Newquay and Gannel Marine Conservation Zone Survey Data from 2013

Newquay and the Gannel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) survey data was collected during a single cruise (EA_sngn0213) from March 21-31, 2013. The dataset includes 62 video transects, 293 analyzed still images, 41 particle size analysis (PSA) samples, and 41 infauna samples. It was aggregated by the Government Digital Service from the eu_open_data platform.

Use Cases

• Assessing benthic habitat composition based on the 293 analyzed still images.
• Analyzing sediment characteristics using the 41 particle size analysis (PSA) samples.
• Monitoring infaunal communities within the conservation zone based on the 41 infauna samples.
• Reviewing seabed video footage for habitat mapping from the 62 video transects.

Strengths

• Includes 293 analyzed still images, providing a visual record of seabed conditions.
• Contains 41 paired PSA and infauna samples, allowing for cross-analysis of sediment and biology.
• Data is tied to a specific survey cruise (EA_sngn0213) with known dates (March 21-31, 2013).

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Government Digital Service (via eu_open_data platform)

Collection Method

Marine survey cruise collecting video, still images, PSA, and infauna samples.

Time Range

March 21-31, 2013

Freshness

Data is from a single survey in 2013; last update date is unknown.

Geography

Newquay and the Gannel Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), UK