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Skomer Marine Conservation Zone Management Zones

This dataset contains multiple layers used to recreate a map of the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone, including byelaw and code of conduct zones relating to vessel speeds, indicative seasonal breeding areas for seals and seabirds, sensitive areas for dolphins and porpoises, and designated anchoring and no-anchoring areas.

  • Identification
  • Extent
  • Distribution
  • Quality
  • Keywords
  • Spatial Reference System
  • Content
  • Constraints
  • Maintenance
  • Metadata

Identification

Identifier
NRW_DS125627
Alternative Title
  • Code of conduct zones - SMCZ
  • Skomer Inshore Protection Zone.lyr
  • Skomer Nearshore Protection Zone.lyr
  • Skomer Seasonal Breeding Zones for Seals.lyr
  • Skomer Seasonal Breeding Zones for Seabirds.lyr
  • Skomer No-Anchoring Areas.lyr
  • Skomer Anchoring Areas.lyr
  • Skomer Sensitive Areas for Dolphins and Porpoises.lyr
Metadata Language
English
Lineage

The original Skomer MCZ Zone map was georeferenced and then digitised to recreate the layers used in the map. The artwork in the original map was done by Stuart Lloyd Associates.

Dataset Reference Date (Publication)
2023-07-07
Topic category
  • Oceans
Owner
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
Originator
  Natural Resources Wales (NRW) -
Maes-y-Ffynnon, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2DW, Wales
http://naturalresources.wales/?lang=en
 

Extent

Extent

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


 

Vertical Extent

Medin Extent Keyword

water column boundary layer

 
 

Distribution

Format Type and Description
  • Geographic Information System ( )

    Specification

    ESRI Feature Class

 

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

The original Skomer MCZ Zone map was georeferenced and then digitised to recreate the layers used in the map. The artwork in the original map was done by Stuart Lloyd Associates.

 

Keywords

Keywords

GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0
  • Oceanographic geographical features
  • Protected sites
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2008-06-01
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.external.theme.httpinspireeceuropaeutheme-theme

Keywords

NRW Thesaurus

  • codes of conduct
Type
Theme

Citation

Date (Publication)
2026-08-27
Code
geonetwork.thesaurus.local.theme.converted_nrw-keywords

Keywords

SeaDataNet Parameter Discovery Vocabulary
  • Administrative units
Type
Theme

Citation

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

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

Data may only be re-used externally under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence following an assessment of the data.

 

Use Constraints

Use constraints type
Other restrictions
Other constraints

© CNC/NRW Data may only be re-used externally under provision and in line with the terms of a NRW licence following an assessment of the data.

 

Attribution Statement

Other constraints

Access restrictions on this data have not been determined. NRW may provide access to this dataset on request, however NRW may not release, publish or disseminate the data or derived products freely without further assessment.

 

Licence

Other constraints
Not Licenced for Re-use
 
 
 

Metadata

Metadata

File Identifier
4f4c4942-4343-5764-6473-313235363237 XML
Metadata Language
English
Resource type
Dataset
Metadata Date
2026-09-29T14:28:30.34Z
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

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