Skomer Marine Conservation Zone ( MCZ ) - Stereo photographic monitoring of rocky reef communities

In 2015 Skomer Marine Nature Reserve changed designation to Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ). Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (MNR) was designated in 1990. Investigating rocky reef communities at Skomer MNR. Very little is known about the community dynamics on sublittoral habitats. The epibenthic communities are one of the most abundant and important features in the Reserve. In order to make decisions about the conservation status of these communities it is vital to have some understanding of how these communities change over time. Therefore the aim of the stereo photographic monitoring is to monitor how species and communities vary over time. Possible measurements include species richness / diversity, growth rates, longevity and competitive interactions over time.

Identifier: NRW_DS101866

Alternative Title

Skomer Marine Conservation Zone ( MCZ ) formally a Marine Nature Reserve ( MNR ) - Stereo photographic monitoring of rocky reef communities
1992 - 2011 CCW Skomer Maine Nature Reserve Rock Monitoring Sites MRCCW30000000066
GNF Ynys Sgomer - Monitro cymunedau riffiau creigiog yn stereoffotograffig

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: Two sites at Skomer MNR (one on the north and one on the south) have been monitored photographically since 1982. Four fixed quadrats are sampled at 10, 15, 20 and 25m BCD using a stereo underwater camera set up. The images provide a consistent time series record going back 1982. In 1982 four sites at North Wall were established at 5m depth intervals between 10 and 25m below chart datum. In 1984 a series of 11 fixed position quadrats were established at Thorn Rock. A stereo camera set was used fixed onto a 50 x 40cm frame. Samples have been taken at least twice every year (May and Sept) since the start of the project.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2008-06-30

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 1982-01-01

End date: 2011-12-31

Topic category

Biota

Owner

Bullimore

Skomer Marine Nature Reserve, Fisherman's Cottage, Martin's Haven, Dyfed, SA62 3BJ

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Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en

Originator

Bullimore

Skomer Marine Nature Reserve, Fisherman's Cottage, Martin's Haven, Dyfed, SA62 3BJ

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Originator

Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). Skomer MNR Team

Natural Resources Wales, Fishermans Cottage, Marloes, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 3BJ, Wales

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Extent

Geographic Extent: Irish Sea

Geographic Extent: St. Brides Bay

Geographic Extent: SIR BENFRO - PEMBROKESHIRE

Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword: benthic boundary layer

Vertical Extent

Minimum value (metres): 5

Maximum value (metres): 25

Vertical CRS

Format Type and Description

Documents ()

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[A] Paper report [B] Digital scans of slides

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
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Lineage: Two sites at Skomer MNR (one on the north and one on the south) have been monitored photographically since 1982. Four fixed quadrats are sampled at 10, 15, 20 and 25m BCD using a stereo underwater camera set up. The images provide a consistent time series record going back 1982. In 1982 four sites at North Wall were established at 5m depth intervals between 10 and 25m below chart datum. In 1984 a series of 11 fixed position quadrats were established at Thorn Rock. A stereo camera set was used fixed onto a 50 x 40cm frame. Samples have been taken at least twice every year (May and Sept) since the start of the project.

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

benthic communities
Skomer MNR
marine monitoring (see also marine surveys)
stereo photography

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2023-12-31

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

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

Zoobenthos taxonomy-related counts
Zoobenthos generic abundance

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Revision): 2021-01-06

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

Code: Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)

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NRW Related Title: Skomer Marine Reserve subtidal monitoring project : development and implementation of low-budget stereophotographic monitoring of rocky subtidal epibenthic communities

NRW Related Title: Skomer Marine Reserve subtidal monitoring project : photographic monitoring of subtidal epibenthic communities August 1984 - November 1985

NRW Related Title: Skomer marine reserve subtidal monitoring project : photographic monitoring of subtidal epibenthic communities, 1986

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Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type: Other restrictions

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations: no limitations

Access Constraints Text

Other constraints: Data collected from 1990 has no access restrictions to this data. NRW may release, publish or disseminate it freely. Data collected between 1982 - 1990, is owned by B. Bullimore. NRW may release this dataset on request, however, 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.

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Use constraints type: Other restrictions

Other constraints: © CNC/NRW 2009 Data collected from 1990 onwards. 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. Data collected from 1982 - 1990. NRW does NOT grant permission to third parties to re-use or disseminate this dataset. Those seeking such permission should approach the originator directly.

Metadata

File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313031383636 XML

Metadata Language: English

Parent Identifier: Skomer Marine Conservation Zone ( MCZ ) - Marine Monitoring Programme Overview
NRW_DS110059

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2024-12-09T12:31:30.002Z

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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Skomer Marine Conservation Zone ( MCZ ) - Stereo photographic monitoring of rocky reef communities

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