Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation
SNH commissioned the BioMar project to map the distribution of biotopes and lifeforms in the Sound of Arisaig pSAC, and in addition, undertake further detailed studies of the maerl beds within the site. Video and grab samples were collected, and 12 sites surveyed in detail by diving to collect samples for maerl analysis and characterisation of the biotopes associated with the maerl. 23 biotopes were identified from the video samples and by the MNCR sealochs survey. A map of the predicted biotope distribution based on the acoustic characteristics of the sea bed was prepared for the survey area. Additional information source: Davies, J. & Hall-Spencer, J. (1996). Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation. Scottish natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 83
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http://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/144a4eb9-5ccf-4b07-ac1d-da663ff7dd95-GB000371.zip
name: GB000371.zip
144a4eb9-5ccf-4b07-ac1d-da663ff7dd95
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Davies, J. & Hall-Spencer, J. (1996). Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation. Scottish natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 83
biota
Marine
Seabed Habitats and Geology
GB000371
Corpulent
Lifeforms
R2412
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Nature Conservation
Research
AGDS
Cores
Diver survey
Grabs
Towed video
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56.86161
56.752778
1995-06-14
1996-06-23
publication
1996-12-31
Classification system details: Classified according to lifeforms. Survey technique details: Track spacing of whole area: 0.25km. Areas of interest: 0.125km spacing. Ground truthed by towed video recorder.. Associated datasets: GB000256; GB000257; GB000261
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