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Metadata: Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Sediment Interface Study 1994-1995
Abstract:
In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. A detailed survey of the shores of Skomer Marine Nature Reserve was carried out in 1982. This dataset comprises of the results of surveys at two sites within Skomer MNR during 1994 and 1995 designed to establish monitoring sites and collect baseline survey data on the macrofauna and megafauna of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions. The purpose of this data capture was to initiate monitoring of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions taking into account both macrofauna obtained from samples and visible megafauna.
Data holder:
Subsea Survey
Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
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| Other details | ||
| Internal code | Internally assigned metadata identifier | 8730 |
| Title | The title is used to provide a brief and precise description of the dataset such as 'Date', 'Originating organisation/programme', 'Location' and 'Type of survey'. All acronyms and abbreviations should be reproduced in full. | Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) Sediment Interface Study 1994-1995 |
| Alternative title | The purpose of alternative title is to record any additional names by which the dataset may be known. | 1994/95 Rostron PMSA -Skomer Island sediment interface surveys MRCCW10000000059 |
| File Identifier | The File Identifier is a code, preferably a GUID, that is globally unique and remains with the same metadata record even if the record is edited or transferred between portals or tools. | NRW_DS111292 |
| Resource Identifier | This is the code assigned by the data owner. | 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313131323932 |
| Resource type | The resource type will likely be a dataset but could also be a series (collection of datasets with a common specification) or a service. | dataset |
| Start date | This describes the date the resource starts. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 1994-11-25 |
| End date | This describes the date the resource ends. This may only be the year if month and day are not known | 1995-06-22 |
| Frequency of updates | This describes the frequency with which the resource is modified or updated i.e. a monitoring programme that samples once per year has a frequency that is described as 'annually'. | notPlanned |
| Abstract | The abstract provides a clear and brief statement of the content of the resource. | In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. A detailed survey of the shores of Skomer Marine Nature Reserve was carried out in 1982. This dataset comprises of the results of surveys at two sites within Skomer MNR during 1994 and 1995 designed to establish monitoring sites and collect baseline survey data on the macrofauna and megafauna of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions. The purpose of this data capture was to initiate monitoring of the sediment/water interface in shallow subtidal regions taking into account both macrofauna obtained from samples and visible megafauna. |
| Lineage | Lineage includes the background information, history of the sources of data, data quality statements and methods. | At both survey sites three permanent markers were fixed to form a triangle - this provided two transects. At Low Point in-situ studies were carried out along the east side of the easternmost transect, whilst north of the Neck in-situ surveys were carried out on the west side of the westernmost transect. At both sites the same methodology was used- estimation and counting of visible fauna in quadrat areas adjacent to the transect; wide angle photographs taken at consecutive quadrat locations along the transect, and the sampling of a 1msq area. This sampling involved taking 25 close up photographs of the sediment interface and using a purpose built diver operated airlift to remove bottom sediment down to a depth of 10cm. Material collected was filtered and the larger material was retained for laboratory observation and identification. In the laboratory additional photographs were taken of sorted rock material to illustrate sessile biota present. This dataset also contributes to Pembrokeshire Marine Species Atlas, see separate metadata entry. |
| Related keywords | ||
| Keyword | General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Species distribution |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | megafauna | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | marine sediments (coastal sediments) (intertidal sediments) (subtidal sediments) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | marine sediments (coastal sediments) (intertidal sediments) (subtidal sediments) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Subtidal | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Skomer MNR | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Skomer Marine Nature Reserve | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | macrofauna | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Skomer (Skomer Island) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | sediment interface | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | marine surveys (intertidal & subtidal surveys) (littoral survey) (sublittoral surveys) (bathymetric survey) (see also marine monitoring and MNCR) | |
