Marine Non Native Species records from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) monitoring research and ad-hoc sightings
Citation
Natural Resources Wales (2017). Marine Non Native Species records from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) monitoring research and ad-hoc sightings. Occurrence Dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/jc9uj9 accessed via GBIF.org on 2017-08-22.Description
This dataset comprises of marine surveys undertaken by the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) (and former Countryside Council for Wales) for Marine non-native species, currently held in Marine Recorder. The surveys represent on-going non-native monitoring, sightings and ad-hoc records of invasive and non-native species supplied to NRW or noted outside of other research and monitoring work.Purpose
The purpose of this data capture was to collate and monitor the spread of non-native species in Wales. These collations of datasets contains records specifically for Sargassum muticum around Wales, and ad hoc macro-algae invasive species around Welsh marinas.Sampling Description
Quality Control
Not stated.Method steps
- Field observations and incidental records taken by field staff. Presence or absence surveys of marinas around Wales.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
All Wales, although the majority of data is collected for habitats know to be colonised by non-native species, such as ports and harbours.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorNatural Resources Wales
Maes y Ffynnon
Bangor Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
homepage: https://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/
metadata author
Natural Resources Wales
Maes y Ffynnon
Bangor Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
homepage: https://naturalresources.wales/splash?orig=/
distributor
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administrative point of contact
NBN Atlas
Broadway Business Centre, 32a Stoney Street, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1LL
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org