Underway (Ferrybox) data collected in UK Waters from 2010 onwards

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23 September 2025
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Summary

A 4H JENA Ferrybox system runs continuously on RV Cefas Endeavour during all surveys where appropriate since 2010, generating data across the North Sea, Irish Sea, and English Channel at a resolution of one measurement per minute. A continuous inflow is taken from a dedicated inlet and pump at approximately 4m under the waterline. Key parameters measured include sea surface temperature (SST), through a hull mounted temperature probe, salinity (SAL), chlorophyll fluorometry (FLUORS), turbidity (FTU), and Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR). Other parameters recorded include meteorological variables, oxygen concentrations, and measures of photosynthetic activity. New data is added annually.

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Added to data.gov.uk
2025-08-14
Access contraints
Not specified
Harvest GUID
CEFAS1c58089b-616c-4375-97e8-28941d8750c1
Extent
Latitude: 64.00° to °
Longitude: -18.00° to 14.00°
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Dataset reference date
2024-07-18 (publication)
2025-08-14 (revision)
2024-04-09 (creation)
Frequency of update
continual
Responsible party
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS) (originator, custodian, distributor, owner); Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (owner)
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eng
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