Sussex Non-Native Species Records from 1972 to 2015

Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre (SBRC) provides a collection of Non-Native Species sightings for Sussex. The dataset covers records from 1972 to 2015 and includes sightings for nine specific species such as Spartina anglica and Eriocheir sinensis. The data is aggregated by the Government Digital Service via the eu_open_data platform.

Use Cases

• Analyze the temporal spread of specific non-native species like Spartina anglica based on the recorded sightings.
• Model habitat suitability for invasive species like Sargassum muticum based on the geographic distribution implied by the records.
• Study the co-occurrence patterns of listed species such as Crepidula fornicata and Crassostrea gigas.
• Assess the effectiveness of regional biodiversity monitoring for non-native species over the 43-year period.

Strengths

• Covers a long temporal range of 43 years (1972-2015).
• Focuses on nine specifically named non-native species, providing clear taxonomic scope.
• Originates from a dedicated biodiversity record centre (SBRC), suggesting institutional curation.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre (SBRC), aggregated by Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Likely contains species sightings records collected through environmental monitoring.

Time Range

1972 to 2015

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Sussex, United Kingdom