9dc92b6bef38662e458e94d095ea8933 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 Science (MSS) Carn Skerries benthic still camera survey 2014-12-31 publication GB-SCT-SNH-ME-000252-MRSNH01800000038-CS Marine Recorder 1213A MMS cruise ID NS-000252 NatureScot project ID The purpose of this benthic survey (cruise 1213A) at Carn Skerries in the Ullapool approaches 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 photography survey was conducted by MSS for MSS on the 14th September 2013 to collect biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. Still photographs were taken along transects at 16 sites within the Carn Skerries area, that at the time of sampling was being proposed as a location for a possible Marine Protected Area (pMPA). Video was not taken on this survey. Analyses on the seabed still images, commissioned by SNH, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages. 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 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 250 English 8-bit variable size UCS Transfer Format, based on ISO/IEC 10646 biota environment -5.3741 -5.3445 57.9622 57.9772 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 44E4 2013-09-14 2013-09-14 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. Database Marine Recorder Documents Published report Geographic Information System shapefile Image dataset MEDIN data guideline for recording and archiving of digital images 2023-05-11 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 Carn Skerries was collected by MSS on the 14th September 2013. Photographic still images were obtained from 16 sites onboard the vessel Alba na Mara. No video was available from this survey, instead 5 photographs were taken at intervals along transects at each site. SNH contracted Dr Colin Moore to analyse the still images 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. Based on the physical and biological attributes, biotopes were allocated.