Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Biophysical Data Layer Project (3rd Party Data)

Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are a clearly defined geographical space, recognised, dedicated and managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve the long-term conservation of nature with associated ecosystem services and cultural values. This network of MPAs will help meet commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity and contribute to the measures needed to achieve Good Environmental Status across Europe’s seas by 2020 under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The United Kingdom (UK) is committed to the establishment of a network of MPAs to conserve marine ecosystems and marine biodiversity. Selection of MPAs should be based on best available biological, physical, oceanographic and socio-economic data. Defra and partners have commissioned a consortium lead by ABPmer Ltd and partners to take forward a package of work to provide this data. This dataset contains the project outcomes. The purpose of this data capture was to collect the data that will be required for designating new MPAs following the Marine Bill. The overall aim is to ensure that the best available information is available for the selection of MPAs in UK waters, and that the data layers can be easily accessed and utilised by those whom will have responsibility for selecting sites. The data layers will also be of use in taking forward marine planning in UK waters. The project has been divided into a number of discrete tasks each of which has a specific temporal coverage (see separate metadata entries which will be added as and when tasks are completed). Data used is loosely taken between the following dates 1982-2008.

Identification

Identifier
EXT_DS112468
Alternative Title
  • Prosiect haenau data bioffisegol Ardaloedd Morol dan Warchodaeth (AMdW)
  • Defra MPA datalayers project
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The project has been divided into a number of discrete tasks each of which has a specific methodology: Biotope tagging Translation of habitat maps Confidence broadscale maps Geology and geomorphology Limited mobility species Mobile species Habitats Non-native species Wave exposure Pelagic diversity Benthic diversity Residual current flow Benthic productivity Intertidal data layer For more detail see separate metadata entries which will be added as and when tasks are completed.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2008-12-31
Owner
  Various
Enquiries Unit, Maes y Fynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
Owner
  Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, England, SW1P 3JR
http://www.defra.gov.uk/
Owner
  Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
Monkstone House, City Road, Peterborough, PE1 1JY, England
http://www.jncc.gov.uk/
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  ABP Marine Environmental Research Ltd
Suite B, Waterside House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AQ, England
http://www.abpmer.co.uk/
 

Extent

Extent

Geographic Extent
England and Wales (EAW)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword

benthic boundary layer
 
 

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Documents ()

    Specification

    Temporarily stored in OLIB Metadata in Progress XLS

 

Quality

Data quality

Quality Scope
Dataset
Conformity
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
Explanation
Degree
false
Lineage

The project has been divided into a number of discrete tasks each of which has a specific methodology: Biotope tagging Translation of habitat maps Confidence broadscale maps Geology and geomorphology Limited mobility species Mobile species Habitats Non-native species Wave exposure Pelagic diversity Benthic diversity Residual current flow Benthic productivity Intertidal data layer For more detail see separate metadata entries which will be added as and when tasks are completed.
 

Keywords

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus
  • marine protected areas(marine consultation areas)(sensitive marine areas)seealso marine conservation&marine nature reserve
  • marine conservation zones (mcz)
  • marine (maritime)
  • conservation (see also conservation of specific subjects)
  • geographical information systems (GIS)
  • biotopes
  • tagging
  • habitats (see also specific types of habitats)
  • geomorphology
  • non-native species
  • wave exposure
  • intertidal
  • biophysical
  • limited mobility species
  • mobile species
  • pelagic
  • benthic
  • current flow
  • 3rd Party Data
  • Third Party Data
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2023-12-31
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
  • Habitat characterisation
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Revision)
2021-01-06
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Keywords

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary
  • geology
  • productivity
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Revision)
2013-04-03
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.subjects
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)
 

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type
Other restrictions
 

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations
no limitations
 

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints

This data is jointly owned by NRW, DEFRA, JNCC and various other recorders. NRW have signed a licence with regards to the access and use of this dataset. Parts of the dataset are restricted, please see individual metadata entries for details. Restricted data layers include: - Bathymetry data layer (SeaZone licence required) - Light penetration layer (SeaZone licence required) - Wave disturbance layer (SeaZone licence required) - Biological zone layers (SeaZone licence required) - BGS habitat layers (BGS licence required) - Modelled BGS habitat communities (BGS licence required) - Deep sea habitat layers (SeaZone licence required) Some layers may only be made available at reduced resolution e.g. sensitive features. Please refer to individual metadata entries for each of the project tasks for more information.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© DEFRA 2010 NRW have signed a licence with regards to the access and use of this dataset. Parts of the dataset are restricted, please see individual metadata entries for details. Derived data may be used within NRW exclusively within the scope of the aims of the DEFRA project. Derived data (as listed in the licence) may not be used for commercial gain therefore derived layers must not be made available in response to requests by external organisations that may profit from their use.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313132343638 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:40:07.997Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 
 

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