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Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by CCW (EUROBIS)
Entry ID: Eurobis_657

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Summary

Abstract: This dataset includes the survey data that were commissioned and collected by Countryside Council for Wales. Note these data complement other datasets held by JNCC and the other country agencies that used the same methodology. However, this dataset comprises those data that were paid for by CCW directly. The data contributed to the MNCR programme which was initiated to provide a comprehensive baseline of information on marine habitats and their associated species around the coast of Britain which would aid coastal zone and sea-use management and to contribute to the identification of areas of marine natural heritage importance. The focus of MNCR work was on benthic habitats (often referred to as 'biotopes') in intertidal and inshore (typically within 3nm) subtidal areas.

Methods of data capture
The majority of data were collected using methods described in the MNCR Rational and Methods report (Hiscock 1996). Broadly, this encompassed surveying a range of sites within a geographical area to sample and describe the variety of habitats present (sampling habitats in different substrata, depths, wave exposures, current regimes, salinity regimes and so on). Each habitat was sampled using semi-quantitative recording techniques (SACFOR abundance scales) for recording epibiota on rocky habitats.

Geographical Coverage
This dataset relates to Wales. Note however that the dataset "Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by JNCC" also includes equivalent and complementary data from Wales.

Size reference: Number of records 14,408; Number of recorded sites 563; Number of recorded samples 883; Number of recorded species 1015

[Source: The information provided in the summary was extracted from the MarBEF Data System at "http://www.marbef.org/data/eurobisproviders.php"]

Related URL

Link: GET DATA
Description: OBIS Advanced Search Data Extent Map and related functions

Link: GET DATA
Description: MarBEF Data System EurOBIS Distribution Map and related functions

Link: VIEW EXTENDED METADATA
Description: MarBEF Data System "Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by CCW" metadata report

Link: VIEW EXTENDED METADATA
Description: National Biodiversity Network (NBN) Gateway "Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by CCW" metadata report

Link: VIEW PROJECT HOME PAGE
Description: European Ocean Biogeographic Information System (EurOBIS) home page

Link: VIEW RELATED INFORMATION
Description: Countryside Council for Wales Website

Geographic Coverage

N: 54.3 S: 51.33 E: -0.62 W: -5.34

Data Set Citation

Dataset Originator/Creator: Countryside Council for Wales
Dataset Title: Marine Nature Conservation Review (MNCR) and associated benthic marine data held and managed by CCW
Dataset Series Name: EUROBIS
Dataset Release Date: 19 Dec 2005
Dataset Release Place: Gwynedd, UK
Dataset Publisher: Countryside Council for Wales
Version: 22 Apr 2005
Online Resource: http://www.ccw.gov.uk

Temporal Coverage

Start Date: 1993-09-06

Stop Date: 2001-09-27

Location Keywords

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
CONTINENT > EUROPE > NORTHERN EUROPE > BRITISH ISLES > UNITED KINGDOM

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA
OCEANS

Project

OBIS >OCEAN BIOGEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM [Information]

COML >CENSUS OF MARINE LIFE [Information]

Quality

The data have been extensively checked during the course of the creation of the various reports produced by the MNCR programme. This included the MNCR Area Summary report series which describes the marine habitats in particular regions around the UK and the creation of the national marine habitat (biotope) classification system. Through this work the vast majority of the anomalies and errors in the data should have been identified but some may still remain.

Access Constraints

None.

Use Constraints

Acknowledge the use of specific records from contributing databases in the form appearing in the 'Citation' field thereof (if any); and acknowledge the use of the OBIS facility.

For information purposes, email to obissupport@marine.rutgers.edu the full citation of any publication made (printed or electronic) that cites OBIS or any constituent part.

Recognize the limitations of data in OBIS.

Also see MarBEF data policy at http://www.marbef.org/data/datapolicy.php

Data Set Progress

COMPLETE

Data Center

Flanders Marine Institute, Belgium [Information]
Data Center URL: http://www.vliz.be/

Data Center Personnel

Name: WARD APPELTANS
Phone: +32-(0)59-34 01 55
Fax: +32-(0)59-34 21 31
Email: ward.appeltans at vliz.be
Contact Address:
Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
Wandelaarkaai 7
City: Oostende
Postal Code: 8400
Country: Belgium

Distribution

Distribution_Media: HTTP
Distribution_Format: OBIS Schema
Fees: None

Personnel

BART VANHOORNE
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone: +32-(0)59-34 01 55
Fax: +32-(0)59-34 21 31
Email: bart.vanhoorne at vliz.be
Email: bartv at vliz.be
Contact Address:
Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)
Wandelaarkaai 7
City: Oostende
Country: BELGIUM

Creation and Review Dates

DIF Creation Date: 2005-11-25

Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-06-02

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