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- Geographical start point for the river network analysis. Identifies the freshwater starting point which extends up to the limit of anadromy (barrier or confluence with 1st Order stream). McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- All lakes, within the EPA river network, accessible to salmon and likely to sea trout. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- List of accessible angling site locations from 2021. This was taken from the listings shown on the Fishing in Ireland website, along with some additions, subtractions and corrections provided by local IFI staff from various offices. The dataset was last updated in 2021.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- This map presents charter angling skippers fishing areas falling within 100km2 grids based on ICES boxes Ecoregions VIa, VIIa, VIIb, VIIj2, VIIb (ICES Ecoregions) up to a range of 100km off the Irish coast. The areas identified tend to be fished regularly and consistently by skippers, based in Irish ports - and their angling clients annually. Data collected from individual interviews of 45 highly active skippers has been visualised in this map. Up to 100 skippers are active, with varying levels of activity observed (low to high) depending on the skipper.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The Eel Monitoring Programme (EMP) at Inland Fisheries Ireland uses fyke net surveys to assess yellow eel populations in lakes, main channel rivers, canals, transitional waters and lagoons. For further information on the methodology used in the surveys please contact IFI, methodology includes the use of chains of 5 nets, along with repeating historical surveys with chains of 10 nets. This dataset contains data including year of sampling, waterbody name and type, catchment name and river basin district (RBD). The Erne catchment is monitored as part of the North West International River Basin District (NWIRBD) as an eel management unit under Irelands Eel Management Plan in collaboration with agencies in Northern Ireland. Catch data on yellow eels for surveys are presented, including, numbers of eels captured/measured and summarised length and weight results for summer fyke netting European Eel surveys (yellow eel life stage) along with length frequency breakdowns of catches. Net*Nights are calculated by multiplying the number of nets set by the number of night that the nets were allowed to fish. An interactive map of this dataset can be found here: European Eel Fyke Net AppREST (JSON)66 days ago
- Information on fish kills have been compiled and reported annually since 1969 by the Inland Fisheries Trust (formerly the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards and now Inland Fisheries Ireland) and Marine Institute (formerly Fisheries Research Centre). The authors collated all available data from published annual reports, fish kills reports and internal unpublished IFI reports. The data used varied in quality throughout the period with no, or sparse records available during certain periods in the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. Information on the species impacted and the number of mortalities was typically reported to the relevant agencies or gathered by those assessing the fish kills in response to these reports. This data was collated and summarised into four categories, i.e., salmonid, coarse fish, marine and other fish. In a small number (approximately 20) of cases “All species” was reported, we assigned these cases to salmonids as no other information was available. The cause of most fish kill events was recorded at the time of the incident but in many cases, the reason was unreported because the cause was unknown, or suspected but unconfirmed. In addition, many records were described with varying degrees of detail rather than assigned to convenient and discrete categories. In other instances, more than one cause was described. Where data were available the specific cause was classified into eight broad categories, namely agriculture, construction, eutrophication, industrial, mining, municipal, other and unknown. Where a fish kill impacted both a river and a lake, the data was treated as two separate incidents and assigned separate codes, but such instances were rare. Where a fish kill impacted both a tributary and a main channel, the data was treated as one incident. The data lags at least a year behind IFI’s internal reports to allow for prosecutions to be completed. Link to report - Fish and Habitats: Science and Management, Vol. 3 Fish Kills in Ireland – History, Current Status and Recovery REST (JSON)66 days ago
- Polygon dataset representing the 17 IFI fishery districts. A district licence allows for angling in one fishery district.Please note that areas covered by the Loughs Agency are not included in this dataset. For more information, please visit the following link: Foyle Area Extension REST (JSON)66 days ago
- This is the dataset for shark, skates and rays caught, tagged and released by charter skippers and sea anglers for Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) (formerly Inland Fisheries Trust, then Central Fisheries Board). The dataset, relating to use of conventional tags, spans from 1970 to 2018. The fish capture and tagging location, as listed in the data table, is bound in the relevant ICES statistical sub rectangle (ices.dk/data/maps/Pages/ICES-statistical-rectangles.aspx). The individual rectangles measure 20' of longitude by 10' of latitude and are roughly square in shape, measuring approximately 10 nautical miles by 10 nautical miles (or 18x18 km) at 60°N. Where required capture locations were assigned, because for many fish (all species) point-specific co-ordinates were not provided by all taggers. Fish tagged in any named bay were assigned to a centroid within that bay, and those tagged by specific skippers were assigned a point location 5 km from their vessel’s port of departure. Tagging events are generally distributed around the Irish coast but some fish were tagged off the UK coast. An interactive map incorporating all the tagging (open data) can be accessed in the app hosted in IFI’s Open Data Hub. The co-operation of all charter skippers and anglers involved in this long-term tagging programme is much appreciated REST (JSON)56 days ago
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- Shore mark data are being updated on an ongoing basis. The original mark name, location and description is taken from previous IFI information and associated guidebooks, and all other details being derived from the IMREC project.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- This dataset presents the historical and current distribution of angling charter vessels around the coast of the Republic of Ireland. It shows the number of active charter skippers and their locations from 1978-2006, and recent data starting from 2023. The dataset was collated from historical charter angling data and a 2023 Inland Fisheries Ireland listing of active angling charter skippers (Current link - https://fishinginireland.info/angling-service-providers/charterboats/). REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The National Barriers Programme collection is a series of stories and maps documenting the work completed by the NBP Team and the importance of Barrier Mitigation for Fish Passage in Ireland.26 days ago
- IFI's National Barriers Programme | Inland Fisheries Ireland developed a field survey to capture information on barrier location, type and associated images and structure dimensions. This form was used as a Level I assessment measure to find and locate barriers. The NBP has delivered a geo-referenced database fully integrated with EPA-WFD coding and instream structures can then be assessed by EPA-sub-Catchment or waterbody codes. This is the framework with structures assessed during on-site visits now populating.Map contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.26 days ago
- IFI's National Barriers Programme | Inland Fisheries Ireland dashboard is a comprehensive data visualization tool designed to provide a detailed overview of the barriers to fish passage across Ireland's waterways. The dashboard features an interactive map that displays the geographical distribution of barriers, allowing users to zoom in on specific regions and rivers for a closer inspection. Color-coded markers and layers indicate the severity and type of each barrier, ranging from dams and weirs to culverts and other potential obstructions.Map contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.16 days ago
- The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s NRSP (National Research Survey Programme) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer. Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only. Common names of each fish species were taken from the Key to the Marine and Freshwater Fishes of Britain and Ireland – A guide to the identification of more than 370 species. By Peter S. Maitland and Douglas Herdson. Edited by Steve Coates. Published by the Environment Agency, UK. 2009Fish Ecological Status datasets used in this application can be downloaded from the following links:Water Framework Directive Rivers Fish Ecological Status 2008 to recentWater Framework Directive Lake Fish Ecological Status 2008 to recentWater Framework Directive Transitional Waters Fish Ecological Status 2008 to recent 26 days ago
- Inland Fisheries Ireland is organised on the basis of River Basin Districts (RBDs), with regional offices in each RBD. The Western River Basin District (WRBD) has two regional offices – IFI Ballina and IFI Galway.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- This is a point dataset with locations, addresses and contact information of IFI main offices throughout the country.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms. Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (McGinnity et al., 2003). This application uses data from the 2003 report including datasets from 2003 National Barriers, 2003 National Rivers, 2003 National Lakes, 2003 National Sea Point (Tidal), OS Catchment Districts and Regional Fisheries Board districts. The map will show all data by default. Data can be filtered by District using the filter widgets. McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland. McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 26 days ago
- Barriers identified by fisheries staff, and by targeted surveys of likely barrier locations based on desk studies of channel topography for this study. The locations of long-established barrier sites (four major hydro-electric schemes) for the Liffey, Lee, Shannon and Erne were not marked, although habitat upstream was identified as a non-self sustaining salmon channel. Barriers were identified for the 2003 wetted areas study. McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- This National Shore Mark map aims to provide public access to fishing mark information through a map centric visualisation tool (ArcGIS Experience Builder) based on recreational fishing mark locations previously collated by IFI.Shore marks data are being collected on an ongoing basis. The original source of name, location and description is taken from an IFI internal department with all other data being taken from the IMREC project. Supplementary layers included in this map are provided by INFOMAR. Contains Irish Public Sector Data (Geological Survey Ireland & Marine Institute) licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.26 days ago
- The Technical Expert Group on Salmon (TEGOS) assesses the status of stocks annually in designated salmon rivers and issues associated catch advice for the following season using data from salmon angling and commercial catch records, fish counters and other sources to determine whether these stocks are meeting their respective conservation limits and to identify whether a surplus of salmon is available to be sustainably fished. Conservation limits are essentially the minimum number of returning adult salmon a river should have to ensure its stock remains sustainable. For a number of rivers with a sizeable multi-sea-winter (MSW) stock component, catch advice is issued separately for 1SW (grilse) and MSW stocks. Where stocks are below the conservation limit, catch-&-release-only fishing or closure of the fishery may be advised. This scientific catch advice is presented to salmon fishery managers for decision-making on fishery status. Following a public consultation period, the fishery status and total allowable catch for salmon rivers are implemented in legislation each December for the following year. Salmon rivers may also be subject to further bye-laws on opening & closing dates, bag limits, permitted methods, tag requirements, etc. More information on salmon angling regulations can be found at https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmonregs/. Salmon angling licenses may be purchased online at https://store.fishinginireland.info/ or at local IFI offices. More information on the National Salmon Assessment and related annual reports can be found at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/what-we-do/research/technical-expert-group-on-salmon-tegos. 26 days ago
- The Eel Monitoring Programme (EMP) at Inland Fisheries Ireland uses fyke net surveys to assess yellow eel populations in lakes, main channel rivers, canals, transitional waters and lagoons. For further information on the methodology used in the surveys please contact IFI, methodology includes the use of chains of 5 nets, along with repeating historical surveys with chains of 10 nets. This dataset contains data including year of sampling, waterbody name and type, catchment name and river basin district (RBD). The Erne catchment is monitored as part of the North West International River Basin District (NWIRBD) as an eel management unit under Irelands Eel Management Plan in collaboration with agencies in Northern Ireland.Catch data on yellow eels for surveys are presented, including, numbers of eels captured/measured and summarised length and weight results for summer fyke netting European Eel surveys (yellow eel life stage) along with length frequency breakdowns of catches. Net*Nights are calculated by multiplying the number of nets set by the number of night that the nets were allowed to fish. The European Eel Fyke Net dataset can be viewed and downloaded here: European Eel Fyke Net DataMap contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.26 days ago
- Information on fish kills have been compiled and reported annually since 1969 by the Inland Fisheries Trust (formerly the Central and Regional Fisheries Boards and now Inland Fisheries Ireland) and Marine Institute (formerly Fisheries Research Centre). The authors collated all available data from published annual reports, fish kills reports and internal unpublished IFI reports. The data used varied in quality throughout the period with no, or sparse records available during certain periods in the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s. Information on the species impacted and the number of mortalities was typically reported to the relevant agencies or gathered by those assessing the fish kills in response to these reports. This data was collated and summarised into four categories, i.e., salmonid, coarse fish, marine and other fish. In a small number (approximately 20) of cases “All species” was reported, we assigned these cases to salmonids as no other information was available. The cause of most fish kill events was recorded at the time of the incident but in many cases, the reason was unreported because the cause was unknown, or suspected but unconfirmed. In addition, many records were described with varying degrees of detail rather than assigned to convenient and discrete categories. In other instances, more than one cause was described. Where data were available the specific cause was classified into eight broad categories, namely agriculture, construction, eutrophication, industrial, mining, municipal, other and unknown. Where a fish kill impacted both a river and a lake, the data was treated as two separate incidents and assigned separate codes, but such instances were rare. Where a fish kill impacted both a tributary and a main channel, the data was treated as one incident. The data lags at least a year behind IFI’s internal reports to allow for prosecutions to be completed. Link to report - Fish and Habitats: Science and Management, Vol. 3 Fish Kills in Ireland – History, Current Status and RecoveryMap contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.26 days ago
- DESCRIPTIONThis application uses data from the Irish Marine Sports Fish Tagging Programme Dataset mapped using International Council Exploration of the Sea (ICES) statistical sub-rectangles. The map will show all data by default. Data can be filtered by decade and by species using the filter widgets.26 days ago
- The survey classifies hydromorphological condition using WFD nomenclature: High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad. Its typical use is to support the designation of high ecological status sites. Other applications of the RHAT method include assessing hydromorphological pressures, determining enhancement/restoration works required and pre-/post- works conditions for specific projects. Research and Operations teams based in Inland Fisheries Ireland have been using the RHAT methodology to assess habitat condition across various sites and catchments of interest.The OPW Environmental River Enhancement Programme (EREP) uses the RHAT methodology to collect hydromorphology data on a catchment-wide basis using a Survey123 RHAT form. Further detailed information on these surveys is available in the annual reports, which can be found on the website.This application uses data which can be downloaded from the Water Framework Directive Hydromorphological Status data page. Map contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.For more information on the RHAT methodology see the following references:RHAT Training Manual (daera-ni.gov.uk) ISBN: 978-1-907053-65-8River Habitat Survey (Environment Agency 2003, Raven et al., 1998)26 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
- A GIS based quantification of Ireland's freshwater salmon habitat asset to determine the habitat quantity (wetted river and lake surface areas) available to migratory salmonids. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. The identification of these rivers as Salmon, Sea Trout or other types of systems is still valid and has not changed since the 2003 report was published. It should be noted that rivers identified in 2003 as ‘Not considered a significant producer of migratory Salmonids’ or river segments identified as ‘Not utilised by Salmon’ may hold small populations of salmon and/or sea trout which are important in biodiversity terms.Please note that the wetted areas (riverine habitat (m²)) were revised in 2012 (McGinnity et al., 2012). This work built on the 2003 wetted area report (Mc Ginnity et al., 2003).McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland.McGinnity, P. et al., 2012. A predictive model for estimating river habitat area using GIS-derived catchment and river variables. Fisheries Management and Ecology. 19. 69-77. 16 days ago
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- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies. The Vessel Density maps in the EU were created in 2019 by Cogea for the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet). The dataset is updated every year and is available for viewing and download on EMODnet Human Activities web portal (www.emodnet-humanactivities.eu). The maps are based on AIS data yearly purchased from Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) and ORBCOMM. The maps, GeoTIFF format, show shipping density in 1x1km cells of a grid covering all EU waters and some neighbouring areas. Density is expressed as hours per square kilometre per month. The following ship types are available:0 Other, 1 Fishing, 2 Service, 3 Dredging or underwater ops, 4 Sailing, 5 Pleasure Craft, 6 High speed craft, 7 Tug and towing, 8 Passenger, 9 Cargo, 10 Tanker, 11 Military and Law Enforcement, 12 Unknown and All ship types. Data are available by month of year. Yearly averages are also available26 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.The Vessel Density maps in the EU were created in 2019 by Cogea for the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet). The dataset is updated every year and is available for viewing and download on EMODnet Human Activities web portal (www.emodnet-humanactivities.eu). The maps are based on AIS data yearly purchased from Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS) and ORBCOMM. The maps, GeoTIFF format, show shipping density in 1x1km cells of a grid covering all EU waters and some neighbouring areas. Density is expressed as hours per square kilometre per month. The following ship types are available:0 Other, 1 Fishing, 2 Service, 3 Dredging or underwater ops, 4 Sailing, 5 Pleasure Craft, 6 High speed craft, 7 Tug and towing, 8 Passenger, 9 Cargo, 10 Tanker, 11 Military and Law Enforcement, 12 Unknown and All ship types. Data are available by month of year. Yearly averages are also available.26 days ago
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- Offshore Renewable Energy: Potential Foreshore Site Investigation licence locations related to potential offshore renewable energy related infrastructure, and current offshore renewable energy project locations.The extent of state owned foreshore is normally defined to landward by the High Water Mark as shown on the OSI Historic 1888-1913 25 Inch mapping (https://webapps.geohive.ie/mapviewer/index.html ) and to seaward by the 12 nautical mile limit of the Territorial Seas (https://data.gov.ie/dataset/maritime-limits-irish-territorial-sea ). The Foreshore Act 1933, as amended, requires that a lease or licence must be obtained for any activity on State-owned foreshore, which represents the greater part of the foreshore. The Act provides for the issuing of licences or leases which are in the public interest. A lease relates to buildings or other structures and is generally used for a development that requires exclusive occupation of the foreshore. A licence is generally issued for a development or activity that does not require exclusive occupation of the foreshore and moorings also fall into this category. Each application is the subject of a range of detailed statutory assessments. Details on Foreshore applications are available at https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/f2196-foreshore-applications-and-determinations/ Please note that a foreshore licence for site investigation activity related to a potential Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) infrastructure project is just a survey of an area of foreshore to ascertain suitability for possible ORE physical infrastructure in the future. Such a licence does not result in permanent physical infrastructure being placed on the foreshore. With regards to the ORE physical infrastructure (arrays, cables, etc.), a separate application, directly related to such infrastructure, would be required and would undergo a robust application process, including public consultation. Clicking on a polygon’s Web Link launches the relevant page of the Foreshore website that provides the full suite of relevant application information including the various statutory assessment material. The current status of the application is also noted.66 days ago
- The NMPF, together with the National Strategic Plan for Sustainable Aquaculture Development and existing licensing and regulatory controls, aims to achieve the sustainable growth of the industry while minimising and mitigating environmental impacts. Measures include: according to requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and the Birds and Habitats Directives; accounting for potential impacts for Good Environmental Status descriptors of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive; considering wider biodiversity interests, heritage assets, seascape, landscape, and visual impacts; best industry management practices in relation to sea lice controls, disease management, prevention of escapes, and avoiding the introduction of non-native species; ensuring that appropriate siting, scaling, phasing and design of farms minimises impacts on ecosystems, protected sites, and protected species.76 days ago
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- This map presents charter angling skippers fishing areas falling within 100km2 grids based on ICES boxes Ecoregions VIa, VIIa, VIIb, VIIj2, VIIb (ICES Ecoregions) up to a range of 100km off the Irish coast. The areas identified tend to be fished regularly and consistently by skippers, based in Irish ports - and their angling clients annually. Data collected from individual interviews of 45 highly active skippers has been visualised in this map. Up to 100 skippers are active, with varying levels of activity observed (low to high) depending on the skipper. Field Name Field Alias Field Type Field Description sumVessel Total Vessels Numeric Total number of active vessels per 100km2 yrSurvey Survey Year Text Year of survey66 days ago
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- The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of marine security services; it also undertakes a diverse range of non-security related tasks in Irish waters and beyond. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as competent Authority has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of Defence (DoD) to secure efficient enforcement of sea-fisheries law through support from the Irish Defence Forces. The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency, with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. In support of the Navy, the Air Corps’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft are primarily tasked on domestic fishery protection missions.Any proposal that has the potential to interfere with the performance by the Defence Forces of their security and non-security related tasks must be subject to consultation with the Defence Organisation. This includes potential interference with: Safety of navigation and access to naval facilities; Firing, test or exercise areas; Communication, and surveillance systems; and Fishery protection functions. Additionally, Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork is of strategic importance and there may be a need for future expansion of the Naval Base. Any future development proposals in Cork Harbour will also need to take cognisance of the requirements of the Naval Service.26 days ago
- The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of marine security services; it also undertakes a diverse range of non-security related tasks in Irish waters and beyond. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as competent Authority has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of Defence (DoD) to secure efficient enforcement of sea-fisheries law through support from the Irish Defence Forces. The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency, with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. In support of the Navy, the Air Corps’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft are primarily tasked on domestic fishery protection missions.Any proposal that has the potential to interfere with the performance by the Defence Forces of their security and non-security related tasks must be subject to consultation with the Defence Organisation. This includes potential interference with: Safety of navigation and access to naval facilities; Firing, test or exercise areas; Communication, and surveillance systems; and Fishery protection functions. Additionally, Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork is of strategic importance and there may be a need for future expansion of the Naval Base. Any future development proposals in Cork Harbour will also need to take cognisance of the requirements of the Naval Service.66 days ago
- The Defence Organisation provides a broad range of marine security services; it also undertakes a diverse range of non-security related tasks in Irish waters and beyond. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) as competent Authority has a Service Level Agreement with the Department of Defence (DoD) to secure efficient enforcement of sea-fisheries law through support from the Irish Defence Forces. The Naval Service is the State's principal seagoing agency, with a general responsibility to meet contingent and actual maritime defence requirements. In support of the Navy, the Air Corps’ Maritime Patrol Aircraft are primarily tasked on domestic fishery protection missions.Any proposal that has the potential to interfere with the performance by the Defence Forces of their security and non-security related tasks must be subject to consultation with the Defence Organisation. This includes potential interference with: Safety of navigation and access to naval facilities; Firing, test or exercise areas; Communication, and surveillance systems; and Fishery protection functions. Additionally, Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork is of strategic importance and there may be a need for future expansion of the Naval Base. Any future development proposals in Cork Harbour will also need to take cognisance of the requirements of the Naval Service.66 days ago
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- The NMPF’s climate change policies seek to support management of potential impacts of proposals in two ways. Firstly, the way in which the proposal may affect natural and / or physical features that play a role in mitigation (e.g. carbon sequestration) or adaptation (e.g. flood defence. Secondly the way in which the proposal has considered its own direct and indirect contributions to mitigation (e.g. measures included in the proposal to reduce emissions) and adaptation (e.g. ensuring the proposal is future-proofed in relation to changing operating conditions due to climate change).66 days ago
- To facilitate the development of offshore renewable energy installations, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland defined two boundary lines between Northern Ireland and Ireland. This is to clarify responsibilities relating to the licensing, construction, and operation of offshore renewable energy installations. This shapefile provides the latitude and longitude of the points for the line North and the line East, extending from the coast to the 12 NM limit. The north line and east line were defined and agreed in an MoU signed in 2011 between UK and Ireland Governments for the lease of the seabed for the development of offshore renewable energy installations.66 days ago
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- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.26 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Data provided by the Marine Institute, and may also incorporate data from other agencies and bodies.Ireland’s ports play a crucial role in facilitating our economic growth and prosperity, as well as food security. Ports and harbours are key sites for land-sea interaction, acting as hubs for a wide range of activities that occur in the maritime area. The National Ports Policy (NPP) provides the framework for the provision of port services. Strategic development of ports is also supported through the Government’s National Development Plan and National Planning Framework. In a European context, Regulation (EU) No 1315/2013 sets out a common framework for the creation of state-of-the-art, interoperable networks for the development of the internal market: the trans-European transport networks (TEN-T).The NMPF aims to safeguard the operation of ports as key actors in the economic wellbeing of the State through the provision of safe and sustainable maritime transport, and to facilitate a competitive and effective market for maritime transport services. NMPF policies also help to ensure adequate capacity to meet present and future demand and emphasises the need to adapt to the impacts of climate change.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.26 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- Ireland’s marine waters host a rich and diverse range of species and habitats, including important fish spawning and nursery areas. Ecosystems provide a series of services for human well-being (ecosystem services) either directly (as food and fibre) or indirectly by providing clean air and water. Biodiversity plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and their ability to provide ecosystem services. The value of biodiversity and benefits from ecosystem services reach far beyond that which can be measured in financial terms. Evidence from monitoring of natural habitats and species in Ireland’s marine environment indicates that many habitats are not in good condition. Protecting and improving the condition of marine habitats and ecosystems is a challenge for all users of the sea.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.26 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
- The Programme for Government is committed to develop comprehensive legislation for the identification, designation, and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish territorial waters.66 days ago
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- This is a points dataset of the location of current Waste facilities (including licensed, applied, surrendered, rejected etc.) In 1996 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began licensing certain activities in the waste sector. These include landfills, transfer stations, hazardous waste disposal and other significant waste disposal and recovery activities. Further information about each license can be found on the EPA website.56 days ago
- These are the lake waterbody polygons delineated in accordance with Guidance Document No. 9: Implementing the Geographical Information System Elements (GIS) of the Water Framework Directive (2003) and Guidance Document No. 22: Updated Guidance on Implementing the Geographical Information System (GIS) Elements of the EU Water policy (November 2008).36 days ago
- This dataset was developed for the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2022 – 2027 (third cycle River Basin Management Plan). The Areas for Action are areas where action will be carried out in the third cycle. The data consists of polygon geometry representing the location and extent of the Areas for Action (waterbodies) and tabular attribute data describing the waterbody. The Areas for Action were selected based on the priorities in the draft river basin management plan, the evidence from the Water Framework Directive characterisation process, and the expertise, data and knowledge of public body staff with responsibilities for water and the different pressure types. The final River Basin Management Plan was published on September 4th 2024.36 days ago
- Boundaries of all IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control) Facilities within Ireland that are, have been or are going to be licensed by the EPA. In terms of usage of this dataset please note that there is a period of time between when a facility is licensed and when it appears in this dataset.36 days ago
- This is a dataset of the protected rivers that are designated in the Salmonid Regulations (S.I. 293 / 1988). WFD River Network Routes designated as Designated Salmonid Waters under S.I. No. 293/1988 - European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations 1988, 14th August 1988. The Council Directive 78/659/EEC of 18 July 1978 on the quality of fresh waters needing protection or improvement in order to support fish life and the Council Directive 92/42/EEC of the 21st May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora was transposed into Irish law under the Fish Directive S.I. 293/1988 and Habitats Directive S.I. 477/2011. 1.http://eur-lex.europa.eu/smartapi/cgi/sga_doc?smartapi!celexapi!prod!CELEXnumdoc&numdoc=31978L0659&model=guichett 2.http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/legislation/habitatsdirective/index_en.htm 3.http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/1988/en/si/0293.html 4.http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/2011/en/si/0477.html56 days ago
- This dataset is result of data discovery carried out by NPWS upon receiving of Freedom of Information (FOI-0376-2023) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE-110-2023) requests. Information collated for the purpose of satisfying these requests were collated and made available as a downloadable data package. This data package contains 31 documents/spatial records identified by NPWS as relevant to reefs (habitat type 1170).16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Transitional Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
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- This layer represents the risk for each waterbody of failing to meet their Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives by 2027. The risk of not meeting WFD objectives was determined by assessment of monitoring data, data on the pressures and data on the measures that have been implemented. Waterbodies that are At Risk are prioritised for implementation of measures. This assessment is completed periodically by the EPA Catchments Unit in conjunction with other stakeholders and is based on the latest published monitoring data. The three risk categories are: • Waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. For these waterbodies an evidence-based process was undertaken to identify the significant pressures; once a pressure is designated as ‘significant’, measures and accompanying resources are needed to mitigate the impact(s) from this pressure. These At Risk waterbodies require not only implementation of the existing measures described in the various regulations, e.g. the Good Agricultural Practices Regulations, but also in many instances more targeted supplementary measures. • Waterbodies that are categorised as Review either because additional information is needed to determine their status before resources and more targeted measures are initiated or the measures have been undertaken, e.g. a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, but the outcome hasn’t yet been measured/monitored. • Waterbodies that are Not at Risk and therefore are meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. These require maintenance of existing measures to protect the satisfactory status of the water bodies.26 days ago
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- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Surface Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.16 days ago
- Significant pressures have been identified for waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. While there are a multitude of pressures in every waterbody, the significant pressures are those pressures which need to be addressed in order to improve water quality. Many of our waterbodies have multiple significant pressures. A robust scientific assessment process has been carried out to determine which pressures are the significant pressures. This has incorporated over 140 datasets, a suite of modelling tools, and local knowledge from field and enforcement staff from the Local Authorities, Inland Fisheries Ireland and EPA. Impacts from forestry include nutrient, acidification and sediment pollution, as well as alteration to habitats. Forestry pressures are subcategorised into forestry, drainage, clear felling, planting and establishment stage.26 days ago
- A visual survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out in the summer of 2016 within the Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC, Co Dublin in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out according to a standardised design on four days between June and September 2016. Surveys were conducted between the 7th June and 15th September 2016. Distance sampling was used to produce a detection function based on the observed distribution of harbour porpoise sightings. Abundance estimates were calculated using the day as the sample and the sighting as the observation: (i) for all survey days, (ii) stratified by sea state and (iii) for all surveys combined Surveys were carried out in favourable weather conditions (i.e., sea-state ≤2, with visibility of at least 6km) on all four survey days. A combined total of 506km of track-line was surveyed, which resulted in 152 distinct sightings totalling at least 246 individual harbour porpoises. The observed proportion of young porpoises (juveniles and calves combined) to adults was 9.8% and the proportion of calves to adults was 5.7%. No other cetacean species was recorded on any of the surveys, but a number of grey and harbour seals were sighted during on-effort periods.16 days ago
- The location of monitoring points from IPPC (Integrated Pollution Provention and Control) facilities (EPA Licensed, applied, closed etc.)36 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot of Shellfish Classified Areas taken at the end of 2018 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 326 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists by 22nd December 2015.26 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) Coastal Waterbody unit within Irish waters. According to the WFD Article 2(7) “‘Coastal water’ means surface water on the landward side of a line, every point of which is at a distance of one nautical mile on the seaward side from the nearest point of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending where appropriate up to the outer limit of transitional waters.”26 days ago
- This dataset contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.26 days ago
- The National Survey of Native Woodlands in Ireland included the survey of 1,217 woodland sites across all 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland during 2003-2007. Site selection was carried out using the Forest Inventory Planning System 1998 (FIPS) and local knowledge. Surveys comprised the recording of site species lists and information at the site level on topography, management, grazing, natural regeneration, geographical situation, adjacent habitat types, invasive species, dead wood and boundaries. Relevés were recorded in each of the main stand types identified at each site. For each relevé, data were recorded on vascular plant and bryophyte cover abundance, soil type and soil chemistry, notable lichens, stand structure, and natural regeneration. Data were also incorporated from a number of external sources. This shapefile contains the digitised boundaries of all sites surveyed as part of NSNW 2003-2007, as well as additional sites surveyed by van der Sleesen and Poole (2002) during the pilot study, and by Browne et al. (2000), Fernandez et al. (2005), van der Sleesen (unpublished data), Kelly and Fuller (unpublished data) and Smith (unpublished data) in additional studies, which were incorporated into the results of NSNW 2003-2007. Boundaries of all 1,320 sites reported on in Perrin et al. (2008) are included in this shapefile.36 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Shellfish Zones under S.I. No. 55/2009 European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 200926 days ago
- This table contains the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbody Ecological Potential results for 2010-2015. The data used were primarily from 2013 to 2015. The WFD objectives include the attainment of good ecological potential in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good ecological potential or better where such status exists.36 days ago
- This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments carried out on Irish Lake Waters for the Reporting period 2007-200936 days ago
- Significant pressures have been identified for waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. While there are a multitude of pressures in every waterbody, the significant pressures are those pressures which need to be addressed in order to improve water quality. Many of our waterbodies have multiple significant pressures. A robust scientific assessment process has been carried out to determine which pressures are the significant pressures. This has incorporated over 140 datasets, a suite of modelling tools, and local knowledge from field and enforcement staff from the Local Authorities, Inland Fisheries Ireland and EPA. Impacts from extractive sites include sediment/siltation pollution and alteration to the physical environment.26 days ago
- This is a point dataset showing the location of 950 panels of prehistoric rock art in the Republic of Ireland generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). The current published dataset dates from April 2023. New panels of rock art are updated to the record by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as soon as possible after the notification of such discovery has been reported to the National Monuments Service (NMS) through their email at nationalmonuments@housing.gov.ie Unlocated panels of rock art with a 0 0 National Grid Reference are monuments whose location has been lost and await rediscovery by local people who may report their findings to the National Monuments Service at the above email address. The KML file can be opened using Google Earth which displays these ‘lost’ monuments at the same location in the Atlantic Ocean. The dataset contains a list of the following fields, the monument number known as the SMR Number, Class Description which is the classification type of the monument, ITM E and ITM N are the Easting and Northern Irish Grid reference in Irish Transverse Mercator format, the latitude and longitude of the monument location. The final Links table includes a hyperlink or internet address which takes the browser directly to the online entry for each monument hosted on the Historic Environment Viewer of the National Monuments website at www.archaeology.ie This dataset is based on information exported from the national database on the 20/04/2023.46 days ago
- Mine point locations of where solid waste was analysed using the X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).46 days ago
- A population assessment of the bottlenose dolphins in the Lower River Shannon candidate SAC was undertaken between July and October 2010. Dolphins were located on each transect. During 12 transects a total of 64 dolphin groups were encountered with 547 individuals recorded. Group sized ranged from 1-50 overall. Lone dolphins were reported on two occasions. Dolphins were located throughout the survey area with concentrations off Kilcredaun Head, Kilbaha, Leck Point in the outer estuary and Carrig buoy in the middle estuary.16 days ago
- Average concentrations in 2014 for Ammonium (mg/lP) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- Dataset created for use on Coastal Heritage viewer. OSi 1:50000 ferry routes were digitised.16 days ago
- This dataset displays locational information for the UNESCO World Heritage sites Brú na Bóinne and Sceilg Mhichíl. It also contains the buffer boundary of Brú na Bóinne. All datasets have been recorded by the National Monuments Service on behalf of UNESCO as part of their World Heritage sites record. The datasets are also viewable on the National Monuments Service, Historic Environment Viewer, accessible at https://maps.archaeology.ie/HistoricEnvironment. This dataset is based on information provided to UNESCO in April 2023. Boundaries of Brú na Bóinne – Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne World Heritage Property and its buffer zone. Brú na Bóinne was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1993. The listing reflects the site’s status as Europe’s largest and most important concentration of prehistoric megalithic art and as Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape. The archaeological landscape within Brú na Bóinne is dominated by three large Neolithic passage tombs, Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth, which contain the largest assemblage of megalithic art in Western Europe. Each year at dawn on the winter solstice (21 December), and for a number of days before and after, a shaft of sunlight enters the chamber at Newgrange through an opening in the roof box. The natural heritage of Brú na Bóinne is also of importance and it encompasses several Natural Heritage Areas. The Boyne River Islands are one of the country’s few examples of alluvial wet woodland, which is a priority habitat under the EU Habitat Directive. Boundaries of Sceilg Mhichíl – World Heritage Property. Sceilg Mhichíl was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1996. Sceilg Mhichíl and Sceilg Bheag are towering sea crags rising from the Atlantic Ocean almost 12 kilometres west of the Ivereagh Peninsula in County Kerry. Both islands are internationally renowned as one of the most important sites for breeding seabirds in Ireland. Located at the western edge of the European landmass, Sceilg Mhichíl was the chosen destination for a small group of ascetic monks who, in their pursuit of greater union with God, withdrew from civilisation to this remote and inaccessible place. Sometime between the sixth and eight centuries, a monastery was founded on this precipitous rock giving rise to one of the most dramatic examples of the extremes of Christian monasticism. The monastic community moved to the mainland by the thirteenth century and the island remained uninhabited until the nineteenth century when two lighthouses were constructed and linked by a remarkable road cut into the rock along the southern edge of the island.36 days ago
- This is a dataset of the air quality zones listed on http://www.epa.ie/air/quality/zones/. The zones were defined initially in the Air Quality Regulations (SI 180 of 2011). The EPA reviews the zones regularly and amends when necessary.36 days ago
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- OSPAR Regional Boundaries GIS dataset. The OSPAR Convention is the current legal instrument guiding international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. Work under the Convention is managed by the OSPAR Commission, made up of representatives of the Governments of 15 Contracting Parties and the European Commission, representing the European Community. During the OSPAR Commission's Ministerial Meeting, the North-East Atlantic Environment Summit, OSPAR made ground breaking decisions, including the establishment of a vast network of unique and ecologically sensitive areas in the wider Atlantic. By adopting the Bergen Statement, the OSPAR Ministers committed to achieve a clean, healthy and biologically diverse North-East Atlantic used sustainably.16 days ago
- Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird observer with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 2-3 knots. The seabird observer’s survey effort was maximized and optimized during periods of sea state less than or equal to sea state 6 and with visibility of greater than 300m. A total of 7210 seabird observations were recorded throughout the survey, totalling 32229 individuals. In total, 12391 seabirds were recorded as “in transect”, while 19838 were recorded “off transect”. The species encountered included 26 species from eight families. A further 21 observations of terrestrial/migratory birds were also recorded, comprising of 79 individuals.16 days ago
- This map shows drainage classes of soils across Ireland based on examination of the soil profile. Organic soils, comprising either peat or alluvium, are separated out from four drainage classes across mineral soils; well drained, imperfectly drained, poorly drained or very poorly drained. Made ground in urban areas is also illustrated.26 days ago
- South and west of the town of Killarney in Co. Kerry is an expanse of rugged mountainous country. This includes the McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland which rise to a height of over 1000 metres. At the foot of these mountains nestle the world famous lakes of Killarney. Here where the mountains sweep down to the lake shores, their lower slopes covered in woodlands, lies the circa 10,400 hectare Killarney National Park . The distinctive combination of mountains, lakes, woods and waterfalls under ever changing skies gives the area a special scenic beauty. This boundary map is for illustrative purposes only and shall not be held conclusive as to the boundaries or their extent. Please note the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage makes no representation or provides any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this map. The use of this map, which may be altered or updated at any time without notice, is at the sole risk of the user. https://www.nationalparks.ie/46 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in wateres that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists by 22nd December 2015.36 days ago
- A visual and acoustic survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) in the Blasket Islands SAC was carried out in 2014 in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out according to a standardised design on six days between June and September 2014, and a towed hydrophone array was deployed during all surveys to collect ancillary passive acoustic data. Distance sampling was used to produce a detection function based on the observed distribution of harbour porpoise sightings. Abundance estimates were calculated using (i) day for three of the survey days as not enough sightings were achieved on the remaining days and (ii) using pooled survey effort and sightings information for those three surveys. The effect of seas-state on density estimates was also investigated. A combined total of 592km of track-line effort was surveyed over the six surveys throughout the survey area. Sightings per survey ranged from 6 to 18 and from 6 to 57 individuals with a total of 68 sightings of 134 individual porpoises overall. Other species recorded included minke whale (43 sightings, 33% of total sightings) and common dolphin (18 sightings, 14% of total sightings). Harbour porpoise density estimates ranged from 0.59 animals per km2 to 2.20 per km2. Surveys took place on: 17th, 18th, 24th June, 23rd August, and 8th and 9th September.16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Transitional Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- Dataset owned and provided by Clare County Council June 2010 Dataset represents Clare Curragh survey data. Attributes contain 'Type' and 'Location Name'16 days ago
- National surveys of Irish rivers have taken place on a continuous basis since 1971, when 2,900 km of river channel was surveyed. The National Rivers Monitoring Programme was replaced by the Water Framework Monitoring Programme from 22 December 2006. As part of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Monitoring Programme approximately one third of our major rivers and their more important tributaries are surveyed and assessed each year by EPA ecologists. A complete survey cycle is completed every three years. The sites are scored on a five point system developed by the EPA called the Biological Q rating system.36 days ago
- A National Assessment of the Conservation Status of the EU Habitat 5130 J. communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands’ This data resource contains the following: - Microsoft Office Access Database containing all data recorded in the field (e.g. sites, relevés, photographs etc) as part of 'The conservation of juniper formations in Ireland 2008-2010' project (Cooper et al. 2011). http://www.npws.ie/sites/default/files/publications/pdf/IWM63.pdf - a polygon shapefile produced in ArGIS 10, illustrating the distribution and extent of J. communis formations in Ireland according to the results given in the Main report [Cooper et al. 2011, Vol. I (1)] - a polygon shapefile illustrating the favourable reference range of J. communis formations in Ireland according to the results given in the Main report [Cooper et al. 2011, Vol. I (1)] - a polygon shapefile illustrating the boundary polygons enclosing J. communis formations in Ireland according to the results given in the Main report [Cooper et al. 2011, Vol. I (1)] - a point shapefile illustrating the centroid of polygons enclosing J. communis formations in Ireland according to the results given in the Main report [Cooper et al. 2011, Vol. I (1)] - a point shapefile illustrating the centroid of sites determined as non-formations (i.e. sites with <10 individual J. communis shrubs) in Ireland according to the results given in the Main report [Cooper et al. 2011, Vol. I (1)]16 days ago
- This dataset representing snapshot taken at the end of 2018 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 3.. These nutrient sensitive areas are those waterbodies listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.26 days ago
- This layer represents the risk for each waterbody of failing to meet their Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives by 2027. The risk of not meeting WFD objectives was determined by assessment of monitoring data, data on the pressures and data on the measures that have been implemented. Waterbodies that are At Risk are prioritised for implementation of measures. This assessment is completed periodically by the EPA Catchments Unit in conjunction with other stakeholders and is based on the latest published monitoring data. The three risk categories are: • Waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. For these waterbodies an evidence-based process was undertaken to identify the significant pressures; once a pressure is designated as ‘significant’, measures and accompanying resources are needed to mitigate the impact(s) from this pressure. These At Risk waterbodies require not only implementation of the existing measures described in the various regulations, e.g. the Good Agricultural Practices Regulations, but also in many instances more targeted supplementary measures. • Waterbodies that are categorised as Review either because additional information is needed to determine their status before resources and more targeted measures are initiated or the measures have been undertaken, e.g. a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, but the outcome hasn’t yet been measured/monitored. • Waterbodies that are Not at Risk and therefore are meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. These require maintenance of existing measures to protect the satisfactory status of the water bodies.26 days ago
- Point locations of wells, springs and sinkholes identified at historic mine sites.46 days ago
- This table contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.36 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Protection Areas Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.26 days ago
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- This is a points dataset of the locations of current and past air monitoring sites managed within the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Network.56 days ago
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- Dataset owned and provided by Environmental Protection Agency For further information on EPA Bathing Water go to; http://www.epa.ie/downloads/pubs/water/bathing/name,14677,en.html Bathing Water The Quality Of Bathing Water In Ireland 2006 Summary: Bathing water quality has generally improved over the past decade. In 2006, 97% (127 of 131 sites) were compliant with the mandatory standards specified in the EU Bathing Water Directive. The European Union has prescribed mandatory and guide standards for the protection of public health. Results collated by the EPA for the 2006 bathing season show that the quality of bathing water in Ireland is very good with 97% (127 of 131 sites) of bathing areas complying with the mandatory standards specified in the EU Bathing Water Directive.16 days ago
- This polygon dataset shows canals managed by Waterways Ireland. Waterways Ireland is one of six North/South Implementation Bodies established under the British-Irish Agreement of 1998. It is the cross-border navigational authority responsible for the management, maintenance, development and promotion of over 1000 km of inland navigable waterways, principally for recreational purposes.26 days ago
- Data set provided by Waterways Ireland which shows navigable waterways as defined in the Water Environment Act 2022.36 days ago
- Linear features associated with a mine site. This includes adit level and coal seems.46 days ago
- EU Water Framework Directive Transitional Waterbodies boundaries for Ireland. Transitional waters connect fresh waters such as rivers and marine waters, for example estuaries. The goal of The Water Framework Directive is to achieve a good status for all of Europe's surface waters and groundwater by 2015.26 days ago
- WFD Ground Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Shellfish Zones under S.I. No. 55/2009 European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 200926 days ago
- Concurrent visual and acoustic surveys for cetaceans were carried out within three survey blocks along the western seaboard of Ireland (Northwest – Block A, west – Block B and southwest – Block C) to investigate species distribution, relative abundance and absolute abundance where possible. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out in each survey block between July and October 2010. Distance sampling was used to estimate the density and abundance of common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), within two survey blocks. A towed hydrophone was used to survey acoustically along the track-line. During the three surveys, 450 km of survey effort along 33 track-lines was carried out, of which around two-thirds was performed in sea-state ≤3. A total of 92 sightings comprising 528 individuals of at least six species were recorded. With 63 sightings of 458 individuals, common dolphins were by far the most abundant cetacean species recorded. There was a total of seven sightings of 12 harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) recorded, 10 sightings of 12 grey seals (Halichoerus grypus), two sightings of single minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), one sighting of eight bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and one sighting of two killer whales (Orcinus orca). Six sightings with a total of 67 dolphins were not identified to species level.16 days ago
- This dataset relates to WFD Coastal Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.26 days ago
- SIS SOIL:The new Irish Soil Information System concludes a 5 year programme, supported by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency (STRIVE Research Programme 2007-2013) and Teagasc, to develop a new 1:250,000 scale national soil map (http://soils.teagasc.ie). The Irish Soil Information System adopted a unique methodology combining digital soil mapping techniques with traditional soil survey application. Developing earlier work conducted by An Foras Talúntais, the project generated soil-landscape models for previously surveyed counties. These soil-landscape (‘soilscape’) models formed the basis for training statistical ‘inference engines’ for predicting soil mapping units, checked during field survey. 213 soil series are identified, each with differing characteristics, having contrasting environmental and agronomic responses. Properties were recorded in a database able to satisfy national and EU policy requirements. The Irish soil map and related soil property data will also serve public interest, providing the means to learn online about Irish soil resources. Use the Symbology layer file 'SOIL_SISNationalSoil.lyr' based on Value Field 'Association_Unit'. SIS SOIL DRAINAGE:In Ireland, soil drainage category is considered to have a predominant influence on soil processes (Schulte et al., 2012). The maritime climate of Ireland drives wet soil conditions, such that excess soil moisture in combination with heavy textured soils is considered a key constraint in relation to achieving productivity and environmental targets. Both soil moisture content and the rate at which water drains from the soil are critical indicators of soil physical quality and the overall functional capacity of soil. Therefore, a natural extension to the Irish Soil Information System included the development of an indicative soil drainage map for Ireland. The soil subgroup map was used to develop the indicative drainage map, based on diagnostic criteria relating to the subgroup categorization. Use the Symbology layer file 'SOIL_SISSoilDrainage.lyr' based on Value Field 'Drainage'. SIS SOIL DEPTH: Soil depth is a measure of the thickness of the soil cover and reflects the relationship between parent material and length of soil forming processes. Soil depth determines the potential rooting depth of plants and any restrictions within the soil that may hinder rooting depth. Plants derive nearly 80 per cent of their water needs from the upper part of the soil solum, i.e. where the root system is denser. The rooting depths depend on plant physiology, type of soil and water availability. Generally, vegetables (beans, tomatoes, potatoes, parsnip, carrots, leek, broccoli, etc.) are shallow rooted, about 50–60 cm; fruit trees and some other plants have medium rooting depths, 70–120 cm and other crops such as barley, wheat, oats, and maize may have deeper roots. Furthermore, rooting depths vary according to the age of the plants. The exact soil depth is difficult to define accurately due to its high variability across the landscape. The effective soil depth can be reduced by the presence of bedrock or impermeable layers. Use the Symbology layer file 'SOIL_SISSoilDepth.lyr' based on Valued Field 'Depth'. SIS SOIL TEXTURE:Soil texture is an important soil characteristic that influences processes such as water infiltration rates, rootability, gas exchanges, leaching, chemical activity, susceptibility to erosion and water holding capacity. The soil textural class is determined by the percentage of sand, silt, and clay. Soil texture also influences how much water is available to the plant; clay soils have a greater water holding capacity than sandy soils. Use the Symbology layer file 'SOIL_SISSoilTexture.lyr' based on Value Field 'Texture'. SIS SOIL SOC:In the previous national soil survey conducted by An Foras Taluntais, 14 counties were described in detail with soil profile descriptions provided for the representative soil series found within a county. Soil samples were taken at each soil horizon to a depth of 1 meter and analyses performed for a range of measurements, including soil organic carbon, texture, cation exchange capacity, pH; however in most cases no bulk density measurements were taken. This meant that while soil organic carbon concentrations were available this could not be related to a stock for a given soil series. In 2012/2013, 246 profile pits were sampled and analysed as part of the Irish Soil Information System project to fill in gaps in the description of representative profile data for Ireland. Use the Symbology layer file 'SOIL_SISSoilSOC.lyr' based on Value Field 'SOC'.56 days ago
- A single platform line-transect survey using distance sampling was carried out off the north coast of Ireland on 9 August 2012. Sea conditions were excellent throughout the survey with 100% of survey effort carried out in sea-state ≤3 and 63.5% in sea-state ≤1. A total of 178 km of track-line was surveyed in 654 minutes (10.9 hrs). Five acoustic events were logged during the survey: three harbour porpoise records and one each of common dolphin and Risso’s dolphin. All acoustic events were recorded concurrent with visual sightings. Thus most (77%) of the harbour porpoise sightings and all minke whale sightings obtained during the survey were not detected acoustically. A total of 33 sightings were recorded comprising 158 individuals among five marine mammal species, which suggests good species diversity in the area at this time of year. These included 11 harbour porpoise sightings, one sighting of a large group of common dolphins, two sightings of Risso’s dolphins and six sightings of single minke whales.16 days ago
- This is a point dataset of the location of emission site facilities. These include Industrial Emissions (IE), Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) and Waste EPA licensed facilities.26 days ago
- Dataset relating to WFD Ground Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.36 days ago
- WFD Ground Water Bodies intersecting with WFD Designated Salmonid Waters under S.I. No. 293/1988 - European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations 1988, 14th August 198826 days ago
- With support from the National Parks and Wildlife Service, the National Museum and Galleries of Northern Ireland appointed contractors to conduct surveys of wild orchid populations in Ireland as part of the Orchid Ireland project. The focus of the project in 2014 was on the recording of orchid populations in Republic of Ireland sites holding areas of the Annex I habitat 6210 Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) (* important orchid sites) as listed under the E.U. Habitats Directive. The data gathered was to be utilised to inform the next Article 17 assessment of the habitat. Twenty-five sites were selected for field surveys, the majority (20) deriving from Table 31 of The Irish Semi-natural Grasslands Survey [ISGS] 2007-2012. Irish Wildlife Manuals No. 78, which is a list of sites holding areas of the Annex I habitat 6210 considered by the authors of that report to be potentially the orchid-rich (priority) version of this habitat. The field surveys recorded the numbers and locations of orchid species occurring at the selected sites. Notes on the 2014 presence, extent and conservation status (impacts/pressures/threats) of habitat 6210 were recorded for each site surveyed and assessments of the conservation value, habitat condition, management and orchid-richness of each were undertaken. The project report details the work undertaken and the results of the assessments and an ArcMap shapefile holds details of the orchid species recorded at each of the surveyed sites.16 days ago
- This project completed a detailed field survey of 26 limestone pavement and associated habitat monitoring sites, and 17 proposed Natural Heritage Area (pNHA) sites. Several 100m x 100m (1ha) plots were selected within each monitoring site. The habitats within each plot were mapped using a GeoExplorer handheld GPS minicomputer (Trimble GeoXT). Within each plot a detailed species list was taken and at least one 1m x 1m relevé was recorded within each habitat type encountered. Other data recorded within each plot included management practises, notable species and pressures. Indicators were derived to assess structure and functions and future prospects at each monitoring site. For pNHA surveys, site notes were recorded throughout the site; each habitat type encountered was described, features of interest, pressures, fauna and notable species were also recorded. Data recorded during the pNHA survey, and data from the Burren Life Project (Anon. 2010) and Burren Farming for Conservation Project (Anon. 2011, Anon. 2012) were used in conjunction with the monitoring survey data to assess the national conservation status of limestone pavement and associated habitats in Ireland.16 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Surface Waterbodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Conservation Objective Species under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and Directive 79/409/EEC (2).16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the overall interim transitional waterbody status results, monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.36 days ago
- This dataset is available for download from, http://www.dcenr.gov.ie/Spatial+Data/Petroleum+Affairs/PAD+Spatial+Data+Downloads.htm16 days ago
- This is a point data set of the location of urban waste water emission points. In terms of usage of this dataset please note that there is a period of time between when emission locations are licensed and when they appear in this dataset.26 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2000 is a map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EC established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Transitional Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the vegetation. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- The monitoring and assessment of three EU Habitats Directive Annex I grassland habitats, referred to as the Grassland Monitoring Survey (GMS), was a three-year survey conducted from 2015 to 2017 by BEC Consultants on behalf of NPWS. One hundred and ten EU Annex I grassland sites were monitored, 55 sites were monitored for the 6210/*6210 habitat, 33 sites for the 6410 habitat, and 22 sites for 6510. The number of GMS survey sites surveyed for each of the grassland habitats reflected their relative abundance and the110 sites were selected to represent the range of the three habitats. The study involved mapping the Annex I grassland habitats and collecting botanical and structural data from each site. Impact and activity data were also collected at each site. Surveying was by a combination of monitoring stops and full releves. Survey data have been stored in an Access database, monitoring stop and releve data are in a Turboveg database, and two ArcMap shapefiles hold habitat polygon and monitoring stop/releve point data.26 days ago
- This table contains all the Canal Waterbody Risk results from the characterisation assessment carried out by Waterways Ireland in for the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021. It was prepared using canal monitoring data for the period 2010 to 2016. The assessment was carried out to support the preparation of the River Basin Management Plan 2018–2021.46 days ago
- This GIS dataset holds records for Pine marten as stored in the species database held by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Records stem from a variety of data sources, which can be viewed in the shapefile attribute table. As the records come from different sources, no common methodology was applied. Incidental records are present in this dataset along with records as non-targeted species and as part of dedicated Pine marten surveys. Publication reference for the National Pine marten survey 2007: O’Mahony, D., O’Reilly, C. & Turner, P. (2007) National pine marten survey of Ireland: an assessment of the current distribution of pine marten in the Republic of Ireland. Unpublished report to the Forest Service and National Parks & Wildlife Service. Survey records were supplied to NPWS mainly in MS Excel format, and records were uploaded into the NPWS Species database. Spot-checks of record locations against OSI Discovery series mapping were carried out prior to the upload, and Recorder 6 validation rules applied. The records were then exported from the Species database as a polygon shapefile showing squares, with the side lengths of the squares corresponding to the precision in which the records were provided.16 days ago
- This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments carried out on Irish Coastal Waters for the Reporting period 2010-2012.36 days ago
- This dataset contains a habitat asset register for Ireland, e.g. a national scale habitat map conflating all nationally relevant habitat data into one dataset. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.46 days ago
- This dataset contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.26 days ago
- The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage publishes annual RAPTOR (Recording and Addressing Persecution and Threats to Our Raptors) reports on threats to birds of prey. This csv dataset for download here represents the tabular data that is core to those reports. It provides details of recorded incidents of human related injury and mortality in Irish birds of prey, as well as any incidents of poisoned bait or poisoning of any wildlife. This dataset should be viewed in conjunction with its associated 2015 report which is also referenced here for download. The dataset and report is prepared by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in collaboration with the Regional Veterinary Labs of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the State Laboratory. The report is the product of a joint Departmental initiative to investigate bird of prey deaths in Ireland. The dataset enables an appraisal of black spots, associated land-use types, methods of persecution, motives behind the persecution and the times of year at which such incidents peak. 2015 saw the largest annual number of incidents since recording began systematically in 2011. In total, 35 poison and persecution incidents were confirmed. Poisoning falls into two general categories: accidental poisoning through the use of poison against rats and mice which then accumulates in birds that eat them, most notably red kites and barn owls; and deliberate laying of poison. The victims of poisoning and persecution since 2007 include Red Kite, Common Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon, Golden Eagle, White-tailed Sea Eagle, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Hen Harrier, Barn Owl and Short-eared Owl. More than a hundred other birds such as crows and pigeons were also found to have been poisoned.26 days ago
