Water Framework Directive (WFD) Rocky Shore Macroalgal Species

Information regarding the presence of macroalgal species on rocky shores monitored for the Water Framework Directive ecological assessment of transitional and coastal waters of Wales. Monitoring follows the Reduced Species List method outlined in the UK Technical Advisory Group method statement. Data are from intertidal rocky shores. The extracted data is a subset of the full dataset and only includes data collected and owned by the Natural Resources Wales.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116317
Alternative Title
  • Rhywogaethau Macroalgaidd Glannau Creigiog y Gyfarwyddeb Fframwaith Dŵr (WFD)
  • WFD Rocky Shore Macroalgal Species
  • AfA129 WFD Rocky Shore Macroalgal Species
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The shore is searched for a set time period and the presence of identified algae, from the WFD Reduced Species List, recorded. Rocky Shore Macroalgal Species data were updated as new monitoring data were made available. Monitoring occurred June to September with records being updated after the sampling season. Data collected by contractor to provide data required to carry out WFD classification of macroalgae on intertidal rocky shores.
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2017-06-08
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW)
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Environment Agency Wales (EA Wales)
Cambria House, 29 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 0TP, Wales
www.environment-agency.gov.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
  • Database Database ()

    Specification

    [A] Stored in Biosys. This data has been extracted and packaged for wider dissemination.

 

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 shore is searched for a set time period and the presence of identified algae, from the WFD Reduced Species List, recorded. Rocky Shore Macroalgal Species data were updated as new monitoring data were made available. Monitoring occurred June to September with records being updated after the sampling season. Data collected by contractor to provide data required to carry out WFD classification of macroalgae on intertidal rocky shores.
 

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 invertebrates
  • macroalgae
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
  • Macroalgae and seagrass taxonomy-related counts
  • Macroalgae generic abundance in water bodies
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

Integrated Public Sector Vocabulary
  • MONITORING
Type
Theme

Citation

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Vocabulary
  • Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
  • Natural Resources (incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
  • Ecosystem (SMNR)
  • Coastal Margins (SMNR)
  • Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
  • Sea and Coast (SMNR)
  • Marine (SMNR)
  • Management Areas (SMNR)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Revision)
2023-12-27
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
British National Grid (EPSG::27700)
 

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

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

© CNC/NRW Data may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence providing it is done so, acknowledging both the source and NRW's copyright. It is the recipient's responsibility to ensure the data is fit for the intended purpose.
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136333137 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2024-05-31T09:43:43.261Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Data Services Team
Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 
 

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