Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Surveys Conducted in North Wales (2012) (3rd Party Data)

A Welsh Government (ERF) grant funded project carried out by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). WDC have studies cetaceans in the area around Ynys Enlli, Bardsey for 13 years. The long-term dataset helps describe the occurrence, distribution, site fidelity, habitat use and behaviour of small cetaceans. The data described here relates to the 2012 annual survey. The collated information will help provide the basis for future surveys, comparisons to determine population densities for small cetacean species and also provide information for local conservation and management plans. The seas around Ynys Enlli/Bardsey Island and the sound between Ynys Enlli and the mainland.

Identifier: EXT_DS115256

Alternative Title

Dolffin Risso yng Ngogledd Cymru, 2012
Land and vessel sightings of Risso's dolphin and other cetacean species around Bardsey Island

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: The methodology consist of a land-based survey from 2 survey sites following a scan-sampling protocol and photo-ID from a small boat. Shore-based surveys were conducted between 19th August and 22nd September 2012. Boat-based survey were conducted between 2nd September and 22nd September 2012. The methodology includes step taken to minimize bias and reduce observer fatigue. This grant funded work builds on previous work and is part of a multi-year program of data collection, analysis and policy work.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2013-03-31

Owner

Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Brookfield House, 38 St. Paul Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1LJ, UK

http://www.wdcs.org/

Originator

Whale and Dolphin Conservation

Brookfield House, 38 St. Paul Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1LJ, UK

http://www.wdcs.org/

Extent

Geographic Extent: Irish Sea

Geographic Extent: Cardigan Bay

Geographic Extent: Tremadog Bay

Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword: water column boundary layer

Format Type and Description

Image ()

Specification

[A] Report in pdf and doc workshop [B] A series of images used in the report as jpgs and pdf [C] A series of GIS layers in ArcShp format [D] Excel spreadsheets (not provided)

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 methodology consist of a land-based survey from 2 survey sites following a scan-sampling protocol and photo-ID from a small boat. Shore-based surveys were conducted between 19th August and 22nd September 2012. Boat-based survey were conducted between 2nd September and 22nd September 2012. The methodology includes step taken to minimize bias and reduce observer fatigue. This grant funded work builds on previous work and is part of a multi-year program of data collection, analysis and policy work.

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

Species distribution

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2008-06-01

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus

Risso's dolphin
grampus griseus
sightings
cetaceans (see also specific species)
Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli)

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2023-12-31

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

Cetacean abundance

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Revision): 2021-01-06

Code: geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml

Code: Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

NRW Related Title: Risso's dolphins in north Wales

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type: Other restrictions

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations: no limitations

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints: This dataset is wholly owned by Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Enquirers are advised to obtain a copy from the owner/originator directly, rather than NRW. NRW may NOT publish or disseminate it in its entirety. There are no access restrictions on this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely.

Use Constraints

Use constraints type: Other restrictions

Other constraints: © Whale and Dolphin Conservation 2012. Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and copyright of the owners. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.

Metadata

File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313135323536 XML

Metadata Language: English

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2024-05-31T09:42:48.481Z

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

Publishing Body

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Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) Surveys Conducted in North Wales (2012) (3rd Party Data)

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