- This is a point dataset showing the location of 255 Stone Circles in the Republic of Ireland generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). Each record in this dataset can be accessed through the online Historic Environment Viewer at https://maps.archaeology.ie/historicenvironment. The current published dataset dates from April 2023. New stone circles are updated to the record by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as soon as possible after the notification of such discovery has been reported to the National Monuments Service (NMS) through their email at nationalmonuments@housing.gov.ie. Unlocated stone circles with a 0 0 National Grid Reference are monuments whose location has been lost and await rediscovery by local people who may report their findings to the National Monuments Service at the above email address. The KMZ file can be opened using Google Earth which displays these ‘lost’ monuments at the same location in the Atlantic Ocean. The dataset contains a list of the following fields, county location, monument number known as the SMR Number, Class Description which is the classification type of the monument, townland, ITM E and ITM N are the Easting and Northern Irish Grid reference in Irish Transverse Mercator format, the latitude and longitude of the monument location. The final Links table includes a hyperlink or internet address which takes the browser directly to the online entry for each monument hosted on the Historic Environment Viewer of the National Monuments website at www.archaeology.ie. This dataset is based on information exported from the national database on the 20/04/2023. This data has been released for download as Open Data under the DPER Open Data Strategy and is licensed for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/46 days ago
- This dataset is owned and provided by the Central Fisheries Board (CFB) Dataset is a point file attributed with 'Barrier Type'.16 days ago
- This dataset shows the overall risk status result for ground waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Policy Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003)).26 days ago
- This dataset shows river streams in Ireland. This dataset contains just Order 0 and 1 rivers. Stream order is a measure of the relative size of streams. The smallest tributaries are referred to as first-order streams.46 days ago
- The EPA carries out a programme of round-the-clock measurements from our permanent monitoring network and a programme of sampling followed by laboratory testing. We take and test around 2000 samples every year. Most samples are taken from fixed locations throughout Ireland. Fish and shellfish are collected from the main fishing ports.56 days ago
- These points are locations for ‘Stories’ on Catchments.ie - Catchments.ie is trying to make complicated science and policy relevant to the general public, and using “Stories” specific to local locations is one way this is being done.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster dataset showing areas' contributing to the grassland network, including how important the area is for the network (based on habitat type and proximity to the next core area). This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- The indicative soils map classifies the soils of Ireland on a categorically simplified but cartographically detailed basis into 25 classes, using an expert rule based methodology. Produced by Teagasc (Kinsealy), EPA and GSI.46 days ago
- Phosphorus Critical Source Area (CSA) are where there is a diffuse source of P from agricultural areas and the land is susceptible to losses. This ‘High PIP’ (Rank 1, 2 or 3) is typically due to the presence of poorly draining soils and moderate/high livestock intensity. Target these areas in At Risk water body in which phosphate is the significant issue and farming is the significant pressure.26 days ago
- The Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht established the Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme to compensate land owners and turbary right holders affected by the restriction on turf cutting on the 53 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). This Scheme is administered by the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht on behalf of the Minister. In 2014 the Minister has extended the Scheme to include land owners and turbary right holders affected by the restriction on turf cutting on 36 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). Details of this scheme, and the application forms needed to apply, are available via https://www.npws.ie/peatlands-and-turf-cutting/turf-cutting-compensation-scheme16 days ago
- WFD Groundwater bodies interesting with Designated Bathing Waters under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and all relevant previous Statutory Instruments.26 days ago
- This table contains all the Canal Waterbody Risk results from the characterisation assessment carried out by Waterways Ireland in for the River Basin Management Plan 2018-2021. It was prepared using canal monitoring data for the period 2010 to 2016. The assessment was carried out to support the preparation of the River Basin Management Plan 2018–2021.46 days ago
- The Burren National Park is located in the southeastern corner of the Burren. The word “Burren” comes from an Irish word “Boíreann” meaning a rocky place. It contains examples of all the major habitats within the Burren: limestone pavement, calcareous grassland, hazel scrub, ash/hazel woodland, turloughs, lakes, petrifying springs, cliffs. This boundary map is for illustrative purposes only and shall not be held conclusive as to the boundaries or their extent. Please note the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage makes no representation or provides any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this map. The use of this map, which may be altered or updated at any time without notice, is at the sole risk of the user. https://www.nationalparks.ie/46 days ago
- River SubCatchment boundaries in the Republic of Ireland. This dataset contains subdivisions of the River basin (1958 catchments).16 days ago
- This dataset contains the interim status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objective to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.36 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in water bodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists by 22nd December 2015. 201536 days ago
- This dataset contains the overall interim coastal waterbody status results, monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.26 days ago
- The dataset represents the areas protected under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and relevant information about them. The points were compiled from SACs, SPAs, and NHAs, and therefore provide only a general indication of Ramsar areas.36 days ago
- This shapefile holds positive records for Common frog (Rana temporaria) from the National Frog Survey of Ireland 2010/2011. The survey was the first study to make a quantitative assessment of the conservation status of the EU Annex V (Habitats Directive) species 1213 Rana temporaria throughout the Republic of Ireland. Survey results were reflected in the Article 17 Conservation Status Assessment for the species in 2013. NPWS Project Manager: Dr Ferdia Marnell The survey report has been published as Irish Wildlife Manual No.58. Citation: Reid, N., Dingerkus, S.K., Stone, R.E., Pietravalle, S., Kelly, R., Buckley, J., Beebee, T.J.C. & Wilkinson, J.W. (2013) National Frog Survey of Ireland 2010/11. Irish Wildlife Manuals, No. 58. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dublin, Ireland. This shapefile should be used in conjunction with the Irish Wildlife Manual No. 58 to avoid misuse/misinterpretation of the spatial data.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate biodiversity stock of marine areas. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- Under Article 4 of the Birds Directive (Directive 2009/ 147/EC) six Special Protection Areas (SPAs), covering a total land area of c.1,671km² has been classified for the conservation of the Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus in Ireland. A survey of breeding Hen Harrier reported that 128 to 172 breeding pairs were recorded in 2010 which was broadly similar to the totals recorded in the previous survey in 2005. However notable declines were recorded in some traditional strongholds of this species’ breeding range (Ruddock et al., 2012). In 2014 a Hen Harrier Habitat Mapping Project focusing on these SPAs and based on remote sensing techniques was undertaken. This project was to produce a contemporary geospatially digitised habitat map for the six SPAs. This project produced a contemporary geospatially digitised habitat map for the six SPAs. This projects was to use habitat categories that broadly correspond to the Fossitt Classification system (Smith et al., 2011), distinguish habitats of ecological relevance to Hen Harrier, to use a mapping resolution corresponding to the Ordnance Survey Ireland 1:5000 base-map to allow land use within discreet enclosed land parcels to be readily identifiable.36 days ago
- A visual and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out in 2013 at two Special Areas of Conservation (Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC, Co Dublin and Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC, Co Cork) in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out according to a standardised design on six days at each site between July and October 2013, and a towed hydrophone array was deployed during all surveys to collect ancillary passive acoustic data. Distance sampling was used to produce a detection function based on the observed distribution of harbour porpoise sightings. Abundance estimates were calculated using the day as the sample and the sighting as the observation (i) for all survey days with sufficient sightings and (ii) for each site overall using pooled survey effort and sightings information16 days ago
- This dataset represents a subset of Special Areas of Conservation that have protected water dependent habitats or species. Detail on the water dependencies of protected habitats and species was provided by National Parks and Wildlife Service. This snapshot was taken of this subset of national SACs for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 3. These are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork Harbour. Detailed conservation objectives are available for some SACs and as additional ones are approved they will be posted on the NPWS website (www.npws.ie). The legal basis on which SACs are selected and designated is the EU Habitats Directive, transposed into Irish law as amended in 1998 and 2005. The Directive lists certain habitats and species that must be protected within SACs. This is a national dataset and is split into two separate file downloads: SACs within the bounds of the ITM coordinate reference system and off-shore SACs which are provided in WGS 84.16 days ago
- This project contains NPWS GIS files relevant to the distribution of Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) and Nore Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera durrovensis) in Ireland. Both species are listed in Annex II and Annex V of the EU Habitats Directive. The information is stored in an ESRI Shapefile showing sensitive areas, based on sub-catchments with present or historical occurrences of Margaritifera. The current revision of this dataset was published 10/08/17.46 days ago
- Significant pressures have been identified for waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. While there are a multitude of pressures in every waterbody, the significant pressures are those pressures which need to be addressed in order to improve water quality. Many of our waterbodies have multiple significant pressures. A robust scientific assessment process has been carried out to determine which pressures are the significant pressures. This has incorporated over 140 datasets, a suite of modelling tools, and local knowledge from field and enforcement staff from the Local Authorities, Inland Fisheries Ireland and EPA. Impacts from industrial pressures such as IPC, IE and Section 4 facilities include nutrient, organic, chemical, and sediment pollution.26 days ago
- In 2008, following a 2007 pilot study in Roscommon and Offaly, a nationwide research study into the semi-natural grasslands of Ireland commenced. This study involved collecting botanical and environmental data from semi-natural grassland across all 26 counties. A total of 1192 sites were surveyed and 4633 releves (including 89 non-grassland releves) recorded. The semi-natural grassland habitats (GS and GM categories in Fossitt (2000)) within each site were digitally mapped in ArcMap. In addition, five EU Annex I grassland habitats (6210, 6230, 6410, 6430 and 6510) encountered during the project were surveyed, mapped, and their condition assessed. A small number of sites with 6130 were also surveyed but not assessed. Fuzzy analysis was used to analyse the vegetation data and a classification that contained 19 vegetation types has been proposed and documented. Site and releve data have been stored in an Access database and Turboveg, and two ArcMap shapefiles hold site polygon and releve point habitat data. Coverage by County and year: 2008: Cork and Waterford 2009: Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim and Longford 2010: Donegal, Dublin, Kildare and Sligo 2011 and 2012: Clare, Galway, Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Tipperary, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Louth, Meath, Westmeath, Wexford and Wicklow46 days ago
- Proposed Natural Heritage Areas (pNHA) were published on a non-statutory basis in 1995. They have not since been statutorily proposed or designated. These sites are of significance for wildlife and habitats. A process is underway to resurvey and formally designate some pNHAs as NHAs. This is a national dataset.46 days ago
- This is a dataset of overall risk status results for River waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identifies those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Policy Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003)).36 days ago
- Average concentrations in 2007 - 2009 for Phosphate (mg/lP) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- This is polygon geometry of the Corine Land Cover Changes larger than 5 hectares between 1990 and 2000. It is based on EU devised Corine (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to flood control, through its ability to temporarily store water. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- A visual survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out in Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC between June and September 2020 in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out according to a standardised design across six days between June and September. Distance sampling was used to produce a detection function based on the observed distribution of harbour porpoise sightings. Abundance estimates were calculated using the survey day as the sample and sightings as the observation for 1) each survey day, 2) stratified by sea state and 3) for all surveys combined16 days ago
- Dataset relating to WFD Transitional Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.26 days ago
- Dataset sourced from Shannon Intergrated Coastal Management Zone Survey in July 2010.16 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.26 days ago
- EU Water Framework Directive Transitional Waterbodies boundaries for Ireland. Transitional waters connect fresh waters such as rivers and marine waters, for example estuaries. The goal of The Water Framework Directive is to achieve a good status for all of Europe's surface waters and groundwater by 2015.26 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in December 2018 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 3. Bathing Water Area profiles referred to in Regulation 5 is to consist of a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water, as provided for in Directive 2006/7/EC where Designated Bathing Waters exist under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011. EC Bathing Water Profiles - Best Practice and Guidance 2009.26 days ago
- WFD River Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Shellfish Zones under S.I. No. 55/2009 European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 200926 days ago
- The Teagasc Subsoils map classifies the subsoils of Ireland into 16 themes, using digital stereo photogrammetry supported by field work. Produced by Teagasc (Kinsealy), EPA and GSI.36 days ago
- This is a point dataset showing the location of 258 sweathouses generated from the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset is updated on a regular basis by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland (ASI). Each record in this dataset can be accessed through the online Historic Environment Viewer at https://maps.archaeology.ie/historicenvironment. The current published dataset dates from April 2023. New sweathouses are updated to the record by the Archaeological Survey of Ireland as soon as possible after the notification of such discovery has been reported to the National Monuments Service (NMS) through their email at nationalmonuments@housing.gov.ie. Unlocated sweathouses with a 0 0 National Grid Reference are monuments whose location has been lost and await rediscovery by local people who may report their findings to the National Monuments Service at the above email address. The KMZ file can be opened using Google Earth which displays these ‘lost’ monuments at the same location in the Atlantic Ocean. The dataset contains a list of the following fields, county location, monument number known as the SMR Number, Class Description which is the classification type of the monument, townland, ITM E and ITM N are the Easting and Northern Irish Grid reference in Irish Transverse Mercator format, the latitude and longitude of the monument location. The final Links table includes a hyperlink or internet address which takes the browser directly to the online entry for each monument hosted on the Historic Environment Viewer of the National Monuments website at www.archaeology.ie. This dataset is based on information exported from the national database on the 20/04/2023.46 days ago
- The aim of the NPWS Seabird Foraging Radii Project was to create a number of polygon shapefiles describing the geographic foraging range of 20 seabird species identified by the National Parks and Wildlife Service Birds unit. The polygons were centred around Natura 2000 SPA (Special Protection Areas) centroids created by the Birds Unit. The foraging radii polygons were created to represent mean, mean-max and maximum foraging range journeys undertaken by the bird species of interest. The foraging range polygon shapefiles created during the process to geographically describe seabird foraging activity were merged into a single polygon shapefile.. This Project generated following datasets: An Excel spreadhseet 1 point shapefile representing the centroid location of Special Protected Area's (SPA) for all seabird species listed in the SBFR21_Foraging_range.xls One polygon shapefile representing the geographic extent of seabird foraging radii at mean, mean-max and maximum extent. The foraging radii were applied to centroids within the SPA network where a given seabird species was listed. Several species of seabird have foraging ranges outside Irish territorial limits.16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Coastal Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- A seabird survey during the annual Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS), running from 13th of June to 4th of July and the 4th to 24th July 2019. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird survey team with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 2-3 knots. The seabird observer’s survey effort was maximized and optimized during periods of sea state less than or equal to sea state 6 and with visibility of greater than 300m. A total of 225 hours and 40 minutes of survey effort was conducted over the course of the WESPAS 2019 survey, 125 hours and 3 minutes of survey effort was conducted on Leg 1, while 100 hours and 37 minutes of survey effort was conducted on Leg 2 of the survey. In total, 187 hours and 36 minutes of survey effort were conducted using a line transect methodology, while 38 hours and 4 minutes of effort were conducted using the point sampling methodology. A total of 4528 seabird sightings were recorded throughout the survey, totalling 24866 individuals, with flock size ranging from 1 up to 2000 for some species. In total, 7074 seabirds were recorded as ‘in-transect’ during line transect survey effort. A total of 25 species of seabird were encountered during the survey. A further 23 sightings of terrestrial birds were also recorded, comprising of 56 individuals belonging to 10 species’.16 days ago
- The locations of Commercial Ports around Ireland. Data sourced from the Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) and SeaDataNet Ports Gazeteer.16 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 1990 is a map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EU established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.26 days ago
- A detailed desk study was carried out where possible on all of the cliff sites in Ireland which had been identified up until 2010, and further sites were identified. A conservation assessment and survey technique were developed (based on the pilot survey completed in 2009) and field surveys and assessments were carried out at 32 cliff sites around Ireland. An access database was created to contain the cliff related data. The cliff sites were mapped using Arc GIS and releve information was added into a Turboveg database. A project report was written and contains information relating to the desk and field surveys, the individual conservation assessments, and the national conservation assessment. It addresses each of the following aims: 1. Conduct a desk-based analysis of all known Irish sea cliff sites. 2. Undertake a national baseline monitoring survey of 31 sites to assess the conservation status of Irish vegetated sea cliffs. 3. Design and populate an MS® Access database with data from the desk study, field surveys and conservation status assessments. 4. ExpandDesign, expand, populate, analyse and assess the Irish sea cliff database. 5. Compile Conduct an assessment of the conservation status of Irish vegetated sea cliffs for reporting to the EU under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive. 6. Refine the conservation monitoring protocol for sea cliffs. 7. Develop a preliminary vegetation classification of sea cliff communities in Ireland. The findings of the survey work are discussed and recommendations are made for the future treatment of the sea cliff habitat in Ireland. Some site specific recommendations are made. The following GIS datasets are included in this download: - A point shapefile is included in the download indicating the locations of releves recorded during the field survey of sea cliffs. Photographs of the releves are hyperlinked to the records - Point file showing the locations from which the cliffs were viewed. - A shapefile indicating the left-most, right-most and centre points of the swath in which information was recorded. Photographs of the swaths are hyperlinked to the records. - A polyline shapefile indicating there the sea cliff sites are located in Ireland. The year of survey and conservation assessment are included where appropriate. - A polyline shapefile showing sites which were identified during the desk survey in 2010 - A polyline shapefile indicating the coastline of Ireland which was used as a guide when digitising the cliff and section shapefiles. - A polyline shapefile representing the locations of sections of cliffs in Ireland. Photographs of the sections are hyperlinked to the records16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Transitional Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists at present by 22nd December 2015.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate biodiversity stock of terrestrial areas This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- This GIS dataset holds positive records from the National Hare Survey of Ireland 2006/2007. The survey was carried out for the National Parks and Wildlife Service in order to report on the current and historical status of hares and to formulate recommendations for monitoring. Data were also gathered for sightings of rabbits and foxes. Observations for these species and other non-targeted species are included in this dataset. The survey report has been published as Irish Wildlife Manual No.30 on the NPWS website. The Irish hare is listed in Annex V of the EU Habitats Directive, and results of the survey were used in the Article 17 Conservation Status Assessments for the species.26 days ago
- A raster dataset showing areas' contributing to the woodland network, including how important the area is for the network (based on habitat type and proximity to the next core area). This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the approximate marine areas that provide food. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface water and groundwater. All Groundwater Waterbodies (GWB) are represented as polygons. They are validated by scientists in the Geological Survey of Ireland and the EPA Scientists as meeting the criteria for a WFD GWB.26 days ago
- The location of the sampling site for each stream sediment sampled and analysed.46 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD River Waterbodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Conservation Objective Species under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and Directive 79/409/EEC.16 days ago
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- CORINE 2012 Revised is a revised version of the previously released CORINE 2012 landcover dataset. It forms part of the CORINE 2018 data series for Ireland and is produced under the COPERNICUS Land Monitoring service. The dataset will replace the existing CORINE 2012 dataset for Ireland and will be integrated into a seamless CORINE 2012 landcover map of Europe. The dataset is based on interpretation of satellite imagery and national in-situ vector data. It is mapped to the standard CORINE classification system (link) and data specifications - minimum mapping unit (mmu) of 5ha and the minimum feature width of 100m.36 days ago
- A cetacean survey during the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS), running from the 10th to the 28th of October 2019. A total of 204 sightings, were recorded throughout the survey. This includes 145 primary sightings, 38 sightings recorded as auxiliary sightings, 20 sightings recorded as incidental sightings, and 1 re-sighting of previously encountered individuals. From the total 204 sightings, marine mammals accounted for 163 sightings. The marine mammal sightings included; 1 whale species, 1 dolphin species, 1 porpoise species, 1 seal species and a number of sightings which could not be identified to species level. The remaining 41 sightings consisted of other marine megafauna16 days ago
- This dataset contains the status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) and status assigned to unmonitored WFD LWBs as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status26 days ago
- The project represents the first comprehensive assessment of sand dune systems and their habitats in Ireland. Over the course of the three field seasons (2004-2006), all known sites for sand dunes in Ireland were assessed. The project involved the updating of an existing inventory of sand dune systems (Curtis, 1991a), the production of habitat maps of all survey sites, the establishment of a coastal habitats database and an assessment of the conservation status of all dune habitats in Ireland, both nationally and on a site-by-site basis. Furthermore a methodology employing rapid and simple assessment techniques for monitoring sand dune habitats was developed hyperlinked to the records. This data resource contains: - a Polygon shapefile with habitat and other information (see lineage) on sites surveyed as part of the Coastal Monitoring Project 2004 - 2006. Survey areas with Annex 1 habitat types (EU habitats Directive), as well as non - Annex 1 areas (classified using a key developed for the purpose of the project) are contained within the file. - A MS Access database storing information gathered during field surveys for the Coastal Monitoring Project 2004 - 2006 and the Saltmarsh Monitoring Project 2006-2009. The data recorded on the field cards for each site were inputted into this database. The original database was reformatted in 2011 to reflect the newer 'Monitoring Data Model' in use within NPWS scientific section, as well as changes to the EU reporting systems.16 days ago
- This dataset pinpoints national monuments around the country which are accessible to the public. The national monuments mapped on the website feature those at which the Office of Public Works maintain visitor services (for which there may be a charge) and those which have no formal visitor services on-site but which are accessible to the public.56 days ago
- The Environmental Protection Agency (ie. EPA) Traditional Status Feature Class dataset has been sourced from the EPA. This dataset covers Transitional waters (i.e Esturaries) around the Irish coastline designated under the EU Water Framework Directive. The EU Water Framework Directive aims to ensure good quality waters. The geometry precision of this layer is based on the OSi Discovery Series layer Ireland feature class.16 days ago
- A survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out within the Blasket Islands candidate Special Area of Conservation (cSAC) to derive density and abundance estimates and carry out static acoustic monitoring. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out on six days between 16 July and 1 October 2007. Distance sampling was used to derive g(0), which is the density of harbour porpoises on the track of the vessel. Passive acoustic monitoring was carried out through the deployment of self-contained click detectors called T-PODs, which identify and log the echolocation clicks of harbour porpoises. A total of 74 tracks were surveyed of a total distance of 460 km. A total of 44 sightings of 102 individual harbour porpoise were recorded. Sightings of 25 common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), five minke whales (Balaenoptera acutoratrata) and two basking sharks (Cetorhinus maximus) were also recorded.16 days ago
- A set of visual surveys for Harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out in the Blasket Islands SAC in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out according to a standardised design on six days between June and September 2018. Surveys were conducted between 5th June and 24th September 2018.16 days ago
- Bathing Water Area profiles referred to in Regulation 5 is to consist of a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water, as provided for in Directive 2006/7/EC where Designated Bathing Waters exist under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011. EC Bathing Water Profiles - Best Practice and Guidance 2009.36 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2006 is a map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EC established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- Site-specific conservation objectives aim to define favourable conservation condition for Habitats Directive Annex I habitats, Annex II species at a site level and the SPA special conservation interest "wetlands and waterbirds". This project relates to the following Annex I habitats and Annex II species at specific SAC sites and SPA special conservation interest "wetlands and waterbirds"at specific SPA sites: - Sandbanks which are slightly covered by sea water all the time (1110) - Estuaries (1130) - Mudflats and sandflats not covered by sea water at low tide (1140) - *Coastal lagoons (1150) - Large shallow inlets and bays (1160) - Reefs (1170) - Annual vegetation of drift lines (1210) - Perennial vegetation of stony banks (1220) - Vegetated sea cliffs of the Atlantic and Baltic coasts (1230) - Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand (1310) - Atlantic salt meadows (Glauco-Puccinellietalia maritimae) (1330) - Mediterranean salt meadows (Juncetalia maritimae) (1410) - Mediterranean and thermo-Atlantic halophilous scrubs (Sarcocornetea fruticosi) (1420) -Embryonic shifting dunes (2110) - Shifting dunes along the shoreline with Ammophila arenaria ('white dunes') (2120) - *Fixed coastal dunes with herbaceous vegetation ('grey dunes') (2130) - *Decalcified fixed dunes with Empetrum nigrum (2140) - *Atlantic decalcified fixed dunes (Calluno-Ulicetea) (2150) - Dunes with Salix repens ssp. argentea (Salicion arenariae) (2170) - Humid dune slacks (2190) - Machairs (* in Ireland) (21A0) - *Turloughs (3180) - Watercourses of plain to montane levels with the Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation (3260) - European dry heaths (4030) - Juniperus communis formations on heaths or calcareous grasslands (5130) - Calaminarian grasslands of the Violetalia calaminariae (6130) - *Petrifying springs with tufa formation (Cratoneurion) (7220) - *Active raised bogs (7110) - *Limestone Pavements (8240) - Submerged or partially submerged sea caves (8330) - Old sessile oak woods with Ilex and Blechnum in the British Isles (91A0) - *Bog woodland (91D0) - *Alluvial forests with Alnus glutinosa and Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-padion, Alnion incanae, Salicion albae) (91E0) - *Taxus baccata woods of the British Isles (91J0) - Marine Community Types - Geyer's Whorl Snail - Vertigo geyeri (1013) - Narrow-Mouthed Whorl Snail - Vertigo angustior (1014) - Desmoulins Whorl Snail - Vertigo moulinsiana (1016) - Freshwater Pearl Mussel - Margaritifera margaritifera (1029) - White Clawed Crayfish - Austropotamobius pallipes (1092) - Sea Lamprey - Petromyzon marinus (1095) - Brook Lamprey - Lampetra planeri (1096) - River Lamprey - Lampetra fluviatilis (1099) - Lesser Horseshoe Bat - Rhinolophus hipposideros (1303) - Bottlenose Dolphin - Tursiops truncatus (1349) - Harbour Porpoise - Phocoena phocoena (1351) - Otter - Lutra lutra (1355) - Grey Seal - Halichoerus grypus (1364) - Common / Harbour Seal - Phoca vitulina (1365) - Petalwort - Petalophyllum ralfsii (1395) - Killarney Fern - Trichomanes speciosum (1421) - Slender Naiad - Najas flexilis (1833) - Nore Freshwater Pearl Mussel - Margaritifera durrovensis (1990) Favourable conservation condition of a habitat is achieved when: - its natural range, and area it covers within that range, is stable or increasing, and - the ecological factors that are necessary for its long-term maintenance exist and are likely to continue to exist for the foreseeable future, and - the conservation condition of its typical species is favourable Habitat mapping is used to help define the area and range parameters for conservation objectives Favourable conservation condition of a species is achieved when: - population dynamics data on the species concerned indicate that it is maintaining itself on a long term basis as a viable component of its natural habitats, and - the natural range of the species is neither being reduced nor is likely to be reduced for the foreseeable future, and - there is, and will probably continue to be, a sufficiently large habitat to maintain its populations on a long-term basis Mapping of species distribution and suitable habitat is used to help define distribution, population and range parameters for conservation objectives. This is a national dataset that consists of several resources: - Shapefiles with spatial SSCO data - GeoPackage file with spatial SSCO data - CSV, Excel, JSON and SQLite files with tabular SSCO data36 days ago
- This dataset shows points of interest around Ballycroy National Park, which have been included in an online mapping application - Ballycroy Story Map Tour. CSV file contains points of interest in Ballycroy National Park, along with descriptions and coordinates (Irish Transverse Mercator, Irish Grid and WGS84). Zip folder contains the images used in the Story Map.36 days ago
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- This is a points dataset of Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) sites. The EPA has been licensing certain activities since 1994. IPC licensing is governed by the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as amended. Detailed procedures concerning the IPC licensing process are set out in the EPA Act 1992 as amended, and the associated licensing regulations.46 days ago
- Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SPA sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 SPA site-related details, including lists of bird species for which each Natura 2000 site is selected. Data is accurate up to March 2023. Please check the Iris Oifigiúil, Irish, Irish Statute Book for more recently published Statutory Instrument (S.I.) regulations. Data is provided in a single zip file containing sub folders holding MS Excel, CSV and JSON formats, each accompanied by a ‘readme’ file. This data should be read in conjunction with the spatial (GIS) boundaries for sites, site documents and related publications (see further https://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/designated-site-data/ )36 days ago
- This shapefile contains a range of mining features found on a typical mine site. This includes historic mine buildings and other typical mining features that are polygon in nature.46 days ago
- This is a points dataset of the location of IPPC (Integrated Pollution Prevention Control) facilities that are currently licensed by the EPA.56 days ago
- This dataset represents a subset of Special Protection Areas that have protected water species. Detail on the water dependencies of protected species was provided by National Parks and Wildlife Service. This snapshot was taken of this subset of national SPAs for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 3. The EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) requires designation of SPAs for listed rare and vulnerable species, regularly occurring migratory species, such as ducks, geese and waders; and wetlands, especially those of international importance, which attract large numbers of migratory birds each year. (Internationally important means that 1% of the population of a species uses the site, or more than 20,000 birds regularly use the site.) This is a national dataset.16 days ago
- Dataset downloaded from MIDA - http://mida.ucc.ie/ Dataset attributed with 'Name', 'Fish Type' & 'Tonnage'16 days ago
- These nutrient sensitive points are those locations listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.36 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface water and groundwater. The Catchment dataset is built on clusters of subcatchments (derived from river waterbody polygons). All Catchments are represented as polygons.36 days ago
- This dataset contains the overall risk status result for lake waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Policy Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003)).26 days ago
- This is a point dataset of Industrial Emissions Licensing facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the competent authority for granting and enforcing Industrial Emissions (IE) licences for specified industrial and agriculture activities listed in the First Schedule to the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as amended.46 days ago
- This dataset was developed for the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018 – 2021 (second cycle River Basin Management Plan). The Areas for Action are areas where action will be carried out in the second cycle. The data consists of polygon geometry representing the location and extent of the Areas for Action (waterbodies) and tabular attribute data describing the waterbody. The Areas for Action were selected based on the priorities in the draft river basin management plan, the evidence from the Water Framework Directive characterisation process, and the expertise, data and knowledge of public body staff with responsibilities for water and the different pressure types. Following the selection process, the Local Authorities Water and Communities Office (LAWCO) undertook public engagement and feedback sessions on the Areas for Action. These were considered in the drafting of the final River Basin Management Plan, which was published on April 17th 2018. The Action Plan Start Year is the year the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) plan to begin assessment work within the Area for Action.36 days ago
- The Mackerel egg survey is undertaken every 3 years by the Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) department of the Marine Institute of Ireland as part of a series of international egg surveys co-ordinated by the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES). The MEGS provides a unique opportunity for surveillance of the summer distribution of cetaceans in both shelf water and deep water habitats along Ireland’s Atlantic margins which can be difficult to reach by other means. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), through the Marine Institute, commissioned a cetacean survey from the MRV Corystes during the Mackerel Egg Survey (MEGS), running from 9th to 29th of June 2019. A standard, single platform line transect survey methodology was employed by the cetacean observer with additional visual point sampling at oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 3-4 knots. The cetacean observer’s survey effort was maximized and optimized during periods of sea state less than or equal to sea state 6 and with visibility of greater than 1km. A total of 127 hours and 57 minutes of survey effort was conducted over the course of the MEGS 2019 survey. In total, 126 hours and 18 minutes of survey effort were conducted using a line transect methodology, while 1 hours and 38 minutes of effort were conducted using the point sampling methodology.16 days ago
- Visual surveys for bottlenose dolphins were carried out between June and August 2021 in the West Connacht Coast SAC (Site Code 002998). This SAC was designated in 2013 with bottlenose dolphins as the sole qualifying interest. Dedicated line transects were carried out over seven days on fixed, predetermined routes within the SAC. The survey area was divided into two discrete areas consistent with the boundaries of the SAC; namely the Northern Component and the Southern Component. Both Northern and Southern Components were surveyed on the same day by two different teams. The survey design involved travelling along the coast and inside the islands at both sites, informed by previous work that suggested bottlenose dolphins were rarely found >3km offshore.16 days ago
- A data warehouse, ERIC, has been developed to manage data related to Ireland’s annual environmental radioactivity monitoring programme and related projects which have been undertaken since the early 1980’s. ERIC contains all of the environmental radioactivity monitoring data produced by the EPA and it’s predecessors in a standard format.56 days ago
- This table contains the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbody Ecological Potential results for 2016-2021. The data used were primarily from 2019 to 2021. The WFD objectives include the attainment of good ecological potential in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good ecological potential or better where such status exists.36 days ago
- WFD Ground Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation Conservation Objective Species under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and Directive 79/409/EEC.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing contribution to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the marine environment. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- Linear mine features consisting of Faults, Fold axis, Lines of subsidence, minearlized veins and structural contours.36 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2012 is a map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EC established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- Dataset owned and provided by Galway County Council Suggest viewing dataset with SPA Designations Dataset attributed with Bird Breeding site 'Location' and 'Type'16 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Coastal Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- This layer represents the risk for each waterbody of failing to meet their Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives by 2027. The risk of not meeting WFD objectives was determined by assessment of monitoring data, data on the pressures and data on the measures that have been implemented. Waterbodies that are At Risk are prioritised for implementation of measures. This assessment is completed periodically by the EPA Catchments Unit in conjunction with other stakeholders and is based on the latest published monitoring data. The three risk categories are: • Waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. For these waterbodies an evidence-based process was undertaken to identify the significant pressures; once a pressure is designated as ‘significant’, measures and accompanying resources are needed to mitigate the impact(s) from this pressure. These At Risk waterbodies require not only implementation of the existing measures described in the various regulations, e.g. the Good Agricultural Practices Regulations, but also in many instances more targeted supplementary measures. • Waterbodies that are categorised as Review either because additional information is needed to determine their status before resources and more targeted measures are initiated or the measures have been undertaken, e.g. a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, but the outcome hasn’t yet been measured/monitored. • Waterbodies that are Not at Risk and therefore are meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. These require maintenance of existing measures to protect the satisfactory status of the water bodies.26 days ago
- This is a dataset of the locations of all currently and previously active EMEP air quality monitoring sites.56 days ago
- The Cessation of Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme was established to compensate land owners and turbary right holders affected by the restriction on turf cutting on the 53 raised bog Special Areas of Conservation (SACs). This Scheme is administered by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on behalf of the Minister. In 2014 the Minister has extended the Scheme to include land owners and turbary right holders affected by the restriction on turf cutting on 36 raised bog Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs). Details of this scheme, and the application forms needed to apply, are available via https://www.npws.ie/peatlands-and-turf-cutting/turf-cutting-compensation-scheme16 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the regulation of greenhouse gases (carbon) through carbon sequestration associated with the soil. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- This dataset contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.26 days ago
- During the Saltmarsh Monitoring Project 2006-2008, initiated by the Research Branch of the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Annex I Saltmarsh habitats according to the EU Habitats Directive were mapped around the coast of the Republic of Ireland, and their conservation status was assessed. The initial phase of the survey was carried out in 2006 and involved the survey of 31 sites. An additional 100 sites were covered in a second survey phase in 2007 and 2008. A monitoring methodology was developed based on JNCC guidelines for saltmarshes, based on vegetation surveys and assessments of threats and management practices. This methodology was adapted for Irish saltmarsh habitats. An assessment of the conservation status was derived for each habitat at the site level. Structure and Functions was assessed by collecting data at a representative number of stops across each habitat. A suite of indicators of condition was derived and targets were set for each indicator. A certain number of targets had to be reached for a monitoring stop to pass. The proportion of passes or fails was used to assess the Structure and Functions parameter. Future Prospects were assessed by determining the impact of positive and negative activities at the site.16 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) River Waterbodies (RWB) are the management and reporting units for the WFD. WFD RWB is a polyline shapefile dataset which is formed from a water flow routes dataset. Waterbodies are assigned types depending on their likely WFD status classification and physical and biological characteristics (typology). This is in line with European Commission CIS guidance on delineation of waterbodies. Since each RWB is attributed with a unique identifier (EU_CD), this dataset can be linked directly to other WFD data sources such as physical characteristics, risk, classification and other objectives. In some karst areas, this layer contains indicative underground flow connections between surface rivers. Such lines are indicative only and should not be taken to infer the presence of an underground river at a particular location. The appropriate Geological Survey Ireland data sets should be consulted where underground flows or connections are known or suspected.36 days ago
- Dataset relating to WFD Lake Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.26 days ago
- Annual Average Wave Period is a measurement of the passing of each wave over a period of time. This has been estimated using the Pelamis floating wave power convertor developed by Ocean Power Delivery Ltd.16 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2000 Revised is a revised map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images. It is based on EU devised Corine (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface water and groundwater. All Groundwater Waterbodies (GWB) are represented as polygons. They are validated by scientists in the Geological Survey of Ireland and the EPA Scientists as meeting the criteria for a WFD GWB. If a groundwater is capable of serving 10m³/day of abstraction, or has other significance, it is designated as a groundwater waterbody.36 days ago
- This is a point dataset showing the location of archaeological monuments which have benefitted from works under the Community Monuments Fund (CMF), an annual grant scheme established in 2020 by the National Monuments Service to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. The dataset contains information on the types of works that have been undertaken on CMF projects, and includes relevant Ministerial Consent or archaeological licence numbers, if relevant. The dataset is updated on a yearly basis, following completion of that year’s projects. The dataset provides the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) number for each site along with a link to the main SMR record, which contains detailed information on the individual monuments which have benefited from the works.26 days ago
- WFD River Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.36 days ago
- This map shows the probability of illegal waste in an area based on seven risk factors. The map is considered under development and is released for review by authorities involved in waste crime so that the methodology used may be improved if necessary. Feedback from enforcement authorities on the map content and any possible refinement to the risk factors used is welcomed to analyticsstaff@epa.ie .36 days ago
- Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are those which have been given greater protection under the European legislation of The Habitat's Directive. They have been designated because of a possible threat to the special habitats or species which they contain and to provide increased protection to a variety of animals, plants and habitats of importance to biodiversity both on a national and international scale.a16 days ago
- This dataset representing snapshot taken at the end of 2018 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 3. These nutrient sensitive areas are those river waters listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.26 days ago
- A survey of small cetaceans was carried out at three sites (Carnsore Point, Blasket Islands cSAC and Donegal bay) to derive density and abundance estimates using distance sampling. Single platform line transect surveys were carried out on three days at each between July and September 2008. During nine days of surveys, a total of 121 track-lines were surveyed of a total distance of 622.80 km in sea-state ≤2. From the total of 63 sightings, 122 individual harbour porpoise (Phocoena phocoena) were recorded. There were also four sightings of single minke whales (Balaenoptera acutoratrata), two sightings of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) with a total of 26 individuals and one sighting of two common dolphins (Delphinus delphis).16 days ago
- These nutrient sensitive catchments are those catchments where Nutrient Sensitive Points, Rivers or Waterbodies exist. They are not designated in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.16 days ago
- This dataset contains 10 polygon features. "Mine Subsidence" means lateral or vertical ground movement caused by a failure initiated at the mine level, of man made underground mines.26 days ago
- A helicopter survey carried out by the Sea Mammal Research Unit of the University of St Andrews to obtain abundance and distribution data on Harbour Seals and Grey Seals in Ireland during the Harbour Seal moult period (Aug-Sep), using thermal imaging and high resolution digital photography.16 days ago
- Wicklow Mountains National Park is situated just south of Dublin. Covering circa.22,000 hectares, The Park has the distinction of being the largest of Ireland’s six National Parks. It is also the only one located in the east of the country.The National Park extends over much of the Wicklow mountains. Upland blanket bog and heath cover the upland slopes and rounded peaks. The wide open vistas are interrupted only by forestry plantations and narrow winding mountain roads. Fast-flowing streams descend into the deep lakes of the wooded valleys and continue their course into the surrounding lowlands. This boundary map is for illustrative purposes only and shall not be held conclusive as to the boundaries or their extent. Please note the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage makes no representation or provides any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this map. The use of this map, which may be altered or updated at any time without notice, is at the sole risk of the user. https://www.nationalparks.ie/46 days ago
- This dataset contains the overall interim coastal waterbody status results, monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.36 days ago
- Commonage Framework Planning was a joint initiative between the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture and Food. Teams combining agricultural and ecological skills to assess the sustainable use of these areas have surveyed all known commonage areas in Ireland. To date in excess of 4,400 plans have been prepared, covering more than 440,000 hectares. Where necessary, destocking (removal of some of the stock kept on commonage) was prescribed to ensure recovery of the vegetation. These plans have been implemented through REPS, AEOS and the NPWS Farm Plan Scheme, as relevant, from 1999 - 2012. A commitment has been made to monitor the condition of commonages to demonstrate, in particular, that initiatives are delivering recovery in overgrazed areas and that undergrazing is not becoming a problem. Ireland also has obligations to monitor the state of SACs containing uplands and peatlands in non-commonage areas. This involves a reassessment of habitats in commonage areas, some of which were assessed as early as 1999, and also non-commonage areas. Planning teams comprising both agriculturalists and environmentalists have been trained and re-surveys have been completed in commonage blocks in Counties Mayo, Galway, Cork, Kerry, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Tipperary, Limerick and Louth between 2004 and 2010. Monitoring reports have been forwarded to the EU Commission highlighting the findings and trends. Additional survey work in 2007 focussed on Counties Mayo, Donegal and Kerry. In 2008, all commonage that had a destocking of greater than 50% were re-assessed. In this context GIS files were set up to describe: - Destocking rates assigned to Agricultural Units - Habitat types and damage categories assigned to Agricultural Sub-Units and - Locations of Base-Stations and habitat types / damage categories recorded at these stations A review of all the Commonage Framework Plans, setting sustainable stocking rates, will conclude in 2012 and will be communicated to all shareholders by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. This information is not contained here.16 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2006 Revised is a revised map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images. It is based on EU devised Corine (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- Ancient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links with prehistoric wildwoods. To date, unlike our European counterparts, no extensive study of ancient woodland has been conducted in the Republic of Ireland, leaving these irreplaceable habitats open to threats such as woodland clearance. This polygon shapefile constitutes the main output from the Ancient and long-established Woodland Inventory 2010. A total of 481 woodland sites were digitised and the following categories were set up: - Possible ancient woodland (PAW) stands have been continuously wooded since 1660. - After additional research some PAW stands were upgraded to ancient woodland (AW) status. - Long‐established woodlands (LEW) have been continuously wooded since 1830. There are two sub‐categories, LEW (I) stands for which no evidence of antiquity could be found in older documentation, and LEW (II) stands for which there is evidence that the site is not ancient. In addition, for each digitised polygon the stand type on the OS maps was determined. The categories used were semi‐natural broadleaf (SNB), mixed woodland (MW), conifer plantation (CP), non‐native broadleaf (NNB) and recent clearfell (RC). This inventory is provisional in nature, investigating only a subset of Ireland’s woodland resource and available historical documents. However, it presents a working methodology to assist in the identification of these sites in Ireland. This study also promotes taking a multidisciplinary approach in the study of ancient woodlands.26 days ago
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- Max concentrations in 2014 for Faecal Coliform (per 100ml) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- Dataset relating to WFD Ground Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.26 days ago
- This is a point dataset of emission site facility locations. These include Industrial Emissions (IE), Integrated Pollution Control (IPC) and Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) EPA licenced facilities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the competent authority for granting and enforcing IE and IPC licences for specified industrial and agricultural activities listed in the First Schedule to the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 as amended.46 days ago
- Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List Archaeological Ensemble of the Bend of the Boyne (1993) Skellig Michael (1996) Properties submitted on the Tentative List The Burren (2010) The Historic City of Dublin (2010) The Céide Fields and North West Mayo Boglands (2010) Western Stone Forts (2010) The Monastic City of Clonmacnoise and its Cultural Landscape (2010) Early Medieval Monastic Sites (2010) The Royal Sites of Ireland: Cashel, Dún Ailinne, Hill of Uisneach, Rathcroghan Complex, and Tara Complex (2010) A new website about Ireland's World Heritage properties and Ireland's Tentative List sites has just been launched. This website contains information about Brú na Bóinne and Skellig Michael, the two Irish World Heritage sites, and the seven properties inscribed on Ireland's Tentative List. The website also includes galleries of stunning photographs of the properties. Publications and brochures related to the sites may also be downloaded on the website. To visit the site: http://www.worldheritageireland.ie/16 days ago
- The project was organised into two distinct stages. Stage A involved the collection and collation of the habitat and management data on floodplain grasslands and was primarily a GIS task. Stage A included a review of appropriate management for callows and floodplain grasslands. Stage B of the project involved the development of a field methodology to survey a subsample of the callows and floodplain grasslands selected during Stage A and the presentation of the results of these surveys through summary charts, tables and site reports.16 days ago
- Dataset relating to WFD River Waterbody Approved Risk assigned to each feature by the Catchment scientists.26 days ago
- Focused Delivery Flow Paths are the areas of converging runoff that results in an increasing accumulation of flow. It is important to consider the available source of phosphorus in these contributing areas when deciding whether to target measures (check the underlying PIP-CSA rank). The red flow paths have the highest surface runoff. Where these cross High PIP areas, expect higher P losses. This map was created from outputs from the EPA DiffuseTools Research Project.16 days ago
- This GIS dataset holds positive records from the National Otter Survey of Ireland 2004/2005. The third Otter Survey of Ireland was carried out between August 2004 and August 2005. A total of 525 sites were included in the survey, distributed widely across the country, although concentrated in areas where Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) have been designated for the species. The survey was carried out to establish the current status of otters in Ireland, and to formulate recommendations for the species monitoring. The otter is listed in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive, and results of the survey were used in the Article 17 Conservation Status Assessments for the species. The survey report has been published as Irish Wildlife Manual No.23. Citation: Bailey, M. and Rochford J. (2006) Otter Survey of Ireland 2004/2005. Irish Wildlife Manuals, No. 23. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Dublin, Ireland.26 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. These nutrient sensitive areas are those waterbodies listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.16 days ago
- These are coastal, transitional, river and lake water bodies that have a High-Status Objective under the Water Framework Directive.66 days ago
- Glenveagh National Park is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, tumbling waterfalls and enchanted native oak woodland in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north west of County Donegal. At the centre of the Park on the edge of Lough Veagh is Glenveagh Castle, a late 19th century castellated mansion, built as a hunting lodge. This boundary map is for illustrative purposes only and shall not be held conclusive as to the boundaries or their extent. Please note the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage makes no representation or provides any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this map. The use of this map, which may be altered or updated at any time without notice, is at the sole risk of the user. https://www.nationalparks.ie/46 days ago
- WFD Lake Water Bodies interesting with Designated Bathing Waters under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and all relevant previous Statutory Instruments.26 days ago
- This GIS dataset holds positive records from the National Otter Survey of Ireland 1980/1981 by the Vincent Wildlife Trust. The survey was the first systematic study of otters and their wetland and coastal habitats to be undertaken throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It took place between January 1980 and March 1981. The survey provided a base-line against which further studies could be compared and thus assist monitoring of populations and distribution. Publication: Chapman, P.J. & Chapman, L.L. (1982). Otter Survey of Ireland 1980-81. Survey carried out on behalf of The Vincent Wildlife Trust.16 days ago
- The Grassland Monitoring Project 2006 represents the initial phase of a larger grassland survey which is designed to meet the monitoring and conservation objectives of the Habitats Directive. The Grassland Monitoring Project 2006 is initially focusing on the two priority Annex I grassland habitats: *Semi-natural dry grasslands and scrubland facies on calcareous substrates (Festuco-Brometalia) (6210) and *Species-rich Nardus grasslands on siliceous substrates in mountain areas (6230). The project concentrated on the assessment of these two categories only within those candidate Special Areas of Conservation (cSACs) which list either of these two grassland habitats as qualifying interests, where an assessment of Representativity is deemed to be C or higher. The assessment and monitoring structure employs rapid and simple assessment techniques, deriving information from vegetation surveys and from assessments of threats and management practices. The results of the survey indicate that the condition of semi-natural dry calcareous grasslands (and orchid-rich semi-natural dry calcareous grasslands) in Ireland is generally poor. Of the 31 sites assessed, the Structure and Functions of the grassland was considered favorable at only two sites (6%). In fact, the Structure and Functions at 21 of the sites (68%) were deemed to be unfavorable bad with the remaining eight sites (26%) considered unfavorable inadequate. The results of the survey indicate that the condition of species-rich Nardus grassland in Ireland is generally poor. In fact, the Structure and Functions of the grassland was considered unfavorable – bad at all 7 sites.16 days ago
- This Archaeological Survey of Ireland dataset is published from the database of the National Monuments Service Sites and Monuments Record (SMR). This dataset also can be viewed and interrogated through the online Historic Environment Viewer: https://heritagedata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=0c9eb9575b544081b0d296436d8f60f8 A Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) was issued for all counties in the State between 1984 and 1992. The SMR is a manual containing a numbered list of certain and possible monuments accompanied by 6-inch Ordnance Survey maps (at a reduced scale). The SMR formed the basis for issuing the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) - the statutory list of recorded monuments established under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. The RMP was issued for each county between 1995 and 1998 in a similar format to the existing SMR. The RMP differs from the earlier lists in that, as defined in the Act, only monuments with known locations or places where there are believed to be monuments are included. The large Archaeological Survey of Ireland archive and supporting database are managed by the National Monuments Service and the records are continually updated and supplemented as additional monuments are discovered. On the Historic Environment viewer an area around each monument has been shaded, the scale of which varies with the class of monument. This area does not define the extent of the monument, nor does it define a buffer area beyond which ground disturbance should not take place – it merely identifies an area of land within which it is expected that the monument will be located. It is not a constraint area for screening – such must be set by the relevant authority who requires screening for their own purposes. This data has been released for download as Open Data under the DPER Open Data Strategy and is licensed for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Please note that the centre point of each record is not indicative of the geographic extent of the monument. The existing point centroids were digitised relative to the OSI 6-inch mapping and the move from this older IG-referenced series to the larger-scale ITM mapping will necessitate revisions. The accuracy of the derived ITM co-ordinates is limited to the OS 6-inch scale and errors may ensue should the user apply the co-ordinates to larger scale maps. This dataset is provided for re-use in a number of ways and the technical options are outlined below. For a live and current view of the data, please use the web services or the data extract tool in the Historic Environment Viewer. The National Monuments Service also provide an Open Data snapshot of its national dataset in CSV as a bulk data download. Users should consult the National Monument Service website https://www.archaeology.ie/ for further information and guidance on the National Monument Act(s) and the legal significance of this dataset. Open Data Bulk Data Downloads (version date: 01/12/2025) - Please note that Redundant Records are longer included in the SMR open data products The Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) is provided as a national download in Comma Separated Value (CSV) format. This format can be easily integrated into a number of software clients for re-use and analysis. The Longitude and Latitude coordinates are also provided to aid its re-use in web mapping systems, however, the ITM easting/northings coordinates should be quoted for official purposes. ERSI Shapefiles of the SMR points and SMRZone polygons are also available The SMRZones represent an area around each monument, the scale of which varies with the class of monument. This area does not define the extent of the monument, nor does it define a buffer area beyond which ground disturbance should not take place – it merely identifies an area of land within which it is expected that the monument will be located. It is not a constraint area for screening – such must be set by the relevant authority who requires screening for their own purposes. GIS Web Service APIs (live views): For users with access to GIS software please note that the Archaeological Survey of Ireland data is also available spatial data web services. By accessing and consuming the web service users are deemed to have accepted the Terms and Conditions. The web services are available at the URL endpoints advertised below: SMR; https://services-eu1.arcgis.com/HyjXgkV6KGMSF3jt/arcgis/rest/services/SMROpenData/FeatureServer SMRZone; https://services-eu1.arcgis.com/HyjXgkV6KGMSF3jt/arcgis/rest/services/SMRZoneOpenData/FeatureServer Historic Environment Viewer - Query Tool The "Query" tool can alternatively be used to selectively filter and download the data represented in the Historic Environment Viewer. The instructions for using this tool in the Historic Environment Viewer are detailed in the associated Help file: https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/HEV_UserGuide_v01.pdf66 days ago
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- This record represents near real time River Ecology Monitoring Results. National surveys of Irish rivers have taken place on a continuous basis since 1971, when 2,900 km of river channel was surveyed. The National Rivers Monitoring Programme was replaced by the Water Framework Monitoring Programme from 22 December 2006. As part of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Monitoring Programme approximately one third of our major rivers and their more important tributaries are surveyed and assessed each year by EPA ecologists. A complete survey cycle is completed every three years. The sites are scored on a five point system developed by the EPA called the Biological Q rating system.36 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. These are the shellfish polygons as delineated originally as the 14 shellfish production areas listed in the Irish Shellfish Regulations (S.I. 200 / 1994), and updated in 2009 to include polygons delineated in accordance with European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.16 days ago
- RAMSAR The Convention on Wetlands came into force for Ireland on 15 March 1985. Ireland presently has 45 sites designated as Wetlands of International Importance, with a surface area of 66,994 hectares. For information on Irelands designated RAMSAR sites view: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/en/ramsar-pubs-annolist-annotated-ramsar-16569/main/ramsar/1-30-168%5E16569_4000_0__16 days ago
- Before the Habitats Directive, only four lagoons were at all well known in Ireland (Lady’s Island Lake, Tacumshin Lake, Lough Murree, Furnace Lough) and very few biological studies had been published. Under the obligations of the Directive, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Irish Government commissioned a series of surveys of coastal lagoons in Ireland in order to compile an inventory of lagoons in the country for selection of representative examples for designation as, or within, SACs. Surveys were carried out in 1996 (Good 1996, Good and Butler 1998, Hatch 1996, Hatch and Healy 1998, Healy and Oliver 1998, Oliver and Healy 1998). These surveys were summarised by Healy et al. 1997a,b,c. Further surveys were carried out in 1998 (Healy 1999a,b; Oliver 1999, Roden 1999, Good 1999, Good and Butler 2000). An inventory of approximately 100 lagoons was compiled as a result of these surveys and 36 of the higher conservation value lagoons were sampled over a 1-4 day period, depending on the size of the lagoon. More lagoons were sampled from 2002-3 as part of a PhD study (Oliver 2005, Roden 2004).46 days ago
- Dataset provided by Limerick County Council. Dataset was generated as part of the Shannon Integrated Coastal Management Zone Survey. Dataset attributed by Angling 'Method' & 'License No.'.16 days ago
- This feature class shows the location of lifeboat stations around Ireland. Additional information on the facilities available at each station is also provided. Data was downloaded from MIDA Atlas hosted by the CMRC.16 days ago
- River Basins of the Republic of Ireland, created for Article 3 Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC).26 days ago
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- This dataset contains all the Coastal Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists at present by 22nd December 2015.36 days ago
- The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) came into force in Ireland in 1981. Article 12 of this directive requires Member States to report on the implementation of national provisions taken under this Directive including specific reporting on status and trends of bird species. The first new format Article 12 report was submitted by member states in 2014 covering the four year period 2008 – 2012 inclusive. The Eionet website provides access to the information contained in all the national reports - see http://bd.eionet.europa.eu/article12/. The reports include a separate report for each individual bird species. If the particular report is describing a breeding population then a breeding distribution and range map forms part the report. Detailed distribution data was primarily derived from the 2007-11 Bird Atlas (via BirdWatch Ireland) but also from species specific projects conducted by NPWS and others. Final 10km and 50km grid mapping was generated from this information by NPWS and by Birdwatch Ireland. The resources referenced in this metadata relate to these distribution and range mapping for breeding populations in Irish National Grid. The individual species reports on the Eionet website provide important information on the sources and selection of data to derive the final distributions and ranges. All enquires on detailed distributions should first be directed to BirdWatch Ireland. NPWS is in a position to release the 10km (and 50km where appropriate) derived grid distribution data. Details of the Article 12 the related reporting requirements, including reporting format guidance and reference portal are available at http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/knowledge/rep_birds/index_en.htm. The following Data Resources are included in this download, and detailed metadata is available for each resource in the download: - AR1212_CurrentDistributionAllSpecies.shp - Multipart polygon shapefile showing the national distribution of the all reported breeding bird species. The national grid distributions for the 135 individual species are largely based on the national distributions for these species generated by Birdwatch Ireland for the BirdAtlas2007 to 2011. - AR1212_CurrentRangeAllSpecies.shp Multipart polygon shapefile showing the national range of the all 135 reported breeding bird species. Range "...describes roughly the spatial limits within which the habitat or species occurs.16 days ago
