instruments from a pilot deep water mooring deployed at a site (15.52 degrees West, 52.999 degrees North) in the South Rockall Trough close to the M6 met-ocean buoy. The...