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EnvironmentAn acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2018. The purpose of this survey was to survey blue whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with vessel from...
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SUPERSEDED - The dataset was originally published with a doi in February 2020 but has been superseded by an updated version. This DOI has been superseded in May 2021 by https://doi.org/ 10/gc9t due to corrections applied to the dataset. Nephrops norvegicus are common around...
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EnvironmentMultibeam echosounder data and seabed sampling data acquired during the INFOMAR and INSS national seabed mapping programmes are the primary sources of data used in the generation of this collated seabed classification/marine habitats layer. Lower resolution interpretations of...
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EnvironmentThis dataset shows the distribution of fishing effort by fishing vessels according to the gear type used. Fishing effort is defined as the time spent engaged in fishing operations or time spent at sea, this time may be multiplied by a measure of fishing capacity, e.g. engine...
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EnvironmentThis oceanographic survey, led by the Marine Institute, was conducted from 24th January - 2nd February 2007 on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer. The focus area was the Rockall Trough. Standard oceanographic research data collection to ascertain the condition of the ocean.
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EnvironmentThis multidisciplinary deepwater survey was conducted by the Marine Institute on board the R.V. Celtic Explorer in September 2006. The survey was designed to revisit earlier survey areas from the nineties and investigate the impact of the high levels of exploitation on the...
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The Irish Groundfish Survey is an annual 6 week fish trawl survey held in the 4th quarter of the years that has an essential aim to examine the composition and abundance of fish species in the waters surrounding Ireland. This major survey is undertaken by the Fisheries Science...
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This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2016 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and...
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This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2016 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the...
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EnvironmentFisheries Western European Shelf Pelagic Acoustic Survey (WESPAS) Leg 2 completed by the Marine Institute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services team. 1. Collect single beam acoustic data on boarfish spawning aggregations and herring feeding aggregations within a pre-determined...
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This survey was conducted on board the RV Celtic Explorer in 2016 by the Marine Institute (MI) as part of the annual groundfish survey to determine the distribution and abundance of commercial fish around Ireland. The Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) forms part of the...
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EnvironmentThis multidisciplinary 14 day transatlantic survey took place in Aptil 2017 on board the Marine Institute's R.V. Celtic Explorer. This research cruise is a survey that has been conducted annually since 2011 along a similar cruise track, with each year building on the body of...
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This survey (leg 3 and 4) of the 2016 Irish Anglerfish and Megrim Survey (IAMS) took place from 25th February to 6th March 2016 on RV Celtic Explorer, led by the Marine Institute. Leg one and two took place in January. The IAMS survey is coordinated with the Scottish...
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Annual Blue Whiting Acoustic Survey undertaken by the Marine Institute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services section. 1. Survey the Blue Whiting spawning stock using acoustic techniques in coordination with surveys from other vessels. 2. Biological sampling of echotraces to...
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This survey was conducted by the Marine Institute in Autumn 2006 as part of the annual Celtic Sea Herring Acoustic Survey. The aim of an acoustic survey is to determine the relative abundance of the target species. This information is then used to determine catch rates and...
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EnvironmentHigh resolution seabed mapping survey involving multi-beam echosounder, magnetics and shallow seismic data collection activity in the Celtic Sea. Mapping of the seabed properties of the Irish marine resource.
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Annual Nephrops Galway Bay Porcupine Underwater television (UWTV) Survey undertaken by Marine Insitute Fisheries Ecosystem Advisory Services team. This survey took place in 2017 in the North East Atlanic - in Galway Bay and the Porcupine. Nephrops is a genus of lobsters...
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EnvironmentMulti-disciplinary biological oceanographical survey in the Celtic Sea to the south of Ireland. A multidisciplinary cross services survey with the following work plans: 1. Location and densities of the scallop ground South of Saltees Islands using the UWTV equipment....
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GroundFish Intercalibrations: Fisheries Science Services (FSS) carries out the annual Irish Groundfish Survey (IGFS) in the fourth quarter of each year as part of a larger coordinated survey effort with our EU neighbours (France to the south; and the UK to the north). Standard...
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An acoustic survey targeting blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) spawning and post spawning aggregations in the north east Atlantic in 2006. Spawning takes place from January through to April along the shelf edge from the southern Porcupine Bank area northwards to the...
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