- Irish waters represent one of the most important marine habitats for seabirds in Europe and are utilized by a wide range of seabird species. However, the at-sea abundance and distribution of many of the seabird species occurring in Irish waters remains poorly understood. Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), through the Marine Institute, commissioned a seabird survey during the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS), running from the 10th to the 28th of October 2019.16 days ago
- The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) is a state initiative under the administration of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and established on a statutory basis under the provisions of the Architectural Heritage (National Inventory) and Historic Monuments (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1999.The purpose of the NIAH is to identify, record, and evaluate the post-1700 architectural heritage of Ireland, uniformly and consistently as an aid in the protection and conservation of the built heritage. NIAH surveys provide the basis for the recommendations of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to the planning authorities for the inclusion of particular structures in their Record of Protected Structures (RPS). This dataset is provided for re-use in a number of ways and the technical options are outlined below. For a live and current view of the data, please use the web services or the data extract tool in the Historic Environment Viewer. The NIAH also provide an Open Data snapshot of its national dataset in CSV as a bulk data download. It contains all the Ministerial Recommendations published to date and is updated as surveys are published. Open Data Bulk Data Downloads (version date: 11/10/2023) The NIAH Survey data is provided as a national download in Comma Separated Value (CSV) format. This format can be easily integrated into a number of software clients for re-use and analysis. The Longitude and Latitude coordinates are also provided to aid its re-use in web mapping systems, however, the ITM easting/northings coordinates should be quoted for official purposes. GIS Web Service APIs (live views): For users with access to GIS software please note that the NIAH data is also available as spatial data web services. By accessing and consuming the web service users are deemed to have accepted the Terms and Conditions. The web services are available at the URL endpoints advertised below: NIAH Feature Service: https://services-eu1.arcgis.com/HyjXgkV6KGMSF3jt/arcgis/rest/services/NIAHBuildingsOpenData/FeatureServer Historic Environment Viewer - Query Tool The "Query" tool can alternatively be used to selectively filter and download the data represented in the Historic Environment Viewer. The instructions for using this tool in the Historic Environment Viewer are detailed in the associated Help file: https://www.archaeology.ie/sites/default/files/media/pdf/HEV_UserGuide_v01.pdf36 days ago
- Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are designated under the European Commission Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds. All European Community member States are required to identify internationally important areas for breeding, over-wintering and migrating birds and designate them as Special Protection Areas (SPAs).16 days ago
- Where agricultural measures are needed to restore water quality, the Subbasin are highlighted with one or more coloured flags to indicate the types of water quality issues associated with that Subbasin: Red (potential point source), Orange (nitrate losses) and/or Navy (phosphorus/sediment losses).26 days ago
- This dataset shows the direction of river flow realted to the EPA/OSi river network dataset.46 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Groundwater waterbodies intersecting with Designated Bathing Waters under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and all relevant previous Statutory Instruments.16 days ago
- Bulk density (BD) reflects the soil?s ability to function for structural support, water and solute movement, and soil aeration and also allows concentration data of elements to be presented on a mass and/or volume basis. It is used to express soil physical, chemical and biological measurements on a volumetric basis for assessment of soil ecosystem services and thus comparisons between management systems.36 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2000 Level 6 is map of the Irish environmental landscape based on interpretation of satellite images based on EC established CORINE (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- Ancient woodland refers to those woods that have had a continuous history of cover since before the period when planting and afforestation became common practice (mid‐1600s). These woodlands are important in terms of their biological and cultural value, and may even form links with prehistoric wildwoods. To date, unlike our European counterparts, no extensive study of ancient woodland has been conducted in the Republic of Ireland, leaving these irreplaceable habitats open to threats such as woodland clearance. This polygon shapefile constitutes the main output from the Ancient and long-established Woodland Inventory 2010. A total of 481 woodland sites were digitised and the following categories were set up: - Possible ancient woodland (PAW) stands have been continuously wooded since 1660. - After additional research some PAW stands were upgraded to ancient woodland (AW) status. - Long‐established woodlands (LEW) have been continuously wooded since 1830. There are two sub‐categories, LEW (I) stands for which no evidence of antiquity could be found in older documentation, and LEW (II) stands for which there is evidence that the site is not ancient. In addition, for each digitised polygon the stand type on the OS maps was determined. The categories used were semi‐natural broadleaf (SNB), mixed woodland (MW), conifer plantation (CP), non‐native broadleaf (NNB) and recent clearfell (RC). This inventory is provisional in nature, investigating only a subset of Ireland’s woodland resource and available historical documents. However, it presents a working methodology to assist in the identification of these sites in Ireland. This study also promotes taking a multidisciplinary approach in the study of ancient woodlands.56 days ago
- In order to contribute to the Department Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH) site management and surveillance, visual monitoring of harbour porpoises was carried out in Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC during the summer of 2021. This was the third dedicated line transect survey of harbour porpoises within this SAC which enabled ongoing trends in summer density estimates to be explored. The objectives of the survey in 2021 were to: i) derive updated summer density and population estimates for harbour porpoises within the Rockabill to Dalkey Island SAC using robust sampling methods for small cetacean density/population estimation; ii) estimate associated Coefficients of Variation and 95% Confidence Intervals16 days ago
- Inshore Fisheries data from Inshore Fisheries Atlas of Ireland. Polygon dataset attributed with 'Method', 'Type', 'Grouping', 'Target', 'Area Usage' & 'Fish'16 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. Bathing Water Area profiles referred to in Regulation 5 is to consist of a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water, as provided for in Directive 2006/7/EC where Designated Bathing Waters exist under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011. EC Bathing Water Profiles - Best Practice and Guidance 2009.26 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot of Special Protection Areas taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. The EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) requires designation of SPAs for listed rare and vulnerable species, regularly occurring migratory species, such as ducks, geese and waders; and wetlands, especially those of international importance, which attract large numbers of migratory birds each year. (Internationally important means that 1% of the population of a species uses the site, or more than 20,000 birds regularly use the site.) This is a national dataset.16 days ago
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- Location of water sampling sites for the Historic Mines Project46 days ago
- This is a points dataset of the location of emission site facilities, including IPC (Integrated Pollution Control), IE (Industrial Emission) and Waste facilities that are currently licensed by the EPA.36 days ago
- This dataset contains the status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status26 days ago
- This dataset contains all the Coastal Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI No. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- Average concentrations from 2007 - 2009 for Ammonium (mg/lP) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.26 days ago
- To survey seals around the coast of Ireland between August and September 2011. The coast from Lough Foyle to Galway Bay was surveyed during this aerial survey.16 days ago
- This GIS dataset contains records of Lesser Horseshoe bats from known bat roosts. Records are presented in 1km resolution and contain a subset of attributes held in the NPWS Lesser horseshoe bat database. Some observations of non-targeted bat species have been recorded as well and are included in this dataset. Temporal coverage: 1978 to 2015. The data is collected to determine and track changes to the national population of Lesser Horseshoe Bat to guide conservation efforts. This species is listed in Annex II and Annex IV of the EU Habitats Directive.16 days ago
- This shapefile contains the river waterbody typologies in Ireland and are specific to the assessment of water abstractions. The criteria for categorising river type are based on UK research that examined the impact of abstractions on river and lake ecology and have been adapted for use in Ireland.46 days ago
- CORINE Landcover Change 2012 – 2018 is the 2018 update of the COPERNICUS pan-European landcover change data series. This dataset is the Irish national CORINE change 2012- 2018 dataset, covering the Republic of Ireland, which will be integrated into a seamless CORINE 2012-2018 landcover change map of Europe. The dataset is based on interpretation of satellite imagery and national in-situ vector data. It is mapped to the standard CORINE classification system (link) and data specifications - minimum mapping unit (mmu) of 5ha and the minimum feature width of 100m.46 days ago
- This Feature Class layer of "Basins" in the Irish Continental Shelf (ie. AKA Irish EEZ) represents the geographic boundary of the designated "basins". This layer consists of 5 designated basins and has been sourced from the Petroleum Affairs Division of the Department of Communications, Marine & Natural Resources. A Basin represents a large submarine depression of a generally circular, elliptical or oval shape and by depression we mean any depressed or lower area in the ocean floor.16 days ago
- Maps of breeding birds distributions mapped using a 10x10 km grid associated with Article 12 Birds Directive report on the implementation of national provisions for the period 2013 to 2018 and submitted in 2019. The Birds Directive (Directive 2009/147/EC) came into force in Ireland in 1981. Article 12 of this directive requires Member States to report on the implementation of national provisions taken under this Directive including specific reporting on status and trends of bird species. The first new format Article 12 report was submitted by member states in 2014 covering the four year period 2008 – 2012 inclusive. This spatial data relates to the second report in this format for the period 2013 to 2018. IE_IrishGrid_Art12_NonSensitiveSpeciesBreedingDistributions.shp This file contains information for 137 species. This spatial data should be read in conjunction with the individual species reports. These are available through the European Environment Agency Eionet portal Art12 webtool: https://nature-art12.eionet.europa.eu/article12/ and indicators dashboard https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/biodiversity/state-of-nature-in-the-eu/article-12-national-summary-dashboards/breeding-population-and-distribution-trends Map data are not included for the following 4 sensitive species: Haliaeetus albicilla White-tailed Eagle Aquila chrysaetos Golden Eagle Charadrius dubius Little Ringed Plover Phalaropus lobatus Red-necked Phalarope These are available only through a NPWS data request only (see https://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/sensitive-data-access)16 days ago
- Dedicated boat-based transects to visually survey bottlenose dolphins were carried out in the Lower River Shannon SAC (Site Code 002165) over twelve days on fixed, pre-determined routes between June and September 2022.16 days ago
- Irish waters represent one of the most important marine habitats for seabirds in Europe and are utilized by a wide range of seabird species. However, the at-sea abundance and distribution of many of the seabird species occurring in Irish waters remains poorly understood. Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), through the Marine Institute, commissioned a seabird survey during the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS), running from the 8th to the 28th of October 2021.16 days ago
- The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is a key initiative aimed at improving water quality throughout the EU. It applies to rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters. The Directive requires an integrated approach to managing water quality on a river basin basis; with the aim of maintaining and improving water quality. The Directive requires that management plans be prepared on a river basin basis and specifies a structured approach to developing those plans. Cycle 2 identified six RBDs on the island of Ireland. Two of these are shared with Northern Ireland (Neagh Bann and North Western), one is wholly within the state (Ireland) and three are wholly within Northern Ireland (Neagh Bann NI, North East NI and North Western NI). Cycle 1 identified eight river basin districts (RBDs) on the island of Ireland for the purpose of implementing the Directive. Three of these were shared with Northern Ireland (Shannon, Neagh Bann and North Western), four RBDs were wholly within the state (Eastern, South Eastern, South Western and Western) and one was wholly within Northern Ireland (North Eastern). Development of the river basin management plans has involved a coordinated effort across a wide range of organisations, including a high level of coordination with the authorities in Northern Ireland in relation to the cross-border RBDs. A key requirement of the Directive is public participation and a number of major public consultations have contributed towards development of the plans.36 days ago
- This dataset shows points of interest around Wicklow Mountains National Park, which have been included in an online mapping application - Wicklow Mountains Story Map Tour. CSV file contains points of interest in Wicklow Mountains National Park, along with descriptions and coordinates (Irish Transverse Mercator, Irish Grid and WGS84). Zip folder contains the images used in the Story Map.36 days ago
- This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessment of Trophic Status carried out on Irish Coastal Waters for the Reporting period 2018-2020.66 days ago
- Location of water sampling sites for the Historic Mines Project46 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Groundwater Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.16 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- These are the lake waterbody polygons delineated in accordance with Guidance Document No. 9: Implementing the Geographical Information System Elements (GIS) of the Water Framework Directive (2003) and Guidance Document No. 22: Updated Guidance on Implementing the Geographical Information System (GIS) Elements of the EU Water policy (November 2008).36 days ago
- This dataset holds records from the National Otter Survey of Ireland 2010/2011. Observations of mink have also been recorded and are included in this dataset, along with records of other non-targeted species (Fox, Badger, Heron, Dipper, Moorhen, and Coot). Additional Kingfisher records are not openly available due to their sensitivity and can be requested by sending in a formal data request (see https://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/open-data-policy). The survey report has been published as Irish Wildlife Manual No.76. The otter is listed in Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive, and results of the survey went into the Article 17 Conservation Status Assessment for the species in 2013.26 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbodies are the management and reporting units for the WFD. This is a polyline shapefile dataset which is formed from a Waterways Ireland Canal Polygon dataset and river network dataset. These canal waterbodies are also included in the overall River Waterbodies (RWB) WFD dataset. Each waterbody has a unique identifier (EU_CD) so the dataset can be linked directly to other WFD data sources such as physical characteristics, risk, classification and other objectives.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to terrestrial food provision. This includes agricultural crops and livestock, as well as harvesting of wild food. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- This dataset contains a raster file showing the contribution of land to the maintenance of high water quality, though natural filtration of sediment. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- Max concentrations in 2007 - 2009 for Faecal Coliform (per 100ml) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.26 days ago
- This data set contains estimates of naturalised river flow duration percentiles for Irish rivers. The flow estimates represent flows that could be expected in rivers under naturalised conditions and do not take account of artificial influences of any kind such as water supply abstractions or waste water discharges. The data set should be used in conjunction with the HYDRO Catchments layer to display contributing areas to each flow node. Data results include naturalised flow percentiles (NATQ1-99%), naturalised mean monthly flows (NATMMF1-12) and physical catchment descriptors. Flow estimates are provided in m3/second.46 days ago
- This dataset shows major basins amalgamated from a digitised version of a 1958 OSI Basins map.26 days ago
- Bathing Water Catchments were provided by Local Authorities as part of the Bathing Water Area profiles referred to in Regulation 5, which is to consist of a description of the physical, geographical and hydrological characteristics of the bathing water, as provided for in Directive 2006/7/EC where Designated Bathing Waters exist under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011. EC Bathing Water Profiles - Best Practice and Guidance 2009.16 days ago
- Greencastle Codling Protected Area located north-east of the Inishowen peninsula. The zone represents a periodically closed Fishery Exclusion Area under an SI as part of the Greencastle Codling Project run by Marine Institute and BIM with local industry.16 days ago
- This dataset contains the status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.26 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Bathing Waters under S.I. No. 79/2008 and S.I. No. 351/2011 Bathing Water Quality (Amendment) Regulations 2011 and all relevant previous Statutory Instruments.26 days ago
- A greenhouse gas emission projection is an estimate of what emission levels are likely to be in the future based on key assumptions such as economic growth forecasts, and Government climate change mitigation policies and measures. Greenhouse gas emission projections are a valuable analytical tool to assess Ireland’s progress towards achieving its 2020emission reduction targets set down under the EU Effort Sharing Decision (Decision 406/2009/EC). The EPA develops national emission projections on an annual basis, in collaboration with relevant State and other bodies. This collaboration ensures consistency with economic forecasts and with projected activity in sectors including energy, agriculture, and industry.16 days ago
- A visual survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out in 2015 in the Roaringwater Bay and Islands SAC in order to derive local density and abundance estimates. Static Acoustic Monitoring (SAM) through the deployment of C-PODs was carried out at two sites within the SAC using a randomised sampling design.16 days ago
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- This water flow network dataset is a route feature class rather than a simple polyline. The geometry is generated by merging the river lines of individual geometric network datasets. This layer contains an integrated flow network that includes known flow connections through rivers, lakes and groundwater aquifers. In places where the network is depicted flowing through lakes or through underground channels, the flow channels are schematic only, and do not represent the precise location of these flow channels. The appropriate Geological Survey Ireland data sets should be consulted where underground flows or connections are known or suspected.46 days ago
- This dataset displays locational information for all 3,025 Holy Wells in the Republic of Ireland that has been recorded by the National Monuments Service. The dataset contains information on certain holy wells the precise location of which has not been identified and as a result have been assigned the National Grid Reference of 0/0. It is hoped with the publication of this dataset that some of these ‘lost holy wells’ may be located by public information which can be sent by email to nationalmonuments@housing.gov.ie. The dataset provides the Sites and Monuments Record (SMR) Number for each holy well along with a link to a more comprehensive online entry available on the National Monuments Service, Historic Environment Viewer, accessible at https://maps.archaeology.ie/HistoricEnvironment. This information is correct at the time of publication. It may be amended or altered by the addition or removal of Holy Wells based on information submitted to the National Monuments Service. This dataset is based on information exported from the national database on the 20/04/2023.46 days ago
- Dataset owned and provided by Galway County Council Data provided in esri format in June 2010 Dataset attributed with Site 'Location' and Site 'Name'16 days ago
- The National Soil Database has produced a national database of soil geochemistry including point and spatial distribution maps of major nutrients, major elements, essential trace elements, trace elements of special interest and minor elements. In addition, this study has generated a National Soil Archive, comprising bulk soil samples and a nucleic acids archive each of which represent a valuable resource for future soils research in Ireland. The geographical coherence of the geochemical results was considered to be predominantly underpinned by underlying parent material and glacial geology. Other factors such as soil type, land use, anthropogenic effects and climatic effects were also evident. The coherence between elements, as displayed by multivariate analyses, was evident in this study. Examples included strong relationships between Co, Fe, As, Mn and Cu. This study applied large-scale microbiological analysis of soils for the first time in Ireland and in doing so also investigated microbial community structure in a range of soil types in order to determine the relationship between soil microbiology and chemistry. The results of the microbiological analyses were consistent with geochemical analyses and demonstrated that bacterial community populations appeared to be predominantly determined by soil parent material and soil type.26 days ago
- This table contains the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbody Ecological Potential results for 2013-2018. The data used were primarily from 2016 to 2018. The WFD objectives include the attainment of good ecological potential in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good ecological potential or better where such status exists.36 days ago
- WFD Ground Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Protection Areas Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and 79/409/EEC.26 days ago
- This dataset contains the location data published in the NPWS Flora Protection Order Map Viewer – Bryophytes http://bit.ly/2BxDNUA The Flora (Protection) Order, 2015 (S.I. No. 356 of 2015) gives legal protection to 65 species of bryophytes in the Republic of Ireland (25 liverworts and 40 mosses). Information packs are now available for each of the known FPO bryophyte populations, downloadable as PDF documents. There are 476 such “Taxon Site” documents. A Taxon Site is defined here as an assemblage of all the records for a particular taxon at a particular place (as there may have been several sightings of a taxon at roughly the same place, made by different people, and on different occasions over the years). Each Taxon Site is represented on the Map Viewer by a single coordinate. The coordinate might be the most accurate and most recent record at a Taxon Site, or it might be the best guess for sites where a taxon hasn’t been seen for many years. All the PDF documents contain basic information on the taxon threat status, location (grid reference, vice-county), recorder name and date, OS Discovery map, management and conservation recommendations and a descriptive extract from Rare and Threatened Bryophytes of Ireland. Over 300 Taxon Sites have recent survey data and more accurate information is available for these, including field data sheets, GPS coordinates, aerial photographs, site maps and site photographs. The process for revision of the FPO from the Red Data List is explained in the Irish Wildlife Manual – IWM87.pdf and reviewed in Revision of the Flora (Protection) Order in the Republic of Ireland.36 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface waters and groundwaters. The Subcatchment dataset is built on clusters of river water body polygons and are entirely contained within the Catchment polygons dataset. All Subcatchments are represented as polygons.26 days ago
- The OSPAR Convention is the current legal instrument guiding international cooperation on the protection of the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. Work under the Convention is managed by the OSPAR Commission, made up of representatives of the Governments of 15 Contracting Parties and the European Commission, representing the European Community. This spatial dataset covers the location of marine dumping sites.66 days ago
- Average concentrations in 2014 for Nitrogen (mg/l N03) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- The designation of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) safeguards vulnerable or unique marine species and habitats of national importance in the Northern Ireland inshore region based on an ecosystem approach. These MCZs fulfill the obligations on The Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (the "Act") to contribute to an ecologically coherent UK network of MPAs as well as wider biodiversity commitments at European and global level. MCZ is a new type of Marine Protected Area (MPA), designated in the Northern Ireland Inshore Region to protect nationally important habitats, species and geological/geomorphological features, while fully taking into account any economic, cultural or social consequences of doing so. The Act also allows the Department to make byelaws to protect MCZs from damage caused by unregulated activities such as anchoring, kite surfing, jet skiing etc. It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly destroy or damage a protected feature of an MCZ or to contravene a byelaw. For detailed information see - https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/marine-conservation-zones16 days ago
- These are the shellfish polygons as delineated originally as the 14 shellfish production areas listed in the Irish Shellfish Regulations (S.I. 200 / 1994), and updated in 2009 to include polygons delineated in accordance with European Communities (Quality of Shellfish Waters) (Amendment) Regulations 2009.26 days ago
- Dataset owned and provided by Failte Ireland Dataset representative of Failte Ireland tourism entities identified as being a Heritage Assett: Birdwatch Ireland Nature Reserves Forest Parks Refuges for Fauna Important Birdwatch Areas Parks & Gardens National parks Mountian Activities Nature reserve Eco Agriculture RAMSAR Sites Water Bodies of Tourism Significance Environmental Education World Heritage Sites Eco Lodges Eco Adventure Centers16 days ago
- The purpose of this project was to count seabird species occurring in Irish waters. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird observer with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations during the Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey (BWAS) between 21st March and the 7th April 2021.16 days ago
- Average concentrations in 2014 for Phosphate (mg/lP) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- A raster dataset detailing to how many ecological networks an area contributes. Networks considered are the grassland, woodland, wetland, and upland network. This dataset is part of a dataset series that establishes an ecosystem service maps (national scale) for a set of services prioritised through stakeholder consultation and any intermediate layers created by Environment Systems Ltd in the cause of the project. The individual dataset resources in the datasets series are to be considered in conjunction with the project report: https://www.npws.ie/research-projects/ecosystems-services-mapping-and-assessment The project provides a National Ecosystem and Ecosystem Services (ES) map for a suite of prioritised services to assist implementation of MAES (Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems and their services) in Ireland. This involves stakeholder consultation for identification of services to be mapped, the development of a list of indicators and proxies for mapping, as well as an assessment of limitations to ES mapping on differing scales (Local, Catchment, Region, National, EU) based on data availability. Reporting on data gaps forms part of the project outputs. The project relied on the usage of pre-existing data, which was also utilised to create intermediate data layers to aid in ES mapping. For a full list of the data used throughout the project workings, please refer to the project report.26 days ago
- WFD River Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation Conservation Objective Species under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and Directive 79/409/EEC.26 days ago
- This dataset defines the boundaries of solid waste heaps that were located at historic mine sites.36 days ago
- The EU has established a new conservation area recognising the biological sensitivity and commercial importance of the waters around Ireland. The new Irish Conservation Box (ICB) or Irish Biologically Sensitive Area will replace the old Irish Box, a 50-mile, protected fishing zone around the Irish coast. The ICB is smaller than the old Irish Box, but extends further south. A major feature of the zone is that it follows the 200m contour on its western side and is based on the conservation box that was established to protect juvenile hake in 2001 as part of the northern hake recovery plan. The waters around Ireland contain some of the most important spawning and nursery areas for commercial fish stocks in the North - East Atlantic. These include: · major spawning areas for mackerel, horse mackerel and blue whiting off the west coast · major spawning areas for hake, megrim and herring off the south coast. · very important nursery areas for herring, haddock, hake, whiting and megrim in the shelf waters off the south and west coasts The biological sensitivity of the waters around Ireland has been clearly demonstrated by international scientific surveys of adult fish, juveniles and fish egg distribution. They show a clear picture of the importance of Irish coastal waters as fish spawning and nursery areas. This information formed an integral part of the case made by Ireland on the biologically sensitive nature of the seas around Ireland.16 days ago
- Connemara National Park features circa. 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests. It is the site of many great walks and awesome views. Western blanket bog and heathland are the predominant vegetation types. The largest mammal in the Park is the Connemara Pony. Although a domestic animal, this pony is very much part of the Connemara countryside. This boundary map is for illustrative purposes only and shall not be held conclusive as to the boundaries or their extent. Please note the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage makes no representation or provides any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or currency of this map. The use of this map, which may be altered or updated at any time without notice, is at the sole risk of the user. https://www.nationalparks.ie/46 days ago
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- Nitrate Critical Source Area (CSA) are where there is a source of N from agricultural areas and the land is susceptible to losses. This ‘High PIP’ (Rank 1, 2 or 3) is typically due to the presence of freely draining soils and moderate/high livestock intensity. Target these areas in At Risk water body in which nitrate is the significant issue and farming is the significant pressure.26 days ago
- Focused Flow Delivery Points are where Focused Flow Paths enter a watercourse. The size of the point indicates the relative volume of flow delivered to water. This map was created from outputs from the EPA DiffuseTools Research Project.26 days ago
- This dataset show status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.36 days ago
- On August and September 2012, the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) of the University of St Andrews carried out an aerial survey of moulting harbour seals (Phoca vitulina, also known as common seals) in the west, south-west, south and east of Ireland, between Galway Bay and Carlingford Lough. This was the completion of a survey of seals around the whole of Ireland that started in August 2011, when the coast from Lough Foyle to Galway Bay was surveyed (Duck & Morris, 2012). Although the primary aim of this survey was to count harbour seals hauled out ashore, grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) were also counted. The 2011 and 2012 surveys were undertaken in order to update information from a previous nationwide aerial seal survey carried out in August 2003 (Cronin et al., 2004; Cronin et al., 2007). The surveys incorporated improved techniques which resulted in more accurate species identification and, consequently, more accurate final counts compared with the 2003 survey. This should be kept in mind when interpreting any differences in counts from the two surveys.16 days ago
- WFD River Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Protection Areas Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.26 days ago
- The Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (PRTR) provides easily accessible key environmental data from industrial facilities in Ireland. The register contains data reported during for the period of 2007 to 2021 for over 400 facilities that are engaged in environmentally hazardous activities. For each facility, information is provided concerning the amounts of pollutant releases to air, water and land as well as off-site transfers of waste and of pollutants in waste water from a list of 91 key pollutants including heavy metals, pesticides, greenhouse gases and dioxins for the year 2007 to 2021. The register contributes to transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making. It implements for the European Community the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) PRTR Protocol to the Aarhus Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters.46 days ago
- The Wreck Inventory of Ireland Database (WIID) holds records of over 18,000 known and potential wreck sites in Irish waters. Wrecks in the database date to all periods; the earliest vessels represented being prehistoric logboats which are primarily found within Ireland’s inland waterways. With the intensification of shipping activity from the late medieval period onwards, the number of wrecking events off Irish waters increased exponentially with significant numbers occurring during the 18th and 19th centuries. This trend continued and the tumultuous events of the two World Wars in the first half of the 20th Century resulted in much larger numbers of vessels being lost in the waters surrounding Ireland, with an estimated 1,800 shipping casualties relating to both conflicts. Information contained in the WIID is derived from a wide variety of sources including: UKHO wreck data; the National Museum of Ireland; 18th and 19th-century surveys and sea charts; Lloyd’s List and Lloyd’s Register of Shipping; historic newspapers; Parliamentary Papers; local and international journals; fishermen’s marks; charts and cartographic sources. Important information on wrecks has been obtained during targeted fieldwork carried out by the National Monuments Service’s Underwater Archaeology Unit (UAU), drawing on first-hand accounts from divers, fishermen, coastal walkers, independent archaeologists, other marine and inland-waterways users, often supplemented by the records held in the Dept. of Irish Folklore, University College Dublin. The extensive seabed mapping programme carried out by the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute as part of the INFOMAR project is very important, leading to the discovery of significant numbers of new wreck sites. It has also produced new high-resolution survey data on hundreds of other known wreck sites in Irish waters. NMS endeavours to ensure that the information in the Wreck Viewer is as accurate as possible. As only a relatively small percentage of wrecks have been accurately located to date, any information which can clarify positions or confirm new discoveries is greatly appreciated and new information will be updated to the viewer on an on-going basis. New information can be emailed to nationalmonuments@housing.gov.ie The Data is based on 20/6/24 data export This data has been released for download as Open Data under the DPER Open Data Strategy and is licensed for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/16 days ago
- The Western European Shelf Passive Acoustic Survey is an acoustic survey undertaken by the Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) Department of the Marine Institute of Ireland. The WESPAS provides a unique opportunity for surveillance of the summer distribution of cetaceans in shelf water habitats along Ireland’s Atlantic margins which can be difficult to reach by other means.16 days ago
- This is a points dataset of pre-WFD Groundwater quality levels, 2003-2005.36 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Surface Waterbodies intersecting with Designated Special Protection Areas Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.16 days ago
- This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments of Trophic Status carried out on Irish Transitional Waters for the Reporting period 2018-2020.66 days ago
- These are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork Harbour. Detailed conservation objectives are available for some SACs and as additional ones are approved they will be posted on the NPWS website (www.npws.ie). The legal basis on which SACs are selected and designated is the EU Habitats Directive, transposed into Irish law in the as amended in 1998 and 2005. The Directive lists certain habitats and species that must be protected within SACs This is a national dataset and is split into two separate file download: SACs within the bounds of the ITM coordinate reference system and off-shore SACs which are provided in WGS 84.36 days ago
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- Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbodies are the management and reporting units for the WFD. This is a polyline shapefile dataset which is formed from a Waterways Ireland Canal Polygon dataset and river network dataset. These canal waterbodies are also included in the overall River Waterbodies (RWB) WFD dataset. Each waterbody has a unique identifier (EU_CD) so the dataset can be linked directly to other WFD data sources such as physical characteristics, risk, classification and other objectives.26 days ago
- This dataset was developed for the River Basin Management Plan for Ireland 2018 – 2021 (second cycle River Basin Management Plan). The Areas for Action are areas where action will be carried out in the second cycle. The data consists of polygon geometry representing the location and extent of the Areas for Action (waterbodies) and tabular attribute data describing the waterbody. The Areas for Action were selected based on the priorities in the draft river basin management plan, the evidence from the Water Framework Directive characterisation process, and the expertise, data and knowledge of public body staff with responsibilities for water and the different pressure types. Following the selection process, the Local Authorities Water and Communities Office (LAWCO) undertook public engagement and feedback sessions on the Areas for Action. These were considered in the drafting of the final River Basin Management Plan, which was published on April 17th 2018. The Action Plan Start Year is the year the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) plan to begin assessment work within the Area for Action. This is not a final dataset and will likely change over the lifecycle of the River Basin Management Plan.36 days ago
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- The PRTR NO2 data map details modelled annual concentrations of nitrogen dioxide for Dublin, 2017.56 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface waters and groundwaters. A new lake catchment layer of unnested WFD lake catchments was delineated in 2022. For every WFD lake water body, an un-nested lake catchment was delineated from the outflow up to the next upstream WFD lake (as taken from lake waterbodies layer).26 days ago
- This table contains all the River Waterbody Status results recorded in accordance with European Communities (Water Policy) Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003). The regulation objectives include the attainment of good status in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good status or better where such status exists26 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD Groundwater bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Conservation Objective Habitats under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992.16 days ago
- Irish waters represent one of the most important marine habitats for seabirds in Europe and are utilized by a wide range of seabird species. However, the at-sea abundance and distribution of many of the seabird species occurring in Irish waters remains poorly understood. Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG), through the Marine Institute, commissioned a seabird survey from the MRV Celtic Explorer during the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS), running from the 4th to the 24th of October 2020. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird observer with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 2-3 knots. The seabird observer’s survey effort was maximized and optimized during periods of sea state less than or equal to sea state 6 and with visibility of greater than 300m. A total of 117 hours and 34 minutes of survey effort was conducted over the course of the CSHAS 2020 survey. In total, 99 hours and 50 minutes of survey effort were conducted using a line transect methodology, while 14 hours and 45 minutes of effort were conducted using the point sampling methodology. A further 2 hours and 58 minutes of effort were conducted as a casual watch. A total of 3764 seabird sightings were recorded throughout the survey, totalling 35639 individuals. In total, 11624 seabirds were recorded as “in transect”, while 24012 were recorded “off transect”. The species encountered included 27 species from 9 families. A further 74 sightings of terrestrial birds were also recorded, comprising of 287 individuals.16 days ago
- Summary tabular data relating to Natura 2000 SAC sites in Ireland, providing Natura 2000 site-related details, including lists of the habitats and species listed in Annex I and Annex II of the Habitats Directive for which each Natura 2000 site is selected. Data is accurate up to March 2023. Please check the Iris Oifigiúil, Irish, Irish Statute Book for more recently published Statutory Instrument (S.I.) regulations. Data is provided in a single zip file containing sub folders holding MS Excel, CSV and JSON formats, each accompanied by a ‘readme’ file. This data should be read in conjunction with the spatial (GIS) boundaries for sites, site documents and related publications (see further https://www.npws.ie/maps-and-data/designated-site-data/ )36 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2018 is the 2018 update of the COPERNICUS pan-European landcover data series. This dataset is the Irish national CORINE 2018 dataset, covering the Republic of Ireland, which will be integrated into a seamless CORINE 2018 landcover map of Europe. The dataset is based on interpretation of satellite imagery and national in-situ vector data. It is mapped to the standard CORINE classification system (link) and data specifications - minimum mapping unit (mmu) of 25ha and the minimum feature width of 100m.26 days ago
- Average concentrations in 2007 - 2009 for Nitrogen (mg/l N03) in samples from monitoring locations on the Irish Environmental Protection Agency Water Framework Directive (WFD) Groundwater Monitoring Network.36 days ago
- Ireland’s hydrometric areas, used as management units for hydrological areas (EPA, OPW, ESBI, Local Authorities etc). They are made up of amalgamations of large river basins.36 days ago
- Water monitoring stations used by the EPA and Local Authorities are registered on EDEN Monitoring Data System by an application called the Feature Coding Tool (FCT). This tool applies a unique code to river, lake, transitional, coastal or groundwater stations registered on it.36 days ago
- This dataset shows the overall risk status result for Coastal waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Policy Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003)).26 days ago
- WFD River Water Bodies intersecting with WFD Designated Salmonid Waters under S.I. No. 293/1988 - European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations 1988, 14th August 198826 days ago
- Annual Average Wave Height off the Irish coastline in metres as calculated by the ESBI Pelamis model for the Irish Wave Energy Resource Atlas 2005.16 days ago
- This GIS dataset holds records from the Badger and Habitat Survey of Ireland 1989 - 1995. The survey was carried out on behalf of the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Department of Agriculture. In total, 729 1km squares were assessed for badger setts and by habitat composition, with surveys undertaken mainly by Conservation Rangers of the National Parks & Wildlife Service. In order to obtain results on an all-Ireland basis the survey was extended to Northern Ireland. The survey in the North was carried out between 1990 and 1993 by researchers from the Department of Biology and Biochemistry Queen's University of Belfast with close co-operation between researchers in the North and in the Republic. This project's principal aims have been to assess the overall numbers of badgers in Ireland and to provide a base-line for assessment of any future changes in badger numbers, to identify regional variations in density, to evaluate the extent of illegal digging or disturbance of setts and to relate badger density to the distribution and type of habitats present in an area. The overall value of the study has been to provide basic information on badgers in Ireland and to create a framework for preliminary and further examination of badgers and habitats in relation to the TB problem in cattle.26 days ago
- Concurrent visual and acoustic surveys for cetaceans were carried out in two survey blocks in the Irish Sea to investigate species distribution, relative abundance and absolute abundance where possible. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out in the northern Irish Sea in July and in the southern Irish Sea in August 2011. During the two surveys, we carried out 348km of survey effort along 23 track-lines of which 100% of the northern Irish Sea survey and 79% of the southern Irish Sea survey were in sea-state ≤3. We recorded a total of 71 cetacean sightings comprising 111 individuals of two species. In addition there were five seal sightings of two species and a single sighting of a basking shark. Harbour porpoise was by far the most abundant species followed by minke whale. Grey seal was the most frequent seal species with only a single sighting of a common seal.16 days ago
- The location of emission points from IPPC (Integrated Pollution Provention and Control) facilities (EPA Licensed, applied, closed etc.)36 days ago
- This dataset contains all the overall interim transitional waterbody status results, monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.36 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) River Waterbodies (RWB) are the management and reporting units for the WFD. WFD RWB is a polyline shapefile dataset which is formed from a water flow routes dataset. Waterbodies are assigned types depending on their likely WFD status classification and physical and biological characteristics (typology). This is in line with European Commission CIS guidance on delineation of waterbodies. Since each RWB is attributed with a unique identifier (EU_CD), this dataset can be linked directly to other WFD data sources such as physical characteristics, risk, classification and other objectives. In some karst areas, this layer contains indicative underground flow connections between surface rivers. Such lines are indicative only and should not be taken to infer the presence of an underground river at a particular location. The appropriate Geological Survey Ireland data sets should be consulted where underground flows or connections are known or suspected.36 days ago
- This layer represents the risk for each waterbody of failing to meet their Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives by 2027. The risk of not meeting WFD objectives was determined by assessment of monitoring data, data on the pressures and data on the measures that have been implemented. Waterbodies that are At Risk are prioritised for implementation of measures. This assessment is completed periodically by the EPA Catchments Unit in conjunction with other stakeholders and is based on the latest published monitoring data The three risk categories are: • Waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. For these waterbodies an evidence-based process was undertaken to identify the significant pressures; once a pressure is designated as ‘significant’, measures and accompanying resources are needed to mitigate the impact(s) from this pressure. These At Risk waterbodies require not only implementation of the existing measures described in the various regulations, e.g. the Good Agricultural Practices Regulations, but also in many instances more targeted supplementary measures. • Waterbodies that are categorised as Review either because additional information is needed to determine their status before resources and more targeted measures are initiated or the measures have been undertaken, e.g. a wastewater treatment plant upgrade, but the outcome hasn’t yet been measured/monitored. • Waterbodies that are Not at Risk and therefore are meeting their Water Framework Directive objectives. These require maintenance of existing measures to protect the satisfactory status of the water bodies.26 days ago
- The EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC) requires designation of SPAs for: listed rare and vulnerable species; regularly occurring migratory species, such as ducks, geese and waders; wetlands, especially those of international importance, which attract large numbers of migratory birds each year. (Internationally important means that 1% of the population of a species uses the site, or more than 20,000 birds regularly use the site.) This is a national dataset.36 days ago
- These Catchment Projects are areas where there are already projects ongoing at catchment scale, or where funding or plans are in place, which will have benefits for water quality protection/restoration during WFD Cycle 3. They include community initiatives (like Rivers Trusts), LIFE, EIP, INTERREG and public body research projects.36 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with WFD Designated Salmonid Waters under S.I. No. 293/1988 - European Communities (Quality of Salmonid Waters) Regulations 1988, 14th August 198826 days ago
- This dataset shows water quality monitoring and assessments carried out on Irish Transitional Waters for the Reporting period 2010-2012.36 days ago
- Corine Land Cover Changes 2006-2012 is a map of the changes in Irish environmental landscape between 2006 and 2012, based on revised Corine 2006 database. It is based on EU devised Corine (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) Coastal Waterbody unit within Irish waters. According to the WFD Article 2(7) “‘Coastal water’ means surface water on the landward side of a line, every point of which is at a distance of one nautical mile on the seaward side from the nearest point of the baseline from which the breadth of territorial waters is measured, extending where appropriate up to the outer limit of transitional waters.”26 days ago
- This dataset shows the overall risk status result for transitional waterbodies (2008). The risk status was calculated as part of the Article 5 characterisation and risk assessment report carried out on all waterbodies. It identified those at risk of failing the objectives of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC (Water Policy Regulations 2003 (SI no. 722/2003)).26 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. WFD River Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.16 days ago
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- The dataset contains linear waste features identified at historic mine sites. This consists mainly of the drainage of water on a site, termed mine drainage.36 days ago
- This dataset contains the status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) and status assigned to unmonitored WFD LWBs as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objectives to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status26 days ago
- The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) establishes a framework for the protection, improvement and management of surface waters and groundwaters. A new WFD lake catchment layer was created in 2022. New lake catchments were delineated for every WFD lake from the outflow up to very farthest source, i.e. the whole catchment. If multiple lakes exist along the same river system, their catchments overlap.26 days ago
- Corine Land Cover Changes 2000-2006 is a map of the changes in Irish environmental landscape between 2000 and 2006, based on revised Corine 2000 database. It is based on EU devised Corine (Coordination of Information on the Environment) specifications.36 days ago
- This dataset represents a snapshot taken in September 2016 for the purpose of the WFD RBMP Cycle 2. These nutrient sensitive areas are those river waters listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.16 days ago
- To contribute to the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage (DHLGH) site management and surveillance effort, visual monitoring of harbour porpoises was carried out in the Blasket Islands SAC during the summer of 2022. This was the fifth dedicated line transect survey of harbour porpoises within this SAC, which will enable ongoing trends in summer density estimates to be explored.16 days ago
- This table contains the Water Framework Directive (WFD) Canal Waterbody Ecological Potential results for 2019-2024. The data used were primarily from 2019 to 2024. The WFD objectives include the attainment of good ecological potential in waterbodies that are of lesser status at present and retaining good ecological potential or better where such status exists.36 days ago
- The Western European Shelf Passive Acoustic Survey is an acoustic survey undertaken by the Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS) Department of the Marine Institute of Ireland. The WESPAS provides a unique opportunity for surveillance of the summer distribution of cetaceans in shelf water habitats along Ireland’s Atlantic margins which can be difficult to reach by other means.16 days ago
- A survey of harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) was carried out at five sites (North County Dublin, Dublin bay, Cork coast, Roaringwater bay cSAC and Galway bay) to derive density and abundance estimates. Single platform line-transect surveys were carried out on six days at each site between July and September 2008. Distance sampling was used to derive g(0), which is the density of harbour porpoises on the track of the vessel. Abundance estimates were calculated using the track-line as the sample and the sighting as the observation. During 28 survey days a total of 354 track-lines were surveyed for a total distance of nearly 20,000 km in seastate ≤2. From the 269 sightings of a total of 496 individual harbour porpoise were recorded. There were 13 sightings with a total of 171 common dolphins (Delphinus delphis), eight sightings of single minke whales (Balaenoptera acutoratrata) and one sighting of 20 bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Five sightings with a total of 18 dolphins were not identified to species level.16 days ago
- This dataset contains status results based on the assessment of groundwater chemical and quantitative figures in Ireland. This is drawn from representative monitoring points selected specifically for the Water Framework Directive (WFD) groundwater monitoring programme.26 days ago
- Corine Land Cover 2018 is the 2018 update of the COPERNICUS pan-European landcover data series. This dataset is the Irish national CORINE 2018 dataset, covering the Republic of Ireland, which will be integrated into a seamless CORINE 2018 landcover map of Europe. The dataset is based on interpretation of satellite imagery and national in-situ vector data. It is mapped to the standard CORINE classification system (link) and data specifications - minimum mapping unit (mmu) of 25ha and the minimum feature width of 100m.46 days ago
- Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird observer with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 2-3 knots. The seabird observer’s survey effort was maximized and optimized during periods of sea state less than or equal to sea state 6 and with visibility of greater than 300m.A total of 2291 seabird observations were recorded throughout the survey, totalling 9854 individuals. In total, 2410 seabirds were recorded as “in transect”, while 7444 were recorded “off transect”. The species encountered included 27 species, from ten families. A further 49 observations of terrestrial migratory birds were also recorded, comprising of 100 individuals.16 days ago
- Water Framework Directive (WFD) River Waterbodies (RWB) are the management and reporting units for the WFD. The RWB polygons are associated watershed areas delineated using ArcHydro and the EPA 20m hydrologically corrected DTM. Each RWB polygon is attributed with a unique identifier (EU_CD) which is common to the RWB lines. This dataset can be linked directly to other WFD data sources such as physical characteristics, risk, classification and other objectives.36 days ago
- Survey to assess the conservation status of eight Annex I habitats of sand dunes in Ireland. The assessment methodology was refined, ArcGIS habitat maps were updated and conservation status was assessed for reporting under Article 17 of the Habitats Directive. The project deliverables consist of a final report, an MS Access database, a Turboveg database, four shapefiles comprising habitat maps and waypoints, and the National Conservation Assessments for the eight Annex I habitats.26 days ago
- Irish waters represent one of the most important marine habitats for seabirds in Europe, utilized by a wide range of seabird species. However, the at-sea abundance and distribution of many of the seabird species occurring in Irish waters remains poorly understood. Under the EU Birds Directive, there is a requirement on member states to conduct surveillance of seabirds occurring within their waters. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), through the Marine Institute, commissioned a seabird survey from the MRV Celtic Explorer during the annual Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS), running from 15th June- 22nd July 2022. A standard line transect survey methodology was employed by the seabird observer with additional visual point sampling at fishing locations and oceanographic sampling stations. Survey transects were undertaken at speeds of 5-10 knots, with fishing activity being conducted at speeds of 2-3 knots. A total of 2632 seabird observations were recorded throughout the survey, totalling 7478 individuals. In total, 1763 seabirds were recorded as “in transect”, while 5715 were recorded “off transect”. The species encountered included 21 species from seven families. A further 11 observations of terrestrial/migratory birds were also recorded, comprising of 31 individuals16 days ago
- WFD Surface Water Bodies intersecting with Designated Special Areas of Conservation Conservation Objective Species under the EU Habitats Directive (together with the Birds Directive) - Council Directive 92/43/EE of 21st May 1992 and Directive 79/409/EEC (2).26 days ago
- This dataset contains the interim status results for lake waterbodies (LWB) monitored as part of the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) with the objective to achieve or maintain at least good ecological status and good chemical status by 2015.26 days ago
- Site Survey to investigate sites for the installation of an Oil AND Gas Rig off the south coast, two sites off Kinsale Head were investigated and one site off Donegal. Site survey for oil and gas exploration.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in winter 2007 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. The stock in this area is composed of 2 of spawning components (autumn and winter), covering a large geographical area. Spawning occurs over a protracted period of over 4-months from late September through to late March. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The 2007 survey took place off the North West coast of Ireland, covering the area to the east of Malin Head in Co.Donegal (ICES Division VIaS) and extended west and south along the north western seaboard covering the main bays and inlets into VIIb. The survey started in the south and worked in a northerly direction to facilitate the timing of spawning within stock components. A parallel transect design was adopted with transects running perpendicular to the coastline and lines of bathymetry, where possible. Offshore extension reached up to 33 nmi (nautical miles). The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 19 trawls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at 20 predetermined locations along the track. Not all stations were sampled due to weather conditions. Data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.56 days ago
- This oceanographic survey, led by the Marine Institute, was conducted from 24th January - 2nd February 2007 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The focus area was the Rockall Trough. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2015 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2015 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, the more northerly ICES Area, took place in late September and early October, and Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.36 days ago
- Mackerel Eggs Abundance Assessment: The aim of the international Mackerel and horse mackerel egg survey program is to estimate the spawning stock biomass (the total weight of all sexually mature fish in the population) of the North-east Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stocks. This data will feed into the stock assessment as fisheries independent information. In addition, the data provides important information on the timing and location of spawning for mackerel and horse mackerel. The survey has been running since 1977, taking place every three years, and therefore provides important information about the distribution and timing of spawning in relation to climate change. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and covers stations in the Celtic Sea. During this survey, plankton samples were collected at 112 stations, 11 fishing hauls were made to collect mackerel and horse mackerel samples for fecundity analysis. Samples were collected to ensure maximum temporal and geographical spread. CTDs (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) were also carried out for the Oceanography section of the Marine Institute. This survey was conducted in the Celtic Sea and Southwest of Ireland, from 48N to 52.25N, and from 5W to 16W. This covered ICES areas VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk in march 2007 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. Fisheries survey into the abundance and distribution of Mackerel and Horse Mackerel.46 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2007. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. The 2007 survey was part of an International collaborative survey using the vessels RV “Celtic Explorer” (Marine Institute, Ireland), RV “Atlantida” (AtlantNIRO, Russian Federation), RV “Tridens” (IMARES, Netherlands) and the RV “Magnus Heinason” (FRS, Faroes) and the FV “Eros” (IMR commercial charter). This survey covered the area to the west of the British Isles, starting off the west coast of Ireland at the shelf break and progressing northwards to the Hebrides. Westward extension reached out to the 18°W, taking in the eastern and western flanks of the Rockall Bank and eastern slopes of the Hatton Bank. The survey began in the south and worked in a northerly progression following migration pathways of blue whiting. A parallel transect design was adopted with transects running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl. Fish samples were divided into species composition by weight. Species other than the blue whiting were weighed as a component of the catch. Measurements of blue whiting lengths were recorded. Age, length, weight, sex, maturity and stomach fullness data were recorded. No marine mammal or seabird counts were undertaken during this years survey. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations s of blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) along the northern migration pathway 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2015 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The 2015 survey, carried out from 02nd-22nd October, covered the area from Loop Head in Co. Clare (ICES Division VIIb) and extended along the western seaboard into the Celtic Sea, covering the main bays and inlets (in ICES Divisions VIIj amd VIIg). For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. A total of 27 trawl hauls were carried out . All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at predefined stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.56 days ago
- This survey took place onboard the R/V Celtic Explorer on behalf of the MESH (Mapping European Seabed Habitats) European Union INTERREG IIIb project. The cruise took place between the 4th and 18th of June 2007. The study area is located 320km to the southwest of Land’s End . The area surveyed comprises continental shelf sloping south-westwards to the shelfbreak which occurs at a depth of approximately 200m. From there it passes down to the much steeper, deeply incised (canyoned) continental slope. The area surveyed includes two canyons and the eastern flank of a third canyon, straddling the UK/Irish median line. Due to the constraints of the multibeam system used for this survey, no data could be collected in water depths greater than 1165m. The objectives of the R/V Celtic Explorer cruise were to collect high-resolution bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom and camera data from the submarine canyons located in the South West Approaches. These canyons were being investigated to confirm the presence of habitats listed in Annex I of the EC Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC (EC, 1992), in particular Annex I reef habitat and to test the application of the MESH Guidance framework for seabed habitat mapping, covering all stages of a project from planning through survey, analysis, map production and finally the practical application of maps for environmental management.66 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This cruise took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in April/May 2007 in the North East Atlantic Ocean in an area offshore the Dingle peninsula, Co. Kerry. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. 182 survey lines, cross lines and infill lines were completed. A total of 10 Sound Velocity profiles (SVPs), 11 Moving Vessel Profile (MVP) casts and 25 Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) casts (including a completed transect) were taken. A total of 49 stations were sampled. At each station 4 grabs were taken; 3 for biological analysis and 1 for geochemical analysis. An area of 2899 km2 was covered during this survey. No Marine Mammal Observer was on board so no cetacean recordings were logged. Collection of: Acoustic backscatter in the water column Bathymetry and Elevation Date and time Temperature of the water column66 days ago
- Phytoplankton Distribution Assessment survey off the south-west coast of Ireland. Phytoplankton generic abundance in water bodies and phytoplankton generic biomass in water bodies survey.56 days ago
- This inter-institutional survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), took place in summer 2015 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean, the main focus area being the Porcupine, Seabight and Rockall Bank. The survey was carried out as a large scale habitat suitability validation survey, and also for monitoring of vulnerable marine ecosystems required as part of the management of Special Areas of Conservation and under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. ROV (remotely operated vehicle) Holland 1 was used to survey selected locations and collect coral specimens. CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) sampling was also conducted. This survey was carried out to conduct large scale habitat suitability validation and for monitoring of vulnerable marine ecosystems, required as part of the management of Special Areas of Conservation and under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Re-surveying of a number of known coral sites will facilitate an understanding of temporal changes.56 days ago
- The Marine Institute with the collaboration of the National University of Galway conducted a multidisciplinary deepwater survey along the continental slope of the Northeast Atlantic in September 2007 on board R.V. Celtic Explorer. The three areas were chosen to reflect fishing areas covered during the Irish deepwater survey programme in the 1990s and corresponded to the same three areas as the 2006 deepwater fisheries survey. Two areas were located on the western continental slope and one area on the northern slope of the Porcupine Bank. As in the previous year the survey was again coordinated with the Scottish Fisheries Research Service. Fishing transects were carried out at four depth strata (500m, 1000m 1500m and 1800m) during the day, while oceanographic measurements and plankton and benthic invertebrate sampling was carried out during the night. At each station the entire catch were identified to species and weighed. Biological sampling (weight, sex, maturity, and age extraction) was carried out on the target species. A single Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) was on board to conduct visual surveys of cetaceans. The main purpose of the survey was to collect biological data on the main deepwater fish species and invertebrates. The fisheries data collected will provide information for assessment of deepwater stock. Other purposes for the survey were to collect CTD data at set stations, and to carry out visual observations for marine mammals and to collect nutrient samples in order to assess the role of the shelf edge current (SEC) in transporting and cycling nutrients along/across the shelf edge.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in autumn 2007 to survey the abundance and distribution of herring In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea (ICES Divisions VIIaS, g and j). Here, herring are an important commercial species to the pelagic and polyvalent fleet. The stock is composed of both autumn and winter spawning components and the fishery targets pre-spawning and spawning aggregations. The autumn 2007 survey covered the area from Loop Head in ICES Division VIIb in Co. Clare and extended south along the western seaboard covering the main bays and inlets in Divisions VIIj and VIIg. The survey started in the north and worked in a southerly direction to facilitate temporal progression of spawning within stock components. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. A single pelagic midwater trawl with the dimensions of 19m in length (LOA) and 6m at the wing ends and a fishing circle of 330 m was employed during the survey. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Oceanographic (CTD) stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Visual observations for marine mammals and seabirds were conducted during daylight hours. Survey into the abundance and distribution of herring in the southwest of Ireland and Celtic Sea.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2015 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. The summer 2015 survey represents the eighth in the new time series. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The Irish component of the survey was carried out to cover: 1) the regions around western Ireland 2) the regions west of Scotland that are usually covered by Marine Scotland and 3) northern sector of the Irish Sea survey. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Combined survey data on herring distribution, abundance and age are used to provide a measure of the relative abundance of herring within the Malin shelf stock complex. Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey, carried out between 24th June and 14th July, focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. The survey track started to the southeast of the Isle of Coll, zigzagged north through the Minches (between the Scottish mainland and the Hebrides), then worked progressively southwards in parallel eastwest transects, and finished near the mouth of Killary Harbour. A systematic parallel transect design was adopted for the majority of the survey, with a randomised start point. The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 25 hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Two marine mammal observers were present to conduct visual surveys of marine mammals and seabirds. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2007 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2007 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations..46 days ago
- This survey, led by The National Oceanography Centre in Southampton, was carried out in June 2007 in the North East Atlantic Ocean on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer to refurbish the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) observatory. A major new mooring was deployed, CTD profiles were obtained, Zooplankton hauls were conducted and sediment traps were recovered. Mooring Deployment cruise in the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) to refurbish the observatory.56 days ago
