39e87977d48da1968b3f6eac49c620cf English dataset NatureScot (HQ Inverness) data_supply@nature.scot pointOfContact 2025-06-09 MEDIN 3.1.2 EPSG Geodetic Parameter Registry 2021-01-06 revision WGS 84 2013 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) biological analyses of Marine Scotland (MS) Shiant East Bank benthic camera and infaunal grab survey 2014-12-31 publication GB-SCT-SNH-ME-000252-MRSNH01800000036-MRSNH02900000003-SEB Marine Recorder NS-000252 NatureScot project ID 1213A MMS Cruise ID The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 1213A) at Shiant East Bank in the Minch was to improve knowledge of the occurrence and distribution of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance, particuarly proposed protected features (PPFs) and other priority marine features (PMFs). An underwater video survey was conducted by SNH and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) for MS on the 21-24th September 2013 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Drop-down video drift tows were undertaken at 36 sites within the Shiant East Bank area, that at the time of sampling was a Marine Protected Area (pMPA) search location, and grab sampling was undertaken in 14 locations. Analyses on the seabed video and still images, undertaken by Dr Colin Moore commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. Infaunal analysis of the grab samples was undertaken by Precision Marine Survey Limited. SNH used the vessel FRV Alba na Mara for this survey. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Headquaters Data Manager 01463 725000 data_supply@nature.scot owner Marine Directorate Scotland Scottish Government (formally Marine Science Scotland) +44 (0)131 556 8400 marinescotland@gov.scot owner NatureScot (HQ Inverness) NatureScot Data Manager data_supply@nature.scot custodian Colin Moore Colin Moore Consultant c.g.moore84@gmail.com originator Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Headquaters Data Manager 01463 725000 data_supply@nature.scot originator Marine Directorate Scotland Scottish Government (formally Marine Science Scotland) +44 (0)131 556 8400 marinescotland@gov.scot originator Esther Hughes Data Archive for Seabed Species and Habitats (DASSH) Data Manager 01752 633102 dassh.enquiries@mba.ac.uk distributor notPlanned Marine Environmental Data and Information Network MEDIN metadata record availability 2025-06-09 revision NDGO0005 NDGO0005 2025-06-09 revision Habitats and biotopes GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0 2021-09-28 revision Habitat characterisation Habitat extent Zoobenthos taxonomic abundance Zoobenthos taxonomy-related counts SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary 2021-09-28 revision otherRestrictions Not for navigational use; This survey recorded no species or biotope occurrences that SNH consider as sensitive; all records may therefore be released in response to requests covered by Environmental Information Regulations or Freedom of Information Regulations; additionally its re-use and dissemination is permissible under Open Government Licence terms. Any re-use of this data will acknowledge the copyright owner. otherRestrictions No restrictions on public access 3000 English 8-bit variable size UCS Transfer Format, based on ISO/IEC 10646 biota environment oceans -6.2181 -5.8721 57.8765 58.1184 SeaVox salt and freshwater body gazetteer 2021-01-06 creation Inner Seas off the West Coast of Scotland Charting Progress 2 Sea Areas 2021-01-06 creation Minches and Western Scotland ICES Rectangles 2021-01-06 creation 44E3 ICES Rectangles 2021-01-06 creation 45E3 2013-09-21 2013-09-24 SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 revision circalittoral SeaVoX Vertical Co-ordinate Coverages 2021-01-06 revision infralittoral Moore, C.G. 2014. Biological analyses of underwater video from proposed marine protected areas, renewable energy sites and spoil grounds around Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 746; Allen, J. 2015. Infaunal and PSA analyses of grab samples collected from the Shiant East Bank and Wester Ross in September 2013. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 693. Database Marine Recorder Documents Published report Geographic Information System shapefiles Image dataset MEDIN data guideline for sediment sampling by grab or core for benthos 2011-01-28 publication See the referenced specification true MEDIN data guideline for video surveys of species and benthos 2018-01-23 publication See the referenced specification true 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 subtidal seabed data from the Shiant East Bank was collected by SNH and MSS between the 21st and 24th September 2013. Video images were obtained from 36 drop-down video drift tows and 14 grab samples were collected using a 0.1 m2 Day grab onboard the vessel Alba na Mara. The drop-down video camera set up also carried a forward-looking video camera. Photographs of the seabed at intervals and a laser scaling system to aid biotope determinations. Track and depth data were displayed on a video overlay system on the SD camera feed. No HD footage was recorded on this survey. SNH contracted Dr Colin Moore to analyse the video footage to describe the physical structure and species assemblages present. Species present were identified and quantified using the semi-quantitative MNCR SACFOR scale, as far as possible. Where video runs traversed a sequence of biotopes, the runs are split into corresponding segments with the transition points recorded using time. Segmentation of runs was not practicable in the case of mosaics of recurring biotopes, in which case all biotopes observed were simply listed. Runs and run segments were assessed for the presence of PPFs and other PMFs, as well as for the presence of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance according to a number of additional criteria, including citation on the following lists: the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (lower risk category), the OSPAR List of Threatened and/or Declining Species and Habitats and the Scottish Biodiversity List. Precision Marine Survey Limited were contracted by SNH to undertake the infaunal analyses. This analyses involved infaunal identification, particle size analysis (PSA) and assigning a biotope to each sample. At each station either a single grab or a set of three replicate grab samples were collected. Each infaunal sample was passed through a 1mm mesh seive and the residue retained and fixed with buffered formalin for processing. A small sub-sample of each grab was removed for PSA. The PSA was carried out by a combination of dry sieving and laser particle size analysis. Prior to analysis photographs were taken of all samples. All laboratory measures were based on best practice and in line with the NMBAQC scheme guidelines and species reporting nomenclature used WoRMS standards.