MESH SW Approaches canyons

This data was gathered as part of the MESH SW Approaches canyons survey; a collaborative survey involving the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, the Marine Institute, the British Geological Survey and the University of Plymouth. Defra Natural Environment Group Science Division (CRO 361) made a significant contribution to this work. The work contributed to the MESH project that received European Regional Development Funding through the INTERREG IIIb Community Initiative. The aims of the survey were to acquire high resolution multibeam, sub-bottom profiler and seabed imagery data in the SW Approaches area, located approximately 320km southwest of Land's End. The cruise not only mapped the variable morphology of the area, but also investigated the biological communities within the canyon system for the assessment of a potential SAC under the EC Habitats Directive. The cruise also tested the application of the survey standards and protocols developed under the MESH project. The cruise was the first thorough test for the recently completed MESH Guidance Framework, providing a 'proof of concept' from planning to completion.

Simple

Alternate title

GB000971
Alternate title

07-01-01
Date (Publication)
2007-06-30
Citation identifier
GB000971
Point of contact
Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

British Geological Survey (BGS) Marine Operations

Data Manager British Geological Survey

dassh.enquiries@mba.ac.uk

Originator

Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) - Marine Conservation Branch, Peterborough

Helen Ellwood

helen.ellwood@jncc.gov.uk

Custodian
Maintenance and update frequency
Not planned
Resource format
Name Version
Geographic Information System
Keywords
GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

SeaDataNet P021 parameter discovery vocabulary
Use limitation

Data is freely available for research or commercial use providing that the originators are acknowledged in any publications produced.

Access constraints
Other restrictions
Other constraints

No restrictions to public access
Language
English
Topic category
  • Biota
Geographic identifier
benthic boundary layer

SeaDataNet vertical extent keywords 2010-01-01

Geographic identifier
Western Channel & Celtic Sea

Charting Progress 2 Sea Areas 2009-06-18

Geographic identifier
North Atlantic Ocean

International Hydrographic Bureau, Limits of Oceans and Seas 1954-01-01

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Begin date
2007-06-04
End date
2007-06-18
Supplemental Information

Stewart, H A, and Davies, J S. 2007. MESH SW Approaches canyons survey, R/V Celtic Explorer Cruise CE0705, BGS Project 07/06, Operations Report. British Geological Survey Commissioned Report, CR/07/123.

Reference system identifier
urn:ogc:def:crs:EPSG::4326
Distribution format
    OnLine resource
    Protocol Linkage Name
    https://www.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/resources/mesh-archive/

    OGC:WMS

         		https://ows.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/geoserver/emodnet_view_maplibrary/wms?

    gb000971

    OGC:WFS

         		https://ows.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/geoserver/emodnet_open_maplibrary/wfs?

    gb000971

    WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link

         		https://files.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/data/EMODnetSBHsurvey_GB000971.zip

    EMODnet Seabed Habitats download

    WWW:LINK-1.0-http--link

         		https://files.emodnet-seabedhabitats.eu/data/EMODnetSBHsurvey_GB000971.zip

    EMODnet Seabed Habitats download
    Hierarchy level
    Dataset
    Statement

    Survey techniques: Multibeam echo sounder (Simrad EM1002, minimum resolution of 25m); Sub bottom profiling (seismic lines completed using deep tow boomer and sparker); Drop camera (44 drop down video/stills tows).

    Original classification: EUNIS version 2004 (6 classes at EUNIS level 3)

    Translated classification: EUNIS version 2007-11

    Metadata

    File identifier
    546c9473b9f8effa615cc476f4df36b5 XML
    Metadata language
    English
    Hierarchy level
    Dataset
    Date stamp
    2022-02-17T16:12:56
    Metadata standard name

    MEDIN Discovery metadata standard
    Metadata standard version

    2.3.4
    Metadata author
    Organisation name Individual name Electronic mail address Role

    Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) - Marine Conservation Branch, Peterborough

    Helen Ellwood

    helen.ellwood@jncc.gov.uk

    		Point of contact
     
     

    Overviews

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    Keywords

    GEMET - INSPIRE themes, version 1.0

    Habitats and biotopes


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