| General subject area(s) associated with the resource, uses multiple controlled vocabularies | Fauna abundance per unit area of the bed | |
| Geographical coverage | ||
| North | The northern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 51.7792188 |
| East | The eastern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -5.23824833 |
| South | The southern-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | 51.68266421 |
| West | The western-most limit of the data resource in decimal degrees | -5.41023261 |
| Regional sea | benthic boundary layer | |
| Irish Sea | ||
| St. Brides Bay | ||
| Wales (WLS) | ||
| Responsible organisations | ||
| Role | The point of contact is person or organisation with responsibility for the creation and maintenance of the metadata for the resource. | pointOfContact |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The owner is the person or organisation that owns the resource. | owner |
| Organisation name | Subsea Survey | |
| Delivery point | 13-14 Merlins Cross, Lower Lamphey Road, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4AG | |
| 100662.2000@compuserve.com | ||
| URL | <!__ Nowebsite __!> | |
| Role | The owner is the person or organisation that owns the resource. | owner |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The custodian is the person or organisation that accepts responsibility for the resource and ensures appropriate care and maintenance. If a dataset has been lodged with a Data Archive Centre for maintenance then this organisation is be entered here. | custodian |
| Organisation name | Subsea Survey | |
| Delivery point | 13-14 Merlins Cross, Lower Lamphey Road, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 4AG | |
| 100662.2000@compuserve.com | ||
| URL | <!__ Nowebsite __!> | |
| Role | The custodian is the person or organisation that accepts responsibility for the resource and ensures appropriate care and maintenance. If a dataset has been lodged with a Data Archive Centre for maintenance then this organisation is be entered here. | custodian |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Role | The originator is the person or organisation who created, collected or produced the resource. | originator |
| Organisation name | Rostron | |
| Delivery point | Sub-Sea Survey, 13-14 Merlins Cross, Lower Lamphey Road, Pembroke, SA71 4AG | |
| unknown | ||
| URL | <!__ Nowebsite __!> | |
| Role | The distributor is the person or organisation that distributes the resource. | distributor |
| Organisation name | Natural Resources Wales (NRW) | |
| Delivery point | Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales | |
| enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk | ||
| URL | http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en | |
| Dataset constraints | ||
| 20.1 Limitations on Public Access - Access constraints | This states `otherRestrictions` from ISO vocabulary RestrictionCode and is an INSPIRE/GEMINI requirement. | otherRestrictions |
| 20.2 Limitations on Public Access - Other constraints | This states any limitations on access to the data. Multiple occurences are allowed here. One entry shall be from the INSPIRE Metadata registry and the other free text should be part of the resource `Have specific limitations`. | There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely. |
| no limitations | ||
| 21.1 Conditions for Access and Use - Use constraints | This states `otherRestrictions` from ISO vocabulary RestrictionCode and is an INSPIRE/GEMINI requirement. | otherRestrictions |
| 21.2 Conditions for Access and Use - Other constraints | This states any constraints on use of the data. Multiple conditions can be recorded for different parts of the data resource. If no conditions apply, then `No condtions apply` is recorded. This uses free text. | © CNC/NRW 1996 There are no use restrictions on this data. Recipients may re-use, reproduce, disseminate this data free of charge in any format or medium, provided they do so accurately, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright, and do not use it in a misleading context. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose, that dissemination or publishing does not result in duplication, and that it is fairly interpreted. Advice on interpretation should be sought where required. To avoid re-using old data, users should periodically obtain the latest version from the original source. |
| Available data formats | ||
| Data format | Format in which digital data can be provided for transfer | Database |
| Version info | ||
| Date of publication | The publication date of the resource or if previously unpublished the date that the resource was made publicly available via the MEDIN network. | 1996-02-28 |
| Harvest date | The date which this record has been (re)harvested from the provider. | 2026-04-19 |
| Metadata date | The date when the content of this metadata record was last updated. | 2026-03-03 |
| Metadata standard name | The name of the metadata standard used to create this metadata | MEDIN |
| Metadata standard version | The version of the MEDIN Discovery Metadata Standard used to create the metadata record | 3.1.2 |
| Metadata parent | NRW_DS24328 | |