2011 Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) North Minch ROV survey
The purpose of this benthic survey in the Minch, north-east of Shiant East Bank, was to identify priority marine features (PMFs). An ROV survey was conducted by the National Oceanographic Centre (NOC) for SNH on the 20th May 2011 to collect detailed biological information on the seabed species and habitat features present. ROV runs were undertaken at 3 sites. The images, analysed under SNH contract by Dr Colin Moore, were used to describe the nature of the seabed in terms of the physical structure and the species assemblages.
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Moore, C. G. & Atkinson, R. J. A. (2012). Biological analyses of underwater video from research cruises in the Clyde Sea, Loch Torridon and the Inner Sound, the North Minch, Loch Eriboll and off Orkney. Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 536.
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2009-05-01
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2012-12-31
notPlanned
This subtidal seabed data from the Minch was collected by NOC on the 20th May 2011. Images were obtained from an ROV survey at 3 stations, each run was deployed just above the seabed for 5-10mins. Still photographs were also taken at intervals. Track and depth data are available for the start and end of video runs. Analyses of the video footage and stills was undertaken by Dr Colin Moore, contracted by SNH, to describe the physical structure and species assemblages present. Based on the physical and biological attributes, biotopes were allocated. Species present were identified and quantified using the semi-quantitative MNCR SACFOR scale, as far as possible. Where video runs traversed a sequence of biotopes, the runs are split into corresponding segments with the transition points recorded using time. Segmentation of runs was not practicable in the case of mosaics of recurring biotopes, in which case all biotopes observed were simply listed. Runs and run segments were assessed for the presence PMFs, as well as for the presence of species and habitats of recognised conservation importance.
publication
2018-01-23
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See the referenced specification
Not for navigational use; This survey recorded no species or biotope occurrences that SNH consider as sensitive; all records may therefore be released in response to requests covered by Environmental Information Regulations or Freedom of Information Regulations; additionally its re-use and dissemination is permissible under Open Government Licence terms. Any re-use of this data will acknowledge the copyright owner.
No restrictions on public access
Consultant
Colin Moore
originator
Data Manager
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Headquaters
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
01463 725000
custodian
Data Manager
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Headquaters
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
01463 725000
pointOfContact
2020-03-05