1983-2013 The Wildlife Information Centre (TWIC) Data Collation Marine Species of the Berw

A collection of Non-Native Species sightings from The Wildlife Information Centre (TWIC). The dataset focuses on two specific species, Ensis directus and Bonnemaisonia hamifera, along the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast. It was collated by the Government Digital Service and covers a 30-year period from 1983 to 2013.

Use Cases

• Track the temporal spread of the non-native species Ensis directus based on sighting records.
• Analyze the geographic distribution of Bonnemaisonia hamifera along a specific coastal SAC.
• Study the long-term ecological impact of non-native species based on a 30-year observation window.
• Model habitat suitability for invasive marine species based on historical sighting data.

Strengths

• Covers a 30-year time range from 1983 to 2013.
• Focuses on a specific geographic area: the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast cSAC.
• Data originates from a recognized wildlife information center (TWIC).

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

The Wildlife Information Centre (TWIC), collated by the Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

A collation of species sighting records.

Time Range

1983-2013

Freshness

Last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast cSAC (UK)