Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Marine Species Sightings and Miscellaneous Data (Extracted from Marine Recorder)

The dataset was set up to collate ad-hoc records of species around Wales as seen by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) staff or provided specifically to NRW for its business use. The purpose of this collation was to record incidental records. These tend to be species of special interest, such as, rare or scarce species or species not considered native in Welsh waters. Data may include incidental records collected while conducting specific scientific research that are outside of the remit of the research or methodology used. This dataset is a work in progress and is continually updated. Sightings date from 2007 onwards however older records may be added from files and notes as required. The majority of the recorded by experienced staff or are verified with known experts and staff through the use of photographs, video or specimens.

Identifier: NRW_DS114744

Alternative Title

2007-2013 CCW Sightings and Miscellaneous Data (MRCCW3000000005E)
2013- onwards NRW Sightings and Miscellaneous Data (MRCCW30000000080)
2024 NRW Ad-hoc marine non-native species records (ba528f7b-3b7f-4bfe-837a-3961dc0b0be6)
2025 NRW Ad-hoc marine non-native species records (NNS) (8f9ccf45-384e-48ce-9d1a-cb2f62875e4a)

Metadata Language: English

Lineage: Ad-hoc sightings therefore no standardised methodology was used.

Additional Information: Only non-sensitive data will be available at full resolution via the NBN Atlas.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication): 2013-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date: 2010-09-14

End date: 2025-06-09

Topic category

Biota

Owner

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -

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

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

Originator

Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) -

Countryside Council for Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW

http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/

Originator

Various including volunteer recorders -

c/o Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales

http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/

Originator

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -

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

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

Extent

Geographic Extent: Wales (WLS)

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword: benthic boundary layer

Distribution

Format Type and Description

Database ( )

Specification

[A] Species data held in Marine Recorder - 2013- onwards NRW Sightings and Miscellaneous Data MRCCW30000000080 - 2007-2013 CCW Sightings and Miscellaneous Data MRCCW3000000005E

Resource Locator

View and Download Data

World Wide Web page

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

Lineage: Ad-hoc sightings therefore no standardised methodology was used.

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

ad-hoc
NBN Atlas
National Biodiversity Network [NBN]
sightings
non-native species
species records
invasive species (alien species)
scarce species
rare species
marine species

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2025-01-08

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

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary

Zoobenthos generic abundance
Macroalgae generic abundance in water bodies
Fish abundance in water bodies

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-19

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

Keywords

NRW SMNR Keywords

Natural Resources (Incl. Features and Processes) (SMNR)
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (SMNR)
Coastal Margins (SMNR)
Marine (SMNR)
Animals, Plants and Other Organisms (SMNR)
Ecosystem (SMNR)
Management Areas (SMNR)
Water Quality (SMNR)

Type: Theme

Citation

Date (Publication): 2024-06-26

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

Code: Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Restriction type: Other restrictions

Access Constraints Directive

Limitations: no limitations

Use Constraints

Use constraints type: Other restrictions

Metadata

File Identifier: 4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313134373434 XML

Metadata Language: English

Parent Identifier: Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Species Data on the NBN Atlas
NRW_DS116805

Resource type: Dataset

Metadata Date: 2025-06-18T12:49:04.914Z

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

Access the portal

Full access to the portal and metadata.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Marine Species Sightings and Miscellaneous Data (Extracted from Marine Recorder)

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Data quality

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Citation

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Citation

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Spatial Reference System

Content

Content Information

NRW Profile

Custom Elements

Constraints

Constraints

Limitations on Public Access and Use

Access Constraints Directive

Use Constraints

Metadata

Metadata

Publishing Body