DASSH Data Archive Centre volunteer sightings records
Citation
Marine Biological Association (2023). DASSH Data Archive Centre volunteer sightings records. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xwiw3h accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
This dataset consists of casual observations reported by members of the public
Purpose
Sampling Description
Quality Control
Data is collected by volunteers and members of the public. All records are validated and locations plotted. Some locations are estimated from descriptions and the granularity of the observation is variable. Rare species or species outside their range are verified by experts with photographs or specimens. Species within their range and expected habitat are assumed to be correct.Method steps
- Casual observations and recreational activities e.g rockpooling on the shore, on the sea and underwater.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
This data set aggregates records from the coast and seas around the UK and Ireland with some estuarine sightings.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorMarine Biological Association
metadata author
Marine Biological Association
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
administrative point of contact
position: editor
email: dassh.enquiries@mba.ac.uk