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MEPA Coastal Water Survey -Physicochemical 2012/13
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General | |
Data holding centre | Oceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta |
Country | Malta |
Time period | 30th May 2012 - 24th July 2013 |
Ongoing | No |
Geographical area | The surveys were taken at a depth of 5m at fixed stations within 5km of the coast of the Maltese Islands. |
Observations | |
Parameters | Alkalinity, acidity and pH of the water column; Salinity of the water column; Temperature of the water column; Dissolved oxygen parameters in the water column; Electrical conductivity of the water column |
Instruments | Optical backscatter sensors; pH sensors; salinometers; CTD; water temperature sensor; dissolved gas sensors |
Description | |
Summary | The survey was conducted at 26 stations in the coastal waters of the Maltese Islands. Physicochemical parameters were measured at monthly intervals over the period between 30th May 2012 and 24th July 2013. Measurements were made only at a depth of 5m from the surface. All parameters were measured using a multi-parametric probe. The multiparametric probe used was the YSI 6820 V2-1, equipped with a data display and logging system YSI 650 MDS. This probe has one optical port, conductivity/temperature port, Rapid Pulse DO port, pH/ORP port, and 3 ISE ports. |
Originators | Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Environment Protection Directorate |
Data web site | https://era.org.mt/en/Documents/CW%20Mon%20Final%20Part%201.pdf |
Availability | |
Organisation | Oceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta |
Availability | SeaDataNet licence |
Contact | Miraine Rizzo |
Address | Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Environment Protection Directorate |
Telephone | (+356) 2290 0000 |
Facsimile | (+356) 2290 2295 |
miraine.rizzo@era.org.mt | |
Administration | |
Collating centre | Oceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta |
Local identifier | 45008012 |
Global identifier | 6802 |
Last revised | 2018-04-12 |