A 2010 survey by NatureScot determined the presence or absence of the invasive marine non-native species Didemnum vexillum on the south-west coast of Scotland. Twelve locations, including ten marinas and two harbours, were surveyed between 1 and 5 February 2010. The results were intended to inform Scottish Natural Heritage and wider UK policy for responding to this species.
Use Cases
- Mapping the presence of Didemnum vexillum based on survey locations in marinas and harbours
- Informing policy for invasive species response based on the survey's findings
- Comparing invasive species establishment risk between artificial and natural substrates near Largs Yacht Haven
Strengths
- Survey covers 12 specific locations on the west coast of Scotland
- Data collection followed a documented method from Ashton et al. (2006) and the Marine Biological Association UK
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
Provenance
- Source
- Marine Environmental Data & Information Network
- Collection Method
- Rapid assessment surveys of marinas and harbours, followed by additional surveys of artificial and natural substrates.
- Time Range
- Survey conducted between 1 and 5 February 2010.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-06-11 08:13:45.259279; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- South-west coast of Scotland, including the Clyde area and Largs Yacht Haven.