2021 NatureScot Distribution Mapping and Baseline Monitoring survey of sea caves around Fair Isle

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16 June 2025
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Summary

Survey data were acquired for four sea caves within the Fair Isle MPA for the purposes of condition monitoring. The information included physical data on the location and spatial configuration of the caves enabling their mapping, as well as depth data and descriptions of the physical habitat. Biological data in the form of SACFOR abundances were collected for cross sections at various points along the cave system, permitting the identification of biotopes present. Imagery collected included still photo and video footage along the cave system, with detailed coverage of the substrate and biota of the biotopes present at the cross-sections. In addition a cave inventory of Fair Isle caves was produced based on historical information and examination of the coastline by boat, with cave entrances photographed and positions recorded. When sea conditions allowed caves were entered by snorkellers and data collected on cave configuration, extent, water depth and light levels, and wherever possible, a sketch was made of the cave layout.

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2025-06-10
Access contraints
Not for navigational use; SNH copyright data which is available for re-use under government licence terms: http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
Harvest GUID
f6db38b5-b0c7-4ed8-988a-2652382bbe13
Extent
Latitude: 59.562245020122° to °
Longitude: -1.6637420654297° to -1.5868377685547°
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Dataset reference date
2022-06-30 (publication)
Frequency of update
notPlanned
Responsible party
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Headquaters (owner, originator); NatureScot (HQ Inverness) (custodian); Data Archive for Seabed Species and Habitats (DASSH) (distributor)
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eng
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