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MEPA Coastal Water Survey -Physicochemical 2012/13

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General  
Data holding centreOceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
CountryMalta  Malta
Time period30th May 2012 - 24th July 2013
OngoingNo
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.

OriginatorsMalta Environment and Planning Authority, Environment Protection Directorate
Data web sitehttps://era.org.mt/en/Documents/CW%20Mon%20Final%20Part%201.pdf
Availability 
OrganisationOceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
AvailabilitySeaDataNet licence
ContactMiraine Rizzo
Address

Malta Environment and Planning Authority, Environment Protection Directorate
St. Francis Revelin Street
Floriana

FRN 1230
Malta

Telephone(+356) 2290 0000
Facsimile(+356) 2290 2295
Emailmiraine.rizzo@era.org.mt
Administration 
Collating centreOceanography Malta Research Group, Department of Geosciences, University of Malta
Local identifier45008012
Global identifier6802
Last revised2018-04-12