Mapping the distribution of maerl in South Uist (Loch Boisdale), Western Isles. Lifeforms at the entrance to the Sound of Eriskay
Mapping the distribution of maerl in South Uist, Western Isles was a collaborative study between Scottish Natural Heritage and the BioMar Programme. The survey used acoustic techniques, video drops, ROV, grab samples and diver surveys. The result was a map of predicted biotope distribution. Additional information source: Davies, J. & Foster-Smith, R. L. 1997. Mapping the distribution of maerl in South Uist, Western Isles. Unpublished report to Scottish Natural Heritage.
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http://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/aac0d27c-3562-435c-ae9d-7a769931ca6d-GB100055.zip
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Davies, J. & Foster-Smith, R. L. 1997. Mapping the distribution of maerl in South Uist, Western Isles. Unpublished report to Scottish Natural Heritage.
biota
Marine
Seabed Habitats and Geology
GB100055
Corpulent
Lifeforms
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Nature Conservation
AGDS
Diver survey
Drop camera
Grabs
ROV
-7.266956
-7.205578
57.105513
57.076727
1995-07-17
1995-07-21
publication
1995-12-31
Classification system details: 9 Lifeform categories. Survey technique details: Track spacing of whole area: 0.25km. Areas of interest: 0.125km spacing. Ground truthed by towed video recorder and scuba diving.
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