Non-native Marine Species First Records, 2003-2014

Collated new Non-native species records for UK from 2003-2014 documents initial observations of non-indigenous species in the Celtic Seas and Greater North Sea region. The dataset includes the date and location for each first record, providing a temporal and spatial account of species introductions. It covers a 12-year period from January 2003 to December 2014.

Use Cases

• Mapping the spread of invasive species based on first observation location and date.
• Analyzing temporal trends in new species introductions for the 2003-2014 period.
• Informing marine conservation and biosecurity policy with evidence of initial species establishment.
• Correlating introduction events with shipping or other anthropogenic pathways using geospatial data.

Strengths

• Covers a defined 12-year time range (2003-2014) for consistent temporal analysis.
• Focuses on first records, which are critical for studying invasion timelines.
• Has a clear, specific geographic scope (Celtic Seas and Greater North Sea region).
• Appears on multiple data platforms, suggesting validation and broader utility.

Limitations

• Column names and data structure are not described, limiting understanding of specific attributes.
• Key metadata such as row count, file format, and license are not provided.
• The last update date (2026) is a future date, indicating a potential metadata error.

Provenance

Source

Marine Environmental Data & Information Network

Collection Method

Collation of new species observation records.

Time Range

2003-01-01 to 2014-12-31

Freshness

Last updated metadata indicates 2026-06-11, which is a future date and likely an error.

Geography

Celtic Seas and Greater North Sea region (UK waters)