- Transatlantic Added Value Survey between Ireland and Canada. 1. Investigate the link between the distribution of components of the deep scattering layer and mesocale eddies 2. Carry out multi layer sampling on the Deep Scattering Layer to support the acoustic data. 3. Investigate the main planktonic prey of the larvae of mesopelagic oceanic fish. 4. Obtain cephalopod paralarvae in support of taxonomic and ecological studies.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2015. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250m) westward into the Rockall Trough. The survey was carried out in continuity from north to south and from south to north The 2015 survey was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), FV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Age, length, weight, sex, stomach fullness and maturity data were recorded for individual blue whiting within a random 50 fish sample from each trawl haul with a further 100 random length and weight measurements were also taken. All blue whiting were aged onboard. Visual observations for cetaceans were conducted during daylight hours. Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) for cetaceans was also conducted using a towed hydrophone array which was towed 150m behind the vessel. Seabird surveys were also carried out. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data 4. Conduct visual abundance surveys of marine mammals and seabirds in conjunction with passive acoustic monitoring of marine mammals56 days ago
- Ocean climate, marine chemistry and geology sections survey conducted by the Marine Institute in spring 2015 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The focus areas were the Rockall Trough, Atlantic Continental Margin, Continental Shelf and Porcupine Bank of the North Atlantic Ocean. This cruise was designed to contribute Ireland’s data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The cruise objectives were designed to deliver this data to the IROC effort on an annual basis. The proposed continuation of the standard sections will provide a time series to assess inter-annual variability of biogeochemical conditions at the continental margin that impact on marginal ecosystems through many trophic levels, such as plankton community distribution, fisheries and benthic systems such as cold water coral reefs. During the survey CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) and day grab samples were obtained. However, not all objectives were achieved on this survey due to weather limitations. Cruise is designed to contribute Ireland's data to the ICES Working Group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region.46 days ago
- The Marine Institute (MI) conducts annual groundfish surveys to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. The 2014 Survey by the MI took place over 4 legs on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October using a Rockhopper groundgear rig, and the western and southern areas were carried out in three legs (legs 2,3 and 4) during November – December using a finer groundgear. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main commercial species and provide recruitment indices; b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of commercial fisheries data; c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected invertebrates; d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species. e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)46 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2014 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The 2014 survey, carried out from 06th-26th October, covered the area from Loop Head in Co. Clare (ICES Division VIIb) and extended along the western seaboard into the Celtic Sea, covering the main bays and inlets (in ICES Divisions VIIj amd VIIg). For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. A total of 19 trawl hauls were carried out . All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at predefined stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.56 days ago
- The Marine Institute (MI) conducts annual groundfish surveys to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. The 2014 Survey by the MI took place over 4 legs on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October using a Rockhopper groundgear rig, and the western and southern areas were carried out in three legs (legs 2,3 and 4) during November – December using a finer groundgear. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main commercial species and provide recruitment indices; b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of commercial fisheries data; c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected invertebrates; d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species. e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)46 days ago
- This data set comprises of biological data collected from commercial fish landed from Irish vessels. The data is collected under the Data Collection Framework (REGULATION (EU) 2017/1004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2017 and COMMISSION DELEGATED DECISION (EU) 2021/1167 of 16 July 2021 ) under the guidance of ICES WGCATCH (statistically sound sampling). Data is collected all year round based on target number of visits to ports which are proportional to the landings into that port for Demersal and on a seasonal basis for Pelagics proportional to the fisheries. Fisheries occur in the North East Atlantic ICES Sub areas 2,4,6-8. Data is Quality Controlled for all parameters, length, weight, sea and maturity before being uploaded to the Regional Data Base. A key objective of fisheries research is to provide good information on the state of fish stocks. This information is collected through various sampling programmes and the data are used to provide advice on the sustainable management of fish stocks, upon which the industry depends.26 days ago
- This acoustic-trawl survey was carried out on board the RV Celtic Explorer in North West Atlantic Ocean Labrador Sea in April 2013 to map out the distribution and abundance of northern cod off Newfoundland and Labrador. Also map out the distribution and abundance of capelin north of 50 degrees latitude in collaboration with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region (DFO) capelin survey. Fishing catches will be used to scale the acoustic estimates of the abundance of cod and capelin and to gather important information on the size, sex, and spawning status of these stocks Fishing catches will be used to scale the acoustic estimates of the abundance of cod and capelin and to gather important information on the size, sex, and spawning status of these stocks66 days ago
- This three week research survey led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in June/July 2013. The Biodiscovery and Ecosystem Function of Canyons Survey investigated a wide diversity of habitats and underwater communities in the Whittard Canyon system on the Irish Atlantic margin. Whittard Canyon is one of many subsea canyons that incise the eastern margin of the North Atlantic. The research team used the Marine Institute’s Deepwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), Holland 1, to collect to specimens of coral, sponges, sediment samples and other marine organisms. CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) profiles were conducted at the ROV stations. This survey was conducted as part of an ongoing effort to understand Ireland’s deep-sea biodiversity. SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVES (i) identify and map benthic macrofauna using conventional cores and ROV surveys; (ii) improve systematic knowledge of Porifera and Mollusca, groups with known biodiscovery potential, using traditional morphological techniques in combination with molecular biology; (iii) collect marine specimens for freeze-drying, the preparation of extracts in the MI Marine Biodiscovery Laboratory and screening of bioactivity within the Beaufort Biodiscovery Consortium; (iv) collect deep-sea sediment likely to harbour micro-organisms capable of producing novel bioactives; (v) collect marine specimens likely to have novel photoactive molecules; (vi) characterize bacterial and archaeal diversity in deep sea water and sediment samples over spatial and temporal scales; and (vii) collect marine invertebrate samples (particularly sponges), seawater samples, and marine sediment to study and compare the microbiota associated with each of the samples, culture microorganisms and construct metagenomic libraries.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2013 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. The summer 2013 survey represents the sixth in the new time series, starting in 2008. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey, carried out between 22nd June and 12th July, focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. The survey track started to the southeast of the Isle of Coll, zigzagged north through the Minches (between the Scottish mainland and the Hebrides), then worked progressively southwards in parallel eastwest transects, and finished near the mouth of Killary Harbour. A systematic parallel transect design was adopted for the majority of the survey, with a randomised start point. Transects were positioned running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. To keep in line with existing survey methodology acoustic data collection was only undertaken during daylight hours (04:00 and 00:00). The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 22 hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. A marine mammal observer was also present to conduct visual surveys of marine mammals and seabirds.. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds. Acoustic and biological data on boarfish (Capros aper) was also collected for the Boarfish Acoustic Survey, 2013.56 days ago
- Ground truthing survey of seismic data collected at Rockall. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean. Information collected includes: Temperature of the water column Seismic reflection Seismic refraction Geotechnics56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2008. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. The 2008 survey was part of an International collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes) and the FV Gardar (Norwegian commercial charter). This survey covered the primary core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of the Ireland and the Western Isles. The survey track commenced off the west coast of Ireland at the shelf break and progressed northwards to the Hebrides. Westward extension reached the eastern flanks of the Rockall Bank. A parallel transect design was adopted with transects running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.Fish samples were divided into species composition by weight. Species other than the blue whiting were weighed as a component of the catch. Measurements of blue whiting lengths were recorded. Age, length, weight, sex, maturity and stomach fullness data were recorded. A visual survey for marine mammals and seabirds was conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations s of blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) along the northern migration pathway 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data 4. Conduct visual surveys of marine mammals and seabirds56 days ago
- Bathymetric Mapping and Seabed Sampling of North Atlantic V-Shaped Ridge VSR-2W: Constraints on Temporal Variation in Mantle Convection. Bathymetry and Elevation Temperature of the water column56 days ago
- This multidisciplinary survey took place over two legs in January 2013, led by the Marine Institute. The cruise incorporates physical, chemical and biological data gathering. The first leg of the survey focused on the recovery of the PAP 1 weather buoy owned by UK Met Office and gliders from the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) site for the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and University of East Anglia (UEA). The second leg focused on oceanographic section and geological work for Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and the servicing of the M6 weather buoy. A total of 36 CTD sampling stations were occupied for a variety of parameters including nutrients, salinity and carbon measurements. Grab sampling and rock dredging was conducted at a number of additional stations. The main purpose of this annual cruise is to collect oceanographic data (such as CTD and nutrient sampling) which will contribute to establishing baseline oceanic weather and oceanic conditions from which future changes can be assessed. In addition, the UK Met office weather buoy was recovered, and the M6 buoy serviced.46 days ago
- This survey was carried out by the Marine Institute and National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in May 2008 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer along the Irish Continental Shelf . It was a collaborative multi-disciplinary research effort between the Earth and Ocean Sciences department of NUI, Galway and the Marine Institute. The objectives of the survey were to occupy a set of standard hydrographic transects across the Irish continental shelf to both provide data for climate status reports for ICES and other bodies, as well as to study the bio-geochemistry of Irish shelf waters in relation to plankton ecology and also Carbon cycling (and associated ocean acidification aspects). The objectives of the survey were to occupy a set of standard hydrographic transects across the Irish continental shelf to both provide data for climate status reports for ICES and other bodies, as well as to study the bio-geochemistry of Irish shelf waters in relation to plankton ecology and also Carbon cycling (and associated ocean acidification aspects).56 days ago
- SALSEA-Merge was a three year scientific project to investigate the migration and distribution of salmon in the North-East Atlantic. The project was supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological development. Funding was also provided by the Partner organisations, the Total Foundation and the Atlantic Salmon Trust. SALSEA-Merge was officially launched on the 16 May 2008 in Killybegs, Ireland. This survey took place in the May of 2008 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean along the Hebridean Shelf and Slope. Trawling was carried out to sample post salmon smolts and other pelagic fish. Conductivity - Temperature - Depth profiles were carried out to profile the water column. In addition, samples of plankton were taken at several stations where smolts were encountered. The overall objective of SALSEA-Marge is, by merging genetic and ecological investigations, to advance understanding of stock specific migration and distribution patterns and overall ecology of the marine life of Atlantic Salmon and gain an insight into the factors resulting in significant increases in mortality at the time.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic from 26th March to 15th April 2013 Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). The 2013 survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Ireland, Scotland and the Faroes-Shetland ridge. The survey was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), FV Vilnus (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed targetareas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.All components of the catch were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. Visual surveys for cetaceans and seabirds were undertaken between 27th March and 11th April 2013, with sightings of any other marine mega fauna recorded. 1. Survey the blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting. 3. CTD data collection. 4. Take part in inter-calibration exercise for acoustic data gathering with biological samples.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2008 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. This survey represents the first in the new time series. In 2004, a single spawing stock survey was carried out early in quarter 1 and continued until 2007. It was then decided that the survey should be incorporated into the larger coordinated Malin shelf survey. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey, carried out between 18th June to 08th July, focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland. To keep in line with existing survey methodology acoustic data collection was only undertaken during daylight hours (04:00 and 00:00). A systematic parallel transect design was adoptedwith a randomised start point. Transects were positioned running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 37 hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data at predefined stations.56 days ago
- The deepwater survey was conducted by Marine Institute (MI) and the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) from 9th - 22nd September, 2008. This survey was the third in a series, carried out on the RV Celtic Explorer, to acquire fishery and hydrographic data on the continental slope to the north and west of Ireland, and on the Porcupine Bank. As in the previous two years the survey was again coordinated with the Scottish Fisheries Research Service. This 2008 survey was carried out in the same three areas as 2006 and 2007. In each area trawl hauls were made at four depths, 500m, 1000m, 1500m and 1800 meters, along the slope. Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) transects were carried out as well as plankton sampling. At each station the entire catch was sorted to species level and weighed. Full biological sampling, length, weight, sex, maturity and age, was carried out on all commercial species. Additional biological sampling, without ageing, was carried out on all elasmobranchs and chimareids. All Invertebrates from each fishing tow were identified as far as possible and their catches weighed. A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) was also present on board to conduct a visual survey for cetaceans. The main purpose of the survey was to collect biological data on the main deepwater fish species and invertebrates. The fisheries data collected will provide information for assessment of deepwater stock. Other purposes for the survey were to collect CTD data at set stations, and to carry out visual observations for marine mammals and seabirds.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2008 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The autumn 2008 survey covered the area from Loop Head in ICES Division VIIb in Co. Clare, and extended south along the western seaboard covering the main bays and inlets in Divisions VIIj and VIIg. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 32 trawls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at predetermined stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2013 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2013 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2008 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2008 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- CE0815 was a training cruise carried out by the National Maritime College Celtic Explorer National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Cork Harbour to conduct student. The 5 day training took place in December 2008 on board the RV Celtic Explorer. Student training cruise to collect and record temperature of the water column.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2013 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The 2013 survey covered the area from Loop Head in ICES Division VIIb in Co. Clare, and extended south along the western seaboard covering the main bays and inlets in Divisions VIIj and VIIg, in the Celtic Sea. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 21 trawl hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at preset stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.66 days ago
- IMEP Training Cruise in Galway Bay. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean. MSFD characteristics. MSP scientific research. ICES CTD reporting. Galway Bay ecosystem metocean analysis.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2014. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250m) westward into the Rockall Trough. The survey was carried out in continuity from north to south and from south to north The 2014 survey was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), FV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Age, length, weight, sex, stomach fullness and maturity data were recorded for individual blue whiting within a random 50 fish sample from each trawl haul with a further 100 random length and weight measurements were also taken. All blue whiting were aged onboard. Visual observations for marine mammals were conducted during daylight hours. For each sighting, the species, group size, group composition and behavioural characteristics were recorded. Seabird surveys were also carried out. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data 4. Conduct visual abundance surveys of marine mammals and seabirds66 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2009. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define target areas at the ICES led Planning Group of Northern Pelagic Ecosystem Surveys (PGNAPES). The survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. The survey track commenced off the northwest coast of Ireland and progressed northwards to the Hebrides using east-west transects up to 300nmi long. Westward extension reached the western flanks of the Rockall Bank. The survey was carried out in continuity from south to north with no scheduled or unforeseen disruptions. The 2009 survey was part of an International collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes) and the FV Brennholm (Norwegian commercial charter). A parallel transect design was adopted with transects running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Age, length, weight, sex, stomach fullness and maturity data were recorded for individual blue whiting within a random 50 fish sample from each trawl haul with a further 100 random length and weight measurements were also taken. All blue whiting were aged onboard. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations s of blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) along the northern migration pathway 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data36 days ago
- The transatlantic crossing has been carried out since 2011 gathering fisheries acoustic data, underway temperature profiles and carrying out a number of fishing sets for ground truthing of the acoustics dataset. The Transatlantic Added Value cruise in April 2014, led by Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland and National University of Ireland Galway, took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer and aimed to add to the pre-existing data sets and to included and develop other scientific areas during the transit. During the survey CTD profiles were conducted, phytoplankton sampling was carried out, surface plastics collected using a manta net and XBT Temperature Profiles taken every 30NM. The M6 weather buoy was deployed after coming adrift during winter storms. A visual survey for seabirds was also carried out. Extensive sampling around the eddy region did not take place due to bad weather. The objectives for the 2014 transatlantic added value cruise were as follows 1. To investigate the formation and structure of fronts and mesoscale eddies. 2. To link oceanographic processes to biological processes across the Atlantic. 3. To investigate what are the main planktonic prey of the larvae of mesopelagic oceanic fish. 4. To obtain cephalopod paralarvae in support of taxonomic and ecological studies. 5. To collect samples of large zooplankton >20mm for use in stable isotope analysis with respect to seabird diet 7. To study the distribution of seabirds along the transatlantic transect and their relationship with oceanographic features and zooplankton. 8. To investigate the distribution of picoplankton across a transect in the North Atlantic. 9. To conduct microplastic sampling throughout the cruise to understand the distribution and abundance of microplastics, especially with respect to oceanographic fronts and mesoscale eddies.66 days ago
- Conduct the standard oceanographic stations across the Porcupine Bank, Rockall Trough to Rockall and Hatton Banks intersecting with OVIDE line at 54N 25W. Work includes 24 hour CTD operations. Cetacean monitoring is also planned. Nutrient station sampling will also take place on the cruise subject to weather conditions permitting but will not outside standard sections. Some anchor dredging on the Edoras Bank for EPI fauna is planned as weather and time allows. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean. MSFD characteristics. MSP scientific research. ICES oceanographic data reporting.66 days ago
- SALSEA-Merge was a three year scientific project to investigate the migration and distribution of salmon in the North-East Atlantic. The project was supported by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological development. Funding was also provided by the Partner organisations, the Total Foundation and the Atlantic Salmon Trust. SALSEA-Merge was officially launched on the 16 May 2008 in Killybegs, Ireland. This survey took place in the summer of 2009 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean and Norwegian Sea. Trawling was carried out to sample post salmon smolts and other pelagic fish. CTD (Conductivity - Temperature - Depth) profiles were carried out to profile the water column. The overall objective of SALSEA-Marge is, by merging genetic and ecological investigations, to advance understanding of stock specific migration and distribution patterns and overall ecology of the marine life of Atlantic Salmon and gain an insight into the factors resulting in significant increases in mortality at the time.36 days ago
- Climate Change Survey: Oceanographic Survey undertaken under the Climate Change programme. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.36 days ago
- This survey, led by The Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences at the University of Kiel (IFM-Geomar) in the North Sea, was conducted in July-August 2009 Expedition CE0913 with RV CELTIC EXPLORER was conducted in the frame of the third-party-funded project "Fluid- and Gasseeps in the Southern German North Sea" between the 27th of July and 14th of August, 2009. The mission led into the shallow water zone of the German Bight (off the island of Juist) and subsequently to Tommeliten, a methane-seep field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea The aim of the survey was to detect sites of active fluid and gas seepage in the North Sea, to decipher and map possible migration pathways in the Pleistocene and Holocene deposits, to quantify gas fluxes in the water column related to tides and currents, and to analyze the chemical compositions of emitted fluids and gases, in order to investigate relationship of fluid/gas seepage to subsurface reservoir geochemistry, sediment deposits and migration structures. Conventional echosounder, ADCP, and multi beam techniques are applied to get background information about sea surface morphology (e.g. pockmarks), shallow sediment characteristics and physical oceanography. Conductvity, Temperature and Depth casts was also carried out to profile the water column and to help detect gas seepage. Sediment and porewater studies were also performed during the cruise. The aim of the cruise was to detect sites of active fluid and gas seepage in the North Sea, to decipher and map possible migration pathways in the Pleistocene and Holocene deposits, to quantify gas fluxes in the water column related to tides and currents, and to analyze the chemical compositions of emitted fluids and gases, in order to investigate relationship of fluid/gas seepage to subsurface reservoir geochemistry, sediment deposits and migration structures.36 days ago
- This 17 day survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) took place in June 2014 in the North East Atlantic Ocean (along the Whittard Canyon), on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. The objective of the survey was to build on previous successful surveys to the region to further enhance the knowledge of the ecosystems functioning and biodiversity within the Whittard canyon system. In particular specific survey objectives were; i) The quantification of the magnitude, quality and variability of organic matter fluxes in different canyon branches through pumped and novel water sampling systems and hydrographic measurements ii) To use a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) video and sample collection to map geology and sedimentary structures within the canyon system iii) ROV mapping of benthic megafauna, collection of marine specimens for bio-discovery research iv) To use the ROV to perform pilot test deployment of seabed mounted hydrographic sensors (current meters) and water sampling devices. Embedded within all the objectives there was a significant training element for both postgraduate and undergraduate students. In total 45 events were completed (see Table 1, Figure 1) and this included 18 ROV dives and 16 CTD stations. ROV work consisted of specimen collection and videoing/photographing for species identification and bio-discovery research, as well as targeted video transects for species abundance along and across the canyon branches. The objective of the survey was to build on previous successful surveys to the region to further enhance the knowledge of the ecosystems functioning and biodiversity within the Whittard canyon system.66 days ago
- CTD or Conductivity Temperature Depth stations measure the sea temperature and salinity of the marine water column water column at various depths from the surface to within 10m of the bottom of the water column. A CTD is the oceanography instrument used to determine the conductivity, temperature, and depth of the ocean. The CTD may be incorporated into an array of Niskin bottles referred to as a carousel or rosette. The sampling bottles close at predefined depths, triggered either manually or by a computer, and the water samples may subsequently be analysed further for biological and chemical parameters. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean. MSFD characteristics. MSP scientific research. ICES CTD reporting.66 days ago
- Cetacean survey carried out by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in 2009 on board the Celtic Explorer research vessel. The main objective of the survey was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans, particularly the beaked whale species. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Slopes and Irish Shelf and slopes to the west of Mayo. The survey vessel travelled at an average speed of 8 knots while on transect, except in heavy swell. The ship spent from 08:30 – 20:30 each day on visual and acoustic transect, and from 20:30 – 08:30 altered between steaming at 8 knots and being stationary while conducting Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD), water sampling and plankton hauls. Both visual observations of cetaceans and acoustic surveys took place (using a Towed Hydrophone Array, Deep C-Pods and ABCD Hydrophone Array). The abundance, distribution and behaviour of the various seabird species was recorded. In addition, visual observations for aggregations of gelatinous zooplankton were conducted. 11 oceanographic stations were sampled, with Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data recorded at all stations. Zooplankton samples were not taken at every station due to time constraints The main focus of the survey was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans, particularly the beaked whale species Abundance and distribution of seabirds was also recorded. Zooplankton and CTD samples also taken.36 days ago
- The training programme takes the original UNESCO IOC concept of Training through Research and adds additional elements that will enable students to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence necessary to participate in, and act as chief scientits on vessels within their own countries. It specifically aims to achieve the following: - to enable graduate researchers to acquite advanced practical skills and knowledge necessary to design, plan and acts as chief scientist on multidisciplinary marine research. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean. MSFD characteristics. MSP scientific research. ICES CTD reporting.66 days ago
- This survey, led by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Ireland, was carried out in September 2009 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean to test the Marine Institute's Remote Operated Vehicle [ie. ROV]. Test the Marine Institute's remote operated vehicle (ROV) facilities.36 days ago
- Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey Acoustic surveys are generally carried out on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations of fish. Outside of the spawning season many pelagic species are generally very scattered over a large geographical area and difficult to detect using acoustic methods. A cruise track is first formulated with data from previous surveys, commercial catch data and the help of the fishermen and fishing industry. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Every year FSS carries out two Herring Acoustic Surveys on the RV Celtic Explorer, the Northwest Herring Acoustic Survey (NWHAS) and the Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey (CSHAS). Fisheries survey into the abundance and distribution of target fish species.36 days ago
- Climate change oceanography, biogeochemistry and geology sections This cruise is designed to contribute Ireland's data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The cruise objectives are designed to deliver this data to the IROC effort. Collection of: Temperature of the water column Wave direction Wave height estimates Wind strength and direction Air pressure Air temperature Salinity of the water column46 days ago
- This cruise proposes to build upon the oceanographic and ecosystem data collection efforts of the past decade to understand the dynamics of living and non-living resources on the Irish continental shelf.The cruise has the following key objectives. - Collect CTD profile data using a CTD Rosette sampling system along the standard offshore and shelf sections to include: o Nutrient sampling o Phytoplankton samples o Salinity samples o Collect CO2 samples on the cruise - Undertake Continuous Plankton Recorder Tows in Irish waters to contribute to the SAHFOS CPR Global effort (analysis by NUI, Galway) - Acquire Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data on the shelf to validate model output - Collect size-fractionated baseline data on marine plankton to assess whether it can be used in monitoring of trophic status (different phytoplankton net mesh sizes will be used to achieve this). - Deploy the MI Glider on first shelf trial missions. Deploy the Belmullet Fugro Weather Buoy Deploy an ADCP at the belmullet site. This cruise proposes to build upon the oceanographic and ecosystem data collection efforts of the past decade to understand the dynamics of living and non-living resources on the Irish continental shelf.The cruise has the following key objectives. • Collect CTD profile data using a CTD Rosette sampling system along the standard offshore and shelf sections to include: o Nutrient sampling o Phytoplankton samples o Salinity samples o Collect CO2 samples on the cruise •Undertake Continuous Plankton Recorder Tows in Irish waters to contribute to the SAHFOS CPR Global effort (analysis by NUI, Galway) •Acquire Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) data on the shelf to validate model output •Collect size-fractionated baseline data on marine plankton to assess whether it can be used in monitoring of trophic status (different phytoplankton net mesh sizes will be used to achieve this). • Deploy the MI Glider on first shelf trial missions. Deploy the Belmullet Fugro Weather Buoy Deploy an ADCP at the belmullet site Note : The vessel will be leaving at 1730 hours on sunday the 16th46 days ago
- MOdular Deep Ocean Observatory oceanographic survey in the Celtic Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. The principal objective is to maintain the Porcupine Abyssal Plain (PAP) observatory infrastructure. The main components of this are:- 1. A large ODAS buoy mooring with real time telemetry and multiple underwater and meteorological sensors. (PAP#1) (servicing of sensors, data download and redeployment) 2. A sediment trap mooring (PAP#3) (turn around) 3. A Bathysnap camera lander (turn around) Associated work will include CTD sensor calibration dips and deployment of 2 ARGO floats. The work proposed will be vital to maintaining the long standing time-series measurements at this site, and will also provide critical feedback on sensor and mooring design performance. An ancillary task led by Marine Institute (MI) involves the collection of samples as part of the Marine Biodiscovery project in NUI, Galway. The aim of this research is to investigate the possibility that phytoplankton species in Irish waters can produce biologically active compounds (bioactives) of significance for use as human medicines.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in March/April 2010. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder.Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.Fish samples were divided into species composition by weight. Species other than the blue whiting were weighed as a component of the catch. Measurements of blue whiting lengths were recorded. Age, length, weight, sex, maturity and stomach fullness data were recorded. CTD (conductivity, temperature, depth) casts were also carried out. One day in total was lost to weather downtime. 1. Assess the size of the spawning stock of blue whiting along the shelf break area to the W and NW of Ireland and to the W of Scotland and offshore banks. 2. Collect biological samples by trawling to determine the age structure of the stock 3. Carry out vertical CTD casts to determine the temperature and salinity profiles of the water mass.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2012 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2012 survey took place over 2 legs. The more northerly ICES Area (leg 1) took place in late September and early October , and this survey (leg 2), in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main commercial species and provide recruitment indices; b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of commercial fisheries data; c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected invertebrates; d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species. e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)56 days ago
- FSS (Fisheries Science Services) within the Marine Institute will carry out an acoustic survey along the west and northwest coasts (ICES Division VIIb, c and VIaS) to assess the size of summer feeding aggregations of herring within the Malin shelf stock complex. This survey will be the third in a new time series and a step away from the traditional spawning stock surveys focusing on autumn and winter spawning components carried out in quarter 1. Measurement and collection of: Acoustic noise in the water column Fish abundance in water bodies Fish behavior Temperature of the water column56 days ago
- Annual Celtic Sea herring acoustic survey into the abundance and distribution of target fish species undertaken by the Marine Institute. FSS (Fisheries Science Services) within the Marine Institute carry out annual acoustic surveys in the Celtic Sea (ICES Division VIIj, g and VIIaS) to assess the size of the stock in these waters. The acoustic survey programme was first implemented in 1989 and has continued annually since. The information collected is used to provide a measure of the relative abundance of herring in the survey area.56 days ago
- Deep water coral and fish interaction off the west coast of Ireland : Marine Institute [NDP] funded deep water coral assessment cruise. Spatial data includes assessing the interactions of corals and fish under CoralFISH FP7 project. In addition, spatial data includes joint NUI Galway/IFREMER ROV Survey planned in support of HERMIONE FP7 project. Objective 1. Assessing the interaction of corals and fish (Irish contribution to FP7 CoralFISH project). The proposed cruise is one of a pair of joint NUIG/IFREMER ROV expeditions planned in support of two FP7 Integrating Projects: HERMIONE (Hotspot Ecosystem Research and Mans Impact on European Seas) and CoralFISH - Assessment of the interaction between corals, fish and fisheries, in order to develop monitoring and predictive modelling tools for ecosystem based management in the deep waters of Europe and beyond. These cruises will focus on investigating hotspot ecosystems (deep-water corals on mounds and in canyons), and their interaction with fish, off the Irish and Biscay margins. Objective 2. Ocean acidification and climate change studies Physical/Chemical Oceanography Depth profiles of temperature, salinity, fluorescence, transmissivity and dissolved oxygen (DO) will be collected along cross slope transects and at continental margin features (canyons etc.) using the CTD with bottle samples taken at selected locations/depth for ocean carbon chemistry Ocean carbon chemistry measurements to be made will include - pH and concentrations of total organic carbon (TOC), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), dissolved oxygen (DO) and nutrients Objective 3. Coral Special Area of Conservation Studies56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2010 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2010 survey took place over 3 legs. Leg 1 focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while this survey, Leg 2 and 3, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2012 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The 2012 survey, carried out from 09th-29th October, covered the area from Loop Head in Co. Clare (ICES Division VIIb) and extended along the western seaboard into the Celtic Sea, covering the main bays and inlets (in ICES Divisions VIIj amd VIIg). For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. A total of 20 trawl hauls were carried out . All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at predefined stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2012 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. The summer 2012 survey represents the fifth in the new time series. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Combined survey data on herring distribution, abundance and age are used to provide a measure of the relative abundance of herring within the Malin shelf stock complex. Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. The survey track started in the region south of the Hebrides and worked progressively southwards after surveying the Minches region. A systematic parallel transect design was adopted for the majority of the survey, with a randomised start point. Transects were positioned running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 29 trawls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Not all stations were sampled due to weather conditions. Data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data66 days ago
- The 2011 Annual Marine Institute oceanographic survey in the North Atlantic Ocean took place in January 2011 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The aim of the cruise was to collect CTD profile data along the standard offshore stations. The samples were used for o Nutrient sampling o Phytoplankton and chlorophyll samples o Salinity samples o Water Chemistry: DIC, TA, DOC, TOC ,DO samples Grab samples at key locations on the Irish shelf were also collected. An ADCP (acoustic Doppler current profiler) was also deployed off Belmullet, Co. Mayo on the West Coast of Ireland. The M6 weather buoy was not serviced as planned during this cruise due to weather constraints. Three moorings were deployed for the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG). The main purpose of this annual cruise is to collect oceanographic data (such as CTD and nutrient sampling) which will contribute to establishing baseline oceanic weather and oceanic conditions from which future changes can be assessed.46 days ago
- Conduct acoustic survey with trawling for overwintering cod off southern Labrador and Eastern Newfoundland. Fishery characterisation Fishing by-catch56 days ago
- This 16 day bio-discovery and deep ocean ecosystems survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), took place in April 2012 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. This was a multidisciplinary deep-sea research cruise, combining two components: bio-discovery, and ecosystem functioning and nutrient recycling. Both components are inter-institutional and interdisciplinary. The survey used the remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland 1 to survey the area and collect marine specimens. CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) sampling was also conducted at ROV dive sites where possible. This is a multidisciplinary deep-sea research cruise, combining two components: biodiscovery, and ecosystem functioning and nutrient recycling. Both components are inter-institutional and interdisciplinary. The scientific objectives of the two components are as follows: [1] Biodiscovery Working on the lower slope and at bathyal/abyssal depths in canyon regions we aim to: (i) Identify and map benthic macrofauna using conventional cores and ROV surveys (ii) Improve systematic knowledge of Porifera and Mollusca (iii) Collect specimens for the MI Marine Biodiscovery Laboratory (iv) Collect specimens likely to have novel photoactive molecules (vi) Characterise bacterial and archaeal diversity in water and sediment (vii) Collect marine invertebrates (particularly sponges), seawater, and sediment to study and compare the microbiota associated with each of the samples, culture microorganisms and construct metagenomic libraries. [2] Ecosystem function and nutrient cycling We aim to: (i) Examine the mechanisms whereby biogenic material, essentially derived for the spring diatom bloom and deposited on the continental shelf, is advected into layers within the open ocean water column from whence it sinks to the sea bed; (ii) Delineate the advective extent of these nepheloid layers of biogenic material derived from the continental shelf; (iii) Detect and determine the diversity and abundance of deep-sea nitrogen cycling microorganisms; (iv) Characterise and determine the origins, lability and recycling rates of dissolved and particulate organic matter supporting the currently accepted net heterotrophic nature of deep-sea cold-water coral reef communities; (v) Collect calcifying detritivores, Lophelia branches, coral rubble and sediment to study the transfer of C and N through the detritivore foodweb; and (vi) Determine mixing and resuspension rates at the sediment water interface using natural radiotracers.66 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic from 22nd March to 11th April 2012. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). The 2012 survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250 m) westward to the western flanks of the Rockall Bank. The survey was part of an international collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes) and the FV Brennholm (Norway). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic mid-water trawl. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data66 days ago
- This multidisciplinary survey was conducted by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer, as part of the programme Cetaceans on the Frontier. ‘Cetaceans on the Frontier’ has become an annual research cruise, lead jointly by the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) which aims to record abundances and distribution of cetaceans along the continental shelf edge. This cruise was designed to maximize the use of ship time by simultaneous surveys for cetaceans (acoustic and visual), seabirds (visual) and basking sharks (visual) during daylight hours, and backtracking at night for plankton sampling. Dedicated surveying was carried out between 24th February and 5th March 2012. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Seabight, Whittard Canyon System and Celtic Shelf, and so was predominantly designed to target deep-water canyon and slope habitat. The survey vessel travelled at an average speed of 10 knots while on transect between the hours of 08:00 to 18:00 each day and Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) measurements and plankton hauls were carried out between 18:00 and 07:30. The main focus of the survey was to conduct a double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans in key habitats on the slopes and canyon systems in the south Celtic Sea, primarily targeting baleen whales and offshore bottlenose dolphins, as well as seabirds and marine megafauna.66 days ago
- This ten day survey took place in January 2012 on board the RV Celtic Explorer, led by the Marine Institute. This cruise was designed to contribute Ireland's data to the ICES working group on oceanic hydrography (WGOH). WGOH produce the ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) each year which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The generation of long-term time series to monitor ocean climate is at the heart of understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors. A total of 36 CTD sampling stations were occupied for a variety of parameters including nutrients, salinity and carbon measurements. Not all planned stations were surveyed due to bad weather conditions. Grab sampling and rock dredging was conducted at a number of additional stations on behalf of the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). An Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) was deployed at wave energy test site (WETS) in Belmullet. The main purpose of this annual cruise is to collect oceanographic data (such as CTD (conductivity, temperature, depth) and nutrient sampling) which will contribute to establishing baseline oceanic weather and oceanic conditions from which future changes can be assessed.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic from 22nd March to 11th April 2011 Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the Faroe/Shetland Ridge including offshore areas as the Rosemary, Hatton and Rockall Banks. Peak spawning occurs between mid-March and mid April and acoustic surveys are timed to occur during this phase. To facilitate a more coordinated spatio-temporal approach to the survey participating countries meet annually to discuss survey methods and define effort allocation at the ICES led Working Group International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). The 2011 survey covered the core spawning area of blue whiting to the west of Scotland and the Western Isles. Coverage extended from the shelf slopes (250m) westward into the Rockall Trough. The survey was carried out in continuity from north to south and from south to north The survey was part of an International collaborative survey using the vessels RV Celtic Explorer (Ireland), RV Fridtjof Nansen (Russia), RV Tridens (Netherlands) and the RV Magnus Heinason (Faroes) and the RV G.O. Sars (Norway). Transect design and effort allocation was pre-agreed for each vessel. A parallel transect design was used to allow transect interlacing in co-surveyed target areas (east-west orientation). Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. Cruising speed was maintained at a maximum of 10 Kts (knots) where possible. Biological sampling was done using a single pelagic midwater trawl.All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected at set stations. 1. Collect acoustic data on blue whiting spawning aggregations 2. Collect biological samples from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure and maturity state of survey stock 3. Collect CTD data56 days ago
- Annual second leg of the Irish Groundfish Survey as part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey. Annual survey conducted by FSS for monitoring of fish stocks around the coast of Ireland. Internationally coordinated through ICES. Survey involves the use of a demersal sampling trawl at pre-defined stations.46 days ago
- Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic survey of herring population abundance and distribution. Fishing and CTD casts as required. Acoustic survey to determine the abundance of herring spawning aggregations.56 days ago
- Bathymetry water depth survey using echosounder on Lough Feeagh in the Burrishoole catchment on Co. Mayo, Ireland. Data includes Esri Grid and contour vector lines at 1m intervals. None26 days ago
- Bathymetry survey of Lough Furnace in the Burrishoole catchment in Co.Mayo, Ireland. Bathymetry is the measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes. Data generated as a grid from Fledermaus echosounder data files and contour data for each 1m contour created. None26 days ago
- Commercial catch and by-catch data are collected as part of the pelagic at-sea observer programme. This data set is comprised of length frequency information from the catch (landings and discards) as well as any observations of bycatch of marine mammals, birds or reptiles. Data is collected on a seasonal basis for pelagic species, concurrent with how the fisheries are conducted. Fisheries occur in the North East Atlantic and cover a large area, including ICES Sub areas 2,4,6 and 7. This data collection programme started in 2007. The data is collected under the Data Collection Framework (REGULATION (EU) 2017/1004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 May 2017 and COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2016/1251 of 12 July 2016) under the guidance of ICES WGCATCH (statistically sound sampling).26 days ago
- Ireland's territorial seabed reaches more than 600 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean to waters of more than 4,500 metres in depth. The purposed of the Seabed Survey project is to map the seabed collecting detailed bathymetry (water depth) data and knowledge of the nature of the seabed and its overlying sediment. In addition, Magnetic and gravity techniques are helping to evaluate the nature and structure of the deeper geology. The summer cruises of 2003 focused on Zone 2, the 50-200m contour and involved three 6 week cruises. Seabed survey mapping to understand the features of the Irish seabed resource.56 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This survey was conducted in August/September 2006 in the Atlantic Ocean in an area offshore Bantry Bay and Dunmanus Bay, Co. Kerry. The survey was carried out to provide the INFOMAR project with Swathe Bathymetry, Single Beam Echo Sounder, Sub-Bottom Profiling, Magnetometer, Gravity and ground truthing data. Additionally a programme of grab and box corer sampling on previously surveyed areas in 2005 and 2004 were conducted, as well as a series of Conductivity Temperature Depth (CTD) transects. A Marine Mammal Observer was also on-board to conduct visual surveys of cetaceans. Mapping Ireland's seabed.66 days ago
- Legs one,two and three of the 2017 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 14th February to 17th March on RV Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) area 7bcjk). Leg four (see CE17005) took place 8-17th April 2017 in ICES area 6a. Regions 6a and 7 are treated separately because they are comprise different assessment and Total Allowable Catch (TAC) areas. The surveys were conducted in order to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiaginis and L. boscii). The IAMS survey is coordinated with the Scottish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (SIAMISS) and uses the same gear and fishing practices. For this survey, sampling stations were selected at random. The gear, based on a standard commercial otter trawl, was trawled at 3kn for one hour at each station. All fish and invertebrate species were sorted and weighed. Biological data recorded on fish species include sex, maturity and age. The main objective of the survey is to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiaginis and L. boscii) in ICES areas 6a (south of 58°N) and 7 (west of 8°W). Secondary objectives are to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species. The survey also collects maturity and other biological information for commercial fish species.36 days ago
- Leg four of the 2017 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 8-17th April 2017 on RV Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) area 6a). Regions 6a and 7 are treated separately because they are comprise different assessment and Total Allowable Catch (TAC) areas. The survey was conducted in order to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiaginis and L. boscii). The IAMS survey is coordinated with the Scottish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (SIAMISS) and uses the same gear and fishing practices. For this survey, sampling stations were selected at random. The gear, based on a standard commercial otter trawl, was trawled at 3kn for one hour at each station. All fish and invertebrate species were sorted and weighed. Biological data recorded on fish species include sex, maturity and age. The main objective of the survey is to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiaginis and L. boscii) in ICES areas 6a (south of 58°N) and 7 (west of 8°W). Secondary objectives are to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species. The survey also collects maturity and other biological information for commercial fish species.36 days ago
- Transatlantic Oceanography Survey which took place in April 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. Transatlantic Oceanography Survey.46 days ago
- This survey took place in April-May 2017 on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The Marine Institute (MI) and National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) led an international partnership to complete the GO-SHIP A02 line. Onboard teams were from Canada, Germany, the UK, and the USA, and additional support from experts in Denmark and France. The A02 line runs from the margins of the Grand Banks, south of Newfoundland, to the shelf edge of the Celtic Sea off southern Ireland. Continuous underway measurements included surface seawater conductivity (salinity), temperature and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2), sampled via a hull water intake hose, and water current measurements to ~600 m depth using a vessel mounted Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). At predefined stations along the cruise track, approximately 30 nautical miles apart in the open ocean, the ship’s CTD sensor package and bottle rosette was deployed. Fitted with a range of calibrated sensors that measure conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD), dissolved oxygen relative fluorescence (chlorophyll), water clarity and water current measurements, the CTD carousel was lowered to just above the ocean floor and then brought back to the surface in an operation that took up to five hours at the deepest stations of > 4.8 km below the ocean surface. Ship-based hydrography is essential for documenting ocean changes throughout the water column, especially for the deep ocean below 2 km (52% of global ocean volume not sampled by profiling floats). Ship based platforms are the only current way to achieve high quality spatial and vertical measurement resolution. GO-SHIP is the only program that provides coincident comprehensive high resolution and quality, full depth inventory of key physical, carbon and biogeochemical observations. These measurements can validate the new generation of autonomous sensors on floats, gliders and buoys. GO-SHIP provides a ship-based platform for sensor development and assessment. GO-SHIP delivers data to GEO, and supports the products produced by the Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Centre (CDIAC) based in the USA and the Surface Ocean CO2 Atlas (SOCAT). Objectives As part of an international programme, this A02 survey section is designed to be multidisciplinary in nature; to monitor and assess the ocean climate of waters to the west of Ireland and across the Atlantic to Canada. This contributes to an important global decadal time-series dataset; along a section that has been surveyed in the past. The main objectives are to: 1. Understand and document the large-scale ocean water property distributions, their changes, and drivers of those changes 2. Address questions of how a future ocean that will increase in dissolved inorganic carbon, become more acidic and more stratified, and experience changes in circulation and ventilation processes due to global warming, altered water cycle and sea-ice will interact with natural ocean variability.56 days ago
- This 13 day survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Expolerer in May/June 2017 in the North East Atlantic. The survey was conducted to collect large Porifera and Cnidaria, groups with known biodiscovery potential, and some other taxa which have already shown bioactive potential in previous surveys carried out in NUIG. This survey was the first cruise of the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)/Marine Institute co-funded project “Exploiting and Conserving Deep-sea Genetic Resources” which commenced in September 2016. The cruise thus makes a direct contribution to Ireland’s desire to increase capacity in Marine Biodiscovery and tap into the economic potential of the marine environment. The remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Holland 1 was deployed and ROV video and still image data was obtained, as well as specimens collected. Conductivity-temperature-depth (CTD) sampling was conducted, and multibeam surveys carried out. The survey objectives were to collect fauna – specifically sponges and corals - and high definition video data using the Irish deep-water ROV Holland I deployed from Celtic Explorer from a diversity of deep-water habitats. The wider objectives of the Science Foundation Ireland Investigators programme project Exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources focuses on biodiscovery research in Irish deep-sea Cnidaria and Porifera. The aims are to: find new bioactive natural products from deep-sea corals and sponges in Irish offshore waters develop informed bioprospecting approaches to maximise the chance of finding these compounds in hard to sample environments such as the deep sea inform conservation planning in relation to biodiscovery hotspots116 days ago
- The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) survey program is the consolidation of two existing survey programs carried out by Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Service (FEAS) in the Marine Institute. The Main Shelf herring acoustic survey has been carried out annually since 2008 and reports on the annual abundance of summer feeding aggregations of herring to the west of Scotland and north of Ireland. The boarfish survey has been carried out since 2011 using a chartered fishing vessel and reports on the abundance of spawning aggregations of boarfish 47N to 57N. In 2016 both surveys were combined providing synoptic coverage of shelf waters from 59N southwards to 47N. The 2017 survey took place over 2 legs; leg one (this cruise) was from 6th - 29th June, and leg 2 from 4th - 21 July 2017 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. Age stratified relative stock abundance estimates of boarfish, herring and horse mackerel within the survey area were calculated using acoustic data and biological data from trawl sampling. Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data was aquired at predetermined stations. Zooplankton sampling was carried out alongside CTD stations. Marine mammal and seabird visual surveys were also conducted. Part of an annual survey to carry out acoustic surveys and biological sampling to calculate age stratified relative stock abundance estimates of boarfish, herring and horse mackerel within the survey. Stock estimates of boarfish and horse mackerel are then submitted to the ICES assessment Working Group for Widely Distributed Stocks (WGWIDE). Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.116 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2017 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. The geographical confines of the annual 21 day survey have been modified in recent years to include areas to the south of the main winter spawning grounds in an effort to identify the whereabouts of winter spawning fish before the annual inshore spawning migration. The 2017 survey covered the area from Mizen Head in Co. Cork and extended along the south coast into the Celtic Sea. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. A total of 14 trawl hauls were carried out . All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted during daylight hours. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at preset stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds.66 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2017 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2017 survey took place over 2 legs. This survey, Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. Additional oceanographic data on conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) was also collected. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2017 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2017 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in October, while Leg 2 in the western and mainly southern areas was carried out from 5th November to 9th December. The western areas were not as extensively surveyed in 2017 due to difficulties with the neighbouring EVHOE survey (conducted by France). This resulted in number of days being allocated to completing 22 hauls south of the normal IGFS survey range. Time was allocated mostly from ICES areas 7bc. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. Additional oceanographic data on conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD) was also collected. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.56 days ago
- This survey (leg one and two) of the 2016 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 4-24th January on RV Celtic Explorer, led by the Marine Institute. Leg three and four took place 25th February to 6th March 2016. The IAMS survey is coordinated with the Scottish Anglerfish and Megrim survey (SIAMISS) and uses the same gear and fishing practices. The main objective of the survey was to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis and L. boscii) in VIa (south of 58°N) and VII (west of 8°W). Sampling stations were selected at random. A standard commercial otter trawl was used, and trawled at 3kn for one hour at each station. 70 valid tows were carried out. All fish and invertebrate species were sorted and weighed. No CTD transects were completed. The main objective of the survey is to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) in and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis and L. boscii) in VIa (south of 58°N) and VII (west of 8°W). Secondary objectives are to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species. The survey also collects maturity and other biological information for commercial fish species.36 days ago
- CTD and plankton net sampling oceanographic survey This cruise seeks to provide Irish data to the ICES Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH). The WGOH produces the annual ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. The cruise objectives are designed to deliver this data to the IROC effort on an annual basis. Survey data will also meet the requirements of the ICES WGOH national reports and contribute to other WGs such as the ICES Working Group on Zooplankton Ecology and OSPAR. The WGOH provide support to other expert groups who require information on oceanic hydrography as well as expert knowledge and guidance to the ICES Data Centre. The cruise is designed to collect multidisciplinary information, which will support the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC) and Climate Change assessments related to physical conditions, marine chemistry (dissolved inorganic nutrients, dissolved inorganic carbon/Total alkalinity, dissolved organic carbon/total organic carbon, salinity, dissolved oxygen), fish larval and zooplankton (copepods) assemblages, marine mammals and ocean litter (marine microplastics). The survey will also contribute to national research projects that focus on the temporal dynamics of environmental variables influenced by climate change related processes in offshore deeper territorial waters. The proposed continuation of the standard sections will provide a time series to assess inter-annual variability of physical and biogeochemical conditions at the continental margin that impact on marginal ecosystems through many trophic levels, such as plankton community distribution, fisheries and benthic systems such as cold water coral reefs.26 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel and horse mackerel egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and covers stations in the Celtic Sea. This survey was carried out in the Celtic Sea and Southwest of Ireland in February 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock.36 days ago
- This survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), took place in May/June 2016 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The survey was Submarine Canyon Ecosystem Services Survey using the remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland 1. 21 dives in total. were carried out . CTDs (conductivity-temperature-depth) sampling was also conducted. (i) ascertain potential geological controls on the morphology of the canyons and the biodiversity by sampling and analysing lithified substrates. (ii) reconstruct past surface-water properties (temperature, salinity) and sedimentological history from long (gravity corer) and short (ROV-deployed minicores) sediment cores. (iii) quantify the magnitude, quality and variability of organic matter fluxes in different canyon branches through pumped and ROV-housed water sampling systems and hydrographic measurements. (iv) determine the source (weather vs. anthropogenic trawling) of increased and extensive suspended sediment load in different canyon branches by analysing down-core sediment composition of ROV- and gravity cores. (v) explore the flux of microplastics through the system, since the deep sea has recently been shown to be a major sink for microplastic debris (Woodall et al. 2014). We will record microplastic presence in cores taken from the thalweg and upper slopes, to determine whether the unique hydrographic processes in submarine canyons act to conduct microplastics to the deep. (vi) better understand the community ecology of benthic megafauna in submarine canyon ecoystems, by collecting biological samples for identification purposes and subsequent molecular work (phylogeography and molecular ecology), collecting and deploying experiments in collaboration with other researchers, and by analysing ROV video transects. (vii) exploit the opportunity to obtain targeted samples for the Beaufort Marine Biodiscovery Programme from an area which is highly vulnerable to sampling with any other gear. (viii) synthesise the data from components (i) to (vi) above to provide an integrated view of ecosystem functioning within submarine canyons and the contstraints placed upon them by geological, recent and evolutionary history, to determine their importance in the wider ecosystem, the services that they provide, and the potential impacts future anthropogenic effects might have on these ecosystem services.46 days ago
- Acoustic surveys are generally carried out on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations of fish. Outside of the spawning season many pelagic species are generally very scattered over a large geographical area and difficult to detect using acoustic methods. A cruise track is first formulated with data from previous surveys, commercial catch data and the help of the fishermen and fishing industry. This survey took place on board the RV Celtic Explorer in June 2016. The Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) survey program is the consolidation of two existing survey programs carried out by Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Service (FEAS) in the Marine Institute. The Main Shelf herring acoustic survey has been carried out annually since 2008 and reports on the annual abundance of summer feeding aggregations of herring to the west of Scotland and north of Ireland. The boarfish survey has been carried out since 2011using a chartered fishing vessel and reports on the abundance of spawning aggregations of boarfish 47N to 57N. In 2016 both surveys were combined and carried out onboard the RV Celtic Explorer over a 42 day period providing synoptic coverage of shelf waters from 59N southwards to 47N. Age stratified relative stock abundance estimates of boarfish, herring and horse mackerel within the survey area were calculated using acoustic data and biological data from trawl sampling. Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data was aquired at 77 predetermined stations. Zooplankton sampling was carried out alongside CTD stations. Marine mammal visual and acoustic surveys (passive acoustic monitoring) were also conducted. The main purpose of the cruise was to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography (CTD) data and visual surveys and acoustic surveys for marine mammals, and visual surveys for seabirds.46 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This cruise took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in 2016 from 14th-22nd of September approximately 150 Km south of the Cork coast. In order to avail of the offshore seagoing capabilities of the R.V. Celtic Explorer, an area relatively far from the coast and very exposed to weather was deliberately selected. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. Groundtruthing was performed with a vibrocorer. 10 vibrocore samples were collected. An area of 715km2 was covered during this survey. High resolution multibeam mapping of the seabed. High resolution shallow seismic data and magnetometer data. Testing SBP and MBES configurations for the 2017 season where we anticipate using the CE for a longer time period and vibrocoring operations to circa. 100 metres, using stern of the ship's position.56 days ago
- Fisheries Acoustic Survey off Newfoundland Canada. Acoustic trawl survey of the shelf-slope area of NAFO divisions 3NOPs. The goal is to quantify and get biological information on the gadoid species complex occurring in the area that include Atlantic cod, haddock, pollock and silver hake. We also aim to describe habitat and environmental drivers in the system. Primary operations will include: - Operation of EK60 fisheries echosounder and multibeam sounder - Approximately 50 fishing sets using Campelen bottom trawl - Approximately 25 CTD/plankton sampling stations - Approximately 12 moored camera deployments46 days ago
- Seabed mapping of the Atlantic Ocean between Ireland and Canada. Mapping the Atlantic. Contributing to the transatlantic mapping strategy and ground truthing at a variety of stations. Recovery of the M6 weather buoy.66 days ago
- This survey is a follow up to the Quantifying EnviRonmental Controls on Cold-water coral Reef Growth (QuERCi) survey which investigated cold-water coral mounds on the southern lip of the Porcupine Bank Canyon and discovered an extensive field of corals attached to the near-vertical rock face on the upper canyon flank. QuERCi and QuERCi_II aim to understand the role of cold-water corals in canyon processes, map and explore the coral and canyon floor habitats and collect sample to assess temporal changes in the canyon environment. This survey took place in May 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean (the Porcupine Bank Canyon). Shipbased multibeam coverage of the area was extended on the previous survey, attempts to collect gravity cores were conducted, however operations were unsuccessful (with the exception of core catcher retrievals) on all mound, slope and within canyon sites. Two Holland I ROV dives were completed to collect coral samples and further explore the Porcupine Bank Canyon coral habitat. A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) was onboard to record marine mammal sightings. - Further evaluate the status of cold-water coral reefs in the Porcupine Bank Canyon Special Area of Conservation (SAC) - Assess faunal distributions on the steep canyon wall habitats - Conduct visual surveys for cetaceans46 days ago
