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Biological survey of the beach and seabed around the Galloway Creamery Outfall, Loch Ryan, south west Scotland (1987-)
Data set information
| Query EDMED |
General | |
Data holding centre | Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Stirling Office |
Country | United Kingdom |
Time period | From 1987 onwards |
Ongoing | Yes |
Geographical area | Sixteen sub-tidal and eight inter-tidal sampling sites at the head end of Loch Ryan, south west Scotland (around 54° 54'N, 5degW) |
Observations | |
Parameters | Insect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the littoral zone; Insect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the littoral zone; Insect and earthworm taxonomy-related abundance per unit area of the bed; Insect and earthworm taxonomy-related ash-free dry weight biomass per unit area of the bed; Sediment grain size parameters |
Instruments | Sediment grabs; unconsolidated sediment corers; in-situ particle sizers |
Description | |
Summary | This is an annual survey of 24 sampling points (16 sub-tidal, 8 inter-tidal) at the head end of Loch Ryan. The purpose of the survey is to assess the effects of the Creamery discharge on the Loch by means of a study of the invertebrate communities and particle size characteristics. The invertebrates are identified to species level where possible. Identification and sample sorting quality assessment is through inter-river board ring tests and inter-calibration samples. This is enhanced by attendance at appropriate identification workshops. The best available keys are used and a reference collection is being established. |
Originators | Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Stirling Office |
Availability | |
Organisation | Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Stirling Office |
Availability | By negotiation |
Contact | Enquiries Officer |
Address | Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Stirling Office |
Telephone | 01786 457700 |
info@sepa.org.uk | |
Administration | |
Collating centre | British Oceanographic Data Centre |
Local identifier | 1098010 |
Global identifier | 891 |
Last revised | 2009-12-01 |