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

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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.

Identification

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Identifier
EXT_DS115256
Teitl Amgen
Alternative Title
  • Dolffin Risso yng Ngogledd Cymru, 2012
  • Land and vessel sightings of Risso's dolphin and other cetacean species around Bardsey Island
Laith Metadata
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.
Dyddiad cyfeirnod y set ddata (Cyhoeddiad)
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2013-03-31
Perchennog
Owner
  Whale and Dolphin Conservation -
Brookfield House, 38 St. Paul Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1LJ, UK
http://www.wdcs.org/
Cychwynnwr
Originator
  Whale and Dolphin Conservation -
Brookfield House, 38 St. Paul Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1LJ, UK
http://www.wdcs.org/
 

Extent

Extent

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Geographic Extent
Irish Sea
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Geographic Extent
Cardigan Bay
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Geographic Extent
Tremadog Bay
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Vertical Extent

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water column boundary layer
 
 

Distribution

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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)

 

Quality

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Data quality

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Quality Scope
Dataset
Dataset
Cydymffurfiad
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

This dataset has not been assessed for conformance to the referenced INSPIRE regulation.
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

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Keywords

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Citation

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Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
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Allweddair
Keywords

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

Dyfyniad
Citation

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Date (Publication)
2023-12-31
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Allweddair
Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
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Citation

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Date (Revision)
2021-01-06
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Spatial Reference System

Code
Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)
 

Content

Gwybodaeth Cynnwys
Content Information

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NRW Profile

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Custom Elements

NRW Related Title

Risso's dolphins in north Wales
 

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

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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

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Other restrictions
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

Metadata

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File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313135323536 XML
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Metadata Language
English
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Resource type
Dataset
Dataset
Dyddiad Metadata
Metadata Date
2026-03-03T15:54:50.451Z
Enw Safonol Metadata
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Fersiwn Metadata
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

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

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