Bangor University School of Ocean Science (SOS) Prince Madog Towed Video Survey in Cardigan Bay (Part B, July 2013)

This dataset contains seabed habitat observations derived from drop-down video surveys, GoPro video footage and still imagery collected within Cardigan Bay during July 2013. Surveys were undertaken by the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University from the research vessel Prince Madog to support the assessment and mapping of offshore benthic habitats.


The survey formed part of a programme of marine habitat investigations designed to improve understanding of seabed habitats within Cardigan Bay. Video footage and imagery were analysed to characterise seabed substrate types, biological communities and habitat features, providing evidence for habitat mapping and marine conservation assessments. This dataset comprises interpreted observations derived from eight drop-down video stations, sixteen GoPro video deployments and associated still imagery collected during the survey period.


Only a redacted version of this data is available under the Open Governance Licence and available for public use, see Limitation on Public Access and Use Constraints. Species/habitats listed in NRWs guidance on ecological data and information exempt from general release will be redacted on release.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS115572
Alternative Title
  • 2013 Bangor Uni SOS Prince Madog Towed Video Survey Cardigan Bay Part B, July (MRCCW31600000010)
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Field surveys were undertaken between 24 and 30 July 2013 by the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University within offshore areas of Cardigan Bay. Data were collected using drop-down video systems, GoPro cameras and still photography deployed from the research vessel Prince Madog.


Following survey completion, video footage and imagery were reviewed and interpreted to identify seabed substrates, habitat features and visible biological communities. Observations were compiled into a georeferenced habitat dataset to support seabed habitat mapping and assessment of offshore marine environments within Cardigan Bay. The dataset represents interpreted observations derived from eight drop-down video surveys, sixteen GoPro video deployments and associated still images.
Additional Information

Dr Gwladys Lambert, School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. Related Titles: Lambert, G.I., Murray L.G., Kaiser M.J., Salomonsen H., Cambie, G. (2013) Welsh waters scallop survey - Cardigan Bay to Liverpool Bay July-August 2013. Bangor University, Fisheries and Conservation Report No. 30. Bangor University. Albrecht, J. K. (2013). Taxonomic and functional recovery of epifauna after the permanent closure of an area of the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Wales, to a scallop dredge fishery. MSc thesis, Bangor University, Fisheries and Conservation report No. 28, Pp.81
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2013-12-31

Temporal Extent

Begin date
2013-07-24
End date
2013-07-30
 
Topic category
  • Biota
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  University of Wales, Bangor. School of Ocean Sciences -
Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DG
http://www.bangor.ac.uk
 

Extent

Extent

Geographic Extent
SIR CEREDIGION - CEREDIGION
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 ( Marine Recorder Online - Version 2.09.02 )

    Specification

    Marine Recorder

 

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

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

Field surveys were undertaken between 24 and 30 July 2013 by the School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University within offshore areas of Cardigan Bay. Data were collected using drop-down video systems, GoPro cameras and still photography deployed from the research vessel Prince Madog.


Following survey completion, video footage and imagery were reviewed and interpreted to identify seabed substrates, habitat features and visible biological communities. Observations were compiled into a georeferenced habitat dataset to support seabed habitat mapping and assessment of offshore marine environments within Cardigan Bay. The dataset represents interpreted observations derived from eight drop-down video surveys, sixteen GoPro video deployments and associated still images.
 

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
  • Video survey
  • benthic marine habitats
  • Marine Recorder
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2026-10-28
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-19
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.rdf+xml
 

Spatial Reference System

Code
Latitude and Longitude (EPSG::4326)
 

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

Part of this dataset is sensitive and contains information exempt from general release under the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). The raw data are owned by School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University and have been provided to Natural Resources Wales (NRW) for inclusion within the marine data archive. NRW may not publish or disseminate the sensitive elements of the dataset. Requests for access to restricted information should be referred to NRW's Access to Information Officer. Where possible, a redacted version excluding sensitive information may be released. There are no access restrictions on non-sensitive data contained within the redacted dataset.
 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW & © School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. NRW owns the copyright of the compiled dataset and archive record, while ownership of the original records remains with School of Ocean Sciences, Bangor University. NRW does not grant permission for third parties to re-use or disseminate the full restricted dataset. Any redacted version released by NRW may be re-used under the terms of the Open Government Licence, provided that the source, NRW copyright and Newport County Council ownership are acknowledged. It is the responsibility of the recipient to determine whether the data are fit for their intended purpose.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

© Bangor University 2013. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved.
 

Licence

Other constraints
Open Government Licence
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313135353732 XML
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Marine Benthic Species and Habitat Collation Held in Marine Recorder

NRW_DS114501
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-10-30T13:36:51.356Z
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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