144a4eb9-5ccf-4b07-ac1d-da663ff7dd95 eng dataset Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC data@jncc.gov.uk pointOfContact 2018-06-14 Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation 1996-12-31 1996-12-31 144a4eb9-5ccf-4b07-ac1d-da663ff7dd95 SNH commissioned the BioMar project to map the distribution of biotopes and lifeforms in the Sound of Arisaig pSAC, and in addition, undertake further detailed studies of the maerl beds within the site. Video and grab samples were collected, and 12 sites surveyed in detail by diving to collect samples for maerl analysis and characterisation of the biotopes associated with the maerl. 23 biotopes were identified from the video samples and by the MNCR sealochs survey. A map of the predicted biotope distribution based on the acoustic characteristics of the sea bed was prepared for the survey area. Additional information source: Davies, J. & Hall-Spencer, J. (1996). Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation. Scottish natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 83 Digital and Data Solutions, JNCC data@jncc.gov.uk owner Marine Seabed Habitats and Geology GB000371 Corpulent Lifeforms R2412 Show on webGIS Nature Conservation Research AGDS Cores Diver survey Grabs Towed video Released under the Open Government Licence v3.0 otherRestrictions No limitations eng biota -5.975019 -5.706329 56.752778 56.86161 1995-06-14 1996-06-23 Davies, J. & Hall-Spencer, J. (1996). Mapping of the benthic biotopes in the proposed Sound of Arisaig Special Area of Conservation. Scottish natural Heritage Research, Survey and Monitoring Report No. 83 Geospatial (vector polygon) Unknown http://data.jncc.gov.uk/data/144a4eb9-5ccf-4b07-ac1d-da663ff7dd95-GB000371.zip GB000371.zip Classification system details: Classified according to lifeforms. Survey technique details: Track spacing of whole area: 0.25km. Areas of interest: 0.125km spacing. Ground truthed by towed video recorder.. Associated datasets: GB000256; GB000257; GB000261