- A 10 day sea window was identified in February 2015 to do the formal Ship Acceptance Tests for the EM302 as well as continue to assess the EM2040 performance on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. The tests were designed to be conducted on the Irish continental margin at depths of up to 4500m. A forecast storm however, required that the deep water testing be shifted down into the Bay of Biscay. Complete acceptance testing for new EM302, EM2040, Echoes 3500t7 systems and get training on the EM302 and the Echoes systems.56 days ago
- Galway Bay cable laying survey from Spiddal pier to ocean energy test site for observatory. Complete the deployment of a 4.1 km cable from An Spidéal pier to the wave energy test site.46 days ago
- Ireland to Canada North Atlantic Transect seabed survey. Carry out multibeam operations in the North Atlantic Ocean.56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2015 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2015 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, the more northerly ICES Area, took place in late September and early October, and Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- Night time work will be CTD's, plankton sampling as well as PAM for cetaceans. It will cover the cruise track over that covered during visual observations during daylight hours. To characterise the preferred habitat of bottlenose dolphins in offshore waters by relating animal densities (relative abundance) to important habitat covariates (depth, distance from shelf edge and various oceanographic variables) using zero-inflated and generalised linear modelling techniques. To conduct double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans in key habitats on the slopes and canyon systems of the Porcupine Bank and shelf edge system, primarily targeting offshore bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales. To conduct a habitat-focused, acoustic survey of cetacean distribution and relative abundance in key habitats all species using both low and high frequency acquisition systems (two towed hydrophone arrays) in the Porcupine Bank, Sea Bight and shelf edge. To deploy static acoustic monitoring (SAM) devices (C-PODs) on acoustic release systems on the slopes of the Porcupine Bank and Seabight to enable static monitoring of four sites over the survey duration. If and when appropriate, to deploy a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to obtain biopsy samples and photo-identification images of bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales from rarely accessible offshore habitat. To conduct a survey of seabird species and abundance according to ESAS methods in offshore waters over slope habitats of the Porcupine Bank, Sea Bight and shelf edge. To sample Mauve Stinger jellyfish Pelagia noctiluca for stable isotope analysis and to investigate the prevalence of the bacterium Tenacibaculum maritimum. To sample phytoplankton and zooplankton (including Euphausiids). To collect photo-identification data of bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales to facilitate ongoing longitudinal studies (e.g. IWDG photo ID catalogue).46 days ago
- Possible deployment of vibrocoring equipment. Night time coring will only be envisaged if adverse weather conditions severely hamper core recovery during day time operations. Primarily, this application proposes to collect cores from and seismic imaging data of the sediments and landforms deposited in an important marginal zone of the last British Irish Ice Sheet (BIIS). The region features highly in models of ‘ice streaming’ within the last BIIS. The sites will be specifically chosen to ground truth data collected in 2009 during the Italian GLAMAR cruise (PI Dr Daniel Praeg, a co-applicant currently based at OGS, Trieste), and legacy data and core locations of the BGS (Dr Dayton Dove, BGS Edinburgh, is also a co-applicant). To achieve this, sediments will be collected from locations with high probabilities of allowing a new, robust and internationally importnant glacial stratigraphic framework to be developed for these areas. The data collected will form important components of tests for critical hypotheses regarding ice extents and ice stream formation. This proposal builds on the work already conducted in one of the proposed survey areas under the auspices of the Italian led GLAMAR mission and the PI’s INFOMAR funded RIDGES project (closed and reported on in Nov. 2010/Jan 2011 respectively). It also compliments all the work being done on the glacial history of the Irish western shallow shelf (including the PI’s INFOMAR funded EIMeR and RIDGES projects) and the intended investigation of the same issues by the NERC funded BRITICE-CHRONO project which actively supports this application (B-C Theme Leader (Marine Geology) Prof. Colm O’Cofaigh is a co-applicant). The cruise will also aim to collect MBES and UWTV groundtruthing samples for use within the Geological Survey’s seabed substrate characterisation research (led by Mr X. Monteys and Dr. Gill Scott, also NUIM) in collaboration with Dr Colm Lordan, MI Fisheries Science Services.46 days ago
- The survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in March 2014. The survey was designed around the West of Ireland Coring Programme (WICpro). Led by University College Cork (UCC) with a multidisciplinary expert team to investigate the Quaternary geology on the Porcupine Bank and Irish western Shelf and cold water coral reefs in the Porcupine Seabight. The survey provided an opportunity to collect data on deep water sedimentation processes and their relationship with glacial and interglacial cycles, offshore glacial records and access environmental records from cold-water corals. Sample and data collection was focussed on the deployment of deep water coring instruments in conjunction with seismic sparker technology to produce stratigraphic models and refine coring targets. - Study environmental records from cold-water coral reefs - Study the history of glaciomarine deposition from the Porcupine Bank flank - Study ice limits and glacial processes on the western shelf (linking to BRIT-ICE CHRONO).46 days ago
- A Memorial University of Newfoundland of Canada chartered survey on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer to undertake an offshore fisheries acoustic survey on overwintering cod stocks in the Labrador Sea. This survey took place in April 2014. Fisheries acoustic survey on overwintering cod stocks in the Labrador Sea46 days ago
- This survey, led by University College Dublin (UCD), took place in July 2014 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. Originally there had been three objectives for SORBEH; 1) Lithological characterisation of the Eastern Rockall Bank by sampling areas in and around the Rockall Bank Slide Complex. 2) Habitat investigation of steep escarpments and seabed pinnacles using the Holland I ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle). 3) Make measurements of wave-induced seafloor microseisms using a bespoke sensor array deployed on the way out and retrieved on the way in after 10 days. The third objective was not undertaken. A total of 12 core sites had been planned with two cores intended to be collected from every location. Six ROV dive sites had been targeted for video imaging and five of them for multibeam mapping. The Holland I performed 13 dives. In total conducting and obtaining video footage, still photographs, multibeam mapping, biological sampling, push cores and rock samples. The survey was conducted to 1) carry out Lithological characterisation of the Eastern Rockall Bank by sampling areas in and around the Rockall Bank Slide Complex. 2) Habitat investigation of steep escarpments and seabed pinnacles using the Holland I ROV.46 days ago
- This survey took place in February 2014 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer to trial of coring equipment survey. The survey took place of the North West coast of Ireland, off Co. Mayo. Complete trials of new equipment.36 days ago
- CTD and plankton sampling over the track covered during daylight hours, possible of moorings if weather forces (not ideal). Marine mammals monitoring survey. The overall objective of this cruise and the associated research is to collect data on the distribution and abundance of key marine mammals and seabirds within the Porcupine Basin and adjacent offshore areas. A range of different methodologies will be used to collect qualitative and quantative data. The primary objectives are; 1. To recover deployed moored passive acoustic arrays that were deployed in May 2014. These arrays will be used to assess anthropogenic and ambient sound data, and to detect marine mammal vocalisations in the Porcupine Basin and adjacent areas (See Appendix 1, Figure 2). High Priority. 2. To conduct double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans in key habitats on the slopes and canyon systems of the Porcupine Basin (see Appendix 1, Figure 1) High Priority. 3. To conduct a habitat-focused, acoustic survey of cetacean distribution and relative abundance in key habitats all species using both low and high frequency acquisition systems (two towed hydrophone arrays) in the Porcupine Basin. Medium Priority. 4. To conduct a survey of seabird species and abundance according to European Seabirds at Sea (ESAS) methods in offshore waters over slope habitats of the Porcupine Bank, Sea Bight and shelf edge. High Priority. 5. To carry out systematic CTD sampling stations in order to explore relationships oceanographic variables and marine mammal abundances along the continental shelf habitat. Medium Priority. 6. Where possible, collect photo-identification data of bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales to facilitate on-going longitudinal studies (e.g. IWDG photo ID catalogue). Medium Priority.46 days ago
- Cetacean survey carried out by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in 2014 on board the Celtic Explorer research vessel. The main objective of the survey was to characterise the preferred habitat of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in offshore waters by relating animal densities (relative abundance) to important habitat covariates (depth, distance from shelf edge and various oceanographic variables) using zero-inflated and generalised linear modelling techniques. Double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans was also conducted in key habitats on the slopes and canyon systems of the Porcupine Bank and shelf edge system, primarily targeting offshore bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales. Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) measurements also taken. A weather buoy was also deployed. To characterise the preferred habitat of bottlenose dolphins in offshore waters by relating animal densities (relative abundance) to important habitat covariates (depth, distance from shelf edge and various oceanographic variables) using zero-inflated and generalised linear modelling techniques. To conduct double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans in key habitats on the slopes and canyon systems of the Porcupine Bank and shelf edge system, primarily targeting offshore bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales. If and when appropriate, to deploy a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) to obtain biopsy samples and photo-identification images of bottlenose dolphins and baleen whales from rarely accessible offshore habitat. Additional objective is the deployment and recovery work at PAP46 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel and horse mackerel egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and covers stations in the Celtic Sea. The survey was carried out in the Celtic Sea and West of Ireland in February-March 2013. Plankton samples were collected at set stations, fishing hauls were made to collect mackerel and horse mackerel samples for fecundity analysis. Samples were collected to ensure maximum temporal and geographical spread. The aim of the international Mackerel and horse mackerel egg survey program was to estimate the spawning stock biomass (the total weight of all sexually mature fish in the population) of the North-east Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stocks.36 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel and horse mackerel egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and covers stations in the Celtic Sea. The survey was carried out in July/August2013. Plankton samples were collected at set stations, fishing hauls were made to collect mackerel and horse mackerel samples for fecundity analysis. Samples were collected to ensure maximum temporal and geographical spread. The aim of the international Mackerel and horse mackerel egg survey program was to estimate the spawning stock biomass (the total weight of all sexually mature fish in the population) of the North-east Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stocks.36 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2013 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2013 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey has been to develop estimates of juvenile abundance for important fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.36 days ago
- Acoustic fisheries survey in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Newfoundland Canada. Acoustic surveying of Cod Stock levels in Newfoundland Waters On transit across the Atlantic - Oceanography survey (XbTs) - Cetacean Observations + towed Hydrophone operations - acoustic survey with fishing operations on the Flemish Cap. After St Johns Port call the vessel will embark on a cod survey in waters south and North East of Newfoundland.46 days ago
- Ireland and the British Isles are one of the most intensively studied regions on the planet for reconstructing patterns of past sea-level change. A combination of a relatively small British and Irish Ice Sheet, located adjacent to the much larger Fennoscandanavian Ice Sheet, means that the spatially complex RSL records observed at different locations in the UK and Ireland provide a rich database for resolving the processes that control global to local sea-level change. This vibrocoring geological survey sought to address the issue of the RSL lowstand in the western British Isles. This survey took place in June 2012 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. A total of 148 vibrocores were obtained. To acquire vibrocores to identify sea level lowstands off Ireland and UK.46 days ago
- Night time activity will mainly consist of the following: Deployments of a video-guided Pump-CTD connected to Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry. Hydroacoustic detection of gas bubbles using single/split beam echo sounders. The following activity will largely be undertaken during day time : Deployment of landers to perform in situ gas flux measurements. Deployment of ROV Kiel 6000 for detailed sampling of sediments and deployment of instruments on the seafloor. Deployment of a vibrocorer for recovery of long sediment cores for porewater analysis. (10 cores total) On the cruise, proposed here, we wish to investigate the Sleipner CO2 storage site operated by Statoil and the blow out site in UK waters . We intend to quantify fluxes of key chemical parameters and potentially toxic metals and study the mechanisms determining the migration of CO2, CH4, and formation waters through the sedimentary overburden by a variety of novel monitoring techniques. Included in the study are investigations of seawater chemistry together with the near-field dispersion processes as key input parameters for our environmental studies and numerical model simulations. We will also carry out the assessment of the distribution of sensitive megafauna and will use fingerprinting of microbial community diversity as a key indicator of environmental impacts (for more details see the uploaded scientific project description).46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2012 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). In Irish waters, France and Ireland survey the Celtic Sea area, Ireland surveys the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK and Northern Ireland survey the Irish Sea. This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2012 survey took place over 2 legs. This survey, Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. a. To determine the relative abundance and distribution of pre-recruits for the main commercial species and provide recruitment indices b. To monitor changes in the stocks of commercial fish species independently of commercial fisheries data; c. To monitor the distribution and relative abundance of all fish species and selected invertebrates; d. To collect data for the determination of biological parameters for selected species. e. To collect hydrographical information on the water column(Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling)36 days ago
- This seven day survey took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Co. Donegal in September 2012. The main aim of the survey was to carry out multi-mode remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) testing with integrated sensors for underwater archaeological operations. Multi-mode remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) testing with integrated sensors for underwater archaeological operations.46 days ago
- This planned biodiscovery and deep-ocean ecosystems cruise cancelled due to vessel issues. This is a multidisciplinary deep-sea research cruise, combining two components: biodiscovery, and ecosystem functioning and nutrient recycling. Both components are inter-institutional and interdisciplinary. The scientific objectives of the two components are as follows: [1] Biodiscovery Working on the lower slope and at bathyal/abyssal depths in canyon regions we aim to: (i) Identify and map benthic macrofauna using conventional cores and ROV surveys (ii) Improve systematic knowledge of Porifera and Mollusca (iii) Collect specimens for the MI Marine Biodiscovery Laboratory (iv) Collect specimens likely to have novel photoactive molecules (v) Characterise bacterial and archaeal diversity in water and sediment (vi) Collect marine invertebrates (particularly sponges), seawater, and sediment to study and compare the microbiota associated with each of the samples, culture microorganisms and construct metagenomic libraries. [2] Ecosystem function and nutrient cycling We aim to: (i) Examine the mechanisms whereby biogenic material, essentially derived for the spring diatom bloom and deposited on the continental shelf, is advected into layers within the open ocean water column from whence it sinks to the sea bed; (ii) Delineate the advective extent of these nepheloid layers of biogenic material derived from the continental shelf; (iii) Detect and determine the diversity and abundance of deep-sea nitrogen cycling microorganisms; (iv) Characterise and determine the origins, lability and recycling rates of dissolved and particulate organic matter supporting the currently accepted net heterotrophic nature of deep-sea cold-water coral reef communities; (v) Collect calcifying detritivores, Lophelia branches, coral rubble and sediment to study the transfer of C and N through the detritivore foodweb; and (vi) Determine mixing and resuspension rates at the sediment water interface using natural radiotracers.46 days ago
- North sea geological survey. Complete seismic and vibrocoring survey in North sea36 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2011 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. The summer 2011 survey represents the fourth in the new time series, starting in 2008. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The Irish component of the survey was carried out to cover: 1) the regions around western Ireland 2) the regions west of Scotland that are usually covered by Marine Scotland and 3) northern sector of the Irish Sea survey. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Combined survey data on herring distribution, abundance and age are used to provide a measure of the relative abundance of herring within the Malin shelf stock complex. Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey, carried out between 18th June and 07th July, focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland and the west coast of Scotland. The survey track started in the region south of the Hebrides and worked progressively southwards after surveying the Minches region. To keep in line with existing survey methodology acoustic data collection was only undertaken during daylight hours (04:00 and 00:00). A systematic parallel transect design was adopted for the majority of the survey, with a randomised start point. Transects were positioned running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 26 hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. Marine mammal and seabird observations were also conducted during daylight hours. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data and visual surveys for marine mammals and seabirds., and collecting Boarfish (Capros acer) target strength measurements and samples where possible.56 days ago
- Seismic data acquisition, once streamer and airguns are deployed no deck hands are needed unless there is a problem and they need to be hauled in. The compressors will be operating in order to provide air to the guns but the watch scientist will be attending to that. We are proposing an interdisciplinary study across the northern Rockall Trough with three objectives; 1) study of submarine landslide deposits and especially their spatial extent and temporal distribution as well as internal architecture, 2) the effect glacial cycles and in particular the last British-Irish Ice Sheet (BIIS) had on the sedimentary processes occurring on the NW Irish continental slope, 3) determine the relationship between the temperature-salinity structure of the water column and backscatter observed on acoustic data. This project will continue and expand the research that began as a pilot study in June 2010 with CE10008. In order to do this survey we will use a Mini GI Gun (high-resolution 2D multichannel system) belonging to Prof Krastel and which he is making available for this survey and we will hire a coring system (gravity or piston, depending on cost). The Celtic Explorer was modified appropriately for corers to be launched over the starboard side of the back deck for the purposes of CE10008.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2011 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2011 survey took place over 2 legs. This survey, Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- North Atlantic Ocean transect survey from Ireland to Canada. This multidisciplinary transatlantic survey took place in January 2011 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. This research cruise is part of an annual survey that started in 2011 as a collaborative effort between the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundlandand National Univeristy of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) . CTDs sampling, marine mammal and seabird observations were conducted. Standard oceanographic research data collection.46 days ago
- This inter-institutional survey took place in May 2011, as part of a Geological Survey of Ireland-led ground-truthing programme. The Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer collected sea bed samples from an East-West transect along the top of the high. Vibrocores, grab samples and rock dredge transects were taken during the survey. The M6 buoy was also deployed. The vessel also transited to the second research location on the Porcupine Seabight to study the Nephrops habitat where two underwater video transects were run. Sediment sampling in the vicinity of these transects using a grab sampler (Day Grab). Groundtruthing the solid geology of the Porcupine High.56 days ago
- Box coring, multicoring, vertical plankton tows and CTD casts and ROV ops during daytime during marine research cruise on board Celtic Explorer. (1) To identify and map benthic macrofauna in slope and canyon regions using conventional cores and ROV surveys (2) To characterize the diversity and functional diversity of the bacterial community (with a focus on water column and sponge symbionts) at different depths. (3) To collect material for the preparation of extracts in the MI biodiscovery laboratory and to supply marine structures (sponges) for biomaterials testing. (4) To isolate bacteria from the water column and sponges and screen these extracts for bioactivity. This work will be accompanied by metagenomic screening to better understand the diversity and function of the entire (i.e. non-culturable) bacterial community. Hydrographic and related oceanographic information will be collected alongside the main aims of the cruise to gain a better understanding of the environment within canyons and on the slope. It is intended that the cruise will act as a catalyst for collating existing material on Irish deep deep-sea biodiversity in addition to making a large contribution to the knowledge of these communities. A formal link has been made with the Census of Marine Life and this will be used to promote the cruise and strengthen networks with the international community.56 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel, Scomber scombrus, and horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus, egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to estimate the spawning stock biomass of the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and in this survey covered stations in the Celtic Sea. The survey, carried out in March 2010, took place in the Celtic Sea and Southwest of Ireland, from 48.75N to 51.75N, and from 6W to 17W. This covered ICES areas VIIg, VIIh, VIIj and VIIk. For operational reasons the survey was split in two. Leg 1 was conducted on board the Celtic Explorer from March 5th to 17th. This leg targeted the southern transects of the sampling area, and also carried out all the fishing tows. Leg 2 was carried out on the Celtic Voyager from March 19th to 29th and concentrated on the two northern transects of the area. At each station the GULF VII plankton sampler was towed. Fishing hauls were made using a herring pelagic net. The survey aims to collect egg and fecundity data for mackerel and horse mackerel for use in the 2010 stock assessments.36 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel, Scomber scombrus, and horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus, egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to estimate the spawning stock biomass of the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and in this survey covered stations in the Celtic Sea. This survey took place in July 2010 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The survey was carried out in the Celtic Sea and West of Ireland, from 47° 15N to 56° 15N, and from 3° 45W to 15° 15W. This covered ICES areas Via, VIIb, VIIc, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj, VIIk, VIIIa and VIIId, Plankton samples were collected at 102 stations. Ten fishing hauls were made to collect mackerel and horse mackerel samples for fecundity analysis. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock.36 days ago
- Submarine landslides are the dominant sediment transport mechanism on continental margins, transferring volumes in the order of tens to hundreds of cubic kilometres from the continental slope to as far as the deep abyssal plain. Submarine landslides are known to be capable of destroying marine infrastructure such as submarine telecommunication cables and oil platform installations. The Rockall Trough and its margins, a relatively lightly-studied area, form a valuable natural laboratory holding information on slope stability, sediment transport, bottom ocean currents, and ice-sheet history. The primary aim of this cruise will be to intensively core a small basin on the southeast margin of the RT, with the intention of determining the frequency of slope instability on the opposite margin and aid assessment of potential tsunami hazards and characterising deep-water gravity flow processes and deposits in a narrow basin and the effect this has on flow transformation processes. This survey, led by University College Dublin (UCD), took place in June 2010 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. The primary aim of this cruise was to intensively core a small basin on the southeast margin of the RT, with the intention of determining the frequency of slope instability on the opposite margin and aid assessment of potential tsunami hazards and characterising deep-water gravity flow processes and deposits in a narrow basin and the effect this has on flow transformation processes. Piston corers and Vibrocores were completed during the survey. The objectives of the survey to 1) study submarine landslide deposits and especially their timing, frequency and flow processes and 2) study the nature of continental margin sedimentation during both glacial- and non-glacial periods in the relatively unknown northern part of the Porcupine Bank.46 days ago
- This main aim of the survey, led my Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans. The survey was conducted on board the Marine Institute’s R.V. Celtic Explorer as a dedicated survey between 18th February and 1st March 2010. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Seabight, Whittard Canyon System and Celtic Shelf. The survey vessel travelled at an average speed of 8 knots while on transect, except in heavy swell. The ship spent from 08:30 – 18:30 each day on visual and acoustic transect, and from 20:30 – 08:30 altered between steaming at 8 knots and being stationary while conducting CTDs (Conductivity Temperature Depth), water sampling and plankton hauls. An acoustic survey was carried out using a towed hydrophone array. Acoustic data from bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) encounters were recorded using passive acoustic techniques and provided to a PhD study (based in University College Cork). Visual seabird surveys and megafauna surveys were also conducted on this cruise, as well as the deployment of an argo float. As the primary purpose of the cruise was to record the distribution of cetaceans using visual and acoustic techniques, oceanographic work was conducted only after sunset. 28 oceanographic stations were sampled. Due to the time taken to conduct vertical profiles of zooplankton at some stations, CTDs were not conducted at all stations but at least one CTD was conducted at each canyon/location. CTDs were conducted at 29 stations. Salinity, temperature and fluorescence were measured under way using the ship’s onboard fluorometer and CTD. To conduct a habitat focused, double platform, absolute abundance survey of cetaceans (and marine megafauna, including seabirds) in key habitats for deep-diving species on the slopes and canyon systems of the Porcupine Bank and Sea Bight. To sample the for phytoplankton, zooplankton and krill which form the basis of the food chain which supports cetaceans, seabirds and other marine megafauna in these habitats.46 days ago
- This survey took place in April 2010 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean off the west of Ireland. During this research cruise the integration and testing of multi-purpose platform technologies system (MPPT-Ring), high resolution multi-beam sonar and state-of-the-art navigation system was conducted on the Irish national work class remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland I. Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Holland 1 survey in the North East Atlantic Ocean to trial and test equipment.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2010 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2010 survey took place over 2 legs. This survey, Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) in collaboration with the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) also carried out a visual marine mammal and seabird survey as an ancillary project of the Groundfish Survey between from 25th of September and 6th of October 2010. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.36 days ago
- Pipeline survey operations will proceed on a 24 hour basis. During geotech operations, 12 hours will be spend to vibrocoring/ Camera work + possibly box coring and 12 hours will consist of CPT work and box coring. Bathymetric Survey of a pipeline route36 days ago
- This survey took place in January 2009 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer to carry out remotely operated vehicle trials (ROV) of the Holland 1, off the west coast of Ireland. Cruise to carry out testing of the remotely operated vehicle ROV Holland 1.36 days ago
- In order to begin to collect key oceanographic data two dedicated research cruises are conducted annually in the Irish region. The foundation of these cruises is the acquisition of oceanographic data such as temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence and ocean currents. A cross service group function was introduced by acquiring phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fish larva samples and gathering bathymetric data (including ground truthing samples) for the INFOMAR seabed mapping project. This inter-institutional and multi-disciplinary survey, led by the Marine Institute and National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), was conducted in February 2009 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The main purpose of the cruise was to examine hydrographic conditions in Rockall Trough. A total of 43 stations were surveyed for a variety of parameters including CTDs (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth), grab samples and cores, nutrients, salinity and phytoplankton. Four ARGO floats were also deployed. The main purpose of the cruise was to examine hydrographic conditions in Rockall Trough. Objectives included: • Collect CTD profile data along the standard offshore sections to include: o Nutrient sampling o Phytoplankton and chlorophyll samples o Salinity samples • Collect grab samples at key locations on the Irish shelf • Collect opportunistic Vibro cores at sites in the vicinity of Porcupine and Rockall Bank. • Deploy 4 ARGO floats in the Rockall Trough • Collect zooplankton net hauls from around the Rockall Trough26 days ago
- This survey took led by the University of Limerick Ireland, took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in 2009 in Galway Bay using the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Latis. ROV survey of seabed in Galway Bay, Ireland 2009.36 days ago
- ROV geological survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Irish coral carbonate mound development and growth ROV survey. Marine Institute [NDP] funded shiptime for UCC ROV survey on carbonate mound development. Spatial dataset collected with this survey from standard and ROV instrumentation.36 days ago
- This research survey took place in April/May 2009 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the Bay of Biscay. The survey, led by National University of Ireland, Galway, was a Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle (ROV) survey. Underwater survey using remote operated vehicle in the Bay of Biscay.36 days ago
- BGR North Sea oceanographic survey. Survey oceanographic conditions in the North Sea.36 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on-board the RV Celtic Explorer in summer 2009 as part of the North West Herring Acoustic Survey. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring acoustic survey programme was first established in 1994. This survey represents the second in the new time series. In 2004, a single spawing stock survey was carried out early in quarter 1 and continued until 2007. It was then decided that the survey should be incorporated into the larger coordinated Malin shelf survey in 2008. The survey was coordinated through the ICES Working Group of International Pelagic Surveys (WGIPS). Survey data on stock numbers at age are submitted to the ICES Herring Assessment Working Group (HAWG) and used in the annual stock assessment process. The northwest and west coast (ICES Divisions VIaS and VIIb) herring stock is composed of two spawning components, autumn and winter spawners. Spawning covers a large geographical area and extends over a 4-month period from late September through to late March. Traditionally, fishing effort has been concentrated on spawning and pre-spawning aggregations. The autumn spawning component, which mostly occurs within VIIb and VIaS, feeds along the shelf break area to the west of the spawning grounds. The winter spawning component is found further north in VIaS. In VIaS, summer distribution extends from close inshore to the shelf break. Components of the winter spawning fish are known to undertake northward feeding migration into VIaN before returning in the winter to spawn along the Irish coast. This survey, carried out between 3rd - 22nd July, focused on the northwest and west coast of Ireland. To keep in line with existing survey methodology acoustic data collection was only undertaken during daylight hours (04:00 and 00:00). A systematic parallel transect design was adopted with a randomised start point. Transects were positioned running perpendicular to the lines of bathymetry where possible. The acoustic data were collected using the Simrad ER60 scientific echosounder. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. 31 hauls were carried out. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Oceanographic stations were carried out during the survey at predetermined locations along the track. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. Other objectives include collecting physical oceanography data (CTD).56 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2009 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2009 survey took place over 3 legs. Leg 1 focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.26 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2009 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2009 survey took place over 3 legs. Leg 1 focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.26 days ago
- The Marine Institute and the National University of Ireland, Galway conducted a deepwater survey in December 2009. This survey was the fourth in an annual series, carried out on the RV Celtic Explorer, gathering fishery and hydrographical data on the continental slope to the north and west of Ireland, and on the Porcupine Bank. The survey objectives were to collect biological data on the main deepwater fish species and invertebrates. Fishing hauls were carried out at four of five depths, 500m, 750m, 1000m, 1500m, and 1800m, in each of two distinct Areas. CTD data was collected along transects in each area. Cetacean observations were carried out by an observer from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Survey the abundance and distribution of deepwater fisheries. The fisheries data collected provides information for assessment of deepwater stocks.26 days ago
- This training survey took place in December 2009 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The over-arching scientific objective of the proposed training programme was to provide the next generation of marine scientists graduating from the University of Ulster with the necessary offshore seabed survey and data processing skills. Specifically, the proposed training programme can be divided into two main sets of objectives; a) field-based survey skills training and b) post-cruise data processing and interpretation skills training. a) Field-based survey skills training Field-based training focused on acoustic and ground-truthing survey techniques. The training successfully provided a solid understanding and experience in the acquisition and processing of data whilst at sea in the following areas: [1] Multibeam sonar (MBES) data collection and processing [2] Seismic (pinger) data collection and processing [3] Benthic grab sample collection and processing (sediments and biology) [4] Benthic corer sample collection and processing (sediments and biology) [5] Fisheries sample collection and processing (epifauna and demersal fish) [6] Underwater video surveys using a passive dropdown video system. The over-arching scientific objective of the proposed training programme was to provide the next generation of marine scientists graduating from the University of Ulster with the necessary offshore seabed survey and data processing skills.36 days ago
- Ulster University training survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Integrated marine survey training for Ulster University graduates.46 days ago
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- INS DeepDrill targets Ireland’s national strategic needs for deep-water seabed drilling and full core recovery at intermediate seabed penetration (down to 70m). This is accomplished through the mobilisation of the advanced portable seafloor drilling rig MeBo financially facilitated through the European Science Foundation EuroCORES - EuroMARC CARBONATE seabed drilling programme and the Irish Shelf Porcupine Studies Group (ISPSG) of the Petroleum Infrastructure Programme (PIP) – Ireland's joint Government-Industry research programme, which comprises hydrocarbon exploration companies active in offshore Ireland and the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. The key objective of the expedition was to cost-effectively collect fullrecovery core sequences in lithified substrates in support of the ESF-CARBONATE programme and ISPSG Rock Drilling program. Along the European Atlantic continental margin, cold-water corals and coldwater coral carbonate mounds occur from northern Norway to the Gulf of Cádiz. The mounds differ considerably in size (5-380 m) and present day ‘activity’ (covered with abundant living corals at the SW Rockall Trough margin to fully buried mounds in the Porcupine Seabight). Up to now the carbonate stored in these mounds has not been considered in the global carbon budget. A challenge existed to quantify the amount and flux of carbon stored in these structures. Previous investigations of short sediment cores revealed that all mounds possess different growth histories depending on the environmental setting and the involved faunal associations. These previous cores penetrated only the upper few metres of the mounds thus limiting the research to the very late stage of mound development. By understanding how biogeochemical processes control the development of these carbonate mounds and their response to climate change, CARBONATE (Mid latitude carbonate systems: complete sequences from cold-water coral carbonate mounds in the northeast Atlantic) aims at quantifying their role as mid-latitude carbonate sinks. The main aim of the CARBONATE and INS DeepDrill was to drill through several mounds (in total six carbonate mound locations in Porcupine-Rockall area at various locations in order to understand the role of the environmental parameters on mound formation and the role of the mounds in the global carbon cycle. This 23 day survey took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer from 15th of August after 4.5 days of mobilisation of MeBo in Galway, Ireland, and ended there again on the 6th of September 2008 followed by 2 day of de-mobilisation of MeBo. In addition to the drills and ground truthing conducted, CTD (Conductivity, Temperature and Depth) casts were deployed to measure variations in salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen in the water column as well as to take water samples. The main aim of the CARBONATE and INS DeepDrill was to drill through several mounds (in total six carbonate mound locations in Porcupine-Rockall area at various locations in order to understand the role of the environmental parameters on mound formation and the role of the mounds in the global carbon cycle.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2008 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2008 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1, focused on the northerly ICES Area and took place in late September and early October, Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.36 days ago
- Geological survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Reconstruction of British-Irish Ice Sheet on Continental Shelf.46 days ago
- Seismic geological survey that took place in the North Atlantic Ocean on board the RV Celtic Explorer in June 2008. Geological survey on seismic seabed activity.46 days ago
- Every three years the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) coordinates a series of mackerel and horse mackerel egg surveys covering the eastern Atlantic from Gibraltar to the north coast of Scotland between January and July. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock. The Marine Institute participates in this programme and covers stations in the Celtic Sea. The survey was carried out in the Celtic Sea and West of Ireland, from 47° 45N to 55°45N, and from 6° 15W to 16° 15W. This covered ICES areas Via, VIb, VIIb, VIIc, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj, VIIk, VIIIa and VIIId, , taking place in July 2007 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. Plankton samples were collected at 88 stations, 7 fishing hauls were made to collect mackerel and horse mackerel samples for fecundity analysis. Samples were collected to ensure maximum temporal and geographical spread. CTD (conductivity-temperature-depth) sampling was also carried out for the Oceanography section of the Marine Institute. The aim of this survey programme is to assess the northeastern Atlantic mackerel and horse mackerel stock.36 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2007 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2007 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 took place in late September and early October, while Leg 2 was carried out during November/December. In order to make data as comparable as possible, each survey operates under a set of agreed standard protocols. Each tow is 30min long and takes place during daylight hours at 3.5-4 knots. Net geometry and ground contact is monitored and logged. All fish and commercial shellfish are sorted to species level prior to taking lengths and other biological measurements such as age, sex and maturity. The primary purpose of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.36 days ago
- National Maritime College Ireland training survey for nautical graduates. Train nautical graduates in survey best practices.46 days ago
- Deployment of Wavebob ocean energy device in the Galway Bay test site. Deploy wave energy device for testing.46 days ago
- Geological survey in Galway Bay. Geological ground truthing survey of equipment in Galway Bay.46 days ago
- INFOMAR equipment ground truthing and calibrations survey in Galway Bay Test INFOMAR seabed survey equipment before deployment to full survey production.56 days ago
- Deploy Galway Bay buoy in Spiddal test site. Deployment of oceanographic buoy in Galway Bay.46 days ago
- GMIT Galway Bay Student Training Survey. Train GMIT graduates in marine survey techniques.46 days ago
- Primary marine aerosol production (MAP) is produced by the interaction between wind and waves. The wind drag at the sea surface creates waves. When the wind speeds exceeds a certain threshold, between 4 and 7 ms-1, the drag becomes so high that the waves break and air is entrained into the water. The air breaks up into bubbles which rise to the surface where they burst and produce sea spray aerosol. The sea spray source function (S3F) describes the sea spray flux per unit area and per unit of time, parameterized as function of environmental parameters such as wind speed and/or water temperature. One of the goals EU FP6 project MAP (Marine Aerosol Production) coordinated by the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) is “to quantify the number and size flux of primary inorganic and organic marine sea-spray aerosol (PMA)”. Data to achieve this objective were collected during the MAP cruise on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer in June-July 2006. Various types of experiments were conducted to provide data to derive the S3F. For whitecap measurements, a mast on the foredeck was constructed and mounted to measure sea spray fluxes using eddy covariance. Containers on the foredeck contained sophisticated instrumentation for characterisation of atmospheric components relevant for the assessment of primary and secondary aerosol production: atmospheric trace gases and aerosol chemical and physical properties. A whitecap camera was also mounted to the railing of the Monkey deck of the vessel. To quantify the number and size flux of primary inorganic and organic marine sea-spray aerosol (PMA)56 days ago
- GMIT Galway Bay Student Training Survey. Train GMIT graduates in marine surveying best practices.46 days ago
- M1 weather buoy service survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Service M1 weather buoy located in the North Atlantic Ocean.36 days ago
- Annual first leg Irish Groundfish Survey undertaken by the Marine Institute reporting to the International Bottom Trawl Survey. Survey the abundance and distribution of target demersal fisheries species.46 days ago
- University of Bremen Survey oceanographic survey. Oceanographic conditions survey and analysis.36 days ago
- Galway Bay Wavebob Deployment Survey Deploy Wavebob energy device at test site in Galway Bay.56 days ago
- The European Commission Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) required Member States to implement a range of measures including the monitoring of habitats for the protection of species listed in the Annexes of the Directive. One such habitat type listed in Annex l of this directive is Submarine Structures made by Leaking Gases (1180). These consist of structures such as sandstone slabs, pavements and pillars up to 4 m in height which are formed by aggregated carbonate cement resulting from microbial oxidation of gas emissions. There are a number of geological features within the Irish Sea which have formed in such a way as to lend themselves to the occurrence of accumulations, seepages and/or escapes of gas. This survey took place in February 2013 led by National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) in conjunction with the Marine Institute (MI) on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The focus area was in the Irish Sea within the Kish Bank Basin, approximately 32km off shore in depths of between 50m to 80m using the under water tv (UWTV) camera. To record the occurrence of the Annex I habitat - Submarine Structures made by Leaking Gases (1180) in this area To record the fauna occurring on these features and the surrounding sediment using underwater camera and video To take epifaunal and substrate samples using Shipeck sampler.46 days ago
- National Maritime College Ireland training survey in Cork Harbour. Practical Application of Academic Modules; Trainee Deck Officers (Undergraduate) Primarily CIT Module NAUT6006 - Seamanship for Trainee Deck Officers Secondary CIT Module NAUT6003 - Introduction to Coastal Navigation Trainee Engineering Officers (Undergraduate) Module CIT MARI6009 - Marine Engineering Practice It is hoped that as timetable and resources allow other NMCI students could avail of any allocated ship time46 days ago
- Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) training survey in Cork Harbour, Galway Bay and Clew Bay. Measurable educational objectives of the course are as follows: - cruise trainers and students will have students will have undertaken the following onboard activities in a peer assisted learning model. - trainers and students will have engaged in and completed a cruise planning and development process in conjunction with RvOPs and P&O Maritime - students will have experienced the routine of life aboard a coastal research vessel deploying a wide variety of research equipment and sampling gear - they will be informed about vessel procedures and equitette. Position fixing, station occupancy recording, weather conditions, sea state, prepared a narrative of station activities and manually recorded data collected using a variety of instruments. Students will have taken surface water samples deployed hand held CTD probes, deployed secchi discs and calculated secchi. Students will have assisted in the deployment of the CTD Rosette, taken subsurface water samples and filtered these samples for nutrient and chlorophyll analysis. Students will have observed the deployment of a range of bottom sampling gear from dredges to grabs and corers. Students will have used these devices to determine they type of seabed present and determined what the dominant infaunal species. Students will have have sorted catch from a bottom trawl by species for both vertebrates and invertebrates. They will have determined the composition of the catch (by % mass) for the dominant components and numerically for less dominant components. Selected fish species will be measured, weighed, have their otoliths removed and their reproductive status assessed, which will then be used in a fish aging practical class in GMIT. Students will have undertaken line transect survey techniques for birds and marine mammals and will have learnt some species identification and counting techniques as well as data recording. Trainers will have developed their own knowledge and skills in relation to the operation and utilisation of a coast research vessel.46 days ago
- This eight day geological survey took place in March 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager off the coast of Co. Donegal. The aim of this survey was to understand and quantify Quaternary sediment off Western Donegal to promote sustainable development of marine resources and better understand ice dynamics of a climatically-driven retreating ice sheet. Due to poor weather conditions and reduced time at sea, very limited seismic data was acquired. 69 samples were attempted using the Shipek grab from approximately 100m water depth off the Malin Shelf. 63 samples were recovered. The survey was carried out to understand and quantify Quaternary sediment off Western Donegal to promote sustainable development of marine resources and better understand ice dynamics of a climatically-driven retreating ice sheet.36 days ago
- Ulster University graduates SMART-SEA training survey in Cork Harbour and Celtic Sea. • To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for 2nd year undergraduates at the University of Ulster in fulfillment of student’s studies and academic requirements. • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.36 days ago
- The Geophysical Exploration of the Shallow Sub-seabed (GESS) survey is a collaborative survey undertaken by researchers in iCRAG – The Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences, University College Cork and the University of Bremen (Germany). The aim of the survey is to collect geophysical acoustic data in the Irish sector of the Irish Sea and the northern Celtic Sea. The data set will be primarily used to improve knowledge on the nature and formation of recent seabed sediments that were influenced by the Irish Ice Sheet during the last glaciation and to create a 3D geological model and revise existing sub-seabed models of the seabed sediments in the Irish Sea and the northern Celtic Sea. This survey took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager in March/April 2017 where the following was conducted: - Collection of shallow seismic data for seismostratigraphic investigations: targeted identified data gaps in the shallow seismic coverage of the Irish and Celtic Sea to create a seamless coverage for these areas. In particular, the combination of seismic gear from the University of Bremen (micro-airgun and SES echosounder) in combination with the MI Sparker system was designed to generate high fidelity data with good ground penetration. Task 2 - Collection of shallow seismic data for deglacial history investigations: usingthe combined University of Bremen and Marine Institute seismic gear, we collected a dense coverage of data on the mid-western Irish Sea tunnel valley and deeps area to improve our understanding of the Irish Sea Ice Stream retreat. In addition, off the Dungarvan/Hook area, dense coverage of seismic data gives an indication of the ice limits of both the Irish Sea Ice Stream and land-based ice sheets. Task 3 - Collection of shallow seismic, magnetometer and grab sample data for heavy mineral sands investigations: A magnetometer survey was undertaken to identify magnetic mineral concentrations with the combined seismic system used to produce a dense coverage of a potential heavy mineral sands off of Wicklow Head/Brittas Bay to determine resource thickness and a resource map. Grab samples and magnetometer data will be used to target and constrain the resource for vibrocoring to provide sample for mineralogical and geochemical analysis. Objective 1: to collect shallow seismic data to revise and define the seismostratigraphic model for the Irish Sea and Celtic Sea including palaeovalleys Objective 2 (optional): to collect shallow seismic data in the northern Irish Sea mudbelt to determine gas seepage pathways Objective 3: to collect seismic data pertinent to understanding the Pleistocene deglaciation of the Irish Sea Ice Stream, glacio-fluvial tunnel valley drainage networks and the Holocene transgression. Objective 4: to collect mutibeam, seismic and grab data off Wicklow Head/Brittas Bay to evaluate the resource potential of mineral sand.46 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This 21 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2017 from 17th April to 01st May in the Celtic Sea, offshore from Waterford and Wexford. Surveys undertaken include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to aquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. No groundtruthing took place. An area of 708km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed mapping resource.56 days ago
- Annual underwater television (UWTV) survey of abundance and distribution of Nephrops in the Celtic Sea Nephrops Grounds. The prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common in the Celtic Sea occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. The Celtic Sea area supports a large multi-national targeted Nephrops fishery mainly using otter trawls. This survey was carried out by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in July 2017 in the Celtic Sea. Underwater television surveys and assessment methodologies have been developed to provide a fishery independent estimate of stock size, exploitation status and catch advice. 1.To obtain 2017 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 4 nautical mile spacing over the known spatial a bathymetric distribution of the Smalls Nephrops Stock (FU22). 2.To obtain 2017 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 6 Nmil on the Labbadie, Cockburn and Jone's Banks (FU20&21). 3. To obtain 2017 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities within the known spatial a bathymetric distribution of the Nephrops Stock off the south coast of Ireland (FU19). 4.To collect ancillary information from the UWTV footage collected at each station such as the occurrence of sea-pens, other macro benthos and fish species and trawl marks on the sea bed. 5.To collect oceanographic data using a sledge mounted CTD. 6.To sample Nephrops and macro benthos using a 4 m beam trawl deployed at ~10 stations on the Smalls.36 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This cruise took place on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in 2017 from 14th-22nd of July in the Celtic Sea. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. No wrecks were mapped or no groundtruthing took place. An area of 300km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource.56 days ago
- Heavy mineral sands are common on the beaches of the Belmullet Peninsula and Achill Island as well as southern outer Clew Bay. The combination of metamorphic and igneous terrain adjacent to high energy coastlines offers a clear scenario for heavy mineral sand development in Ireland. This survey took place in July-August 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer, led by University College Cork (UCC). This survey focused exclusively on studying offshore heavy mineral sand deposits in the Blacksod/Achill Island/SW Clew Bay area and provided data to the SFI-funded iCRAG (Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences) project FLIPeR (Formation of Littoral and Offshore Irish Placer Resources). A series of areas were surveyed to locate, delineate and sample heavy mineral sands near to beaches where heavy minerals had already been sampled. All areas surveyed were mapped with non-overlapping multibeam lines at 250m or 500m apart. Magnetometer data and seismic and sub-bottom profiler data was collected, and CTDs (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) were taken to calibrate the sound velocity for the multibeam echosounder. To map the spatial and volumetric extent offshore heavy mineral sand deposits To retrieve samples to quantify the amount and type of heavy mineral sands and enable heavy mineral sand grain analysis for provenance studies and assays. To retrieve cores through heavy mineral sand deposits to look a variation in heavy minerals sands through time and relate to temporal changes in environmental conditions and to allow better quantification.46 days ago
- Annual second leg underwater television (UWTV) survey of abundance and distribution of Nephrops in the Celtic Sea Nephrops Grounds. The prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common in the Celtic Sea occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. The Celtic Sea area supports a large multi-national targeted Nephrops fishery mainly using otter trawls. This survey was carried out by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in August 2017 in the Celtic Sea. A total of 40 UWTV stations were surveyed successfully (good quality video footage), carried out over an isometric grid at 4.5nmi or 8.3km intervals. Mean density was calculated by dividing the total number of burrow systems by the survey area observed. Ten beam trawl tows were conducted providing important data on the benthic communities and size structure of the Nephrops population. All Nephrops caught were sorted by sex and maturity category, weighed and measured using the NEMESYS electronic measuring system. The fish catch was identified to species level and sampled by weight (kgs) only. The benthic catch was identified and weighed (g) and counted. No Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) data was collected during this survey due to technical problems. 1. To complete randomised fixed isometric survey grid of 40 UWTV with 4.5 nautical mile (nmi) spacing stations on the “Smalls” Nephrops ground (FU22). 2. To obtain 2017 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow distribution and abundance on the "Smalls” Nephrops ground 3. To collect ancillary information from the UWTV footage collected at each station such as the occurrence of sea-pens, other macro benthos and fish species and trawl marks on the sea bed. 4. To sample Nephrops and macro benthos using a 4 m beam trawl deployed at ~10 stations.26 days ago
- Azaspiracid was first observed in 1995 as a new shellfish poisoning syndrome. In the following years it became evident that the species diversity and toxin production in this and related genera is very high and they are not only restricted to the North East Atlantic, but have a rather global distribution. The understanding of plankton dynamics is critically dependent upon knowledge of oceanographic and hydrographic conditions. In addition to profiling standard oceanographic parameters (temperature, salinity, oxygen, fluorescence, turbidity and absorbance), integration of species abundance and distributional data with oceanographic features using traditional and advanced molecular techniques will assist in the development of models for bloom dynamics of Azadinium and other harmful algal species and in construction of plausible scenarios of bloom biogeography. This survey was carried out in August 2017 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager along the west and south coast of Ireland. The survey will add to previous work carried out in 2012 and 2016. Field work was carried out with on stations along a number of transects perpendicular and parallel to the coast in the South, South West and West. 24 hour diurnal and tidal impact studies were carried out at stations within Killary Harbour and Bantry, where CTD and samples of phytoplankton were collected. The survey objectives are designed to deliver data to enhance the capacity of the Irish Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) monitoring and predictive research activities.36 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in August/September 2017 in the Celtic Sea, offshore Waterford and Wexford. Two discrete survey areas were mapped. The smallest of these, a bad weather contingency area is due south of the entrance to Cork Harbour and the larger one approximately 60 km due east of this. Approximately 983 km2 of seabed was surveyed in total. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource.56 days ago
- BLUEfish survey on the abundance and distribution of scallop in the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea and Saint George's Channel. Scallop research survey36 days ago
- NUIG Post-graduate training survey in Galway Bay. Training Objectives • To deliver an accredited, offshore, blended learning, post-graduate module that will contribute towards student learning and research in order to fulfill academic requirements. • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design, plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarize students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation on board a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary data sets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Enable students to produce scientific survey reports integrating multiple data sets and analyses of collected samples. • Provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to carry out a cost-benefit analysis of a newly planned marine development scenario46 days ago
- GMIT Multidisciplinary Survey Planning cruise in Galway Bay. The objectives of the current survey are: To implement a Peer Assisted Learning model in a shipboard training environment. Through planning and execution of a multidisciplinary research cruises, facilitated by academic staff and postgraduates from GMIT, students will experience a high level learning environment in a shipboard setting. Students will be facilitated in the formulation of cruise plans which will be evaluated by their peers and staff in GMIT. In conjunction with input from RvOps and P&O maritime the cruise will then be delivered in the form of a training cruise over 8 days to the entire group of students. The proposed survey has the potential to further enhance co-operation between undergraduate and postgraduate students in GMIT. Provide undergraduates students with a novel Peer Assisted Learning experience and provide the trainers with experience and ability to conduct shipboard operations which will be of significant benefit to them in applying for or participating in future shiptime calls.46 days ago
- This two day survey took place in March 2017 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager off the coast of Co. Cork to carry out trials the under water television (UWTV) equipment and INFOMAR gear. To conduct equipment trials on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager.56 days ago
- A 3 day PSE Kinsale Energy Ltd. survey which chartered the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager to carry out an environmental survey inthe Kinsale gas field in April 2017. Complete environmental survey in Kinsale gas field46 days ago
- A LANGOLF Underwater TV (UWTV) survey of Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus) in the Bay of Biscay in May 2017 conducted by the Marine Institute (MI) with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER). This work involves the acquisition and analysis of UWTV data in support of the provision of stock advice for nephrops for the entire Bay of Biscay region. To survey abundance and distribution of Nephrops in the Bay of Biscay as part of the LANGOLF-TV Project.36 days ago
- CV17028 SMART NUIG MS and EOS Winter 2017 surveys. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for final year BSc undergraduates of NUIG Marine Science and Earth and Ocean Science degree programmes. • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary data sets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.36 days ago
- UCC MSc Marine Biology 2017 training survey in Cork Harbour. Research training in a variety of sampling methods for biological and physico-chemical parameters. Previous classes have examined such parameters within cork harbour and it is envisaged that repeat surveys will allow us to build on established time series (even if only on an annual basis).46 days ago
- This training survey in Geological Exploration took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager in Cork Harbour. Three instructors delivered 6 days of training to postgraduate and undergraduate students from University College Cork (UCC) from the 24th to 29th of November 2017. These training surveys arise from a learning module in multidisciplinary offshore marine science developed by the Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training (SMART) in 2011 . The objective of this SMART UCC training programme was to provide offshore training for Geology and Earth and Environmental Science undergraduates and Exploration Field Geology postgraduates in offshore geoscience. Overall, the training provided practical training in: • seabed mapping techniques and practice; • seabed sampling techniques and practice; • sub-seabed imaging techniques and practice; • offshore geological data collection; • evaluation of resource and resource assessment.36 days ago
- Galway Mayo Institute of Technology SMART Science@Sea 2017 training survey in Cork Harbour. The objectives of the proposed training programme are to: • Deliver one two-day Science@Sea course in multidisciplinary marine science on-board the R.V. Celtic Voyager. • Provide access to the national research vessels for students and professionals of marine related sciences. • Provide a multidisciplinary, ecosystem approach to studying the marine environment. • Further develop national capacity in carrying out practical marine scientific research. • Increase employment opportunities for graduate scientists at national and international level. • Inspire and act as a stimulus for those considering a career in marine science research and the marine economy. • Enhance and expand collaboration between third-level students and institutes. • Enable students to collect data for undergraduate projects and postgraduate research. • Enable students to acquire multidisciplinary data from Cork for inter-annual and inter-seasonal comparison.36 days ago
- This biogeochemical survey took place in October 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager off the west and south-west coast of Ireland. This survey formed a key part of the ongoing research into biogeochemical processes along the Irish west coast that is being conducted as part of the iCRAG Marine Geoscience spoke. The survey comprised of CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) profiles, reineck box cores. underway radium sampling and plankton net tows. The main objective of the expedition is two fold: (i) To examine the influence the of the outflow plume of the Shannon river on the optical properties and nutrient concentrations along the west coast of Ireland from Valentia island to Galway Bay. (ii) To determine the extent of submarine groundwater discharge in this region by the use of the radium quartet.56 days ago
- This survey took place in December 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager, led by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT). The survey was conducted to assess microplastic pollution and seafloor integrity within Galway Bay and its environs. 12 stations were sampled in order to cover the entire area of Galway Bay and its environs. Sampling sites were chosen to help illustrate the potential broad distribution of microplastics in this area, using the circulatory pattern within the bay as a guide. Station sampling included surface water (using a manta trawl) ; sediment (using a box corer); biota (benthic fauna and beam trawl) and CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) data collection. Objectives of the survey #1 To quantify and identify microplastic sources (land- or sea-based) in sediment samples; #2 To investigate whether Galway City has an influence on the distribution of benthic microplastics; #3 To explore seafloor integrity, particularly analysing the composition of past and present benthic communities; #4 To explore potential ingestion of microplastics by dominant macroinvertebrates, with emphasis on polychaetes and amphipods and #5 To obtain a snapshot of ingested plastic within different epibenthic ecosystems, including demersal fish.56 days ago
- Europe's Lost Frontiers Project successfully identified the earliest contact between mainland Europe and Great Britain based on a large-scale programme of sub-surface mapping and coring in the region known as Doggerland, located off the east coast of Britain. Recent sub-surface mapping off the west coast of Britain now affords us the opportunity to determine the earliest contact between mainland Europe/Britain and Ireland. The evidence for early Mesolithic and Neolithic contacts between Ireland and Britain along the Atlantic province is strong. Therefore any earlier contact is also strong in these areas based on the known palaeolandscape. To provide a context for the earliest contacts in Ireland there is a need to explore the palaeo-coastlines, based on previous sub-surface mapping. The extent of the palaeo-coastlines off the present day Irish coast is limited, therefore we must look to the adjacent palaeo-coastlines that are appropriate for further study. The available land and supporting data are best off the west coast of Britain. Specifically, our sub-surface mapping and data from the palaeo-coastlines has identified a number of key locations which we intend to core. The project will reconstruct and simulate the palaeo-environments of the Irish Sea using ancient DNA extracted directly from sediment cores and explore the palaeolandscapes of Ireland and identify incipient signals indicating early contact and development. This survey, led by IT Sligo on board the Marine Institute's Celtic Voyager, took place in November 2017 in the Irish Sea. The survey objectives were : Obtain 16 Cores from Liverpool Bay Obtain 4 Cores from Cardigan Bay Obtain high-precision geophysical data at each of the 21 Core locations However, not all objectives were achieved as no vibrocoring took place due to bed weather conditions. The main purpose of the survey was to reconstruct and simulate the palaeo-environments of the Irish Sea using ancient DNA extracted directly from the sediment cores.46 days ago
- WFD River Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.26 days ago
- WFD Surface Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.26 days ago
- These nutrient sensitive areas are those river waters listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.26 days ago
- These nutrient sensitive areas are those waterbodies listed in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010. The waterbody containing the sensitive area is used to represent the nutrient sensitive area.26 days ago
- WFD Ground Waterbodies intersecting with designated Nutrient Sensitive Areas waterbodies in accordance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (UWWT) Directive 91/271/EEC on Urban Waste Water Treatment and S.I. 254 / 2001, S.I. 440/2004 and S.I. 48/2010.26 days ago
- This data and mapping details the Bring Bank Locations within Co. Monaghan. If the banks are full, please contact the Environment Section of Monaghan County Council on 042 9661240 or email envservices@monaghancoco.ie and we will arrange for the banks to be emptied as soon as is possible.Monaghan County Council provides this information with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate, correct or complete. Monaghan County Council accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by those using this data for any purpose.The Projection of this dataset is WGS84. 66 days ago
