NRW_DS111170 eng NRW_DS114501 dataset Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en pointOfContact 2026-03-03T12:51:07 MEDIN 3.1.2 wel eng utf8 British National Grid (EPSG::27700) Skomer Sublittoral Habitats and Communities 1984 Skomer Sublittoral Habitats and Communities 1984 Cynefinoedd a chymunedau isarforol Ynys Sgomer 1984 1984 Bunker/Hiscock Skomer sublittoral survey JNCCMNCR10000161 1985-12-31 publication 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313131313730 In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). This dataset contains the results of surveys of habitats and communities from 90 previously unsurveyed or poorly described sites around Skomer Marine Reserve. The dataset includes site locations, grid references, site descriptions and site maps; habitat information; community categories and species distributions. The purpose of this data capture was to add to the results of past surveys in collecting the information necessary to provide revised descriptions of habitats and communities for the whole reserve. A major aim of the survey was to produce more photographs of species and habitats in the reserve. The survey spanned the period between the 7th of March and the 6th of September 1984, with the majority of survey work undertaken in the summer months, specifically August. In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). This dataset contains the results of surveys of habitats and communities from 90 previously unsurveyed or poorly described sites around Skomer Marine Reserve. The dataset includes site locations, grid references, site descriptions and site maps; habitat information; community categories and species distributions. The purpose of this data capture was to add to the results of past surveys in collecting the information necessary to provide revised descriptions of habitats and communities for the whole reserve. A major aim of the survey was to produce more photographs of species and habitats in the reserve. The survey spanned the period between the 7th of March and the 6th of September 1984, with the majority of survey work undertaken in the summer months, specifically August. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en owner Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en custodian Various Enquiries Unit, Maes y Fynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/ originator Nature Conservancy Council (NCC) c/o Natural Resources Wales, Maes Y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/ originator Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en distributor notPlanned Habitats and biotopes Species distribution theme GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2008-06-01 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme Skomer (Skomer Island) Skomer Marine Nature Reserve marine surveys (intertidal & subtidal surveys) (littoral survey) (sublittoral surveys) (bathymetric survey) (see also marine monitoring and MNCR) marine biology (subtidal biology) (littoral biology) (sublittoral biology)(intertidal biology)(see also seashore) theme NRW Thesaurus 2025-01-08 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords Habitat characterisation Zoobenthos taxonomy-related counts Zoobenthos generic abundance Habitat extent theme SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2024-06-19 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml Diving theme IPSV Subjects List 2020-11-18 publication geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects otherRestrictions There are no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely. no limitations otherRestrictions © CNC/NRW 1991 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. vector eng utf8 biota SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 revision benthic boundary layer NRW Geographic Identifiers Collection 2024-01-01 publication Irish Sea NRW Geographic Identifiers Collection 2024-01-01 publication St. Brides Bay NRW Geographic Identifiers Collection 2024-01-01 publication Wales (WLS) -5.33838537 -5.24506762 51.71027372 51.76061143 1984-03-07 1984-09-06 0 -41 Documents [A] Paper copy of survey report (includes site map, site descriptions, profile diagrams, species lists etc) [B] Data is held on JNCC's copy of Marine Recorder dataset Commission Regulation (EU) No 1089/2010 of 23 November 2010 implementing Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards interoperability of spatial data sets and services 2010-12-08 publication This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation. false The survey team consisted of diving scientists and diving non-scientists. Dives below 30 m were designated as being deep dives and required special planning. Sites were primarily chosen on the basis that they were unsurveyed deep sites or were of potential interest but not covered/only briefly covered in past surveys. Habitat descriptions, brief notes and profile drawings were recorded on specially prepared sheets (the habitat recording sheets were revised following the 1983 Skomer sublittoral survey- see separate metadata entry). Wave and tidal stream exposure were obtained and plant and animal species were recorded and abundance determined. Where necessary samples of unidentified plants and animals were taken to the lab for further information. At some sites, photographic records of habitats, communities and species were taken using a Nkionos underwater camera with an electronic flash. The survey team consisted of diving scientists and diving non-scientists. Dives below 30 m were designated as being deep dives and required special planning. Sites were primarily chosen on the basis that they were unsurveyed deep sites or were of potential interest but not covered/only briefly covered in past surveys. Habitat descriptions, brief notes and profile drawings were recorded on specially prepared sheets (the habitat recording sheets were revised following the 1983 Skomer sublittoral survey- see separate metadata entry). Wave and tidal stream exposure were obtained and plant and animal species were recorded and abundance determined. Where necessary samples of unidentified plants and animals were taken to the lab for further information. At some sites, photographic records of habitats, communities and species were taken using a Nkionos underwater camera with an electronic flash.