Collation of data on distribution of species and habitats in the Irish ...

<strong>Collation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>data</strong> on distribution <strong>of</strong> species and habitats in the Irish Sea
Products
The contract was awarded against the deliverables detailed at the start <strong>of</strong> the report. In
accordance with the contract we enclose:
• A copy <strong>of</strong> Marine Recorder <strong>data</strong> covering 49 <strong>data</strong> sets (including Stage 1
<strong>data</strong>sets) detailing locational <strong>data</strong> for the 35 species and 13 habitats.
• List <strong>of</strong> <strong>data</strong> sources covered – as provided in Tables 1a-c, 2 and 3
• List <strong>of</strong> searches made – this report details the searches made. A list <strong>of</strong>
references cited has been included at the end <strong>of</strong> the report all surveys that
have been entered into Marine Recorder have a reference included.
Next stage
JNCC will produce maps from the existing <strong>data</strong> that they hold and the <strong>data</strong> gathered
during stages 1 and 2 <strong>of</strong> the project. The maps and meta<strong>data</strong> will be released to a list <strong>of</strong>
organizations and individuals, as specified in Annex D <strong>of</strong> tender specification, for
consultation by 20 th May 2003. We expect the consultation to include a JNCC generated
map and MBA generated table <strong>of</strong> references for each <strong>of</strong> the species and habitats. The
respondents detailed in the tender documentation will be asked to indicate their
acceptance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>data</strong> gathered and whether they are aware <strong>of</strong> additional <strong>data</strong> sources.
We would like to discuss with JNCC following up any leads from the consultation as well
as any leads generated by this exercise.
Acknowledgements
Other staff at the Marine Biological Association who have contributed significantly to the
project are Dan Lear and Elizabeth Barton.
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