- The survey classifies hydromorphological condition using WFD nomenclature: High, Good, Moderate, Poor, Bad. Its typical use is to support the designation of high ecological status sites. Other applications of the RHAT method include assessing hydromorphological pressures, determining enhancement/restoration works required and pre-/post- works conditions for specific projects. Research and Operations teams based in Inland Fisheries Ireland have been using the RHAT methodology to assess habitat condition across various sites and catchments of interest.The OPW Environmental River Enhancement Programme (EREP) uses the RHAT methodology to collect hydromorphology data on a catchment-wide basis using a Survey123 RHAT form. Further detailed information on these surveys is available in the annual reports, which can be found on the website. For more information on the RHAT methodology see the following references:RHAT Training Manual (daera-ni.gov.uk) ISBN: 978-1-907053-65-8River Habitat Survey (Environment Agency 2003, Raven et al., 1998)REST (JSON)66 days ago
- IFI’s National Barriers Programme (NBP) developed a field survey to capture information on barrier location, type and associated images and structure dimensions. This form was used as a Level I assessment measure to find and locate barriers. The NBP has delivered a geo-referenced database fully integrated with EPA-WFD coding and instream structures can then be assessed by EPA sub-Catchment or waterbody codes. This is the framework with structures assessed during on-site visits are now populating.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s NRSP (National Research Survey Programme) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer.Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only.Common names of each fish species were taken from the Key to the Marine and Freshwater Fishes of Britain and Ireland – A guide to the identification of more than 370 species. By Peter S. Maitland and Douglas Herdson. Edited by Steve Coates. Published by the Environment Agency, UK. 2009REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Research Survey Programme (NRSP) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer. Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The main purpose of Inland Fisheries Ireland’s NRSP (National Research Survey Programme) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rivers, Lakes, and Transitional and Coastal Water (TRAC) sampling programmes is to collect fish stock data relating to fish species composition, abundance and age structure in selected waterbodies nationally. These data are used to calculate Ecological Quality Ratings (EQR’s) for fish ecological status in each waterbody/site, a requirement for the EU Water Framework Directive. Data collected spans 2008 to most recent surveys. Multiple survey data by year are available for individual waterbodies and information from the most recent survey is displayed on the map viewer. Where sp. or spp. denoted identification is to genus level only. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The Technical Expert Group on Salmon (TEGOS) assesses the status of stocks annually in designated salmon rivers and issues associated catch advice for the following season using data from salmon angling and commercial catch records, fish counters and other sources to determine whether these stocks are meeting their respective conservation limits and to identify whether a surplus of salmon is available to be sustainably fished. Conservation limits are essentially the minimum number of returning adult salmon a river should have to ensure its stock remains sustainable. For a number of rivers with a sizeable multi-sea-winter (MSW) stock component, catch advice is issued separately for 1SW (grilse) and MSW stocks. Where stocks are below the conservation limit, catch-&-release-only fishing or closure of the fishery may be advised. This scientific catch advice is presented to salmon fishery managers for decision-making on fishery status. Following a public consultation period, the fishery status and total allowable catch for salmon rivers are implemented in legislation each December for the following year. Salmon rivers may also be subject to further bye-laws on opening & closing dates, bag limits, permitted methods, tag requirements, etc. More information on salmon angling regulations can be found at https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmonregs/. Salmon angling licenses may be purchased online at https://store.fishinginireland.info/ or at local IFI offices. More information on the National Salmon Assessment and related annual reports can be found at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/what-we-do/research/technical-expert-group-on-salmon-tegos. Map of the 2025 statuses can be found here: Salmon Fishery Status 2025Map of statuses from 2019 onwards can be found here: Salmon Fishery Status REST (JSON)66 days ago
- The Technical Expert Group on Salmon (TEGOS) assesses the status of stocks annually in designated salmon rivers and issues associated catch advice for the following season using data from salmon angling and commercial catch records, fish counters and other sources to determine whether these stocks are meeting their respective conservation limits and to identify whether a surplus of salmon is available to be sustainably fished. Conservation limits are essentially the minimum number of returning adult salmon a river should have to ensure its stock remains sustainable. For a number of rivers with a sizeable multi-sea-winter (MSW) stock component, catch advice is issued separately for 1SW (grilse) and MSW stocks. Where stocks are below the conservation limit, catch-&-release-only fishing or closure of the fishery may be advised. This scientific catch advice is presented to salmon fishery managers for decision-making on fishery status. Following a public consultation period, the fishery status and total allowable catch for salmon rivers are implemented in legislation each December for the following year. Salmon rivers may also be subject to further bye-laws on opening & closing dates, bag limits, permitted methods, tag requirements, etc. More information on salmon angling regulations can be found at https://fishinginireland.info/salmon/salmonregs/. Salmon angling licenses may be purchased online at https://store.fishinginireland.info/ or at local IFI offices. More information on the National Salmon Assessment and related annual reports can be found at https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/what-we-do/research/technical-expert-group-on-salmon-tegos. 26 days ago
- Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Barrier Mitigation Programme (NBMP) is working to reconnect Ireland’s rivers by mitigating and removing man-made barriers that impact fish migration, water quality, biodiversity, and hydromorphology.The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dashboard aims to track the status of barrier mitigation projects across Ireland, which could be managed directly by the NBMP or in collaboration with other agencies, and to present this information to the public.The dashboard features an interactive map that displays the geographical distribution of active and recently completed projects. Each point represents a barrier location, symbolised by project phase. Clicking on a point will display a pop-up window that contains specific information and project details relating to that barrier location.Indicators and gauges display the current number of active projects; the number of barriers within those active projects, and mitigations completed since 2024 - the year of the NBMP's establishment.A number of charts display the breakdown of barrier types, sizes and the active project phases. The charts can also act as filters to manipulate the data and map view.The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset will be frequently updated and will be made available on IFI's Open Data Portal.Map contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.16 days ago
- This dataset comprises electrofishing survey data collected from 2021 onward to support the National Brown Trout Programme (NBTP) within the IFI Research Division.Surveys were conducted using standardised electrofishing methods to assess brown trout populations at selected sites. The purpose of this dataset is to support long-term monitoring, inform trout conservation efforts and contribute to national fisheries management strategies.Map contains data produced by the Environmental Protection Agency.26 days ago
- Inland Fisheries Ireland’s National Barrier Mitigation Programme (NBMP) is working to reconnect Ireland’s rivers by mitigating and removing man-made barriers that impact fish migration, water quality, biodiversity, and hydromorphology.The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset has been designed to track the status of barrier mitigation projects across Ireland, which could be managed directly by the NBMP or in collaboration with other agencies, and to present this information to the public.The dataset contains information such as project activity; completion, and status, as well as barrier size and type. The dataset is fully georeferenced in ITM and integrated with the EPA/WFD reference system.The National Barrier Mitigation Programme Dataset will be frequently updated and will be made available on IFI's Open Data Portal. REST (JSON)116 days ago
- This dataset comprises electrofishing survey data collected from 2021 onward to support the National Brown Trout Programme (NBTP) within the IFI Research Division.Surveys were conducted using standardised electrofishing methods to assess brown trout populations at selected sites. The purpose of this dataset is to support long-term monitoring, inform trout conservation efforts and contribute to national fisheries management strategies.REST (JSON)66 days ago
- All rivers within the EPA river network, accessible to salmon and likely to sea trout. The purpose was to inform the further development of salmon stock recruitment models to provide high quality scientific advice to inform the sustainable management of salmon fisheries in Ireland. Freshwater habitat / river ends at the High Water Mark. McGinnity, P.,Gargan, P.,Roche, W., Mills, P. & McGarrigle, M. 2003. Quantification of the Freshwater Salmon Habitat Asset in Ireland using data interpreted in a GIS platform. Irish Freshwater Fisheries, Ecology and Management Series: Number 3, Central Fisheries Board, Dublin, Ireland. REST (JSON)66 days ago
- A multidisciplinary approach to studying deep diving whales and their habitat. Operations will be 24 hours therefore acoustic tows will be taking place day and night. Visual operations will only take place during daylight hours. Due to the daily vertical migration cycle of these deep species where fish and cephalopods migrate into shallower waters during night time and back to depths during daylight combined with the Voyagers limitation of trawling to 400m we will be carrying out all our fishing activities on deck between dusk and dawn. We will use a mid-water trawl to a depth of 400m although we can also consider using a nueston net to slightly deeper depths. In addition, CTDs and plankton tows will be carried out at regular intervals along transects. If these stations fall during night time hours then these will be carried out then also. The three main aims of this survey are: i) To investigate the fine scale distribution and habitat use of deep diving whales, particularly beaked and sperm whales. ii) To improve species identification of beaked whales and to update current species description of beaked whales within Irish waters. iii) To investigate the food chain of deep diving whales in Ireland and their link to oceanographic and topographic features of interest. Scientific Objectives The proposed survey has 8 objectives 1) To employ sightings-based survey design to model the distribution of deep diving whales in the study area 2) to calculate abundance and distribution of beaked and sperm whales in this region using towed acoustic hydrophones, and to characterise their acoustic behaviour 3) To investigate the abundance and biomass of mesopelagic fish species and squid, the main prey sources for beaked and sperm whales 4) To take high quality images of beaked whales that can be used for species identification and to update our knowledge of species occurrence in Irish waters for future surveys 5) to characterise the oceanography data of the study area and better understand water movements 6) to understand the role of zooplankton in this deep-water ecosystem.56 days ago
- This survey, led by Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), took place in January 2016 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager off the North West coast of Ireland. The aim of the survey was to deploy 10 Broad Band Ocean Bottom Seismographs (OBSs) units across the shelf offshore Donegal and out into the Rockall Trough in order to study microseims. Compared to earthquakes, microseisms represent background seismic noise generated by ocean wave pressure fluctuations on the sea floor which generate low frequency seismic waves. The OBS stations will record around 8 months worth of seismic data at the sea floor and will be recovered in August 2016. The main goal of the survey is to investigate the generation mechanism as well as spatial and temporal distributions of dominant microseism source regions. Each OBS unit also includes an acoustic sensor (hydrophone) which will be used to study the coupling of seismic and acoustic signals at the sea bed and its evolution in both the deep water and shelf areas. The OBS network is the first ever attempt to closely monitor local offshore earthquakes. The aim of the survey was to deploy 10 Broad Band Ocean Bottom Seismographs (OBSs) units to investigate the generation mechanism as well as spatial and temporal distributions of dominant microseism source regions.46 days ago
- The SMART (Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training ) MaREI (Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland) Ocean Energy training survey took place in Cork Harbour in February 2016 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager. The objectives of the training programme were to give students the capability to analyse the morphodynamics of coastal systems and the hydrodynamic behaviour of the marine environment. The MaREI training programme forms part of the undergraduate and masters degrees for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Energy Engineering in University College Cork.46 days ago
- SMART Common Module Spring 2016 (NUIG) survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for final year undergraduates of NUIG Marine Science and Earth and Ocean Sciences. • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.36 days ago
- SMART Sea School UCC graduate training survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.36 days ago
- SMART NUI Galway SEMRU 2016 Survey undertaken in Cork Harbour. Training will focus on multidisciplinary research methods for studying the marine environment, using the core disciplines of fisheries, benthic biology, oceanography, and marine geophysics. The course takes advantage of the wide range of economic activities clustered in and around Cork Harbour to provide students with hands on experience of the multidisciplinary methods used to collect data that can input into the models economists use for analysing and costing the impacts of human activities on the marine environment. These data collection methods will address mapping of the seabed, the extent of fisheries and shellfisheries resources in Cork Harbour and its approaches, human impacts on water quality and wave, swell and weather readings from an offshore marine monitoring platform. The learning objectives on the that the training supports may be summarised as: • Understand the relevance of economic concepts and models to marine resource issues and policies. • Rigorously evaluate the economic impacts of marine management policies • Explain the linkages between economics and environmental science in the marine sector • Communicate with stakeholders working in the ocean economy • Assess the potential of the residents and political and community leaders in coastal areas to design, implement, and sustain policies that balance growth, development, and resource conservation in vulnerable coastal zones • Estimate non-market values for ocean and coastal resources. • Use critical thinking skills, have proficiency and skills of oral and written presentation of ideas and concepts.36 days ago
- SMART AFGDP Fisheries and Aquaculture 2016 survey undertaken in Cork Harbour. The aim of the AFGDP programme is to provide skills training to postgraduate students, research and field staff and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). AFGDP courses are specifically tailored for the needs of postgraduate students and practitioners with an agriculture, forestry, fisheries, horticulture, food or nutrition based qualification or post. The AFGDP has been jointly developed by UCC, UCD and Teagasc. The shiptime applied for follows on from 2015 when 20 participants including PhD students, and Teagasc and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) employees took part in multidisciplinary training in Cork Harbour and Approaches. For postgraduate participants the shiptime training forms part of a 5 credit, level 9 module entitled ‘Practical Fish and Shellfisheries Science’ within their structured PhD or MSc programme and is designed for postgraduates and practitioners in the Food area who have a scientific background and wish to learn more about the “marine food production” side of the food industry. Teagasc and SFPA participants undertake the module as continuous professional development (CPD). The Celtic Voyager is an optimal platform for delivering the modules learning objectives which are identified as: Distinguish different methods of fishing and capture • Identify retained and discarded elements of a commercial catch of fish • Expound on the drivers for retaining and discarding commercially valuable and non-commercial species in a catch • Demonstrate an understanding of fisheries management approaches • Discuss the ecosystem implications of fisheries and aquaculture and possible mitigation methods • Employ sampling and data collection methodologies aboard research vessels. • Discern the appropriate sample processing and survey methods for the main taxonomic and ecosystem groups.26 days ago
- NMCI - Shipboard familiarisation and training survey in Cork Harbour. This project is to allow exposure of undergraduate students at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) to the experience of shipboard operations in a controlled environment prior to their sea phase training. These students will encompass the three main degree courses at the NMCI (Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Marine Electrotechnical). The experience will add a valuable practical aspect to their academic modules, using a modern sea going vessel.36 days ago
- The 2016 survey continues the Marine Institute’s Winter Nutrients monitoring that commenced in 1990/91. In 2011 this survey was reestablished as a winter environmental survey with a broader remit to provide supporting information for OSPAR and Water Framework Directive (WFD- Directive 2000/60/EC) assessments and also to maintain the winter time series on key biogeochemical parameters in Irish waters in response to pressures such as land based inputs of nutrients and climate change. Since 2011 the survey circumnavigates the Island of Ireland every two years. This 13 day survey took place in February 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager. The survey was designed to collect multidisciplinary information on physical conditions, water chemistry (dissolved nutrients, dissolved oxygen, total alkalinity (TA), dissolved organic carbon (DOC), dissolved trace metals, and total organic carbon, salinity), sediment chemistry (persistent organic pollutants POPs and trace metals), sediment particle size distribution and benthic macroinvertebrates. In total 203 underway stations were sampled for surface water chemistry via the onboard non-toxic system; 96 CTD deployments were undertaken, typically at surface and bottom but occasionally at mid-depths where some stratification was seen in the water column, resulting in 197 CTD sampling events. The survey aims to fulfil Ireland's requirements under the Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) of the 1992 'Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the North East Atlantic' (OSPAR) and to contribute to assessments under the Common Procedure for the Identification of the Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR maritime area.56 days ago
- CV16009 Undergraduate Shipboard Training in Methods of Oceanographic, Benthic Megafauna and Fisheries Research Survey in Galway Bay. The objective of the proposed cruise is to train undergraduate degree students on the GMIT course in Applied Marine and Freshwater Biology in various fisheries, megafauna, benthic and oceanographic sampling methods at sea. Students will receive training and become competent in station position fixing and data logging at sea and the use a range of sampling devices and on-board sampling processing at sea. In addition, students will experience, at first hand, equipment and techniques that are covered during lectures as well as collect material for use in practical sessions later in the year.36 days ago
- National Maritime College Ireland Shipboard and familiarisation training survey in Cork Harbour. NMCI student training for ABs and engineers. This project is to allow exposure of undergraduate students at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) to the experience of shipboard operations in a controlled environment prior to their sea phase training. These students will encompass the three main degree courses at the NMCI (Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Marine Electrotechnical). The experience will add a valuable practical aspect to their academic modules, using a modern sea going vessel.26 days ago
- SMART/UCC Training #2 Survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.s36 days ago
- SMART Common Module UU Spring 2016 training survey in Cork Harbour. To deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for 2nd year undergraduates at the University of Ulster in fulfillment of student’s studies and academic requirements. • Provide students with the knowledge necessary to design plan and execute an offshore scientific research survey. • Develop student understanding of how physical, chemical and biological marine processes shape the marine environment and influence the abundance and distribution of marine organisms. • Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation onboard a modern survey vessel. • Collect multidisciplinary datasets for analysis, quality control, interpretation, and integration. • Production by students of scientific survey reports integrating all data sets and analysis of collected samples.36 days ago
- NMCI Shipboard and Familiarisation Training Survey in Cork Harbour. NMCI student training for ABs and engineers. This project is to allow exposure of undergraduate students at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) to the experience of shipboard operations in a controlled environment prior to their sea phase training. These students will encompass the three main degree courses at the NMCI (Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Marine Electrotechnical). The experience will add a valuable practical aspect to their academic modules, using a modern sea going vessel.36 days ago
- This 6 day survey took place in March 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager .The aim of the survey was to catch and tag sea bass in the Celtic Sea. The European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a large marine fish typically found in coastal seas down to 100 m depth. They typically enter coastal waters and estuaries during the summer and then migrate offshore to deeper water during winter. The European sea bass is an extremely important marine sport angling species. In Ireland (and most of Europe), little is known about the fine scale movements (e.g. local movements), residency (how long do they spend in any particular place?) and behaviour of the European sea bass. This survey is part of a project which aims to investigate the biology of this species by tagging fish with electronic acoustic tags to monitor inshore movements and satellite tags to track their oceanic movements. During the survey, tows (averaging 40 minutes in duration) were carried out daily and bongo net tows were carried out for egg and larval collection. Locate aggregations of adult seabass for tagging.36 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This 21 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2016 from 21st March to 04th April in the Celtic Sea, off the Co. Cork Coast. Surveys undertaken include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. An area of 515km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource programme.56 days ago
- NMCI student training survey for ABs and engineers in Cork Harbour. NMCI student training for ABs and engineers. This project is to allow exposure of undergraduate students at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) to the experience of shipboard operations in a controlled environment prior to their sea phase training. These students will encompass the three main degree courses at the NMCI (Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Marine Electrotechnical). The experience will add a valuable practical aspect to their academic modules, using a modern sea going vessel.36 days ago
- This SMART (Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training) survey, led by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager was carried out in April 2016 in Cork Harbour. The survey is part of an accredited module for graduates, researchers, marine industry professionals and observers who wish to gain practical skills and experience in offshore biological sampling and data collection. The objectives of the SMART survey are to train graduate students and marine industry personnel in practical skills and experience in offshore biological sampling and data collection.36 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This 8 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2016 from 16th - 23rd April in the Celtic Sea, off the Co. Cork Coast. Surveys undertaken include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. An area of 504km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource programme.56 days ago
- Sea Bass survey in the Celtic Sea. Sea bass larval egg collection.46 days ago
- ObSERVE programme survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. Observe Program 2016 - ancillary visuals and acoustic ops of the 2016 Observe programme. Under the OBSERVE Programme, a total of eight (8) static (i.e., moored) and six towed acoustic surveys for cetaceans in selected Atlantic Margin waters between 2015 and 2016 will be undertaken. The study area broadly covers outer continental shelf, slope and deep oceanic waters stretching from the Hebrides Terrace to the Goban Spur and concentrated on about four key zones of interest.46 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2016 from 26th May - 8th June in the Atlantic Ocean, offshore Co. Mayo. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a in water depths less than 100 metres and Order 2 in depths greater than 100 metres. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. An area of 944km2 was covered during this survey and water depths varied from 20 metres to over 200 metres at the shelf edge. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource.56 days ago
- Annual Nephrops Galway Bay (Aran) and Porcupine Underwater television (UWTV) Survey undertaken by Marine Institute. This survey took place in June 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager. Nephrops is a genus of lobsters comprising a single extant species Nephrops norvegicus (the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn). It is common around the Irish coast occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. The Nephrops fishery is extremely valuable. Underwater television surveys and assessment methodologies have been developed to provide a fishery independent estimate of stock size, exploitation status and catch advice. This was a multi-disciplinary survey collecting UWTV, fishing, Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) and other ecosystem data. 34 UWTV stations were successfully completed on the Aran Grounds, 7 on Galway Bay, 4 on Slyne Head patches and 65 on the Porcupine Bank Nephrops grounds. 1.To obtain 2016 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 6 nautical mile spacing over the known spatial a bathymetric distribution of the Porcupine Nephrops stock. 2. To obtain 2016 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 4 nautical mile spacing on the “Aran” Nephrops ground. 3.To carry out UWTV indicator stations on the Galway Bay and on the Slyne Head Nephrops ground. 4.To collect ancillary information from the UWTV footage collected at each station such as the occurrence of sea-pens, other macro benthos and fish species and trawl marks on the sea bed. 5.To collect oceanographic data using a sledge mounted CTD. 6.To sample Nephrops and macro benthos using a 4 m beam trawl deployed at stations on the Aran Grounds46 days ago
- Marine Medicines from the Irish Deep survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. The three major objectives of this proposed cruise are: 1) the collection of marine benthic organisms and sediment for screening in a variety of biological assays, 2) the collection of Terebellid polychaetes in order to isolate and indentify trematode parasites, and 3) paleoclimate reconstruction for the deep sea habitats using isotope ratios in scleractinian corals.46 days ago
- Aran Grounds Celtic Sea Nephrops Underwater Television Leg 1 Survey into the abundance and distribution of prawn shellfish. 1.To obtain 2016 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 4 nautical mile spacing over the known spatial a bathymetric distribution of the Smalls Nephrops Stock (FU22). 2.To obtain 2016 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 6 Nmil on the Labbadie, Cockburn and Jone's Banks (FU20&21). 3. To obtain 2016 quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities from around 50 sites within the known spatial a bathymetric distribution of the Nephrops Stock off the south coast of Ireland (FU19). 4.To collect ancillary information from the UWTV footage collected at each station such as the occurrence of sea-pens, other macro benthos and fish species and trawl marks on the sea bed. 5.To collect oceanographic data using a sledge mounted CTD. 6.To sample Nephrops and macro benthos using a 3m beam trawl deployed at ~10 stations on the Smalls.46 days ago
- This survey took place in July 2016 on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager to survey the distribution of Dinophysis, a toxic phytoplankton, which has had an impact on shellfish aquaculture in coastal regions adjacent to the Celtic Sea. This survey built on results achieved from surveys in earlier years (in particular CV13019, CV14012 and CV15017). A Fine Scale Sampler was used to for water collection. Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) sampling was also conducted. Survey the distribution of phytoplankton Dinophysis.56 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This 16 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2016 from 24th July - 8th August in the Celtic Sea, offshore Cork. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. An area of 833km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource.56 days ago
- Annual second leg underwater television (UWTV) survey of abundance and distribution of Nephrops in the Celtic Sea Nephrops grounds. The prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) are common in the Celtic Sea occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. The Celtic Sea area supports a large multi-national targeted Nephrops fishery mainly using otter trawls. This survey was carried out by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in August 2016 in the Celtic Sea. Underwater television surveys and assessment methodologies have been developed to provide a fishery independent estimate of stock size, exploitation status and catch advice Survey nephrops abundance and distribution in the Celtic Sea Nephrops grounds to provide a fishery independent estimate of stock size, exploitation status and catch advice.46 days ago
- AZBO (THE BIOLOGICAL OCEANOGRAPHY OF AZADINIUM) Survey conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in August 2016. The survey took place in along the west, south west and south coast of Ireland. To deliver data to the Irish Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) modelling effort as part of a Cullen Fellowship study. Cruise objectives were to: (a) Map the extent of known Azaspiracid (AZA) biotoxins producers in Irish waters (b) Map the biological and physical characteristics of Killary and surrounding waters. (c) Collect and investigate the distribution and concentrations of late summer blooms of Azadinium species using its toxin fingerprint, DNA signature and microscopy. (d) Collect strains of the species for further DNA profiling Scientific objectives were to: (a) Assess the vertical (microscale - anything <1 metre) and horizontal (mesoscale - 100 metre to 10 Km) distributional patterns of Azadinium species in relation to density stratification in the water column inshore and offshore. (b) Investigate the geographic distribution of Azadinium spinosum and other Azadinium species in Irish coastal and shelf waters. (c) Investigate the fine scale structure (temperature, salinity, oxygen and fluorescence) of Killary Harbour and outer shelf. How does phytoplankton patchiness relate to physical structures? Field work was to be carried out with sample stations along a number of transects perpendicular to the coast in the South, South West and West. A study, carried out at stations outside and inside Killary Harbour, where samples of phytoplankton would be collected and sorting attempted on board to establish cultures while at sea and incubated pending further analyses carried out during the later stages of the project. Cultures established would be analysed to identify Azadinium, Amphidoma or similar species of interest. Basic oceanographic profiling of the water column would also be carried out including ADCP transects in Bantry and Killary to validate flux models off; ADCP deployment off Gerahies (pier - N51.64493, W9.58641). Cross collaborative work with Benthos team to investigate Shot Head fish farm site benthos and Recovery of Killary post-2005 Karenia bloom.46 days ago
- Geophysics Rockall survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. - to monitor part of the Irish shelf area from local earthquakes (it is Ireland's most seismically active region but has never been locally monitored so we do not have a well constrained understanding of seismic activity offshore) - to determine the effects of the shelf break on microseism propagation from the deep ocean to the shelf areas and onto land. (Through very recent methodological developments Microseisms - ocean wave generated seismic wave in the solid earth - can now be used for seismic imagery but there are still a lot of details to better understand before the methodology is standard. We are ideally positioned to undertake this work in Ireland as the NE Atlantic is a microseism hotspot generation area) - to generate pilot sub-surface seismic images using microseisms along the deployed OBS profile, as a pilot demonstration of the strong potential of this work in environmentally neutral offshore imagery. - to further constrain development of microseisms as an ocean wave height proxy.46 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This cruise took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in 2016 from 11th - 25th September in the Celtic Sea. Surveys conducted include: Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1a standard. Bathymetry survey: to produce bathymetry shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products which provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness information. Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) survey: to acquire data of the shallow (up to 30 metres) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. A magnetometer was used to acquire data on sub seabed geology to provide information on manmade seafloor debris. Shipwrecks were also surveyed. An area of 350km2 was covered during this survey. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource.56 days ago
- This survey, led by Maynooth University in associated with the Geological Survey Ireland, was an investigation of submerged ridges off the west coast of Ireland. Linked previously with ice movement, these ridges can help reveal information on the dynamics of the British Irish Ice Sheet during the height of the last glacial maximum, around twenty thousand years ago. The cruise was also a training exercise in marine research for recent graduates from Cork and Dublin City Universities. Gateways 3 voyage is a continuation of previous research cruises to improve our understanding of ice drainage routes (iceberg “gateways”). The survey took place off the west coast of Ireland on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager. GATEWAYS III; Internal structure of the ridges of the Porcupine Saddle: The objective of this survey is to understand the formation of the Porcupine Saddle ridges and study their potential origin as subglacial features from the last glaciation.36 days ago
- CTD, plankton net and deployment of neuston net biogeochemical survey in the North Atlantic Ocean. A Biogeochemical sampling programme which aims to quantify and qualify a comprehensive range of water column characteristics including optical, chemical and biological properties in addition to micro-plastics measurements will be combined with a programme of zoological sampling including plankton, fish larvae, slaps and jelly fish. The objective overview is to integrate the results in order to investigate the links between the parameters mentioned above with the distribution and abundance of these organisms. Optics: The aim is to obtain a high-resolution picture of the underwater light field in contrasting environments and to qualify and quantify the light absorption/emission characteristics of the compounds that make up the colour dissolved organic matter (CDOM) pool. An objective of this programme is to obtain a set of optical data that can be combined with other data sets from real time observations collected from Coastal Monitoring Stations. This will be combined with data collected on pico and nano plankton populations. Chemical experiments: Nutrient and trace metal analysis will take place. A key objective, involving both trace metals and CDOM, is to examine links in distribution patterns with the photodegradation history of the optically active organic materials. Microplastics: This work aims to assess and categorise the plastic compounds found in Irish waters and to constrain their transport and cycling pathways from source to sink. Another aim of this survey is to carry out a Radon/Radium analysis of seawater from several different aquatic environments. The objective of these experiments will be firstly to develop a model that describes the depositional rate and transport mechanisms of these elements in an Irish inshore to offshore context. Zoological sampling: Jellyfish and fish larvae. The main objective of the jellyfish survey is to ground truth the surface abundance counts of these animals. The objective of the fish larvae survey is to collect data on species abundance.46 days ago
- Led by the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG), this training survey took place on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager in October 2016 in Galway Bay. The aim of the survey was to train students and gain practical skills and experience in oceanographic and biological sampling and data collection. Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation on board a modern survey vessel.46 days ago
- This cruise organised by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) was organised to use peer assisted learning to enable training of undergraduate degree students on the course in Applied Marine and Freshwater Biology in various fisheries, megafauna, benthic and oceanographic sampling methods at sea. Those students who are on board a research vessel for a second or third time, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, will train (Peer Assisted Learning) students who are on board for the first time. This allows reinforcement of prior learning under the supervision of GMIT lecturers and postgrads. The aim is for the students to gain competencies in station position fixing, data logging, sampling and on-board sampling processing at sea. This cruise took place in October 2016 in Galway Bay on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Voyager. Sampling and surveys conducted during the cruise include: the use of box dredges, day grabs, reineck box corer, beam/otter trawl, plankton nets, CTD rosette, hydrophone and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV). The objectives of the current survey were for GMIT to implement a Peer Assisted Learning model in a shipboard training environment.36 days ago
- This SMART (Strategic Marine Alliance for Research and Training) led training survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in November 2016. The survey was conducted to deliver an accredited, offshore blended learning module for final year undergraduates of National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) Marine Science and Earth and Ocean Sciences. During the survey CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth) sampling was carried out, beam trawls and grab sampling. Familiarise students with the applications of scientific sampling equipment and instrumentation on board a modern survey vessel.36 days ago
- A LANGOLF Underwater TV (UWTV) survey of Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus) in the Bay of Biscay in May 2016 conducted by the Marine Institute (MI) with the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER). This work involves the acquisition and analysis of Underwater TV (UWTV) data in support of the provision of stock advice for nephrops for the entire Bay of Biscay region. To survey abundance and distribution of the prawn shellfish Nephrops norvegicus in the Bay of Biscay as part of the LANGOLF-TV Project46 days ago
- SMART Sea School training survey in Cork Harbour. The objectives of the proposed training programme are to: • Deliver two postgraduate two-day multidisciplinary marine science courses on-board the R.V. Celtic Voyager. • Provide access to the national research vessels for students of marine related sciences. • Provide a multidisciplinary, ecosystem approach to studying the marine environment. • Further develop national capacity in carrying out practical marine scientific research. • Increase employment opportunities for graduate scientists at national and international level. • Inspire and act as a stimulus for those considering a career in marine science research and the marine economy. • Enhance and expand collaboration between third-level students and institutes. • Enable students to collect data for undergraduate projects and postgraduate research. • Enable students to acquire multidisciplinary data from Cork for inter-annual and inter-seasonal comparison.36 days ago
- Marine mammals observations survey in the North Atlantic Ocean and Celtic Sea Complete Visual survey out to shelf edge for Marine Mammals , complete Passive acoustic monitoring and recover Static acoustic Moorings.46 days ago
- This survey was carried out to trial the Underwater TV (UWTV) system for surveying the abundance and distribution of Nephrops. It was conducted by the Marine Institute (MI) in Galway Bay in December 2016. Nephrops is a genus of lobsters comprising a single extant species, Nephrops norvegicus (the Norway lobster or Dublin Bay prawn). It is common around the Irish coast occurring in geographically distinct sandy/muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for them to construct their burrows. The Nephrops fishery is extremely valuable. Underwater television surveys are carried out annually to survey the distribution and abundances of Nephrops, and are used to provide a fishery independent estimate of stock size, exploitation status and catch advice. Trial the underwater television equipment which is used to survey Nephrops grounds.36 days ago
- Marine mammal and seabird observation survey led by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in 2016 on board the Celtic Explorer. This survey is part of an annual survey - Cetaceans on the Frontier. ‘Cetaceans on the Frontier’ has become an annual research cruise, lead jointly by the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) which aims to record abundances and distribution of cetaceans along the continental shelf edge. The survey consisted of 5 dedicated survey blocks for marine mammal and seabird surveys located off the south coast of Ireland between Wexford and Cork. Surveying these allow for comparative analysis with similar surveys conducted here in 2012 during CV12029. Surveys took place between 1st and 7th December during daylight hours between 8:30am and 4:30pm (light and weather permitting). Each survey block consisted of 6 parallel transect lines of 7 nautical mile length each with a 1 nautical mile spacing in between. Dedicated surveying for marine mammals and seabirds took place on each of these transect lines with additional survey effort also carried out during transit between survey blocks. Marine mammal observations: Observer effort was focused on a 90 degree arc ahead of the ship. Sightings up to 90 degrees to port and starboard or coincidental sightings behind the boat are recorded as well. The observer scans the area systematically by eye and using binoculars. Surveying is conducted up to Beaufort sea-state 6 and in visibility = 500m. Bearings to sightings are measured using an angle board and distances are estimated with the aid of a range finder. Seabird observations: conducted visual surveys. Bird observations follow the European Seabirds At Sea (ESAS) proposed methods. All birds, flying or sitting on the water, are recorded within 90 degrees on either side of the boat in 1 min time blocks. Binoculars are only used to confirm species identity. Distance to the boat is estimated with a Heinemann range finder. 1. Conduct a visual survey using distance sampling techniques to calculate the abundance, density and distribution of marine mammals and seabirds in the Celtic Sea 2. Examine the temporal and spatial distribution of these animals in relation to key prey forage fish species, namely sprat and herring 3. Examine the temporal and spatial distribution of these animals in relation to other oceanographic processes (sea surface temperature, bathymetry, wind etc.) using data collected by remote sensing techniques 4. Obtain, when possible, photographic images of large baleen whales (humpback and fin) to add to an existing photo-ID catalogue 5. Conduct a visual survey for surface marine litter to calculate the its abundance, density and distribution in the Celtic Sea46 days ago
- The INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The programme is a successor to the Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and concentrates on creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed in the near-shore area. This two day survey took place on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager in January 2016 in Cork Harbour to trial seabed mapping equipment. Tests on the multibeam echosounder, magnetometers and two Sound Velocity Profiles (SVPs) were carried out. Patch test EM2040. Install new Coda system and acquire data. Test magnetometers. test 2 x SVPs, network PCs.26 days ago
- An exclusive economic zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a maximum of 200 nautical miles (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) from the territorial sea baseline, thus it includes the contiguous zone. A coastal nation has control of all economic resources within its exclusive economic zone, including fishing, mining, oil exploration, and any pollution of those resources. However, it cannot prohibit passage or loitering above, on, or under the surface of the sea that is in compliance with the laws and regulations adopted by the coastal State in accordance with the provisions of the UN Convention, within that portion of its exclusive economic zone beyond its territorial sea. Before the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982, coastal nations arbitrarily extended their territorial waters in an effort to control activities which are now regulated by the exclusive economic zone, such as offshore oil exploration or fishing rights (see Cod Wars). Indeed, the exclusive economic zone is still popularly, though erroneously, called a coastal nation's territorial waters. None76 days ago
- An exclusive economic zone extends from the outer limit of the territorial sea to a maximum of 200 nautical miles (370.4 km; 230.2 mi) from the territorial sea baseline, thus it includes the contiguous zone. A coastal nation has control of all economic resources within its exclusive economic zone, including fishing, mining, oil exploration, and any pollution of those resources. However, it cannot prohibit passage or loitering above, on, or under the surface of the sea that is in compliance with the laws and regulations adopted by the coastal State in accordance with the provisions of the UN Convention, within that portion of its exclusive economic zone beyond its territorial sea. Before the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982, coastal nations arbitrarily extended their territorial waters in an effort to control activities which are now regulated by the exclusive economic zone. The exclusive economic zone is still popularly, though erroneously, called a coastal nation's territorial waters. The limits and boundaries of the UK, UK Overseas Territories and UK Crown Dependencies are available from this website in accordance with Articles 16, 74 and 84 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Limits are calculated from the normal baseline (the low water line on the largest UKHO charts) and limits are maintained by UK Hydrographic Office. Please note that these limits will only be updated annually. None46 days ago
- This dataset represents the boundaries of the major oceans and seas of the world. The source for the boundaries is the publication 'Limits of Oceans and Seas, Special Publication No. 23' published by the IHO in 1953. The dataset was composed by the Flanders Marine Data and Information Centre. NB: The Southern Ocean is not included in the IHO publication and its limits are subject of discussion among the scientific community. The Flanders Marine Institute acknowledges the controversy around this subject but decided to include the Southern Ocean in the dataset as this term is often used by scientists working in this area. None56 days ago
- This dataset identifies the location of current petroleum exploration and production authorisations as issued by the Minister for the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment under the Petroleum and Other Minerals Development Act, 1960. Authorisation types included in this dataset are as follows: Licensing Option (issued under Section 7 (1) of the 1960 Act): This is a non exclusive licence giving the holder the first right, exercisable at any time during the period of the Option, to an Exploration Licence over all or part of the area covered by the Option. Exploration Licence (issued under Section 8 (1) of the 1960 Act): There are three categories of Exploration: a Standard Exploration Licence for water depths up to 200m; a Deepwater Exploration Licence for water depths exceeding 200m and a Frontier Exploration Licence for areas so specified by the Minister. For Standard and Deepwater Explorations Licences the holder is obliged to carry out a work programme which must include the drilling of a least one exploration well in the first phase. For a Frontier Exploration Licence the holder mustcommit to at least one exploration well in order to proceed to the second phase. The area of an Exploration Licence shall be expressed in terms of blocks and/or part blocks of the Williams Grid. Lease undertaking (issued under Section 10 (1) of the 1960 Act): When a discovery is made in a licensed area and the licensee is not in a position to declare the discovery commercial during the period of the licence but expects to be able to do so in the foreseeable future, the licensee may apply for a Lease Undertaking. This is an undertaking by the Minister, subject to certain conditions, to grant a Petroleum Lease at a stated future date. The holder of a Lease Undertaking is required to hold a Petroleum Prospecting Licence which will govern activities under the Lease Undertaking. Petroleum Lease (issued under Section 13 (1) of the 1960 Act): When a commercial discovery has been established it will be the duty of the authorisation holder to notify the Minister and apply for a Petroleum Lease with a view to its development. Reserved Area Licence (issued under Section 19 (1) of the 1960 Act): A Petroleum Lease holder may apply for a reserved area licence in respect of an area adjacent to or surrounding the leased area and which is not subject of an authorisation other than a Petroleum Prospecting Licence. Terms and conditions, including environmental provisions, are attached to the above mentioned authorisations. These licensing terms are set out in the Departments Licensing Terms For Offshore Oil And Gas Exploration, Development and Production 2007. None66 days ago
- The location offshore wells drilled in the Irish offshore area. Offshore wells cover the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone including the Irish Sea, Saint Georges Channel, Celtic Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Offshore wells recorded between 1970 and 2019 available with this dataset. Offshore wells licensed and drilled by commercial oil and gas exploration companies. Offshore wells provide reporting information on the oil and gas exploration potential and experience around Ireland. Data available and provided by the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) of the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE). Well location information was captured from location reports and converted to point shapefile. More detailed information on individual wells can be accessed at http://gis.dcenr.gov.ie/internetIPAS/servlet/internet/IPAS2IOffshoreWellsSearch. None56 days ago
- The location and areas where offshore non-renewable energy is taking place and due to begin production around Ireland. The main commercial fields include the Corrib field off the Belmullet Peninsula and the Kinsale field in the Celtic Sea. None56 days ago
- The location of offshore non-renewable gas energy extraction platforms within Irish waters. None56 days ago
- The location of seabed gas pipeline infrastructure from Cork to the Kinsale platform, Mayo to the Corrib platform and the international connector routes between Ireland and Scotland. None66 days ago
- The Full Scale Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) provides 30 minute observational data from two directional waverider buoys known as Belmullet A and Belmullet B observing and measuring wave height, wave direction and wave period. The AMETS buoys are located in the North Atlantic Ocean in waters off the coast of the Erris Peninsula in Co. Mayo at 50m and 100m bathymetry depths. AMETS has been collecting data since 2012. A directional Waverider is a wave motion sensor stabilised platform that can measure the properties of waves including height, direction and period. The AMETS programme has been jointly managed by the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Data coverage 100% for when the buoys have been operational. Any data gaps in time period indicate the buoy(s) have been non-operational and have been under maintenance. None56 days ago
- The Full Scale Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) provides 30 minute observational data from two directional waverider buoys known as Belmullet A and Belmullet B observing and measuring wave height, wave direction and wave period. The AMETS buoys are located in the North Atlantic Ocean in waters off the coast of the Erris Peninsula in Co. Mayo at 50m and 100m bathymetry depths. AMETS has been collecting data since 2012. A directional Waverider is a wave motion sensor stabilised platform that can measure the properties of waves including height, direction and period. The AMETS programme has been jointly managed by the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Data coverage 100% for when the buoys have been operational. Any data gaps in time period indicate the buoy(s) have been non-operational and have been under maintenance.56 days ago
- Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) marker points for Belmullet Outer and Belmullet Inner off the coast of Co. Mayo in the North Atlantic Ocean. None66 days ago
- Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Waverider Sites for Belmullet A and Belmullet B waveriders in the North Atlantic Ocean. None56 days ago
- Galway Bay 1/4 Scale Marine Energy Test Site Cable Route between Spiddal pier and test site observatory. None56 days ago
- Fishery Harbour Centre established by Fishery Harbour Centres Act 1968 which is AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION AT CERTAIN HARBOURS OF CENTRES IN WHICH TO PROMOTE, DEVELOP AND CARRY ON SEA FISHING, THE PROCESSING, PACKING AND SELLING OF FISH, THE MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM FISH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE FOR MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE MATTERS AFORESAID. None56 days ago
- Galway Bay 1/4 Scale Marine Energy Test Site Area None56 days ago
- Galway Bay 1/4 Scale Marine Energy Test Site Waverider buoys have collected observations and measurements on wave characteristics including wave height and period statistics. Waverider buoys are located in the Galway Bay 1/4 Scale Test Site and the Full Scale Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) located off the Erris Peninsula near Belullet. Waveriders first deployed in 2006 with main deployments from 2008 onwards. Waveriders have collected data on waves using latest instrumentation technologies to reflect the real conditions experienced. Waveriders have been managed by the Marine Institute (Ireland) in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Dataset complete for functional periods of observations. Any incomplete periods reflect instrumentation offline due to adverse weather conditions and or maintenance None36 days ago
- Arklow Bank Connection Cable between Arklow coastline and offshore wind park on the Arklow Bank. None56 days ago
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- OREDP Irish Tidal Resource Potential Zone reported in the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan. None56 days ago
- Irish Tidal Resource Potential within 5-10 km off coastline. None56 days ago
- Irish Tidal Resource Potential within 0-5 km off coastline. None56 days ago
- Irish Tidal Resource Potential within 10-15 km off coastline. None56 days ago
- Irish Tidal Resource Potential Zone between Ireland and Northern Ireland reported with the Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan (OREDP). None56 days ago
- Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment commissioned Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment boundary of full assessment area for tidal, wave and wind assessments and definition of zones into specific strategic renewable sectors. None56 days ago
- Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment commissioned Offshore Renewable Energy Development Plan Strategic Environmental Assessment boundary of full assessment area for tidal, wave and wind assessments. None56 days ago
- Estimated annual average wave height (metres) created by a Pelamis Wave Model for Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. Wave height values are measured as lower and upper values in metres as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Annual average wave height covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- Estimated annual average wave period (seconds) created by a Pelamis Wave Model for Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. Wave period values are measured as lower and upper values in seconds as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Annual average wave period covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual practicable power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical energy resource in GigaWatt hours around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Energy Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in GWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical power resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Power Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Power covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical power resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Power Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Power covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical power resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Power Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Power covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical power resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Power Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Power covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical power resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Power Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Power covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None46 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave energy resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Theoretical Wave Energy resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MW/hr as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Theoretical Wave Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave energy resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Theoretical Wave Energy resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MW/hr as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Theoretical Wave Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave energy resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Theoretical Wave Energy resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MW/hr as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Theoretical Wave Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave energy resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Theoretical Wave Energy resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MW/hr as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Theoretical Wave Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave energy resource around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Theoretical Wave Energy resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in MW/hr as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Theoretical Wave Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) theoretical wave power resource around Ireland. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical energy resource in GigaWatt hours around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Energy Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in GWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical energy resource in GigaWatt hours around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Energy Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in GWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical energy resource in GigaWatt hours around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Energy Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in GWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None66 days ago
- This dataset represents an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed pre 2005. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate the mean annual and seasonal (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) technical energy resource in GigaWatt hours around Ireland for the Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas. The Mean Technical Energy Resource (Pelamis) values are measured as lower and upper values in GWhe/km as calculated by the Pelamis wave model. Mean Technical Energy covers an area known as the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Data model produced in 2005. The Pelamis Wave Model was an oceanographic model using the Pelamis wave energy converter device. The Accessible Wave Energy Resource Atlas was produced to provide data and information on the accessible wave energy resource potential around Ireland. Wave model developed by ESB International (ESBI) as part of the Accessible Wave Energy Atlas Ireland published by the Marine Institute and Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland. Model completed for time period run. None56 days ago
- Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 mean offshore wind power measurements at a height 100m above sea level. None56 days ago
- Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 mean offshore wind power measurements at a height 75m above sea level. None56 days ago
- Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 mean offshore wind power measurements at a height 50m above sea level. None56 days ago
- This dataset provides results of mean offshore wind speed measured in metres per second at a height 100m above sea level. Wind speed is the rate of the movement of wind in distance per unit of time. It is the rate of the movement of air flow. The geographic coverage of wind speed includes an area including the Irish Internal Waters and the Irish Territorial Sea up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Wind speed measurements modelled during 2003. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 was a digital map of Ireland's wind energy resource. The SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority tasked with making Ireland’s energy sustainable, secure, affordable, and clean. Wind speed measurements were created to support wind energy resource potential to assist all those concerned with the wind planning process and be of great use to developers and policy makers alike. Data completed during 2003 for geographic area coverage. None56 days ago
- This dataset provides results of mean offshore wind speed measured in metres per second at a height 100m above sea level. Wind speed is the rate of the movement of wind in distance per unit of time. It is the rate of the movement of air flow. The geographic coverage of wind speed includes an area including the Irish Internal Waters and the Irish Territorial Sea up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Wind speed measurements modelled during 2003. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 was a digital map of Ireland's wind energy resource. The SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority tasked with making Ireland’s energy sustainable, secure, affordable, and clean. Wind speed measurements were created to support wind energy resource potential to assist all those concerned with the wind planning process and be of great use to developers and policy makers alike. Data completed during 2003 for geographic area coverage. None56 days ago
- This dataset provides results of mean offshore wind speed measured in metres per second at a height 100m above sea level. Wind speed is the rate of the movement of wind in distance per unit of time. It is the rate of the movement of air flow. The geographic coverage of wind speed includes an area including the Irish Internal Waters and the Irish Territorial Sea up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Wind speed measurements modelled during 2003. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) Wind Atlas 2003 was a digital map of Ireland's wind energy resource. The SEAI is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority tasked with making Ireland’s energy sustainable, secure, affordable, and clean. Wind speed measurements were created to support wind energy resource potential to assist all those concerned with the wind planning process and be of great use to developers and policy makers alike. Data completed during 2003 for geographic area coverage. None46 days ago
- Chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) is measured routinely in Lough Furnace as part of an ongoing LTER (long term ecological research) program of monitoring. Furnace is a coastal lagoon in the Burrishoole catchment, with a permanently moored AWQMS (automatic water quality monitoring station). ChlF is considered to be a good proxy measurement of phytoplankton biomass. This dataset comprises midnight profiles of ChlF, water temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration and saturation, pH, conductivity and salinity (1. Midnight profiles.csv). The dataset also includes the biomass of phytoplankton groups estimated from spot samples (2. Phytoplankton biovolumes.csv) along with hydrological and meteorological variables describing the environmental conditions over the time period (3. Descriptive data. csv). None Suggested Citation: de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Rouen, Martin; Ryder, Elizabeth; Daly, Sile; O'Cathain, Donncha; Archer, Lorraine. (2018) Midnight profiles of chlorophyll fluorescence data from Lough Furnace, 2009-2014 and associated phytoplankton and descriptive data. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/csgf.36 days ago
- Full water column profiles of temperature, conductivity, pressure and dissolved oxygen are routinely measured in the coastal basin Lough Furnace as part of the LTER (long-term ecological research) monitoring programme. Profiles are measured by a multi-parameter sonde attached to an automated undulating winch that initiates downcasts at 4 daily intervals (00, 06, 12, 18 hours). This dataset includes profiles recorded during the period 2009-2014. Analysis of this dataset can be found here: Kelly, S., Eyto, E. de, Dillane, M., Poole, R., Brett, G., and White, M. (2018). Hydrographic maintenance of deep anoxia in a tidally influenced saline lagoon. Marine and Freshwater Research 69(3) 432-445 https://doi.org/10.1071/MF17199 None Suggested Citation: Kelly, Sean; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Ryder, Elizabeth. (2018) Lough Furnace Automatic Water Quality Monitoring Station (AWQMS) profiles 2009-2014. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cs63.36 days ago
- This dataset shows spawning and nursery grounds of commercially important species, in particular: Hake, Mackerel, Horse Mackerel, Atlantic Cod, Herring, Haddock, Megrim, Blue Whiting, Black Belly Angler Monkfish, White Belly Angler Monkfish and Whiting. Spawning area, spawning grounds and spawning beds are considered the locations where commercially important species of fish leave their eggs for fertilisation. Spawn consists of the reproductive cells (gametes) of fish, some of which will become fertilised and produce offspring. The process of spawning typically involves females releasing ova (unfertilized eggs) into the water, often in large quantities, while males simultaneously or sequentially release spermatozoa (milt) to fertilise the eggs. Spawning grounds help understand the species distribution of a particular commerically important fish. Marine nursery areas are habitats that promote the survival of young commercially important fish species. Many of these creatures are important to humans in fisheries and seafood. These habitats are essential for the reproduction and understanding of the geographical species distribution. Take them away or degrade them, and the production of commercially harvested species will decline or cease altogether. Spawning and Nursery grounds are areas where both spawning and nursery grounds overlap. None56 days ago
- # SUPERSEDED - The version has been superseded. And a new edition is now available under the Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Ireland, Fourth Edition, 2024. This atlas provides a series of detailed maps of commercial fishing activity around Ireland with the aim of providing insights into fishing activities and fisheries resources. The atlas contains maps of: Fishing effort by vessels of all nationalities by gear type inside the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ); Fishing effort by Irish vessels gear type in all areas where it takes place for each; Landings taken by Irish vessels for the main commercially exploited species. The atlas is the second of its kind and is based on data from fishing vessels of =15m in length over the period 2008-2012. The vessel monitoring and logbook data that form the basis of the maps were collected under Council Regulations (EC) No. 2371/2002 and 1224/2009 and were aggregated and processed by the Marine Institute. Fishing is one of the most significant ocean uses in the waters around Ireland. However, the ocean is a shared resource and detailed spatial information on fishing activity is particularly relevant in the context of Ireland’s commitments to offshore wind energy and marine protected areas. The fisheries in Irish waters are highly diverse. A large part of this heterogeneity in the fisheries can be explained by spatial patterns in the availability of the target species and in this Atlas we aim to give insights into these fisheries by providing maps of fishing activities and landings of the most important fish and shellfish species. None36 days ago
- The Connemara 2D Model provides data for Galway Bay on the oceanographic surface parameters: (zeta) Sea Level Height (m), Barotropic Sea Water X Velocity (m/sec), and Barotropic Sea Water Y Velocity (m/sec). Users of the download service can choose a datetime, XY velocity parameters or zeta sea level height and a file type to download data. Note that at any one time, model data is available for the previous 30 days and 3 days into the future. The Connemara model is run to forecast oceanographic parameters such as temperature, sea level and currents level for Galway Bay to support a variety of end-user services such as maritime search and rescue.46 days ago
- The Connemara 3D Model provides data for Galway Bay on the oceanographic parameters: Sea Temperature (degreeCelsius), Salinity (Salinity, PSU), Sea Water X Velocity (m/sec) and Sea Water X Velocity (m/sec). The ROMS model uses the sigma vertical coordinate system which is terrain-following (ie. thickness of levels vary with total water depth within the model domain). Thus in the Connemara model the altitude dimension does not refer to depth, but to model level where 1 is the bottom level and 20 is the level at the sea surface. Level 10/11 is approximately mid water but the other model levels cannot be ascribed to any single depth level. Users of the download service can choose a datetime, parameter(s), altitude range (choose one altitude only for png and geotiff) and output file type. Note that at any one time, model data is available for the previous 30 days and 3 days into the future.36 days ago
- The Irish Wave Power Atlas published in 2005 describes an initial comparison between several years of hourly wave forecasts (using WAM) on a grid of points located off the Irish coast with corresponding records from a number of buoys installed in recent years. Based on the level of agreement found the wave forecasts were then modified slightly and used to estimate and map the mean annual power and energy resources at the theoretical, technical, practicable and accessible levels. Spatial data from the atlas consists of shapefile layers generated by the Pelamis model. Annual Average Wave Height (m), Annual Average Wave Period (s), Annual Average Power Practicable (MW), Annual Pelamis Energy (MW), Seasonal Average Power Flux kW (kW), Seasonal Hydro Energy MW hours (MW), Seasonal Pelamis Average Power MW (MW) and Seasonal Pelamis Energy GW hours (GW). None36 days ago
- The Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (Weather Buoy Network) is managed by the Marine Institute in collaboration with Met Éireann and the UK Met Office. The Irish Weather Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models. Note: The buoy previously stationed at M1 was relocated to M6 at the request of the Met Services. At the M1 station data collection was discontinued in 2007. Please note the weather buoys maybe intermittently inoperative during periods of servicing, or due to severe weather damage, vessel strikes or component failure. Any periods of in operation may result in gaps in the data record depending on the nature of the failure. Real time meteorological and oceanographic data collected from the Irish moored Weather Buoy network of stations. Parameters collected include: DateTime (yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss.sss), Atmospheric Pressure (mbar), Air Temperature (degreeCelsius), DewPoint Temperature (degreeCelsius), Wind Speed (knots), Max Gust Wind Speed (knots), Wind Direction (degreeTrue), Sea Surface Temperature (degreeCelsius), Wave Period (seconds), Wave Height (metres) and Relative Humidity (%). Real time data available for M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6. Historical data available for M1, FS1 and original M4 spatial location. Users of the download service can choose a station, time period, parameter(s) and output file type. Advanced download allows a user define a bounding box area of interest selecting one or more buoys from the network. 'NaN' or '-999' describes missing or unavailable data. None46 days ago
