Wight-Barfleur Reef SCI: Marine Habitat Characterisation Report

A characterisation report from the Wight-Barfleur Reef Site of Community Importance (SCI). The document describes findings from data collected during surveys in February 2012 and March 2013, combined with relevant historical datasets. The report was published by the Government Digital Service under an Open Government Licence.

Use Cases

• Analyze reef habitat composition based on the survey findings described in the report
• Assess temporal changes in marine ecosystems by comparing 2012/2013 data with historical datasets mentioned
• Inform marine conservation and management strategies for the Wight-Barfleur Reef SCI based on the characterisation findings

Strengths

• Report integrates data from two dedicated surveys in 2012 and 2013.
• Findings are contextualized with relevant historical datasets.
• Published under the permissive Open Government Licence.

Limitations

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

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service

Collection Method

Analysis of data from surveys conducted in February 2012 and March 2013.

Time Range

Primary survey data from 2012-2013, with references to historical data.

Freshness

Survey data is from 2012 and 2013; report last updated date is unknown.

Geography

Wight-Barfleur Reef, a Site of Community Importance (SCI).