Distribution of shallow marine species and inshore habitats. SMSG Marine Recorder database
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Updated | December 14, 2020, 09:52 (PST) |
| Created | January 30, 2020, 05:20 (PST) |
| Region | Falkland Islands |
| Language | eng |
| Topic Category | Biota; flora and/or fauna in natural environment |
| Temporal Extent Start | 2006-01-01 |
| Temporal Extent End | 2014-12-31 |
| Dataset Reference Date | 2014 |
| Lineage | The Shallow Marine Water Group comprises of divers (volunteers) take biological data while diving. The data are collected in three ways: by filling in a habitat form (Joint Nature Conservation Committe standard form), by counting species along a transect and by quadrats, which are put at each side of the transect. If the dives are conducted only for biological purposes the transect is 20 metre long and there are at least 20 quadrats along it at every meter (each side of the transect). If data are collected for commercial species the transect is 30 metre long. JNCC form is always filled in as well as the count of "mobile" species farger than 3cm. The survey takes place in this way: the coordinate of the transect is where the boat is anchored. Two divers leave the boat and the first one counts the mobile species form while the second take photos of the quadrats. On the way back, the divers analyse the kelp. Quadrats (photos) are not always taken, but in case they are, this info is use to calculate density of species. Last important note: the transect is on the same habitat, hence if a different habitat is found the transect bends to keep on the same habitat. |
| West Longitude | -61.25 |
| South Latitude | -52.9 |
| East Longitude | -57.77 |
| North Latitude | -51.01 |
| Spatial Reference System | WGS84 |
| Responsible Organisation Name | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Contact Mail Address | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Responsible Party Role | Hidden (personal data protection) |
| Access Limitations | Restricted, send data request to data owner |
| Use Constraints | Open, but copyright and/or Intellectual Property Rights apply |
| Resource Reference | Cite data source as: Shallow Marine Survey Group (YYYY) |
| Data Format | csv |
| Update Frequency | as needed |
| Accuracy | no more than 100 metres |
| Resource Type | Dataseries |
| Original Title | Hidden (internal use only) |
| Metadata Date | 2014-12-18 |
| Metadata Point of Contact | datamanager@saeri.ac.fk |
| Contact Consent | Contact details hidden |
| Unique Resource ID | FK-SMSG-162 |
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