East of Haig Fras Marine Conservation Zone PSA Samples 2012

48 PSA (Particle Size Analysis) samples collected in 2012 for the Marine Conservation Zones Project. The data were gathered in the East of Haig Fras area, funded by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). The dataset is published by the Government Digital Service via the EU Open Data platform.

Use Cases

• Map seabed sediment types based on the particle size analysis data.
• Assess habitat suitability for marine species based on sediment composition.
• Support the designation and monitoring of Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs).
• Conduct baseline environmental studies for the East of Haig Fras region.

Strengths

• Contains 48 distinct physical samples, providing a concrete data foundation.
• Funded and collected for a specific government conservation project (DEFRA's Marine Conservation Zones Project).
• Geographically focused on a defined marine area (East of Haig Fras).

Limitations

• Row count and column definitions are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality and structure require manual inspection after download.
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified.

Provenance

Source

UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), via Government Digital Service.

Collection Method

Physical collection of PSA (Particle Size Analysis) samples.

Time Range

2012

Freshness

Data collected in 2012; last platform update unknown.

Geography

East of Haig Fras, UK waters.