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.
L o a d i n g
Overviewbiodiversitybiotaecosystemecosystem servicesenvironmentgeoscientificinformationhabitat protectionhabitats and biotopesheritageirelandmarinemarine biodiversitynational biodiversity plannational parks and wildlife servicenpws
Additional Information
KeyValue
Conforms To["The INSPIRE Directive or INSPIRE lays down a general framework for a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) for the purposes of European Community environmental policies and policies or activities which may have an impact on the environment.", "http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/2157"]
Contact Emaildatadelivery@housing.gov.ie
Contact NameDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
FrequencyOther
Guidhttps://data.gov.ie/dataset/4c33b4c9-6108-48af-8b79-392b82f5b491
Harvest Object Id6b39fb6f-ced3-43eb-99e3-ef36a2ed6560
Harvest Source Id01350574-268d-4abb-b9b4-8108224932c4
Harvest Source Titledata.gov.ie - Environment
Identifier4c33b4c9-6108-48af-8b79-392b82f5b491
Issued2017-01-01
Language["http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/language/ENG"]
Modified2026-06-03T02:22:59
Provenance50m raster grid file used in the Mapping and Assessment of Ecosystems Service Project. Created by Environment Systems Ltd. (ESL).
The dataset was derived through additive analysis of relevant spatial data including; collated seabed substrate’, and the ‘Predicted habitats for North Sea and Celtic Sea (EUSeaMap)’ listed below:
1. Habitat Asset Register (for estuaries, saltmarshes, coastal lagoons)
2. Collated Seabed Substrate
3. Predicted habitats – North Sea and Celtic Sea
4. Bathymetry
5. Conservation Designations
6. Offshore Special Areas of Conservation (SAC’s)
7. Inshore Fisheries
8. Dredge Fishing Activity
9. Line Fishing Activity
10. Net Fishing Activity
11. Bottom Trawl Fishing Activity
12. Mid-water Trawl Fishing Activity
13. Biologically Sensitive Area
14. Greencastle Codling Area
15. Marine Data Buoys
16. OSPAR Windfarms
17. Fishing Ports
18. Shellfish Waters Directive
19. Commercial Ports
20. Dumping at Sea Boundaries
21. Marinas
22. Navigation Aids
23. Arklow Bank Wind Park Connection Cable
24. Shipping Navigation Channel
25. Offshore Commercial Field
26. Offshore Gas Line
27. Platforms
28. Local Ferry Ports
These datasets were scored to represent the contribution of the individual classes to temporary water storage. For the full processing methodology, including a comprehensive list of the input datasets, associated scores, full processing methodology, including any modification of the input data refer to the project Final Report (resource 23).
The final raster dataset has been created at a cell size of 50m. All processing steps were carried out at a cell size of 50m.
Metadata for all input datasets is included with the datasets in question.
Filename / Map package / PNG: 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.tif / 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.mpk / 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.png
Project processing was carried out in EPSG29902.
Final outputs were converted to EPSG2157, using the transformation provided by proj4 (https://trac.osgeo.org/proj/wiki/FAQ), which is used by most GIS software for coordinate system manipulation. The source Coordinate Reference System is WGS84. The transformation used is equivalent in accuracy to the one held by NPWS.
This dataset has been created using various processing and GIS software including; ArcMap 10.1, FME, and QGIS.
Filename / Map package / PNG: 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.tif / 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.mpk / 3010_MAES15-BiodiversityMarine.png
Project processing was carried out in EPSG29902.
Final outputs were converted to EPSG2157, using the transformation provided by proj4 (https://trac.osgeo.org/proj/wiki/FAQ), which is used by most GIS software for coordinate system manipulation. The source Coordinate Reference System is WGS84. The transformation used is equivalent in accuracy to the one held by NPWS.
This dataset has been created using various processing and GIS software including; ArcMap 10.1, FME, and QGIS.
Publisher NameDepartment of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
Publisher Urihttps://data.gov.ie/organization/department-of-housing-planning-community-and-local-government
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Theme["http://publications.europa.eu/resource/authority/data-theme/ENVI", "Environment"]
Urihttps://data.gov.ie/dataset/4c33b4c9-6108-48af-8b79-392b82f5b491