Marine Non Native Species (NNS) records from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Monitoring Research and Ad-hoc Sightings (extracted from Marine Recorder)

This dataset comprises of marine surveys undertaken by the Natural Resources Wales (NRW) (and former Countryside Council for Wales) for Marine non-native species, currently held in Marine Recorder. These datasets have been packaged for dissemination onto the NBN Gateway. The purpose of this data capture was to collate and monitor the spread of non-native species in Wales. The surveys represent on-going non-native monitoring, sightings and ad-hoc records of invasive and non-native species supplied to NRW or noted outside of other research and monitoring work. This published dataset is kept separate from other species survey data provided by NRW, to allow it to be updated more often. This data will contribute to the information already available in the UK non native species portal.

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS116352
Alternative Title
  • 1998-ongoing CCW Sargassum muticum (NNS) records for Wales
  • 2015 NRW Monitoring of Chinese Mitten Crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) on the River Dee (NNS)
  • 2011 CCW/SOS Across Wales Non-Native Species (NNS) Survey
  • 2013 NRW / Grateloupia turuturu records Milford Haven survey 2013 INNS
  • 2014 NRW Comprehensive reassessment of NNS in Welsh marinas
  • 2016 NRW towed video survey North Angelsey INNS & Sabellaria
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

Incidental records taken as part of the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Phase 1 Intertidal Survey were recorded as part of a timed count. The surveys related to invasive species around Welsh marinas are part of an on-going rapid assessments for presence/absence of marine Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) in Welsh marinas. Assessments were conducted by visual inspection of the entire marina and associated structures from the surface followed by snorkel surveys where non-natives were observed or where native biota composition suggested that marina habitat was amenable to non-native colonisation. Some surveys (such as those monitoring Chinese Mitten Crabs include both ad-hoc recording and fyke netting techniques.
Additional Information

Please see the following metadata entries for further information about each survey within this published dataset: - 87120 Non Native Species Data - Sargassum muticum around Wales - 118982 2016 NRW towed video survey North Angelsey INNS & Sabellaria - 114771 Across Wales Marine Non-Native Species Survey around Welsh Marinas ( extracted from Marine Recorder ) - 115636 The Feasibility of the Eradication of the Non Native Species Devil's Tongue Weed (Grateloupia turuturu) in Wales - Milford Haven Survey July 2013 - 115887 Comprehensive reassessment of Non Native Species in Welsh marinas - 116496/116497 Ad Hoc sightings of Invasive Non Native Species (INNS) chinese mitten crab
Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2017-06-20
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  NRW Marine Monitoring Team -
Natural Resources Wales, Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 

Extent

Extent

Geographic Extent
Wales (WLS)
N
W
E
S
Map representing the geographic extent of the dataset


 

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword
benthic boundary layer
 
 

Distribution

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Database ( )

    Specification

    [A] Species Data is held in Marine Recorder: [MRCCW30000000047, MRCCW31300000002, MRCCW32900000002, MRCCW30000000092, MRCCW3000000009C, MRCCW32600000002] [B] Arcview layers : X:\Biological\Non Native Species

Resource Locator
View and Download Data ( WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link )
 

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

Incidental records taken as part of the Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) Phase 1 Intertidal Survey were recorded as part of a timed count. The surveys related to invasive species around Welsh marinas are part of an on-going rapid assessments for presence/absence of marine Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) in Welsh marinas. Assessments were conducted by visual inspection of the entire marina and associated structures from the surface followed by snorkel surveys where non-natives were observed or where native biota composition suggested that marina habitat was amenable to non-native colonisation. Some surveys (such as those monitoring Chinese Mitten Crabs include both ad-hoc recording and fyke netting techniques.
 

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
  • marinas and marine docks
  • invasive species (alien species)
  • sargassum muticum
  • NBN Atlas
  • National Biodiversity Network [NBN]
  • japweed (wireweed)
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2025-01-08
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

Keywords

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

Citation

Date (Publication)
2024-06-26
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-smnr-keywords
 

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

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 and MBA 2017. NRW owns the copyright of the collation, but the ownership of the records themselves rests with the originator. 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.
 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

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

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313136333532 XML
Metadata Language
English
Parent Identifier
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) Species Data on the NBN Atlas

NRW_DS116805
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-03-03T14:57:58.568Z
Metadata Standard Name
NRW
Metadata Standard Version

1.0

pointOfContact
  Master Reference Data Team -
Natural Resources Wales, Maes y Fynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW
http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk/splash?orig=/
 
 

Publishing Body

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