- The Phytoplankton National Monitoring Programme for the identification and enumeration of phytoplanktonic species is an important measurement in the detection of those species which may form a Harmful Algal Bloom event. Where favourable environmental conditions occur, some species may form 'blooms' where high cell densities may cause water discolouration, foaming, mass mortalities of fish, shellfish, invertebrate and benthic organisms through oxygen depletion or produce biotoxins which can accumulate in species of filter feeding bi-valve molluscs, which can cause a variety of human illnesses if consumed when placed on the market for human consumption. Since the 1980's, the Marine Institute have been operating a monitoring programme for the detection of these phytoplanktonic species via microscopy (method accredited to ISO 17025 standards) and have been publishing results of this analysis on a daily basis to competent authorities (The Food Safety Authority of Ireland and Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority) and industry. Samples are currently taken on a weekly basis from Classified Production shellfish aquaculture areas all around the Irish Coastline (up to approx. 100 production areas from Co. Louth - Co. Donegal), with a smaller number of samples taken from finfish aquaculture production sites. Samples are submitted to MI laboratories in Bantry and Galway for analysis where sample details, analysis and results are inputted, stored in, and generated from the Harmful Algal Blooms database (HABs - SQL Server database developed in-house), which has been in operation since 2002. These results are published from HABs and are publicly available through MI website; webapps.marine.ie/habs and are tabulated and graphed to show the occurrence, trends and patterns of HAB events, where all results from 2002 - current date can be downloaded per production area. This monitoring programme is in accordance with the relevant EU Legislation (627/2019), where the results feed into the NMP for marine biotoxins in shellfish. None96 days ago
- The Mill Race links upstream Lough Feeagh with Downstream Lough Furnace. The channel is short (200 metres) and shallow (<1 metre generally) and water temperatures measured here are very close to those measured on the surface waters of Lough Feeagh. This record has therefore, historically been used as a proxy for Lough Feeagh surface water temperature. Between 1960-2004, a Negretti paper chart recorder was used, and data were extracted for midnight each day. The chart recorder was checked sporadically against a mercury thermometer. From 2004 to 2009, a StowAway TidbiT temperature data logger from Onset (TBI32-05+37) was used (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537 ), and data extracted for time step nearest midnight. Between 2010 and 2017, temperature was recorded using an Orpheus mini water level recorder and data extracted for time step before midnight. Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2018) Midnight surface water temperatures from the Mill Race, Furnace, Newport, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvft.36 days ago
- The water temperature is measured at a depth of 1 metre, using a StowAway TidbiT temperature data logger from Onset (TBI32-05+37) (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537 ). The logger is permanently moored over the deepest point of the lake, and records every 30 minutes. This dataset comprises data that have been downloaded, checked and quality controlled. For more recent data, check www.marine.ie None Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Kelly, Sean; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2018) Surface water temperatures of Lough Bunaveela, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvkh.36 days ago
- The water temperature is measured at a depth of 1 metre, using a StowAway TidbiT temperature data logger from Onset (TBI32-05+37) (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537 ). The logger is permanently moored over the deepest point of the lake, and records every 30 minutes. Lough Furnace is a coastal lagoon, protected under the EU Habitats Directive as an Annex I priority habitat (“in danger of disappearance”). This dataset comprises data that have been downloaded, checked and quality controlled. For more recent data, check www.marine.ie. None Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Kelly, Sean; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2018) Surface water temperatures of Lough Furnace, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvfv.36 days ago
- Water colour is measured routinely in the Burrishoole catchment at several different locations as part of the ongoing LTER (long term ecological research) program of monitoring. Water colour is a good proxy measurement of DOC (Dissolved Organic Carbon). This dataset is compilation of approximately weekly measurements taken at three locations (Black River, Glenamong River and Srahrevagh River) between 2004 and 2016. The dataset also includes hydrological, meteorological and climatological variables related to the control of water colour. Black river measurement: 53.966715, -9.580201 Srahrevagh River measurement: 53.982855, -9.560761 Glenamong River measurement: 53.960765, -9.604465 Newport Automatic weather station: 53.923653, -9.572657 None Suggested Citation: Doyle, Brian; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Ryder, Elizabeth; Jennings, Eleanor. (2018) Burrishoole catchment water colour measurements, and associated environmental drivers. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/crq4.36 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publically available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. A Teledyne RDI Workhorse Broadband 600KHz acoustic Doppler current profiler (ADCP ) is mounted on the observatory infrastructure. It is approximately two metres above the seabed, looking up towards the sea surface. Data are collected every minute for 1.0m depth bins from approx. 1 metre above the instrument to the surface. Data are collected in RDI's PD0 binary format (more information is available from the link: http://spiddal.marine.ie/data.html#adcp). Each day, files are available for each minute of observation. Each night, these are concatenated to produce a data file, and a single file is produced at the end of each month for that month's observations. Collected Properties include: - Magnetic Compass Heading - Pitch - Pressure - Roll - Sound Speed - Temperature - Depth46 days ago
- A permanently moored thermistor chain at the deepest point in Lough Feeagh measures water temperature at 13 depths (0.9, 2.5, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27, 32, 42). This dataset comprises data collected between 2004 and 2019 which has gone through detailed QA/QC. More recent data can be requested or downloaded from the Marine Institute through www.marine.ie. The dataset also includes the bathymetry of Lough Feeagh. The thermistor chain data are provided as a text file. Users of the R statistical programming language may open this through the rLakeAnlyzer package https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/rLakeAnalyzer/rLakeAnalyzer.pdf The dataset was originally published with a doi in October 2018 and was updated in May 2020 to include 2018 and 2019 water profiles. This DOI has been superseded by https://doi.org/10.20393/91ff84cc-a10d-45d0-9b30-e2d11a040e95 due to corrections applied to the dataset. None Suggested Citation: de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Moore, Tadhg; Wilson, Harriet; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell. (2020) Lough Feeagh water temperature profiles. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cvtr.36 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. This dataset comprises of processed data that has been collected from the SmartBay Observatory site using a Nortek Signature 500 Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) (formerly a Teledyne RDI Workhorse Broadband 600KHz – see history below), which is used to measure water current velocities in the seawater above the observatory. The ADCP is mounted approximately two metres above the seabed, looking up towards the sea surface. Data are collected every minute for 1.0m depth segments or “bins” from approximately 1 metre above the instrument to the surface. This dataset comprises of the processed CSV data files containing the velocity measurements. Practical uses of this dataset include but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the area of Physical Oceanography. This is a continuously updating dataset and includes data collected using a now retired sensor. The timeline of sensor use is as follows: Oct 2015 – Nov 2021 - Teledyne RDI Workhorse Broadband 600KHz Dec 2024 – present - Nortek Signature 50046 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance takes place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. The Observatory is equipped with a suite of sensors, these include: Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) - Teledyne RDI Workhorse Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor probe - Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus Acoustic data that have been collected from the Galway Observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone Video data is streamed in near-real-time from the observatory and also available for download. A WetLabs ECO-FLNTU is installed on the observatory infrastructure. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. The purpose of this dataset is to measure and record water currents at the Wave Energy Test Site at an interval of 1m bins through the water column at depth of 25m. These data are used for scientific studies (e.g. Wind and Wave Climate, Marine Technology Development, Water Quality, Noise Environment) and environmental monitoring of the Galway Bay Marine Energy Test Site.56 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publically available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. This CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) and Oxygen Dataset comprises of the raw data that is collected from the Galway Observatory site using an Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor probe. The sensor measures the temperature and conductivity of the seawater. The conductivity is used to calculate an estimate of the salinity. The pressure exerted by the seawater above is used to calculate the depth of the sensor, and these parameters are also used to estimate the speed of sound within the sea. The Ocean-Seven 304 Plus CTD has also been equipped with a polarographic IDRONAUT dissolved oxygen sensor which measure the dissolved oxygen concentration of the seawater. From the 26th August 2021 a new SeaBird CTD 16CT plus and dissolved Oxygen sensor was deployed and will replace the Idronaut The sensor is deployed on the EMSO Smartbay Cable End Equipment Node in Galway Bay in approx. 25m depth of water. The raw data are stored in txt (ASCII) files generated once a minute with a reading every second. Text files contain ASCII variables separated by tabs. These files may be read by virtually any text editor or spreadsheet program. When interpreted as tabular/spreadsheet data, tabs are equivalent to column divisions, and newline characters are row divisions. For additional information please refer to http://spiddal.marine.ie/data.html Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory CTD+Oxygen Data (Raw). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dbqx.46 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. This dataset comprises of processed data that has been collected from the SmartBay Observatory site using a Seabird SBE 16 Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor (formerly using an Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus sensor – see history below). The sensor is located on the Observatory at a depth of 25m. The sensor measures the temperature, conductivity, pressure and oxygen concentration of the seawater. Salinity, oxygen saturation and sound velocity are calculated from these measurements and included in the dataset. This dataset comprises of the processed CSV data files containing these measurements. Practical uses of this dataset include but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the area of Physical Oceanography. This is a continuously updating dataset and includes data collected using a now retired sensor. The timeline of sensor use is as follows: Oct 2015 – Nov 2018 - Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus Oct 2021 – present - Seabird SBE 1656 days ago
- The GO-SHIP A02 survey was completed in April/May 2017 on the RV Celtic Explorer, travelling from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, across the North Atlantic to Galway, Ireland. A total of 67 stations were occupied along the A02 transect, with 1231 nutrient samples analysed for total oxidised nitrogen (TOxN), nitrite, phosphate and silicate on a Skalar San continuous flow auto-analyser. Sampling, sample preservation and analytical procedures on both systems followed methods outlined in the GO-SHIP guidelines for nutrient analysis at sea (Hydes et al., 2010), while also incorporating existing laboratory methods and quality control. TOxN, silicate and phosphate were analysed at sea, typically within 12 hours of sampling. This dataset, which includes results from 288 samples along 12 stations, was processed at Dalhousie University, Canada in addition to those analysed by the Marine Institute, Ireland which are available as a separate dataset (doi:10/cms5). None Suggested Citation: Kerrigan, Elizabeth; Normandeau, Claire; Wallace, Doug. (2018) Nutrient data along the May 2017 GO-SHIP A02 transect. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/cw7t.36 days ago
- Yellow eel stock monitoring is integral to gaining an understanding of the current status of local stocks and for informing models of escapement. In addition, such monitoring provides a means of evaluating post-management changes and forecasting the effects of these changes on silver eel escapement. Data includes the following: Annual indices of Catch per Unit Effort (CPUE), Stock Structure, PIT tag, Eel size, Silvering rate, Age and Parasite status. The Burrishoole lakes Feeagh and Bunaveela have been incorporated into the National Eel Survey during 2009-2011. Data on eels has been collected since 1973. Data on eels has been collected via monitoring of stocks in the lakes of the catchment. The monitoring strategy aims to determine, at a local scale, an estimate of relative stock density, the stocks length, age and sex profiles, and the proportion of each length class that migrate as silvers each year. Establish a means of assessing the yellow eel stock on a long term basis. Provide data for the development of local stock assessment models. Data collected and maintained by the Newport facilities team of the Marine Institute (Ireland). Dataset complete for periods surveyed. None36 days ago
- The Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and onwards onto the internet. This dataset comprises of raw (unprocessed) acoustic data that have been collected from the Galway Observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone – a digital hydrophone that processes and stores acoustic data. It transmits waveform or spectral data over its data link in real-time. The dataset comprises of a time series of raw acoustic data .wav files collected from the Galway Bay Subsea cabled observatory since its installation in 2015. The wide frequency range hydrophone is installed on a separate lander approximately 30m away from the EMSO Smartbay Cable End Equipment Node in Galway Bay in approx. 25m depth of water @ 53° 13.640'N 9° 15.979'W. Waveform data is stored in standard uncompressed WAV file format with meta data stored in file header. This makes data recorded by icListen readable by many third party sound editing programs and analysis tools, as well as by Ocean Sonics’ Lucy software. Practical uses of this dataset includes but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the areas of marine mammal monitoring, real-time noise measurement, environmental assessment and improving compliance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The sound is audible in real-time via: http://smartbay.marine.ie/data/audio/ICListenRecordings/ None Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Raw). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c3jk.46 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. This dataset comprises of processed acoustic data that has been collected from the observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone – a digital hydrophone that processes and stores acoustic data. This dataset contains Sound Pressure Level (SPL) measurement data taken by the hydrophone at different frequencies. Practical uses of this dataset includes but are not limited to scientists, researchers and marine technologists involved in the areas of marine mammal monitoring, real-time noise measurement, environmental assessment and improving compliance with the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Processed). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c3jm. Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul. (2019) SmartBay Observatory Hydrophone Data (Processed). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c3jm.46 days ago
- Sea water temperature was monitored on a continuous basis from the start-up of the laboratory at Carna (Co. Galway) in July 1974 until 2003, when a rebuild of a section of the laboratory removed the recorder. The sea water intake pipe extended about 100m beyond the end of the pier, the pipe running in gullies between the rocks, weighed down with concrete weights to a point beyond the low water springs mark. It was 4inch Hydrodare pipe, pinned along the outside of the pier wall, to the lab, where it entered the building through a constant head arrangement of the pipework. The total distance from intake to the lab was about 200m. A pump house was built on the seaward side of the pier. The pumps were centrifugal patterns, and the pumps were change dover the years as larger volumes were required. The minimum flow rate was 600L per minute. This flow would increase slightly on a high tide. After installation, for a period of about three months, the displayed temperature was checked against the temperature at the tide edge and no discernible difference was noted. Pipe intake at approx. 53° 18.55'N, 9° 49.75'W. The measurement device was initially a Cambridge Instruments 10 inch circular chart recorder fitted with a seven day rotation motor. The first measurement system was a MIS expansion probe, connected to the recorder by a capillary, the actual measuring bulb was contained in a stainless steel pocket fitted into the incoming seawater line. On changing the chart, the temperatures were extracted by hand and then typed up. The temperatures were taken for midnight, 6am, noon and 6pm. Where the clocks went forward in Spring for Summer Time or back in Autumn to GMT, the changeover on the chart would usually have been on the following Monday morning about 9am. When the recorder pattern became outdated around 1998, and spares difficult to obtain, the recorder was changed for a Cambridge Instrument P100L, 4 inch strip chart recorder. The measuring probe was a Pt100 platinum resistance thermometer, BS1904 specification, again fitted into a stainless steel pocket fitted into the supply line. The charts on this instrument were changed on a fortnightly basis and again, the six-hourly temperatures extracted by hand and typed up. Recording of sea water temperature on a continuous basis (four recordings daily) from the start-up of the laboratory at Carna (Co. Galway) in July 1974 until 2003. Suggested Citation: Brown, Duncan; Ludgate, Robert. (2020) Measurement of Seawater Temperature at Carna, Co. Galway (1974-2003). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dzkz.56 days ago
- This is second deployment of the Galway Bay Observatory. The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publically available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. The Observatory is equipped with a suite of sensors, these include: Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) - Teledyne RDI Workhorse Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor probe - Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus Acoustic data that have been collected from the Galway Observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone Video data is streamed in near-real-time from the observatory and also available for download. A WetLabs ECO-FLNTU is installed on the observatory infrastructure. In addition to the standard suite of instruments, this deployment included a Cathyx Sensor, Kongsberg lights working, AML oceanographic UV light and Wetlabs WQM sensor (Problematic). The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. The purpose of this dataset is to measure and record water currents at the Wave Energy Test Site at an interval of 1m bins through the water column at depth of 25m. These data are used for scientific studies (e.g. Wind and Wave Climate, Marine Technology Development, Water Quality, Noise Environment) and environmental monitoring of the Galway Bay Marine Energy Test Site.66 days ago
- These grid data were derived from National Parks and Wildlife Service cetacean surveys within the Irish MSFD area and the EEA-10km GRID. The grid shows the current distribution of Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) and Grey seal (Halichoreus grypus) in Irish coastal and marine waters. The data were collected for the purposes of 2019 reporting under Article 17 of the EU Habitats Directive. Polygon shapefile showing the 10km grid cell-based current distribution of the Annex II seal species. The following data sources were used to determine their distribution: Morris, C. D. and Duck C. D. (2019) Aerial thermal imaging survey of seals in Ireland, 2017-2018. Report (unpublished) for the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. NPWS (2018) Unpublished data collected during local site surveillance and regional monitoring of Ireland's seal populations along the east-southeast, west-southeast and northwest coasts between 2009 and 2018. Supporting Data: Data collected during the IWDG ISCOPE I and II projects, the IWDG/GMIT Marine Mammals and Megafauna in Irish waters project, the IWDG Ferry Surveys Programme and the IWDG casual and effort-based sightings scheme between January 2005 and January 2011. A single marine mammal observer (or up to three observers, in the case of IWDG ferry surveys) conducted a visual survey effort from research vessels, naval service vessels and commercial ro-ro ferries between 2005 and 2011. Survey effort was conducted either from the ship’s bridge, the monkey island (the roof of the bridge) or from the crow’s nest (R.V. Celtic Explorer). Using an angle board and distances were estimated with the aid of a range-finding stick (Heinemann 1981). Environment data were recorded every 15 / 20 minutes using Logger 2000 software (IFAW 2000). Sightings were also recorded using Logger 2000. Automated position data were obtained through a laptop computer linked to a USB GPS receiver. Survey effort was conducted up to Beaufort sea-state six and in moderate to good visibility. As these were surveys onboard vessels of opportunity, the surveys were conducted in passing mode and cetaceans sighted were not approached. Sightings were identified to species level where possible, with species identifications being graded as definite, probable or possible. Where species identification could not be confirmed, sightings were downgraded (e.g. unidentified dolphin / unidentified whale / unidentified beaked whale etc.) according to criteria established for the IWDG’s cetacean sightings database (IWDG 2013). Observer effort focused on a 90-degree arc ahead of the ship; however, sightings located up to 90 degrees to port and starboard were included. Surveyors scanned the area by eye and using binoculars (typically 10X40 or 8X50). Bearings to sightings were measured. None36 days ago
- The Marine Institute (formerly the Salmon Research Agency of Ireland and the Salmon Research Trust of Ireland) operate permanent complete fish traps in the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, as part of a program of long term ecological research (LTER). All migrating diadromous fish are enumerated between their marine and freshwater habitats. This dataset contains genetic and phenotypic data associated with Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) sampled in the Burrishoole fish traps. The R code used in the analyses is included, and can be used to repeat the analysis presented in: O’Sullivan et al., (In Press). Evolutionary stasis of a heritable morphological trait in a wild fish population despite apparent directional selection. Ecology and Evolution. None Suggested Citation: O'Sullivan, Ronan James; Aykanat, Tutku; Johnston, Susan E.; Kane, Adam; Poole, Russell; Rogan, Ger; Prodöhl, Paulo A.; Primmer, Craig R.; McGinnity, Philip; Cross, Thomas F.; Reed, Thomas E.; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Cooney, Joseph; Sweeney, David; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Drumm, Alan; Cotter, Deirdre. (2019) Historical Atlantic salmon pedigree for the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, and associated quantitative genetic analyses. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c49k.46 days ago
- Lough Feeagh is a deep humic (brown coloured) lake, typical of many lakes in the west of Ireland. This dataset consists of data from the AWQMS (automatic water quality monitoring station) situated in Lough Feeagh, which is run as part of the Marine Institute’s BurrishooleLTER program in the Burrishoole catchment. The AWQMS is permanently moored in 45 meters of water and includes sensors measuring surface water quality, water temperature profiles and meteorological parameters. All data are recorded at a 2-minute resolution. These data are real time (GMT) and raw - they have not yet been through any quality checking procedures. There may be short term data gaps when we are experiencing technical difficulties. Lough Feeagh is a site in the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (www.gleon.org). Sensor information is given in the “Feeagh AWQMS sesnsor Metadata.csv” and the "metadata.csv" file, along with other pertinent information. The “Feeagh AWQMS Maintenance Comments” log details routine maintenance which the Burrishoole catchment team record. Quality controlled version of these data may be available as they are processed. Check data.marine.ie for updates. A log of details about routine maintenance is updated here: https://github.com/IrishMarineInstitute/BurishooleLTER-Public/blob/master/FeeaghAWQMS%20updates/Feeagh%20AWQMS%20Maintenance%20Comments.xlsx An overview of sensor reliability is updated here: https://github.com/IrishMarineInstitute/BurishooleLTER-Public/blob/master/FeeaghAWQMS%20updates/Sensor%20performance%20Feeagh%20raft.xlsx On 14th April 2020 this dataset was update for to include the 2018 and 2019 data. No edits were made to the data which had already been included in the dataset, so the doi for the dataset was maintained. None Suggested Citation: de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Rouen, Martin. (2019) Water quality and meteorological data from the Lough Feeagh Automatic Water Quality Monitoring Station (AWQMS), 2004-2019. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/c5st.46 days ago
- A requirement of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) is that benthic macro-invertebrates must be sampled from coastal and transitional waters at least twice within a river basin cycle (6 years) in order to classify these waterbodies. Numerous samples will be taken from sites in matched habitats throughout the water body. Sampling and analysis is carried out according to established protocols. The Directive requires the monitoring of nominated coastal and transitional waters for benthic macro-invertebrates. This includes the field sampling, processing and analysis of samples. In addition, grab samples have been taken on vessels of opportunity and are considered suitable to fulfill obligations under the WFD. For each grab sample collected this dataset contains: lists and abundance of benthic species >1mm, sediment particle size analysis (PSA), and an estimate of organic matter (LOI). Benthic macro-invertebrates monitoring in transitional and coastal waters under the Water Framework Directive in association with the Environmental Protection Agency26 days ago
- The ROMS (Regional Ocean Modeling System) hydrodynamic model is run for a domain that covers the Irish waters in the northeast Atlantic. The model has a mean horizontal resolution of 1.9 km and 40 terrain-following vertical layers. The system produces a best estimate of the ocean state once a week and also a daily 3-day forecast. Parameters modeled include: ocean temperature and salinity, sea level, and ocean currents. In addition, two models with a horizontal resolution of 200 - 250m are nested within the larger model to give 3 day forecasts of ocean state for the greater Galway Bay area (Connemara model) and the southwest of Ireland (Bantry Bay model). The ocean forecasts are generated on a 'best endeavors' basis and should not be used for safety critical applications. 7-day forecasts are generated for research purposes and for comparison with measured data. NCEP GFS atmospheric forcing is used and the model is nested within the MERCATOR North Atlantic model. The Marine Institute does not guarantee to make model output available on its web site.46 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. A WetLabs ECO-FLNTU is installed on the observatory infrastructure. It measures the fluorescence of the seawater to give an estimate of the volume of chlorophyll present (indicative of the amount of phytoplankton in the seawater) and it measures turbidity, or the ‘cloudiness’ of the seawater, caused by the presence of particles such as sediment from the seabed suspended in the water. The following paramaters are available: - Timestamp and Instrument Code - Date-time (time stamp from a Global Positioning System receiver at the cable observatory shore station in the format YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss.sss) - Instrument-ID (unique identifier for the instrument based on its manufacturer, model number and serial number) - Instrument clock date in the format MM/DD/YYYY - Instrument clock time in the format hh:mm:ss - Wavelength of light used to make fluorescence measurements in nanometres - Chlorophyll fluorometer instrument output (counts) (no units) - Wavelength of light used to make turbidity measurements in nanometres - Optical scattering turbidity sensor instrument output (counts) (no units) - Thermistor None46 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. A WetLabs ECO-FLNTU fluorometer is installed on the observatory infrastructure. It measures the fluorescence of the seawater to give an estimate of the volume of chlorophyll present (indicative of the amount of phytoplankton in the seawater) and it measures turbidity, or the ‘cloudiness’ of the seawater, caused by the presence of particles such as sediment from the seabed suspended in the water. This dataset comprises of measurements taken from the fluorometer, including the concentration of chlorophyll and the turbidity of the seawater. Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2026) SmartBay Observatory Fluorometer Data (Processed) [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/508B6374-33AF-48A4-A6B0-F544911774F046 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the Galway Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. Video data is streamed in near-real-time from the observatory and this dataset describes the video footage that is available for download. None Suggested Citation: Gaughan, Paul; Berry, Alan; O'Malley, Conall. (2020) SmartBay Observatory Video Camera Data. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dzhw.56 days ago
- A suite of environmental parameters in the Burrishoole catchment, the freshwater Lough Feeagh and estuarine Lough Furnace are routinely measured as part of the ongoing LTER (long-term ecological research) program of monitoring. Parameters include meteorological variables measured at multiple spatial locations and hydrographic variables on each lough system. The timeframe of each data series vary depending on the instrument type and sampling location. These datasets includes various data streams from different sources compiled for a specific timeframe of interest, an extreme storm event in December 2015. None Suggested Citation: Kelly, Sean; Doyle, Brian; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Ryder, Elizabeth; Fennell, Sheena; White, Martin. (2019) Burrishoole environmental parameters during winter 2015-2016. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dg3p.36 days ago
- The dataset was created by Land Use Consultants (LUC) and is based on The Royal Irish Academy Irish Historic Towns Atlas (https://www.ria.ie/sites/default/files/origins_of_towns_0.pdf). The Historic Towns Atlas displays towns of over 3000 inhabitants and urban district towns along with information about their origin. The Atlas was used to identify the settlements and the locations were digitised based on coordinates for the settlements. The dataset shows towns within 2 km of the coast. The Royal Irish Academy Historic Towns Atlas was used to identify historic towns. Google Earth was used to obtain latitude and longitude coordinates for each town. These were converted to a shapefile and sites within 2km of the coast were exported to create the final dataset. None36 days ago
- The National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) Area is the geographic area management and reporting unit for Ireland's NMPF reporting. The NMPF sits at the top of the hierarchy of plans and sectoral policies for the marine area of Ireland. Marine planning brings together multiple users of the ocean to make informed and coordinated decisions on the sustainable use of marine resources. EU Directive 2014/89/EU, establishing a framework for maritime spatial planning, was adopted in July 2014. The European Union (Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning) Regulations 2016 were signed into law on 29th June 2016. The NMPF is managed by the Department of Housing Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) with monitoring support provided by the Marine Institute. The area applies from the High Water Mark in Ireland’s coastal waters, territorial seas, exclusive economic zone and in designated parts of the continental shelf. Ireland’s marine area totals over 488,000 Km2. None36 days ago
- This dataset shows the location or potential locations of marine renewable energy sites (wind farm authorisations) in Irish waters. This is based upon formal applications submitted to the foreshore licence application office. The sites are catagorised depending on the stage of development which ranges from preliminary site investigations, through to fully commissioned. The dataset was deveoped as part of work undertaken in the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH) for use in Ireland's National Marine Planning Framework (NMPF) in 2021. None36 days ago
- This dataset shows the distribution of fishing effort by fishing vessels according to the gear type used. Fishing effort is defined as the time spent engaged in fishing operations or time spent at sea, this time may be multiplied by a measure of fishing capacity, e.g. engine power. In this dataset fishing effort is measured as average hours spent actively fishing per kilometre square, per year. Data from years 2014 to 2018 was used to produce this data product for the Marine Institute publication the “Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Ireland, third edition“ (https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1432). Effort for offshore fisheries is based on the following 2 primary data types - data on vessel positioning and data on gear types used: Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) supplied by the Irish Naval Service provide geographical position and speed of vessel at intervals of two hours or less (Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2244/2003). The data are available for all EU vessels of 12m and larger, operating inside the Irish EEZ; outside this zone only Irish VMS data are routinely available. VMS do not record whether a vessel is fishing, steaming or inactive. Logbooks collected by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority and supplied by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine were the primary data source for information on landings and gear types used by Irish vessels. EU Fleet Register obtained from the EU fleet register (http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/fleet/index.cfm) provides information for non-Irish vessels and for Irish vessels for which the gear was not known from the logbooks. Note that if vessels use more than one gear, it is possible that the gear type assigned to them was not the one that was actually used. The fishing gear data was classified into eight main groups: demersal otter trawls; beam trawls; demersal seines; gill and trammel nets; longlines; dredges; pots and pelagic trawls. The VMS data was analysed using the approach described by Gerritsen and Lordan (IJMS 68(1)). This approach assigns effort to each of the VMS data points. The effort of a VMS data point is defined as the time interval since the previous data point. Next the data are filtered for fishing activity using speed criteria, vessels were assumed to be actively fishing if their speed fell within a certain range (depending on the fishing gear used). The points that remain are then aggregated into a spatial grid to produce a raster dataset showing fishing effort (in hours) per kilometre square per year for each gear type group. The data is available for all countries combined and for Irish vessels only. None46 days ago
- This dataset includes data files and script files for analysing population genetic structure, gene flow, lake growth rates and putative reproductive migratory behaviour of brown trout between lake habitat and both inflowing and outflowing spawning streams. The lake in question is Bunaveela Lough in the North of the Burrishoole catchment. The inflowing stream is the Fiddaunveela and the outflowing stream is the Goulaun. Genetic data generally include 14 microsatellite loci. Temperature data are in C. Fish lengths are in mm and distances are in m. None Suggested Citation: Finlay, Ross; McGinnity, Philip; Coughlan, Jamie; Kaufmann, Joshka; de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Poole, Russell; Rogan, Ger. (2019) Biological, behavioural and genetic data of brown trout (Salmo trutta) in lacustrine, lake-inflow and lake-outflow habitats. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/df6b.56 days ago
- # SUPERSEDED - The version has been superseded. And a new edition is now available under the Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Ireland, fourth edition, 2024. This atlas provides a series of detailed maps of commercial fishing activity around Ireland with the aim of providing insights into fishing activities and fisheries resources. The atlas contains maps of: Fishing effort by vessels of all nationalities by gear type inside the Irish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ); Fishing effort by Irish vessels gear type in all areas where it takes place for each; Landings taken by Irish vessels for the main commercially exploited species. The atlas is the third of its kind and is based on data from fishing vessels of =12m in length over the period 2014-2018. The vessel monitoring and logbook data that form the basis of the maps were collected under Council Regulation (EC) No. 1224/2009 and were aggregated and processed by the Marine Institute. None Suggested Citation: Gerritsen, Hans; Kelly, Eoghan. (2019) Atlas of Commercial Fisheries around Ireland, third edition. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dhz3.36 days ago
- Multibeam echosounder data and seabed sampling data acquired during the INFOMAR and INSS national seabed mapping programmes are the primary sources of data used in the generation of this collated seabed classification/marine habitats layer. Areas where there is no multibeam data have either been filled by EUSeaMap (predictive broadscale habitat map) or have been left as unclassified. The original classes assigned to the data were translated to a modified Folk class to facilitate reclassification of the data to both EUNIS and MSFD Benthic Broad Habitat Type classification systems. Additional information on biological zones from the EMODnet Seabed Habitats project were used to translate the data to EUNIS. Quantifying MSFD Habitats types in Irish Waters specifically for MSFD Descriptor 6 Assessments of seafloor integrity. None56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2018. The purpose of this survey was to survey blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. Biological sampling of echotraces was carried out to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting. Measurements of both vertical and horizontal physical oceanographic conditions were encountered along the pre-determined cruise track and part inter-calibration exercises conducted between vessels when required to determined acoustic and trawl performance. Carriage/deployment of M6 weather buoy, recovery of M6 and mapping of the Athenia line wreck also carried out. 1. Survey the blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting66 days ago
- This 12 day survey took place on board the RV Celtic Explorer in August 2018 led National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The survey was carried out to collect fauna (specifically sponges and corals) using the ROV. 12 science dives were carried out as well as high definition video data recorded. The wider objectives of the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) project were to: (1) target biodiscovery research at cnidarian (coral) and sponge species that occur in Ireland’s offshore waters, via a comprehensive collecting and screening programme. (2) predict the likelihood of novel products being found in any other sponge or coral species occurring in Irish deep waters, based on the known relationships between species (knowing that secondary metabolite evolution often mirrors taxon evolution) and based on data both generated during the project and already available on potential novel natural products. (3) analyse the distribution of species with predicted biodiscovery potential to provide maps of ‘biodiscovery hotspots’ which will allow more cost efficient future exploitation and also provide information that will facilitate their effective conservation.66 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE18012 exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in May/June 2017. None66 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE18012 exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in June 2017. None36 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE17011 exploiting and conserving deep-sea genetic resources survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in July 2017. None36 days ago
- This survey, led by Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) (Geophysics section) took place in September/October 2018 on board the RV Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean. This survey was part of the SEA-SEIS project (Structure, Evolution And Seismicity of the Irish offshore) and will involve the deployment of ocean-bottom-seismometers that will sink and install themselves at the bottom of the seafloor at depths of 1-4 km in the North Atlantic Ocean. These record the tiny vibrations of the Earth caused by seismic waves, generated by earthquakes and by the ocean waves. During the survey a deep sea mooring was deployed, and the M6 weather buoy was also recovered. The DIAS OBS deployment survey is part of a new project "Structure, evolution and seismic hazard of the Irish offshore," funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Marine Institute and the Geological Survey Ireland and started on the 1st March, 2018. This survey was carried out to deploy broadband, ocean-bottom seismometers across Ireland’s offshore.56 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE18016 Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in October 2018. None76 days ago
- This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2018 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year. In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea herring are an important commercial species. Since 2004 the acoustic survey has been carried out in October on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. For biological sampling, a single pelagic midwater trawl was used. All components of the catch from the trawl hauls were sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Length measurements of herring, sprat and pilchard were taken. Acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Visual marine mammal and seabird surveys were also conducted. Oceanographic data (conductivity, temperature and depth (CTD)) was collected at preset stations. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.66 days ago
- The Irish Groundfish Survey forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by ICES (the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea). Over 42 days in the Autumn/Winter each year the survey collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) in its current form commenced in 2003 on the 65m research vessel, the R.V. Celtic Explorer. In Irish waters currently, France and Ireland cover the Celtic Sea area, Ireland covers the shelf West of Ireland, Ireland and the UK Scotland cover the north coast of Ireland and the UK Northern Ireland covers the Irish Sea. None36 days ago
- The 2019 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place over two survey: CE19004 was carried out from 1st to 25th March. The survey was conducted to provide abundance indices for anglerfish and megrim and to provide maturity data for a range of species. A total of 80 tows was carried out, and 15 grabs on this cruise. No CTDs were conducted. The main purpose of the survey is to provide additional information for the assessment of the monkfish and megrim stocks around Ireland while also extending maturity sampling for other commercial species.36 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected during the 2019 CE19005 Blue whiting acoustic survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in March/April 2019 by the Marine Institute (MI) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. None36 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected during the CE18017 (Irish Groundfish Survey) survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in October/November 2018 by the Marine Institute (MI) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. None36 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected during the CE18018 (Irish Groundfish Survey legs 2 to 4) survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in November-December 2018 by the Marine Institute (MI) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. None36 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2018 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland’s international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defineds stations. The 2018 survey took place over 2 legs. Leg 1 (CE18017) took place in October-November and Leg 2, in the western and southern areas was carried out during November/December. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- The Irish Groundfish Surveys is part of an annual International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme co-ordinated by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). The survey is carried out over 47 days between October-December each year by the Marine Institute and collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management in the Northwest Atlantic Shelf waters. In addition to the commercially exploited fish, elasmobranch, cephalopod and crustacean species, and an amount of macroinvertebrate species are also caught. These are sampled in a similar way to the groundfish, identified by species (or higher taxa where not practical to ID at sea), and total weight as well as counts are recorded where possible. An internal review of this data was undertaken in 2019 to check for spatial and temporal consistency in abundance and taxonomy with the standardised data set being made available here. None26 days ago
- This survey, led by the Marine Institute, took place on board the RV Celtic Voyager in January/February 2020 to carry out an environmental survey of coastal and shelf waters from Dun Laoghaire (Dublin) to Galway for the purpose of Benthos monitoring. 139 Benthic Faunal samples and 140 particle size analysis (PSA) samples were collected from nine waterbodies using a 1m2 Day grab. All faunal samples were sieved on a 1mm mesh sieve. These samples were collected as part of the Benthic maco-invertebrate ecological quality element of the Water Framework Directive. Benthic macro-invertebrates monitoring in transitional and coastal waters under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) in association with the Environmental Protection Agency.46 days ago
- The 2019 survey continues the Marine Institute’s Winter Nutrients monitoring that commenced in 1990/91. The survey has evolved and expanded during this time period with respect to target areas, parameters and sampling strategy. In 2011 this survey was reestablished as a winter environmental survey with a broader remit to provide supporting information for OSPAR and Water Framework Directive (WFD Directive 2000/60/EC) assessments and also to maintain the winter time series on key biogeochemical parameters in Irish waters in response to pressures such as land based inputs of nutrients and climate change. Since 2011 the survey circumnavigates the Island of Ireland every two years, alternating southabout and northabout, starting in the Irish Sea and ending in Galway. This provides a complete coverage of Irelands coastal waters over two-year periods. However, given the timing of the surveys, winter by necessity to ensure minimal biological activity and therefore highest concentrations of dissolved nutrients, the weather is a significant factor in determining the actual, as opposed to planned, coverage of the target stations. This work is complementary to inshore water quality monitoring activities of the Irish Environmental Protection Agency and Marine Institute and the annual offshore oceanographic survey/climate section (53N/Rockall Trough) on the RV Celtic Explorer led by the Oceanographic Science Services group at the Marine Institute. The 2019 survey was designed to collect multidisciplinary information on physical conditions, water chemistry (dissolved nutrients, total alkalinity (TA), dissolved organic carbon (DIC) and salinity), sediment chemistry (persistent organic pollutants POPs and trace metals), sediment particle size distribution and benthic macroinvertebrates (at targeted waterbodies around the coast). This contributes to data collection needs of various statutory drivers (WFD and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Directive 2008/56/EC) as well as providing a research dataset on status and changing conditions (trends and variations) for key environmental variables. In total 206 underway stations were sampled for surface water chemistry via the on-board non-toxic system; 94 CTD deployments were undertaken, typically at surface and bottom but occasionally at mid-depths where some stratification was seen in the water column, resulting in 191 CTD sampling events. 116 stations were sampled for benthic macro-invertebrates and particle size analysis. 1) The survey aims to fulfil Ireland's requirements under the Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme (CEMP) of the 1992 'Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the North East Atlantic' (OSPAR) and to contribute to assessments under the Common Procedure for the Identification of the Eutrophication Status of the OSPAR maritime area. 2) Collect sediment samples for assessment of hazardous substances in the marine environment 3) Conduct Water Framework Directive monitoring (Dir 2000/60/EC) and provide supporting information for the implementation of the Natura Directives (Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC).46 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected during the CE18006 (Anglerfish and Megrim Trawl Survey) survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer in April 2018 by the Marine Institute (MI) in the North East Atlantic Ocean. None46 days ago
- The 2018 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 20th February to 19th March (area 7bcjk) and from 10-21st April 2018 (area 6a) on the Marine Institute's RV Celtic Explorer to provide abundance indices for anglerfish and megrim and to provide maturity data for a range of species. The Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) is carried out by Fisheries Ecosystems Advisory Services (FEAS). It has taken place in the 1st quarter each year since 2016 on the RV Celtic Explorer. It is coordinated with the Scottish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (SIAMISS) and uses the same gear and fishing practices. https://oar.marine.ie/handle/10793/1424 The main objective of the survey is to obtain biomass estimates for anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius and L. budegassa) and establish an abundance index for megrim (Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis and L. boscii) in areas 6a (south of 58°N) and 7 (west of 8°W). Secondary objectives are to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species. The survey also collects maturity and other biological information for commercial fish species.56 days ago
- An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2019. This survey took place in March/April on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The purpose of this survey was to survey blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. Biological sampling of echotraces was carried out to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting. Measurements of both vertical and horizontal physical oceanographic conditions were encountered along the pre-determined cruise track and part inter-calibration exercises conducted between vessels when required to determined acoustic and trawl performance. 1. Survey the blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from other participating vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to determine species composition, age, spawning state and age profiles of blue whiting66 days ago
- This three week survey was carried out to map the physical features of the Irish seabed using hydrographic techniques and ancillary geophysical equipment. This survey was conducted in the Celtic Sea on board the RV Celtic Explorer. Mapping Ireland's seabed resource programme.46 days ago
- pCO2 is the partial pressure of CO2 in a liquid or gas. In oceanography, it is used to investigate carbon dioxide (CO2) dissolved in the surface layers of the ocean in order to better understand changes in ocean carbon chemistry and ocean acidification due to enhanced atmospheric CO2. The RV Celtic Explorer has a pCO2 Underway System. pCO2 data was collected as part of the CE18007 INFOMAR Seabed Mapping survey of the Celtic Sea on board the RV Celtic Explorer in April/May 2018. Instrument information: - SST (± 0.001 deg C): SST was measured with a thermosalinograph from Seabird (SBE21) with an external SBE38 which was installed close to the seawater intake. Both instruments were calibrated approximately every 12 months. -Equilibrator temp (±0.05 °C): Equilibrator temperature is measured by a Fluke Hart 1523, wich is known to be stable over a longer period. It was calibrated in 2016. -SSS (± 0.5 PSU): SSS was measured with a thermosalinograph from Seabird (SBE21) which was calibrated approximately every 12 months. -Atmospheric press. (± 0.1 mbar): Atmospheric pressure was measured using a Druck barometer with a precision of 0.2%. The sensor is installed at approximately 5m height and pressure is corrected to sea level. -Equilibrator press (± 2 mbar): The equilibrator is open to the atmosphere. Since no absolute pressure sensor was installed the pressure from the atmospheric pressure sensor was used. A SETRA difference pressure sensor is attached to the equilibrator. -pCO2/fCO2 (±2µatm): Accuracy of pCO2/fCO2 data was recalculated to be better than 2 µatm. IR sensor: Licor 7000, calibrated with 3 non-zero standard gases. Standard gases: Manufactued - Air Products, Calibrated - Mace Head Research Station (198.29 399.28 606.52]) Water flow rate: 2-3 L min-1 Gas flow rate: 80 - 220 mL min-1 (equilibrator gas flow was 220 mL min-1) A General Oceanics pCO2 system (model 8050) was used for pCO2 measurements. The system is described in detail in Pierrot et al.(2009). Surface water is pumped continuously from the intake to the equilibrator. The equilibrator contains a water spray head, and as the water flows through it the dissolved CO2 equilibrates with the headspace. The headspace is dried and xCO2 is determined by an infrared sensor. Calculations were performed following Pierrot (2009) and are described in detail in Steinhoff (2010). None76 days ago
- Scales and otoliths are routinely collected in the Burrishoole catchment within the permanent fish traps as part of the ongoing LTER (long term ecological research) program of monitoring. Scales and otoliths can be indicative of fish growth. Furthermore, scales and otoliths may be used for genetic research, and microchemistry studies involving habitat usage. This dataset holds a vast collection of fish scale and otolith samples from 1928-2020, from sampling locations within Burrishoole, and throughout Ireland. The collection holds samples from species such as: Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) Brown trout (Salmo trutta L.) European eel (Anguilla anguilla L.) Pollack (Pollachius pollachius L.) Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus L.) Bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus L.) None Suggested Citation: Ó'Maoiléidigh, Niall; Tray, Elizabeth; Dillane, Mary; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Poole, Russell; Cotter, Deirdre; Rogan, Ger. (2020) Irish Fish Biochronology Archive. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dqt9.26 days ago
- The purpose of this cruise was to complete the following practical CIT modules; Trainee Deck Officers (Undergraduate), Seamanship for Trainee Deck Officers, Introduction to Coastal Navigation Trainee Engineering Officers (Undergraduate), Marine Engineering Practice. National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) survey to carry out shipboard training.36 days ago
- Deployment of a sub-surface mooring at South Rockall (52° 59.956' N, 15° 31.16' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE18015 on 02/10/2018. Recovered on 28/05/2019 by the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE19009. The purpose of this activity is to collect data to help understand the variability in the water column not visible at the surface and provide context to CTD profile data collected in the South Rockall Trough. These data are vital in understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors as well as understanding possible impacts on ecosystem in the North East Atlantic Ocean.46 days ago
- This dataset contains raw water temperature, conductivity (derived salinity) and pressure data from CTD instruments from a succession of deep water moorings deployed at a site (15.52 degrees West, 52.999 degrees North) in the South Rockall Trough close to the M6 met-ocean buoy. The sub-surface moorings consisted of an array of 10 Sea-Bird SBE 37 CTD sensors at a series of fixed depths below the surface (500m, 625m, 750m, 1000m, 1250m, 1500m, 1750m, 2000m, 2500m, 3000m). The CTD sensors were fully calibrated by Sea-Bird in Germany both pre and post deployment. Additional sensors on the mooring include ADCP sensors to measure ocean currents and direction. This dataset combines the measurements from the pilot EMSO ERIC sub-surface mooring deployment from October 2018 to May 2019 and April 2020 to June 2021 into a non-continuous time-series. Subsequent mooring retrieval/deployment activities have taken place on an annual basis in June 2021, April 2022 and May 2023 have provided continuous coverage. Combining the data from these mooring deployments builds long-term time series data to monitor ocean climate which is vital in understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors as well as understanding possible impacts on North East Atlantic Ocean ecosystems. Water masses have recognisable properties of temperature, salinity, oxygen and nutrients, unless they are modified significantly by mixing with other water masses. Several different water mass types are found in the south Rockall Trough, such as Labrador Sea Water, which travels from the western Atlantic, Mediterranean Overflow Water and Subarctic Intermediate Water. Deployment of subsequent moorings and CTD sensors help provide a time series of data that can reveal information about seasonal variations in the water and ocean circulation as well as advancing our understanding of key environmental processes in the North Eastern Atlantic Ocean. These mooring deployments complement an annual Marine Institute oceanographic survey to the South Rockall Trough taking place since 2004. This site was recognised as an official EMSO Regional Facility from September 2023. None46 days ago
- In 2013 Ireland competed an Initial Assessment of its maritime area. This assessment builds on that and is based on monitoring data collected under the Water Framework Directive (Dir 2000/60/EC) and OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme. The objective of this updated assessment is to meet the requirements of MSFD Articles 8, 9 and 10 concerning qualitative descriptors for determining Good Environmental Status, in this case specifically Descriptor 8, that “Concentrations of contaminants are at levels not giving rise to pollution effects” (Directive 2008/56/EC). This updated assessment is based on these same programmes, for chemical contaminants the assessment period covered is 2012 to 2015, the dogwhelk imposex assessment is based on data spanning 1993 to 2018 and acute pollution events are based on data from 2014 to 2018. The assessment addressed the criteria established in Commission Decision 2017/848. Data coverage varies depending on the programme, some programmes are shorter and then others are more longer term. The start of data is from 1993 to 2018. None Suggested Citation: McGovern, Evin; McHugh, Brendan. (2020) Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Assessment of progress towards the achievement of Good Environmental Status for contaminants (Descriptor 8). Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/dst5.46 days ago
- The Mace Head buoy is located 2 km offshore from the Mace Head atmospheric research station in Connemara, County Galway and is one of the Sentinel sites. Initially installed in May 2018, sensors have been deployed for the measurement of Temperature, Salinity, Dissolved Oxygen, Nitrate, pH, and pCO2. In addition, an Airmar weather station was installed for measuring wind speed and direction, air temperature, and atmospheric pressure at this site. This work was initially facilitated by the INTERREG funded project COMPASS – Collaborative Oceanography and Monitoring for Protected Areas and Species. Since 2022 the Mace Head buoy has been funded through the EMFAF Sentinels Site project. Data telemetry: For the period 2018 to 2022 measurements were taken every 30 minutes and transmitted every 12 hours to the Marine Institute Headquarters in Rinville, Galway. Since 2023 measurements have been made every 10 minutes and transmitted every 2 hours to the Marine Institute. Disclaimer: These data are real-time (GMT) and raw - they have not yet been through the full quality checking procedures. There may be short term data gaps caused by maintenance, re-deployments, or technical difficulties.46 days ago
- Dissolved organic carbon (DOC) is a general description of the organic material dissolved in water. Organic carbon occurs as the result of decomposition of plant or animal material. Organic carbon present in soil or water bodies may then dissolve when contacted by water. This dissolved organic carbon moves with both surface water and ground water. The concentration of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) in surface waters has implications for both carbon availability in downstream lakes and for water supplies, and is an important consideration in the formulation of regional and global carbon budgets. This dataset comprises high frequency fluorescence CDOM (chromophoric dissolved organic matter) data, which is a good proxy for DOC concentration. The data were collected using in-situ sensors (Seapoint CDOM UV fluorometers, www.seapoint.com/suvf.htm, Seapoint, Exeter, NH 03833, USA), deployed in two locations in the Burrishoole catchment, the Glenamong river and Lough Feeagh, Co. Mayo, Ireland from 2004 to 2011. Hourly mean temperature corrected (to 20 °C) fluorescence data were converted to estimated DOC concentration (mg DOC L-1) based on calibration equations established using measured DOC data and CDOM data from 2004 to 2011. These estimated DOC values are also included in this dataset. More information can be obtained from burrishooleLTER@marine.ie None Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; Jennings, Eleanor; Ryder, Elizabeth; Nic Aonghusa, Caitriona; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David; Rouen, Martin. (2020) Hourly measurements of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) and estimated dissolved organic carbon (DOC) from the Glenamong River (2004, 2006, 2010) and Lough Feeagh (2010-2011), Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/d6m8.26 days ago
- A permanently moored thermistor chain at the deepest point in Lough Bunaveela measured water temperature at 8 different depths (1m, 3m, 5m, 7m, 9m, 11m, 15m, 17m). This dataset comprises data collected between February 2009 and August 2019 which has gone through detailed QA/QC (averaged over 1-hour intervals and 1-hour missing gaps linearly interpolated). Temperature was recorded using StowAway TidbiT temperature data loggers from Onset (TBI32-05+37) (https://www.onsetcomp.com/products/data-loggers/tbi32-0537). More recent data can be requested or downloaded from the Marine Institute through www.marine.ie. More information can be obtained from burrishooleLTER@marine.ie None Suggested Citation: Dillane, Mary; Kelly, Sean; de Eyto, Elvira; Cooney, Joseph; Hughes, Pat; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David. (2021) Water Temperature Profiles Lough Bunaveela Co.Mayo Ireland 2009 - 2019. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fq63.36 days ago
- The Burrishoole traps (on the Salmon leap and the Mill race) in Co. Mayo Ireland, capture every fish that migrates between the freshwater portion of the Burrishoole catchment and the sea, and are situated between Lough Feeagh and Lough Furnace. The traps are emptied every day, and fish are manually counted and released downstream or upstream. This dataset comprises the daily counts of salmon (Salmo salar), trout (Salmo trutta) and silver eel (Anguilla anguilla) from 1970 to 2020. Data have undergone QA/QC and checked for erroneous entries. More recent data can be requested or downloaded from the Marine Institute through www.marine.ie. Additional information can be obtained from burrishooleLTER@marine.ie The Burrishoole fish traps have the following locations: Salmon leap: 53.920323, -9.584348 and Mill Race: 53.924081, -9.571727. None Suggested Citation: Rogan, Ger; French, Andrew; Poole, Russell; Kelly, Sean; Cooney, Joseph; de Eyto, Elvira; Dillane, Mary; Drumm, Alan; Hughes, Pat; Maxwell, Hugo; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Sweeney, David. (2021) Daily counts of migration of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), trout (Salmo trutta) and European eel (Anguilla anguilla) in and out of the Burrishoole traps, Co. Mayo, Ireland, 1970-2020. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fq6z.46 days ago
- Harbour limits describe the legal limits within which companies may be formed with respect to geographical location of a harbour. That is, a company the harbour of which is situate in the pilotage district of a pilotage authority shall organise and ensure the provision of pilotage services in that pilotage district. Pilotage can be interpreted as the regulations governing the use of a harbour or any docks. The Government of Ireland ratified into law the Harbours Act in 1996, which contains explicit guidance on the stipulations of each harbour in the Republic of Ireland. All harbour and pilotage limits described in http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1996/act/11/schedule/3/enacted/en/html#sched3 have been digitized, with confirmation sought from local harbours. For each port listed in the National Ports Policy (https://assets.gov.ie/11557/277d22d364fe4c13be390493282c0557.PDF), legislation was sought out describing both the harbour and pilotage district limits of each port. Harbour and pilotage district limits were digitized with reference to the legislation as described in the Harbours Act (1996), and subsequent amendments. Once digitized, all ports were contacted for additional input and validation. This dataset contains the harbour and pilotage district limits for ports listed in the National Ports Policy only where their limits were described within the legislation. While all ports were contacted for validation, only a subset of these ports replied. A summary table of the included ports, limits, legislation source, and validation status has been included below. None36 days ago
- The Sentinel Vessel Programme (SVP) was set up by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) in conjunction with the Marine Institute (MI) to record self-sample information on daily fishing operations data from a subset of Inshore fishing vessels (predominantly < 12 meters) around the Irish coast. Prior to 2025 the programme was administered by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) as a pilot project funded by the Data Collection Framework (DCF). in 2025 the Marine Institute took over the administration of the programme. Vessels are chosen from different length and gear categories representative of fishing activity by vessels under 12 m around the Irish coast. From 2013 to 2024 data recording was done by distributing hard copy logbooks to the skippers participating on the programme. In 2025 a mobile phone app was rolled out to capture the SVP data electronically. 2025 SVP data was captured using both the hard copy logbooks and mobile phone app. From 2026 onward all SVP data will be recorded electronically using the mobile phone app. On return of the logbooks to the Marine Institute the data is digitised and is stored in a SQL database. The mobile phone data is electronically transferred to a webapp managed by the Marine Institute and is also stored in a database. The data recorded in SVP logbooks include catches, landings and discards of several species, i.e. Homarus gammarus (Lobster), Cancer pagurus(Brown Crab), Maja brachydactyla (Spider Crab), Necora puber (Velvet Crab), Buccinum undatum(Whelk), Ensis sp. (Razor clams), Cerastoderma edule (Cockle) and various finfish species. The fishing location is recorded at either ICES Statistical Rectangle or Inshore Grid Resolution and additional details such as the type and amount of bait used or vessel operating costs (i.e. fuel consumption, number of crew, hours worked.). Additionally, although to a lesser extent (every five fishing days), length frequency data for lobsters and crabs may be included. Due to under 12 meter vessels not being required to fill in an EU logbook, catch and effort data from small coastal vessels around Ireland is limited. The Sentinel Vessel Programme along with other at sea sampling programmes managed by the Marine Institute enable data from smaller vessels around the Irish coast to be recorded.36 days ago
- Each year since 2009-present Marine Institute (MI) staff or contractors go to sea on fishing vessels targetting shellfish to observe and record fishing activity. About 50-80 day trips are completed annually although this varies year on year and was lower earlier in the time series. In 2021 a Skipper Self-Sampling Programme was set up to get skippers to record catch and effort data at operational level. Skippers fill out 10-14 fishing days of catch and effort data with some biological data for 8 strings of pots, across the fishing season. The data recorded in observer and self-sampling trips include the catches, landings and discards of several species such as Homarus gammarus (Lobster), Cancer pagurus (Brown Crab), Maja brachydactyla (Spider Crab), Necora puber (Velvet Crab), Buccinum undatum (Whelk), and the bycatch associated with these fishing events. Furthermore, all individuals or a sample (depending on catch volume) of the target species captured are measured to the nearest millimeter. Other biological traits such as the sex, whether females are berried and whether any individuals are missing or have regenerating chelae is recorded providing a significant amount of valuable biological information on these species. The observer and skipper self-sampling programmes provide data at the level of individual fishing operations in contrast to fishery dependent data collection programmes which report aggregated data. The sampling levels of both programmes are low relative to the thousands of trips undertaken by the Shellfish fishing fleet annually. Furthermore there is high variance between vessels (related to location of fishing). The low sampling level and high variance reduces precision and even accuracy in these data sets especially when reported at local level where the data supports are diluted.26 days ago
- Cruise CIAAN (Constraining the Impact of Arctic Amplification in the Nordic Sea) was a 16 day interdisciplinary and multi-themed research cruise that took place on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in August/September 2020, The cruise took a holistic approach to transform our understanding of how the signature of climate change is recorded in the Nordic Seas (e.g. temperature, salinity, and the carbonate system (CTD)) and transferred into geologic archives (Multi- and Gravity Cores) via foraminifera. The work program was multinational and facilitated trans-European co-operation through collaboration between an Irish and three leading European Institutes. It brought together researchers from two disciplines at the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) - Geography and Earth and Ocean Sciences, with researchers also from the University of Southampton, MARUM Research Facility in Germany and the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research in Norway. During the survey 13 CTD , 11 Multinet Vertical and 7 Multinet Oblique casts were successfully carried out. 5 Multicores, 2 Box Corer and 12 gravity core casts were also conducted. 3 Argo floats were also deployed. The research linked to the project 'Constraining the Impact of Arctic Amplification in the Nordic Sea (CIAAN)' will support global efforts to improve our understanding of Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) in the Nordic Seas, which is a key region for the formation of North Atlantic Deepwater and the uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide (pCO2). Specifically, CIAAN aims to define a more comprehensive description of biogeochemical processes in the Nordic Seas and will provide transformative insights into how ECVs are recorded in geologic archives to improve the “long-term monitoring, surveying and modelling to understand the processes and feedback mechanisms between the ocean and atmospheric systems” (Joint Programming Initiative Healthy and Productive Seas and Oceans).46 days ago
- This dataset contains the digital points for Major Coastal Towns and Cities in Ireland. The geography has been developed by the Marine Institute specifically for the production and analysis of marine spatial planning. None26 days ago
