Clew Bay; Co. Mayo; Ireland

Habitat characterisation; Habitat extent

Sediment grabs; sediment dredges

Clew Bay habitats classified to EUNIS habitat classification. The EUNIS habitat classification is a comprehensive pan-European system to facilitate the harmonised description and collection of data across Europe through the use of criteria for habitat identification. It is hierarchical and covers all types of habitat types from natural to artificial, from terrestrial to freshwater and marine. The Clew Bay habitat surveys were completed in 2001. The data were acquired for the National Parks and Wildlife Services in 2001 to aid in the designation of Special Areas of Conservation around the coast of Ireland. The original classes assigned to the data were translated to the EUNIS habitat classification system by the Marine Institute Advanced Mapping Services team within Ocean Science and Information Services. Habitat classification and extent mapping supports understanding and knowledge on the nature of the seabed. Habitat mapping completed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. Habitat coverage 100% for the area defined and surveyed.

Marine Institute
Rinville
Oranmore
Co. Galway
H91 R673
Ireland