Rocky Shore Macroalgae

doi:10.15468/evhuy3

Rocky Shore Macroalgae

Citation

Dr. Robert Wilkes. Rocky Shore Macroalgae. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/evhuy3 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-11-19.

Description

Data collected on the macroalgae of rocky shores for Water Framework Directive assessment.

Purpose

Ecological assessment based on rocky shore macroalgal species diversity

Sampling Description

Quality Control

All data collected by qualified marine biologists. Species identification assessed through (UK's) National Marine Biological Analytical Quality Control (NMBAQC) macroalgae species identification QA/QC tests

Method steps

Water Framework Directive rocky shore assessment surveys

Additional info

More detailed information on all aspects of monitoring for the Water Framewokr Directive is available for the EPA's website: http://www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/water/other/wfd/

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Republic of Ireland. Selected Water Framework Directive (WFD) waterbodies identified under EPA WFD monitoring programme.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Dr. Robert Wilkes
originator
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA, John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
IE
Telephone: 094-9048400
email: r.wilkes@epa.ie
homepage: http://www.epa.ie/

metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore SETU West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: https://www.biodiversityireland.ie/

Michelle Judge
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore SETU West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: mjudge@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: https://www.biodiversityireland.ie/