- This data shows the location of commercial ports (including ferry) around the Republic of Ireland. It also includes specific data pertaining to the volume of traffic over the period 1999 to 2014, as well as the tonnage of goods handled between 2000 and 2012. None26 days ago
- Biospheres are places where nature and culture connect. In 1981, UNESCO recognised the importance of Dublin Bay by designating North Bull Island as a Biosphere because of its rare and internationally important habitats and species of wildlife. To support sustainable development, UNESCO’s concept of a Biosphere has evolved to include not just areas of ecological value but also the areas around them and the communities that live and work within these areas. There have since been additional international and national designations, covering much of Dublin Bay, to ensure the protection of its water quality and biodiversity. To fulfil these broader management aims for the ecosystem, the Biosphere was expanded in 2015. The Biosphere now covers Dublin Bay, reflecting its significant environmental, economic, cultural and tourism importance, and extends to over 300km². Over 300,000 people live within the newly enlarged Biosphere. Dublin Bay Biosphere contains three different zones, which are managed in different ways: 1. The core zone of Dublin Bay Biosphere comprises 50km² of areas of high natural value. Key areas include the Tolka and Baldoyle Estuaries, Booterstown Marsh, Howth Head, North Bull Island, Dalkey Island and Ireland’s Eye. 2. The buffer zone comprises 82km² of public and private green spaces such as parks, greenbelts and golf courses, which surround and adjoin the core zones. 3. The transition zone comprises 173km² and forms the outer part of the Biosphere. It includes residential areas, harbours, ports and industrial and commercial areas. None36 days ago
- The headquarters of the Naval Service of the Irish Defence Forces is located at Haulbowline, Co. Cork and as of 2019 is the sole naval base in Ireland. The point location of the site was digitised using reference maps by ABPmer on behalf of Marine Institute, Ireland. None16 days ago
- The locations of military danger and restricted areas that can affect coastal areas in Ireland. The boundaries of the danger and restricted areas were digitised using coordinates and instructions provided in the Irish Aviation Authority’s Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, last updated in February 2019. The coordinates delineating restricted areas and danger areas were taken from the Irish Aviation Authority Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (ENR 5.1 Restricted and Danger Areas) and digitised to create the polygons. Coastal elements were identified and extracted from the restricted areas and danger areas polygons. None36 days ago
- Displays wrecks from the National Monuments Service’s Wreck Inventory of Ireland Database (WIID) for which there is a recorded location. There is data held within the WIID on a large number of wrecks for which we have no precise recorded location, co-ordinate or known extent. Of the approximate 18,000 records, only 4,000 have precise locations leaving approximately 14,000 wrecks in the WIID database for which a location has yet to be confirmed. The location given equates with the known approximate centre point of the wreck and is not indicative of its geographic or spatial extent. Wrecks in the database have a summary description, providing information on the original vessel, their history, voyage, cargo, passengers and the story of its loss, where known. The data has been collated from a variety of sources including INFOMAR, UKHO, wrecksite.eu and uboat.net. None36 days ago
- CV20020 INFOMAR seabed mapping survey took place in August/September 2020 in the North East Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ireland and in the Celtic Sea on board the RV Celtic Voyager. The aims of the survey were to . 1. Undertake a Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey to International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Order 1A standard in depths less than 100 m and Order 2 in areas deeper than 100 m. 2. Produce bathymetry, shaded relief and backscatter mosaic products to provide depth, seabed features and seabed hardness/roughness information. 3. Acquire Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) data of the shallow (up to 30 m) sub seabed to determine the existence of buried objects and ascertain the sub-seabed character. 4. Acquire magnetometer data to investigate the sub seabed geology and provide information on manmade seafloor debris. 5. Map in detail and provide hydrographic wreck reports on any wrecks. 6. Film a documentary for a TV programme titled Lighthouses of Ireland. INFOMAR is a Irish Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE) funded joint programme between the Geological Survey Ireland and the Marine Institute, surveying our unmapped marine territory and creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed.46 days ago
- In the southwest of Ireland and the Celtic Sea (ICES divisions: 7j-g and 7aS), herring are an important commercial species to the pelagic and polyvalent fleet. Acoustic surveys are currently are the only tuning indices available for this stock. Since 2004 the survey has been fixed in October and carried out on-board the RV Celtic Explorer. During this 18 day survey (4th - 22nd October) was led by the Marine Institute and took place in the Celtic Sea where acoustic data were collected using the Simrad EK60 scientific echosounder. Biological sampling was carried out at 17 stations using a pelagic midwater trawl with all components of the catch from the trawl hauls sorted and weighed; fish and other taxa were identified to species level. Hydrographic data on temperature, depth and salinity (CTD) were collected using a calibrated Seabird 911 sampler. In addition, 23 grab samples were obtained and marine mammal and seabird surveys conducted. 30 hours of the survey were lost due to poor weather conditions. The aim of the acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species, herring. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.56 days ago
- Nephrops norvegicus is a lobster also known as the Norway lobster, Dublin Bay prawn, langoustine or scampi. Nephrops are one of the most valuable demersal fisheries in Europe. They are common around the Irish coast, occurring in geographically distinct sandy or muddy areas where the sediment is suitable for construction of their burrow dwellings. The Marine Institute conducts Underwater TV (UWTV) surveys annually of commercially important Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) grounds following ICES Survey protocols( https://doi.org/10.17895/ices.pub.8014) . Nephrops grounds are managed and assessed across Europe as individual stocks as Functional Units (FUs). This survey dataset provides quality assured estimates of Nephrops burrow densities over the known spatial and bathymetric distribution grounds within FUs: 16,17,19, 22 and 20-21. This dataset covers the period of 2002 and is ongoing. Functional Units: FU 16: Porcupine Bank Nephrops grounds. Survey series commenced in 2012. 100% of the survey grid was covered in all years except in 2012, where sixty-nine percent of the grid was covered (47 stations), and in 2015, no survey data are available due to research vessel breakdown. Survey design is a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at six nautical mile spacing. Water depth ranges from 290 to 585 metres. FU 17: Aran, Galway Bay and Slyne Head Nephrops grounds. Survey series commenced in 2002. Survey 100% of the survey grid was covered in all years except in 2003 and 2008, no survey data for Slyne Head, and in 2022, no survey data for Aran and Slyne Head grounds, all due to logistical problems. Survey design is a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 4.5 nautical mile spacing on the Aran grounds and random stratified for Galway Bay and Slyne Head grounds. Water depth ranges from 21 to 125 metres. FU19: In 2006, 6 stations only were completed as an exploratory survey. The 2006 is provided in this dataset. There was no survey was carried out in years 2007 to 2010 due to time constraints. Survey design is a random stratified for the discrete Nephropsgrounds in this FU. Water depth ranges from 27 to 149 metres. FU20-21: Labadie, Jones and Cockburn Banks Nephrops grounds. Survey series commenced in 2013. One hundred percent of the survey grid was covered in all years except in 2013, where 56% of the grid was covered (55 stations) and 2024 where 90 percent of the grid was covered (84 stations), all due to logistical problems. Survey design is a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 6 nautical mile spacing. Water depth ranges from 73 to 149 metres. FU22:The “Smalls” Nephrops grounds. Survey series commenced in 2006. Survey 100% of the survey grid was covered in all years except in 2015, where 83 percent of the grid was covered (33 stations). Survey design is a randomised isometric grid of UWTV stations at 4.5 nautical mile spacing. Water depth ranges from 74 to 145 metres. Dataset fields are Nephrops Functional Unit Number; Survey Code; Year; UWTV station number; Date-Start of UWTV track; Time_Start of UWTV track; Date-End of UWTV track; Time_End of UWTV track; Decimalised longitude and latitude midpoint of the UWTV station track; Adjusted density (Nephrops burrows/m²) ;Length in metres of the UWTV station track; Field of View of camera system in metres; Total Nephrops burrow count; Nephrops Fishing Ground Name; Source of positional data to calculate UWTV station track (USBL sled GPS, SHIP GPS, Layback, estimated GPS); Camera system used (SD = standard analogue system, HD = high definition system); Data Status (Final for analysis); Research Vessel Name; Correction Factor (Density / Correction Factor = Adjusted Density) and Water Depth (metres). Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2025) Nephrops (Nephrops norvegicus) Underwater TV Surveys, Marine Institute Ireland, 2002 - Present . Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/n4dj.66 days ago
- This survey, led by Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) was conducted on board the Marine Institute’s R.V. Celtic Explorer as a dedicated survey between 18th and 31st August 2009. The survey area covered waters over the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Slopes and Irish Shelf and slopes to the west of Mayo. The survey track was designed to target deep-water canyons on the slopes of the Porcupine Bank and the Irish Northwest Shelf. The main aims of the survey were to carry out visual and acoustic surveys of cetaceans, visual bird and macrofauna surveys, the deployment of the M6 weather buoy and two Deep C-PODs for acoustic monitoring, The survey vessel travelled at an average speed of 8 knots while on transect, except in heavy swell. The ship spent from 08:30 – 18:30 each day on visual and acoustic transect, and from 20:30 – 08:30 altered between steaming at 8 knots and being stationary while conducting CTDs, water sampling and plankton hauls. Visual and acoustic surveys for cetaceans were conducted. A towed hydrophone array was used and two Deep C-PODs were deployed during the survey. One POD was deployed on a benthic mooring in 1500m of water, with the sensor facing upwards towards the surface.A second Deep C-POD was deployed at 500m water depth on the mooring for the M6 Weather Buoy. The buoy was moored in 3200m of water. The POD was deployed with the sensor facing down towards the seabed Acoustic data from bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) encounters were recorded using passive acoustic techniques and provided to a PhD study (based in University College Cork and funded by IRCSET). Visual seabird surveys and megafauna surveys were also conducted on this cruise, as well as the deployment of an argo float. As the primary purpose of the cruise was to record the distribution of cetaceans using visual and acoustic techniques, oceanographic work was conducted only after sunset. 11 oceanographic stations were sampled. Zooplankton samples were not taken at every station due to time constraints (only stations 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11). CTD data however was collected at all stations The main focus of the survey was to conduct a habitat specific survey of deep diving cetaceans, particularly the enigmatic beaked whale species.46 days ago
- This 9 year dataset contains data on maximum cell abundance of harmful taxa per week in each location, namely, Dinophysis acuta, Dinophysis acuminata, total Dinophysis spp., “Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima” complex, “Pseudo-nitzschia seriata” complex, total Pseudo-nitzschia spp., Karenia mikimotoi and total Karenia spp. as well as maximum toxin level per week in each location (HY OA, HY DTX1, HY DTX2, PTX1, PTX2) in the period from 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2019. As stated in the script used to process this dataset, None Suggested Citation: Yamanaka, Tsuyuko; Clarke, Dave; Cusack, Caroline; Nolan, Glenn. (2021) CoCliME (Co-development of Climate Services for adaptation to changing Marine Ecosystems) Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) and Toxin Weekly Maximum Data 2011-2019. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fvrx.46 days ago
- This dataset was created for ZINB GAMM with (Harmful Algal Blooms) HABs weekly mean and wekly mean dataset from hindcast model.This 20 year dataset contains data on weekly mean cell abundance of harmful taxa, namely, Dinophysis acuta, Dinophysis acuminata, total Dinophysis spp., “Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima” complex, “Pseudo-nitzschia seriata” complex, total Pseudo-nitzschia spp., Karenia mikimotoi and total Karenia spp. and environmental data, Sea Surface Temperature, Near Bottom Temperature, Sea Surface Salinity, Near Bottom Salinity, Mixed Layer Depth and Potential Envergy Defecit in the period from 1st January 1997 to 31st December 2016; this time period matches the hindcast numerical model output (20 year hindcast [1997-2016], SW_IRL_ROMS_Hindcast). None Suggested Citation: Yamanaka, Tsuyuko; Nagy, Hazem; Nolan, Glenn; Cusack, Caroline; Dabrowski, Tomasz; Clarke, Dave. (2021) Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) weekly mean and environmental dataset 1997-2016 North East Atlantic Ocean. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fvsh.36 days ago
- This 20 year dataset contains data on cell abundance of harmful taxa, namely, Dinophysis acuta, Dinophysis acuminata, total Dinophysis spp., “Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima” complex, “Pseudo-nitzschia seriata” complex, total Pseudo-nitzschia spp., Karenia mikimotoi and total Karenia spp. in the period from 1st January 1997 to 31st December 2016; this time period matches the hindcast numerical model output (20 year hindcast [1997-2016], SW_IRL_ROMS_Hindcast). The geographic boundary box of in-situ sites in this database is located similar to the hindcast model domain, i.e., 11.602° W ; 8.025° W and 50.078° N; 52.788° N. None Suggested Citation: Yamanaka, Tsuyuko; Clarke, Dave; Cusack, Caroline; Nolan, Glenn. (2021) CoCliME (Co-development of Climate Services for adaptation to changing Marine Ecosystems) Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Data 1997 - 2016. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fvsg.46 days ago
- This dataset was created for niche modelling (GBM model) with weekly maximum HAB species cell counts per ID (this ID matching Climate_run_corr.rds and Projection_corr.rds) and combined with Climate_run_corr.rds. This 20 year dataset contains data on weekly maximum cell abundance of harmful taxa, namely, Dinophysis acuta, Dinophysis acuminata, total Dinophysis spp., “Pseudo-nitzschia delicatissima” complex, “Pseudo-nitzschia seriata” complex, total Pseudo-nitzschia spp., Karenia mikimotoi and total Karenia spp. and environmental data, Sea Surface Temperature, Near Bottom Temperature, Sea Surface Salinity, Near Bottom Salinity and Potential Envergy Defecit in the period from 1st January 1997 to 31st December 2016; this time period matches the hindcast numerical model output (20 year hindcast [1997-2016], SW_IRL_ROMS_Hindcast). None Suggested Citation: Yamanaka, Tsuyuko; Fabri-Ruiz, Salomé; Nagy, Hazem; Pereiro, Diego; Cusack, Caroline; Nolan, Glenn; Dabrowski, Tomasz; Clarke, Dave. (2021) Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) weekly maximum and environmental dataset 1997-2016 North East Atlantic Ocean. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/fvsf.26 days ago
- The Marine Institute’s Malin Head Climate Station (55.371308°, -7.334328°) is the location of the longest running Sea Surface Temperature (SST) time series in Ireland that has been ongoing since 1958. Initiated by Met Eireann and continued by the Marine Institute, this collection is a conglomerate of measurement datasets taken in and around Portmore Pier, using various techniques (well, bucket and modern sensor) and at various sampling intervals (daily to half-hourly). For a standardised and quality assured daily averaged data product derived from this dataset, please refer to the ‘Malin Head Sea Surface Temperature daily averaged product’ on this link: https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.5327. For further background see Daves et al., 2025 (under peer review) and Cannaby and Hüsrevoglu, 2009. These raw and standardised datasets provide valuable long-term records of coastal ocean surface temperatures, which can inform on diurnal, seasonal and interannual variation, along with regional ocean climate change. The time series is split into three segments based on each SST collection technique at that time: Segment 1 (28 April 1958 – 31 March 1991): two records per day, measured 2 m below the surface in a well on Portmore Pier in Malin Head connected to open water 30 m offshore. Segment 2 (1 April 1991 – 30 June 2007): One record per day, measured in seawater extracted by bucket or by lowering a sensor directly into the water beside Portmore Pier Segment 3 (16 November 2008 – Present): 30-minute frequency measurements from high quality sensors (Seabird SBE39 & 39plus) placed 3 to 4 m below OD Malin on Portmore Pier in a wave/weather-proof tube container. A mix of mid- and end-pier locations until 2012; end-pier locations have been used since then. The full-resolution measurement data has been through quality control, with quality flags added. In the modern case where there were duplicate sensors used, one is deemed as best and only this data is made publicly available. This full data collection can be accessed by clicking on the Download link below. Associated data, including secondary sensors and data from shorter-term experiments ran to improve the data collection are made available through data request to the Marine Institute. These data have been collected for the purpose of long term monitoring for climate analyses. Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2025) Malin Head Sea Surface Temperature data collection, from 1958 to near-present [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/85D35444-2FB3-4791-A977-AE29BB3B3CFC46 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M4 (54° 59.0146' N, 10° 0.00192' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer on 15/07/2020. Recovered on 20/07/2021 by the ILV Granuaile. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M4 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M6 (53° 3.63' N, 15° 55.803' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE20001 on 26/04/2020. Recovered on 02/06/2021 by the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE21014. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M6 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- Irish Marine Data Buoy Observation Network (IMDBON) Weather Buoy at M6 (Deep Atlantic) 2006- PresentThe M6 Weather Buoy as part of the Irish Marine Data Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. M6 is deployed west of Co. Galway off the west coast of Ireland beyond the continental shelf in deep waters approximately 250 nautical miles west of Slyne Head in the South Rockall Trough. The project is the result of successful collaboration between the Marine Institute, Met Eireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This infrastructure has been part funded under the Marine RTDI Measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). None36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M3 (51° 13' N, 10° 33' W) from the Atlantic Towage; Ocean Supporter on 22/10/2020. Recovered on 21/01/2022 by the Ocean Supporter. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M3 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M2 (53° 28' N, 5° 25' W) from the ILV Granuaile on 22/01/2020. Recovered on 11/02/2022 by the ILV Granuaile. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M2 for long-term environmental monitoring.26 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M5 (51° 41.394' N, 6° 42.142' W) from the Granuaile on 22/01/2020. Recovered on 07/09/2021 by the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE21020. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M5 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- The M5 Weather Buoy was part of the Irish Weather Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models. The project is the result of successful collaboration between the Marine Institute, Met Eireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This infrastructure has been part-funded under the Marine RTDI Measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). M5 deployed directly off Hook Head off the southeast coast of Ireland. None36 days ago
- The M4 Weather Buoy is part of the Irish Weather Buoy Network and is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models. The project is the result of successful collaboration between the Marine Institute, Met Eireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This infrastructure has been part funded under the Marine RTDI Measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). M4 is deployed directly north-west off Donegal Bay off the north-west coast of Ireland. None36 days ago
- The M3 Weather Buoy is part of the Irish Weather Buoy Network and is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models. The project is the result of successful collaboration between the Marine Institute, Met Eireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This infrastructure has been part-funded under the Marine RTDI Measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). M3 is deployed directly southwest off Mizen Head in Co. Cork. None36 days ago
- The M2 Weather Buoy is part of the Irish Marine Data Buoy Network and is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network provides vital data for weather forecasts, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. Buoy data is also helpful for validating our operational models. The project is the result of successful collaboration between the Marine Institute, Met Eireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This infrastructure has been part-funded under the Marine RTDI Measure of the National Development Plan 2000-2006, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). M2 is deployed directly northeast of Dublin Bay in the Irish Sea. None36 days ago
- The Integrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland's MArine Resource (INFOMAR) programme is a joint venture between the Geological Survey Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI). The Magnetometer dataset is an auxiliary dataset that measures the magnetic field or field anomalies at a particular location. Data is collected on an ongoing basis as part of the yearly INFOMAR Surveys. The data is collected as part of INFOMAR surveys onboard research Vessels. No further processing is done on this dataset. The Magnetometer dataset is an auxiliary INFOMAR dataset used for to measure magnetic field variations, this is particularly important in the detection of shipwrecks. For specific information or to request this data, please visit The Marine Institute’s Data Request service: https://www.marine.ie/data-request None36 days ago
- Dunmore East Harbour: A tide gauge was installed on Dunmore East Harbour in 2012 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine (DAFM) highlighted their need and requested the gauge which is in a strategic location. The marine Institute installed and now manage the gauge and fund the operations and maintenance. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 2012 Latitude: 52.147686 Longitude: -6.991900 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.192 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.563 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.315 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.669 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 23/04/2012 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- The Marine Institute (formerly the Salmon Research Agency of Ireland and the Salmon Research Trust) operate permanent complete fish traps in the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo, Ireland, as part of a program of long term ecological research (LTER). Data has been collected since 1970. All migrating diadromous fish are enumerated between their marine and freshwater habitats. The data contains census data, fecundity data, and data on the proportion of potential wild and captive-bred (ranched) Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) sampled in the Burrishoole fish traps. The text file contains R code used in the analyses of relative reproductive success between captive and wild-bred Atlantic salmon and can be used to repeat such analyses. The associated text file also contains code relevant to calculating population productivity and the unbiased estimators of relative reproductive success. The Burrishoole fish traps have the following locations: Salmon leap: 53.920323, -9.584348 and Mill Race: 53.924081, -9.571727. As records do not specify which trap the specimens were sampled in, a midpoint of 53.922202 -9.578038 has been applied as the location data in the data distribution. None Suggested Citation: O'Sullivan, Ronan James; Aykanat, Tutku; Johnston, Susan E.; Rogan, Ger; Poole, Russell; Prodöhl, Paulo A.; de Eyto, Elvira; Primmer, Craig R.; McGinnity, Philip; Reed, Thomas E.; Murphy, Michael; Nixon, Pat; Cooney, Joseph; Sweeney, David; Dillane, Mary; Drumm, Alan; Cotter, Deirdre. (2021) Census and fecundity data from the captive and wild-bred Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) populations of the Burrishoole catchment, Co. Mayo Ireland 1970 - 2018. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/ghkx.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M6 (53° 3.63' N, 15° 55.803' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE21014 on 02/06/2021. Recovered on 17/01/2022 by the Ocean Bank. M6 broke free of mooring and recovered successfully. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M6 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M2 (53° 28.02' N, 5° 25.002' W) from the ILV Granuaile on 14/03/2024. Recovered on 22/02/2025 by the Granuaile. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M2 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- CV20016 , the underwater television (UWTV) survey of abundance and distribution of Nephrops in the Celtic Sea Nephrops Grounds took place in June/July 2020 in the North East Atlantic Ocean on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager. All planned UWTV stations were surveyed successfully in the, Aran grounds and Galway Bay. Three stations were not surveyed in the Porcupine grounds. 30 hours of downtime was experiences due to poor weather conditions. Day grab samples were also collected for the Infomar seabed mapping project and for Galway Mayo Institute of Technology's (GMIT). Nephrops underwater television surveys are under the Data Collection Scheme, established under the European Union's (EU) Union Priority 3 (Fostering the Implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy) of Ireland’s Operational Programme which co-funded under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund by the Irish Government and the EU. This dataset is used to assess the abundance of Nephrops norvegicus stock and provide management advice.36 days ago
- This 2 day training cruise was led by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in Cork Harbour February 2020 on board the RV Celtic Voyager. The objective of the training programme was to present expertise from INFOMAR (The Integrated Mapping for the Sustainable Development of Ireland's Marine Resource and the National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG) at Maynooth University and deliver state of the art knowledge transfer of marine remote sensing technologies and knowledge transfer to an emerging cohort of geographers, geoscientists and GIS analysts. The cruise was based on the demonstrations of the Celtic Voyager's remote sampling data acquisition systems with data ground truthing. Grab and core sampling of the seabed was also carried out. The mini ROV wasn't deployed due to weather conditions Student training cruise led by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology in marine remote sensing technologies.16 days ago
- This dataset shows the locations of Activity Operators providing surfing hire, lessons or related services as collated by Failte Ireland. This is a subset of the larger Failte Ireland Activities Dataset, downloaded in April 2021. The Activities dataset was downloaded from https://data.gov.ie/dataset/activities. As a clarification, this is not a surfing spot locations dataset but rather one that shows locations of businesses offering surfing activities. The subset of data was extracted from the Activities dataset by selecting any records that had the word 'Surfing' or 'surfing' in the Tags field. This extracted all records with the sports surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. Some operators provide surfing only lessons while others provide multiple sports including surfing. None36 days ago
- Deployment of a sub-surface mooring at South Rockall (52° 59.956' N, 15° 31.16' W) from the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE21014 on 03/06/2021. Recovered on 26/04/2022 by the RV Celtic Explorer survey CE22008. The purpose of this activity is to collect data to help understand the variability in the water column not visible at the surface and provide context to CTD profile data collected in the South Rockall Trough. These data are vital in understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors as well as understanding possible impacts on ecosystem in the North East Atlantic Ocean.26 days ago
- The 2021 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 10th to 21st April on the Marine Institute's RV Celtic Explorer in the North East Atlantic Ocean to provide abundance indices for anglerfish and megrim and to provide maturity data for a range of species. Trawling took place to the north of Ireland and the west of Scotland at depths from 150m - 1000m. 12hour operations with conducted during the cruise, with 1hour trawls spaced approximately 10 to 30nm apart. One glider was also deployed during CE21005 as part of the SeaMonitor project. The objectives of the cruise were to collect data on the distribution and relative abundance of anglerfish, megrim and other commercially exploited species,36 days ago
- An eight day cruise led by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (Ireland) on board the RV Celtic Voyager in the North East Atlantic Ocean in April 2021. Extensive visual surveys and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) for marine mammals was carried. Additionally, 22 CTD deployments were conducted. Visual monitoring: Single platform line-transect survey mode was conducted following track lines. The visual survey was carried out by a team of 2 Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs) and 1 data logger. Watches were conducted during daylight hours. Observers and data logger were rotating positions every hour in order to avoid fatigue and optimize data collection. The MMOs scanned the area from the platforms located on the bridge wings of the R.V. Celtic Voyager, 5.5m above the waterline, provided that environmental conditions allow. The area was scanned within an arc from 10° starboard to 90° port and from 10° port to 90° starboard to a distance of 1km. Watches were conducted by naked eye and the help of high quality 8 x 42 binoculars. Binoculars and digital cameras with telescopic lenses were used to confirm species identification and group size. Vessel position, sightings (species, group size, behaviour, distance, bearing and heading) and environmental data were recorded using the software IFAW Logger 2000 TM, which logged the data into a Microsoft Access database. GPS position of the vessel was also recorded into the database. Passive Acoustic Monitoring: Passive Acoustic Monitoring was conducted simultaneously with visual monitoring. The acoustic equipment consisted on a 200 m hydrophone array that allowed the detection of low and high frequency sounds. This was connected to an interface unit, in turn connected to external soundcards, all of which was fed into the detection software PAMGuard. An external GPS unit provided data to the setup. Real-time acoustic monitoring was carried out by the data logger. The vessel was in operation 12 hours per day, following transects along the shelf edge during the 3rd and 4rd of April. Due to adverse weather conditions, effort was maintained but in different areas: from the 5th to the 9th of April, areas along the west coast of Ireland, from the Aran Islands to Loop Head and Galway Bay were surveyed. Collect information about the distribution and abundance of marine mammal species inhabiting offshore Irish waters specially of deep-diving cetaceans (sperm, beaked and pilot whales) taking into account oceanographic parameters. Carry out real-time passive acoustic monitoring in offshore Irish waters along the shelf edge covering areas of the Porcupine Bank, Porcupine Sea Bight, slopes and submarine canyons systems, key-habitats for deep-divers and other species present in the area and monitor the soundscape and the potential presence of anthropogenic noise in the surveyed areas. Carry out single-platform visual surveys to complement passive acoustic monitoring and provide absolute abundance estimates for marine mammals in the surveyed areas. Conduct CTD sampling at different stations in order to obtain oceanographic parameters that could be included in modelling approaches, helping to identify environmental drivers of cetaceans’ distribution and abundance along the surveyed areas. Update existing time-series data allowing to identify temporal trends and areas of conservation concern.46 days ago
- CE20007 INFOMAR hydrographical and geophysical survey took place in March/April 2020 in the North East Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ireland and in the Celtic Sea on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The aims of the survey were to undertake a Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) hydrographic survey, acquire Sub Bottom Profiler (SBP) data of the shallow (up to 30 m) and to acquire magnetometer data. INFOMAR is a Irish Department of Communications, Climate Action and the Environment (DCCAE) funded joint programme between the Geological Survey Ireland and the Marine Institute, surveying our unmapped marine territory and creating a range of integrated mapping products of the physical, chemical and biological features of the seabed.46 days ago
- This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2020 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the International Bottom Trawl Survey (IBTS) programme, an international survey effort coordinated by the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea (ICES). Each year the survey, taking place in Autumn/Winter, collects demersal trawl and ancillary data in Irish waters to produce relative abundance indices for fisheries management. In particular the survey provides an index of the share of young fish in the stock, which in turn gives an indication of its spawning success. The IGFS contributes to Ireland's international obligation to supply scientific data that support the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). This survey is a series of demersal sampling trawls at pre-defined stations. The 2020 survey took place over 3 legs. Not all stations were surveyed due to weather downtime or no CTDs were carried out. The primary goal of the Irish Groundfish Survey is to develop estimates of juvenile abundances for important commercial fish species. Measurements of the abundance of juvenile fish are a critical measure of the health of a stock, serving as an annual indication of recruitment (the number of newly spawned fish which enter the population each year) success or failure. Most importantly, they allow forecasting of future commercial abundance. In addition, the Irish Groundfish Survey provides data on the distribution and biology of commercial and non-commercial species of ecological interest, as well as hydrographic and environmental observations.46 days ago
- The WESPAS survey is an annual multi-disciplinary survey that is conducted by the Marine Institute to the west of Ireland and the British Isles from northern Bay of Biscay to the Hebrides from coastal waters out to the shelf edge. The survey is usually conducted over 2 legs in June and July each year. The objectives are to collect single (split) beam acoustic data on boarfish, herring, horse mackerel, sprat and mackerel aggregations within the pre-determined survey area. An age stratified estimate of biomass and abundance of the target species is generated from the survey data. Biological samples are collected from directed trawling on fish echotraces to determine age structure, size and maturity characteristics of the target stocks. Vertical CTD casts are deployed to determine hydrographic conditions and the extent of shelf frontal regions. Plankton samples using vertical net casts are used to determine biomass of zooplankton and the spatial extent of areas of distribution. Visual abundance surveys by observers for marine mammals and seabirds are also conducted throughout the survey area. Omni-directional sonar (Simrad SU90) is used to collect data on the aggregation morphology and behaviour of fish species. 43 CTDs were carried out during leg one of the survey. The main purpose of the cruise was to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and management advice for the following year.46 days ago
- Two annual ship surveys are undertaken by the Chemistry Section of the Marine Institute Ireland - the Winter Environmental Survey (WES) on board the RV Celtic Voyager and The Ocean Climate Survey on board the RV Celtic Explorer. The WES circumnavigates the Island of Ireland every two years, alternating southabout and northabout, starting in the Irish Sea and ending in Galway. The WES collects multidisciplinary information on physical conditions (temperature, salinity), water chemistry (dissolved nutrients, total alkalinity (TA), dissolved organic carbon (DIC) and salinity), sediment chemistry (persistent organic pollutants POPs and trace metals). This contributes to data collection needs of various statutory drivers (WFD and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Directive 2008/56/EC), OSPAR assessments and provides a dataset on status and changing conditions (trends and variations) for key environmental variables. The annual Marine Institute ocean climate survey in the south Rockall Trough collects the following data: • Physical oceanographic data down to depths >3500 m (temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and fluorescence) • Water samples are analysed on-board for some essential climate variables (salinity, DO, nutrients). • Samples are also taken for later analyses of carbonate chemistry (DIC/TA) to investigate ocean acidification, and CFCs (Chlorofluorocarbons )to help study ocean circulation. • pCO2 data in real-time using the CE GlobalOceanics underway system The data collected on this survey is important nationally because it allows the assessment of physical and biogeochemical changes in the ocean and the data contributes to international efforts such as ICES (The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) and OSPAR (Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the North East Atlantic). None26 days ago
- Galway Port: A tide gauge was installed in Galway Port in 2006 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. In November a second tide gauge went live to provide 100% redundancy in all aspects, as part of a study to improve data availability to the maximum extent possible during storm conditions. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 16/03/2006 Latitude: 53.268955 Longitude: -9.047992 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.029 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.967 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.524 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 4.51 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 15/03/2007 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M4 (55° 0.17502' N, 10° 0.07998' W) from the ILV Granuaile on 20/07/2021. Recovered on 21/07/2022 by the ILV Granuaile. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M4 for long-term environmental monitoring.26 days ago
- The objective of this cruise was to collect high quality oceanographic data to contribute to the Atlantic Ocean Observing System. The Ocean Climate cruise facilitates long-term monitoring of the deep water environment to the west of Ireland. Oceanographic data collected contributes to the Atlantic Ocean Observing System and survey results are included in Ireland's national report submitted each year to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH). Each year, the survey data is submitted to the ICES Data Centre through the ICES WGOH. This WG produces an annual ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC) which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. Multidisciplinary information collected on the survey can support future reporting Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme, Irish Climate Change assessments and national research efforts that focus on temporal dynamics of environmental variables in offshore deep territorial waters. The survey will also contribute to national research projects, for example, VOCAB, an Ocean Acidification and Biogeochemistry project, that focus on the temporal dynamics of environmental variables influenced by climate change related processes in offshore deeper territorial waters. The proposed continuation of the standard section will provide a time series to assess inter-annual variability of physical and biogeochemical conditions at the continental margin that impact on marginal ecosystems through many trophic levels. During the survey, 36 CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) profiles were taken at depths up to 3300m. Plankton samples were also taken at 21 stations. Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) samples were collected for the first time on this survey which will be used to estimate ages of deep water masses in the Rockall Trough and to calculate the penetration of anthropogenic carbon. Two drifters were deployed, and one glider (which was later retrieved at the end of the survey). The M6 buoy was replaced with a new M6 buoy. The generation of long time series to monitor ocean climate is essential to create a baseline for climate studies and to understand the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on ecosystems and marine resources, e.g. fishing, aquaculture, environmental protection. Sustainability in these sectors was a key element in the in the Sea Change Strategy. The survey supports some of the needs stated in the “Climate Change” section of the recently published National Marine Research and Innovation Strategy 2017–2021. Capacity building: The team involved have spent the past decade developing the capacity to acquire this standard section data and to ensure that data is utilised quickly after collection. Improved understanding of ocean climate: The data collection on this cruise is designed to gather and establish baseline oceanic conditions in Irish waters that can be used to benchmark against future changes. Data gathered is used with time series from other sources (e.g. coastal databuoys, tide gauges). It is in this overall context that we can establish the oceanic baseline from which future changes can be assessed. Data collected also allows Ireland to contribute to Joint OSPAR/ICES Ocean Acidification Study Group reports. National strategic context: The proposed work outlined will underpin the delivery of elements of the Climate Change Programme under the National Marine Research and Innovation Strategy 2017–2021. Having reliable and consistent offshore data will support future reporting under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. This survey will contribute to Action 13 of Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth – An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland, which stresses the need to maintain and expand key marine observations for essential climate variables required to support improved regional climate modelling, forecasting and climate impact risk assessment.56 days ago
- Inishmore – Kilronan Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Inishmore – Kilronan Pier, in 2007, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network and has been maintained and funded by the Marine Institute since then. Installed in conjunction with Galway County Council to set the levels for the pier works, the Marine Institute re-installed this gauge after construction. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 05/04/2007 Latitude: 53.117810 Longitude: -9.666627 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.045 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.763 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.287 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 4.267 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 05/04/2007 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.46 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The SmartBay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the SmartBay Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. A CONTROS HydroC CO2 sensor was installed on the SmartBay cabled Observatory in Galway Bay Ireland in June 2020 (Latitude 53.22733,Longitude -9.26629). The sensor is connected to the fibre and power cable and is transmitting real time high frequency Partial pressure of carbon dioxide {CO2 CAS 124-38-9} {pCO2} data in the water body at 25 m Depth on a continuous basis. Local pCO2 sampling for lab analysis has been carried out at the observatory site to help ground truth the measurements and this work is ongoing in 2021. None36 days ago
- This collection activity is the fourth deployment of the SmartBay Observatory. The Observatory was lifted on 25 August 2021 for maintenance and to add a Seabird CTplus sensor, and swap out the pCO2 sensor. The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an underwater observatory which uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. It was installed in 2015 on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, Co. Galway, Ireland at a depth of 20-25m. Underwater observatories allow ocean researchers unique real-time access to monitor ongoing changes in the marine environment. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. Data relating to the marine environment at the SmartBay Observatory site is transferred in real-time through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publically available on the internet. The data includes a live video stream, the depth of the observatory node, the water temperature and salinity, and estimates of the chlorophyll and turbidity levels in the water which give an indication of the volume of phytoplankton and other particles, such as sediment, in the water. Maintenance take place on the observatory every 18 to 24 months. The Observatory is equipped with a suite of sensors, these include: Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) - Teledyne RDI Workhorse Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensor probe - Idronaut Ocean-Seven 304 plus and Seabird 16 CTplus Acoustic data that have been collected from the SmartBay Observatory site using an icListen HF Smart Hydrophone Video data is streamed in near-real-time from the observatory and also available for download. A WetLabs ECO-FLNTU is installed on the observatory infrastructure. The Galway Bay Observatory is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed in the ocean. The purpose of this dataset is to measure and record water currents at the Wave Energy Test Site at an interval of 1m bins through the water column at depth of 25m. These data are used for scientific studies (e.g. Wind and Wave Climate, Marine Technology Development, Water Quality, Noise Environment) and environmental monitoring of the Galway Bay Marine Energy Test Site.36 days ago
- The 14 day Celtic Explorer CE21003 cruise took place in March 2021 to collect high quality oceanographic data to contribute to the Atlantic Ocean Observing System. Physical Oceanography: During the CE21003 cruise, full water column CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth) casts were carried out. The Seabird 911 CTD profiles obtained measurements from ~ 2 m subsurface to ~10 m above the seabed with a CTD Rosette sampling system (24 X 10 L Niskin bottles) in the deep water South Rockall Trough ocean climate section and an extended part. Chemical Oceanography: Samples at targeted discrete depths were also collected to measure 1. Dissolved Oxygen , 2. Dissolved Inorganic Carbon/Total Alkalinity (DIC/TA) to constrain and describe the carbonate system, 3. Dissolved Inorganic nutrient samples: phosphate, total oxidised nitrogen, nitrite, silicate 4. Salinity sample analyses was carried out samples or analysed post-cruise?? Other cruise data collections include vessel underway data - temperature, salinity (calculated), DO and relative fluorescence in real-time using the CE CTD, DO, fluorometer underway system). The partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) data in real-time using the CE Global Oceanics underway system. Water column current velocity data with a hull mounted Ship Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (SADCP). 2 ARGO floats were also deployed in the North East Atlantic Ocean subject to contribute to the EuroARGO programme [1 X ARGO floats to measure temperature, salinity and currents (lagrangian), and the other to measure temperature, salinity, DO and currents (lagrangian)]. Light and bio-optical variable data were also recorded using Trios RAMSES hyperspectral radiometers (in-air). The Ocean Climate cruise facilitates long-term monitoring of the deep-water environment to the west of Ireland. Oceanographic data collected contributes to the Atlantic Ocean Observing System and survey results are included in Ireland’s national report submitted each year to the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH). Each year, the survey data is submitted to the ICES Data Centre through the ICES Working Group on Oceanic Hydrography (WGOH). This working group produces an annual ICES Report on Ocean Climate (IROC), which summarises oceanic variability from year to year in the ICES region. Multidisciplinary information collected on the survey can support future reporting Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), OSPAR Coordinated Environmental Monitoring Programme, Irish Climate Change assessments (e.g., Nolan et al. 2009) and national research efforts (e.g., MI funded A4 project) that focuses on temporal dynamics of environmental variables in offshore deep territorial waters.56 days ago
- This dataset contains the processed water temperature, salinity (derived from conductivity) and pressure data from CTD instruments from a pilot deep water mooring deployed at a site (15.52 degrees West, 52.999 degrees North) in the South Rockall Trough close to the M6 met-ocean buoy. Data from the buoy is not available for this time period as the buoy broke loose shortly after it was deployed. The pilot sub-surface mooring was deployed in October 2018, then retrieved in May 2019 and consisted of an array of 10 Sea-Bird SBE 37 CTD sensors at a series of fixed depths below the surface (500m, 625m, 750m, 1000m, 1250m, 1500m, 1750m, 2000m, 2500m, 3000m). This subsurface mooring pilot deployment collected data providing a short intra-annual time-series (~8 months) and complements the annual Marine Institute oceanographic survey to the South Rockall Trough, which has taken place since 2004 (weather conditions permitting). The CTD sensors were fully calibrated by Sea-Bird in Germany both pre and post deployment. Additional sensors on the mooring include ADCP (Acoustic Doppler current profiler) sensors to measure ocean currents and direction, this data is stored in a different file. The mooring was built, deployed and managed by the Marine Institute through discretionary Marine Institute funding and loan of sensors from the National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG). At present there are no operational or project funds available to maintain a continuous series of moorings at the South Rockall Trough location but when logistics and infrastructure are available future deployments may take place. The data from the deployment help understand the variability in the water column not visible at the surface and provide context to CTD profile data collected at 12-18 month resolution in the South Rockall Trough. These data are vital in understanding the likely impact of future ocean climate scenarios on key marine sectors as well as understanding possible impacts on ecosystem in the North East Atlantic Ocean. The raw temperature, salinity and pressure data has been checked for any sensor drifts and interpolated onto a high resolution (20 dbar) vertical grid (420 – 3060 dbar) following McCarthy et al. (2015) (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2014.10.006) . This is achieved by integrating EN4 data derived (for the period August 2018- May 2019) temperature and salinity gradients between adjacent instruments. None Suggested Citation: McCarthy, Gerard Daniel; Caesar, Levke. (2021) South Rockall Trough Mooring: Processed CTD Data October 2018 - May 2019. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/gxnb.46 days ago
- The wave buoy at Brandon Bay, Co. Kerry (Lat:52.282333 Long:-10.094833) provided by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland was first deployed December 2020. The buoy measures wave height, wave direction, wave period, surface currents, and water temperature as well as storm impact. The wave buoy is part of a coastal erosion monitoring project with NUI Galway that involves a shore line monitoring system capturing images of the beach every 10 minutes. The Brandon Bay Waverider project is supported by the Marine Institute, NUI Galway and MaREI, the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine research and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Parameters collected include: Station (ID), significant wave height (M), Average period (s), Direction of waves (°), sea surface temp (°C), Wave height max (M), TMax (s), H 1/3 (M). For more information: https://www.marine.ie/Home/site-area/news-events/press-releases/research-project-measure-how-extreme-storms-and-wave-heights None36 days ago
- Deployment of the wave buoy at site Brandon Bay (52° 16.94' N, 10° 5.68998' W) from the Ocean Supporter on 01/12/2020. Recovered on 15/03/2021. Mooring failed on 15/03/2021, Washed up on beach no damage to buoy. The purpose of this activity is deployment of a wave buoy for ocean energy data collection.36 days ago
- Deployment of the wave buoy at site Brandon Bay (52° 16.9398' N, 10° 5.68998' W) from the Ocean Supporter on 10/08/2021. Recovered on 04/03/2022. The purpose of this activity is deployment of a wave buoy for ocean energy data collection.36 days ago
- Deployment of Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Wave buoy for Belmullet A (Lat:54.2753 Long:-10.29737) Waverider ocean energy test sites data collection activities.36 days ago
- Deployment of Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Wave buoy for Belmullet B (Lat:54.2251 Long:-10.15099) Waverider ocean energy test sites data collection activities.26 days ago
- Wave buoy in Bantry Bay, co Cork (Lat:51.647 Long:-9.681) is part of the Irish Wave Buoy Network and provides real-time data on wave conditions. These wave buoys support the research and development of marine renewable energy off the Irish coast. Parameters collected include: Station (ID), significant wave height (M), Average period (s), Direction of waves (°), sea surface temp (°C), Wave height max (M), TMax (s), H 1/3 (M). None36 days ago
- Deployment of the wave buoy at site Bantry Bay (51° 42.62' N, 9° 29.39' W) from the Bantry Bay Mussel Company on 15/06/2021. Recovered on 19/09/2022. The purpose of this activity is deployment of a wave buoy for ocean energy data collection.36 days ago
- The wave buoy deployed at Galway Bay test site (Smart Bay) (Lat:53.228333 Long:-9.262278) in August 2020. Wave data monitoring infrastructure for ocean energy research and development.36 days ago
- Ballyglass Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Ballyglass Pier in 2008, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 30/04/2008 Latitude: 54.253360 Longitude: -9.891439 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.066 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.104 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.182 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.187 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 13/06/2008 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Killybegs Port: A tide gauge was installed on Killybegs Port in 2007, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 28/03/2007 Latitude: 54.636420 Longitude: -8.439597 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.008 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.293 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.623 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.41 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 28/03/2007 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Aranmore Island Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Aranmore Island Pier in 2008, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. A strategic site, the specific location was initiated following requests from local residents. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 23/05/2008 Latitude: 54.98974 Longitude: -8.49570 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.028 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.203 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 2.774 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.365 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 26/05/2009 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Malin Head – Portmore Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Malin Head – Portmore Pier in 2008, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This gauge runs in tandem with the Office of Public Works (OPW) set of tide gauges on Portmore Pier but remains in place, as the site is also the location of an important temperature time series, which is supported by the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The OPW upgraded the site as a Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) station (see http://www.waterlevel.ie/; https://gloss-sealevel.org/sea-level-applications; https://uhslc.soest.hawaii.edu/gloss/). The Marine Institute runs GLOSS stations at Howth Harbour and Union Hall Harbour. Malin Head – Portmore Pier has a long history of oceanic and atmospheric monitoring. Since 2007 the Marine Institute has continued the longest standing Sea Surface Temperature time series, that has run since 1958, co-located at Portmore Pier. For further details on the long-term temperature series see this informative StoryMap, https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/94897bbcb15944e0baa52d6d41a0c5ef, and data catalogue entry: https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.4454. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 13/03/2008 Latitude: 55.371480 Longitude: -7.334372 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.022 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.104 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.122 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.14 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 13/11/2008 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Howth Harbour GLOSS: A tide gauge was installed on Howth Harbour in 2006 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network, in conjunction with Fingal County Council as an extension to the Dublin greater area Flood forecasting and management system. From 2018 the gauge was permanently re-located due to pier works (from the middle to west piers). Since 2020, Howth Harbour is included as a Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) station For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about GLOSS and the INTGN, please see below: Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 04/10/2017 Latitude: 53.392186 Longitude: -6.068010 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.063 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.672 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.285 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.732 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 19/01/2018 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) Stations on the Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) The INTGN is a network of permanent, managed tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to constitute the development of the permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The network is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Two of these nodes have been developed to become part of the Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) (https://gloss-sealevel.org/sea-level-applications; https://uhslc.soest.hawaii.edu/gloss/), which provides enhanced quality sea-level monitoring at chosen sites where water level and land level observations are co-located. As a GLOSS requirement, there are three gauges running side by side t each site. Two primary gauges (100% redundancy) and a third ‘B-Gauge’, that for calibration purposes only measures from Mean Sea Level (MSL) and above. The Marine Institute have instigated, designed, implemented and funded these two stations throughout. The GLOSS gauges are maintained, calibrated and characterised on a six-monthly rolling cycle and receive an annual classic land level survey to check wider area substrate stability. GNSS data are collected by the co-located, state of the art CGPS system. The Marine Institute manage the water level and land survey data, where the GNSS data are reported directly to SONEL (https://www.sonel.org/) from each site. The OPW operate the nation’s third GLOSS station at Portmore Pier, Malin Head. The second Marine Institute run GLOSS Station, at Union Hall Harbour, came on-stream in November 2020 and can be found at: https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.5403 For further details on the Irish National Tide Gauge Network, such as parameters collected and a quality statement, please go to: https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.2774 Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- The Dublin Port Tide gauge is part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network which is a network of tide gauges located around the coast of Ireland collecting water level data as part of the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. Parameters collected include; Station (ID), DateTime (yyyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ss), Water Level (Sea Level above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT], m) and Water Level (Water Level wrt Ordnance Datum Malin Head, m). The Dublin Port Tide gauge (53.3457, -6.2217) is owned and maintained by the Marine Institute and has been operational since February 2007. None36 days ago
- Wexford Harbour: A tide gauge was installed in Wexford Harbour in 2007 as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The gauge was installed, maintained and funded by the Marine Institute, with funding input by Wexford Borough Council early on. A decision by the Harbour Authority to cease dredging meant the site silted up, so the station was move across the river to the Ferrybank pier in 2017. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 13/04/2007 Latitude: 52.338468 Longitude: -6.458961 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.081 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -0.956 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 1.988 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 1.427 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 19/04/2007 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Ballycotton Harbour: A tide gauge was installed in Ballycotton Harbour in 2010, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This tide gauge is co-located with a long-term monitoring station for Sea Surface Temperature, of which detailed information and download links can be found here: https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.5324. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 2010 Latitude: 51.82813 Longitude: -8.00080 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.153 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.203 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = -3.108 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.686 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 07/10/2010 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Castletownbere Port: A tide gauge was installed in Castletownbere Port in 2006 by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (DCMNR). Originally a GLOSS station, it was re-classified as a regular tide gauge when it was taken over by the Marine Institute in 2016, who have managed and funded it since then as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 05/12/2006 Latitude: 51.649730 Longitude: -9.903538 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.163 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.09 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 2.961 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.012 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 07/12/2006 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Kilrush Lough: A tide gauge was installed on Kilrush Lough in 2017, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. This gauge is also greatly supported (boats, electricity etc,) by the local marina. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 2006 Latitude: 52.631927 Longitude: -9.502327 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.059 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -3.037 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.365 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 4.5 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 09/08/2017 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Roonagh Pier: A tide gauge was installed on Roonagh Pier in 2016, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. The site location and environmental/weather conditions make this one of the most challenging sites of the entire collection to measure sea level. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 2016 Latitude: 53.762930 Longitude: -9.905000 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = 0.376 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -1.955 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 3.657 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.797 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 14/08/2017 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Dingle Harbour: A tide gauge was installed in Dingle Harbour in 2017, as part of the Irish National Tide Gauge Network. The Marine Institute carried out the installation and has managed and funded the gauge since then. For detailed site-specific metadata and broader information about the tide gauge network, please see below. Site-specific Metadata: Installation date: 15/11/2017 Latitude: 52.138870 Longitude: -10.277830 Mean Sea Level, MSL (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head, ODMH) = -0.046 m Lowest Astronomical Tide, LAT, relative to ODMH = -2.412 m Tide Gauge Benchmark, TGBM, relative to ODMH = 2.464 m Tidal range, between low and high mean spring tides = 3.44 m Output parameters: – Time, Latitude, Longitude, Station ID, Data source id – Water level relative to ODMH (in metres) – Water level relative to LAT (in metres) – QC flag Quality controlled data from: 16/11/2017 Automated Near-Real-Time Quality control and visual QC from: 01/09/2024 Irish National Tide Gauge Network (INTGN) Real Time Data: The INTGN is a network of tide gauges located around the Irish coast, collecting water level data to support the development of a permanent tidal monitoring infrastructure. The Marine Institute owns the network and is responsible for the service, maintenance, and quality control of all the network nodes. The Office of Public Works (OPW) and various local authorities contribute data from some additional gauges they have installed but these gauges are outside the control of network management, so are not included within the core MI dataset. The home page for the network is www.irishtides.ie. It is accompanied by a core product, the on-line astronomical prediction system www.irishtides.ie/predict. Each tide gauge has a unique start date, deployment and service history. All the Marine Institute’s gauges are fully serviced, calibrated and operational. International best practice is observed in all operations and proactive maintenance activities. Gauges will be down from time to time pending repair or reinstatement, as appropriate. The following parameters are collected: – Station – DateTime – Water Level (relative to Ordnance Datum Malin Head) *see caveats below – Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT]) *see caveats below Data from each gauge is transmitted to the Marine Institute in real-time via mobile network connections, is quality controlled and made openly accessible. See below for more details. Quality Statement for TGN Data Processing: Since September 2024, Real-Time data, streamed into the Marine Institute’s database every five minutes, undergoes automated quality control (QC) following QARTOD QC guidelines (https://ioos.noaa.gov/project/qartod/). The automated checks include: – Time format validation – Gross range check – Spike test – Rate of change test – Flatline test – Attenuated signal test – Comparison with model-predicted tidal heights The core principle of real time transmission and display of raw data on www.irishtideres.ie is maintained, and data are never deleted. Instead, each measurement is accompanied by a quality flag indicating whether it is has “no QC”, “good” or “bad” status (0,1 & 4 respectively), based on the SeaDataNet quality flagging system. A user can choose to use or ignore these flags depending on their use case for the data. Approximately every one to two weeks, the data collected by each tide gauge undergoes visual screening by the Marine Institute’s Ocean and Climate Services Section. This process verifies automated flags and identifies any issues missed by the automated QC. A final visual QC flag is then applied. Prior to September 2024, all data was subject to a manual QC routine, which is also represented in the visual-QC flag record. Users should be aware that the automated QC may flag data that are reasonable in scenarios where there is significant deviation from the normal tidal cycle (e.g. storm surge events). For this reason, the visual QC flag should supersede the automated QC flag when present. As part of an annual calibration and maintenance campaign, all Marine Institute tide gauges are serviced and calibrated. Accurate calibration, including sensor level adjustments, drift calculation and tidal cycle precision, is essential for producing high-quality data. Integration of calibration results into the data processing workflow is ongoing. Until this is complete and corrections are applied, where needed, the Marine Institute cannot fully quantify margins of error and can therefore only partially endorse the final data outputs. Despite extensive calibration and QC efforts, unresolved offset issues should be considered a caveat for users requiring high-accuracy data over the full time-series. Another caveat is that from the reported parameter “Water Level (above Lowest Astronomical Tide [LAT])”, the LAT values are model derived, due to not having enough observations (> 19 years) to calculate LAT in most cases. If users encounter specific issues affecting the intended use of these data, they may contact the Marine Institute for support. The Institute will review and address such cases individually, based on the nature of the concern. Data access: Data is available via the Marine Institute’s ERDDAP download portal: https://erddap.marine.ie/erddap/tabledap/IrishNationalTideGaugeNetwork.html Below are some examples of how a user can customise a download from ERDDAP: – Filter data by quality flag – Select specific gauges – Choose date ranges – Specify file output formats Real-time data is also accessible from an SFTP site associated with www.irishtides.ie. Please get in touch for information on accessing the SFTP site.36 days ago
- Deployment of the weather buoy at site M5 (51° 41.394' N, 6° 42.142' W) from the RV Celtlic Explorer survey CE21020 on 07/09/2021. Recovered on 27/01/2023 by the Ocean Bank. The purpose of this activity is the redeployment of the weather buoy at site M5 for long-term environmental monitoring.36 days ago
- The SmartBay Observatory in Galway Bay is an important contribution by Ireland to the growing global network of real-time data capture systems deployed within the ocean. Installed on the seafloor 1.5km off the coast of Spiddal, the observatory uses cameras, probes and sensors to permit continuous and remote live underwater monitoring. Data relating to the marine environment at the site is transferred in real-time from the SmartBay Observatory through a fibre optic telecommunications cable to the Marine Institute headquarters and then made publicly available on the internet. A CONTROS HydroC CO2 sensor is installed on the observatory infrastructure. This dataset comprises of the measurements taken from the sensor, which measures the partial pressure of CO2 in the seawater. Suggested Citation: Marine Institute. (2026) SmartBay Observatory pCO2 Data (Processed) [Data set]. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi: https://doi.org/10.20393/A5525C18-36F2-4E7D-891A-C498C9B811CD46 days ago
- The sensitivity of benthic ecosystem components is determined by their resistance (ability to tolerate disturbance or stress) and resilience (time required to recover). Resistance of a species or habitat can be assessed using a scale and illustrates a species or habitats ability to re-establish from impairment from the physical impact on the seafloor. Resilience from physical impacts on the seafloor is dependent on the benthic components ability to regenerate or recolonize. Predominantly this may only be possible after the impact has ceased or been removed. Scores from the implementation of resistance and resilience characteristics of benthic components are combined to produce the general sensitivity score matrix. None26 days ago
- The main activities driving pressures on benthic habitats, based on Commission Directive 845/2017 are: - extraction of living resources (fish and shellfish harvesting); - transport; - extraction of non-living resources; - production of energy; and cultivation of living resources (marine aquaculture). For example, data from the Offshore Fishing Activity Monitoring is factored into this spatial assessment as a pressure. The predominant fishing activity associated with abrasion on the seafloor is demersal trawling and dredging. The Offshore Fishing Activity Monitoring dataset includes several steps and is defined in the OSPAR VMS and Logbook data call serviced through the ICES secretariat. Trawling effort is classified as an intensity scale using the effort data as swept area ratios (SAR’s). The intensity is scaled using 5 categories ranging from none to very high. An area fished more than 3 times is classed as being highly disturbed. None26 days ago
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