Seasearch Marine Surveys in Ireland
Citation
Seasearch (2022). Seasearch Marine Surveys in Ireland. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/pyugge accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
The data has been collected using the Seasearch methodology which has two main levels of detail. The Observation Form level provides a single sample containing habitat and species data from each site. The Survey Form level provides multiple habitat and species lists. This data has been collected from dives organised by the Marine Conservation Society, Irish Underwater Council, Seasearch (Ireland and Northern Ireland), dive clubs and individuals. Data has been entered by MCS and is freely available. Data is available in Marine Recorder snapshot format on request.
Purpose
To provide reliable data on sublittoral habitats and species throughout coastal waters using trained volunteer divers.
Sampling Description
Quality Control
Data is provided by volunteers who have a wide range of species knowledge. Most have been through a training programme. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder.Method steps
- Data is obtained from visual observations by divers. Most participating recorders have been through a training process and some are professional marine biologists. Records are validated before entry into Marine Recorder.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
Coastal waters of Ireland (Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland).
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorSeasearch
metadata author
Seasearch
distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org
Charlotte Bolton, Seasearch Coordinator
administrative point of contact
email: info@seasearch.org.uk