MEDIN data guideline for ad-hoc sightings and non-effort based surveys of marine life

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Marine Environmental Data and Information Network
Data Archive for Marine Species and Habitats

Publication date

2019

Publisher

Marine Environmental Data and Information Network

Journal

Spatial Coverage

Geographical Scope

European

Sea Region

North Sea
English Channel
Irish Sea
Bristol Channel

Categories

Categories

biota

Discipline

Parameter discipline

Marine Biodiversity

Instruments and Platforms

Instrument

observers

Platform

human
diver

Methods Status

Maturity Level

Level 4: Better Practice - Developed and Adopted

Abstract

This guideline defines the format of data collected on an ad-hoc basis for example a chance sighting of a species. Used correctly the guideline facilitates easy use and reuse of the data.

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CC-BY 4.0CC-BY 4.0

Citation

MEDIN and DASSH (2019) MEDIN data guideline for ad-hoc sightings and non-effort based surveys of marine life. Version 4.4. MEDIN, [Spreadsheet]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.25607/OBP-1622

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Applications

MSFD

Descriptor 1: Marine Biodiversity

MSP

Biodiversity and Conservation
Scientific Research and Monitoring

GOOS Application

Biodiversity analysis and assessment
Sustainable management and food security
Coastal management

GOOS EOV Phenomena

Ocean Obs Societal Need

Ocean health

Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development::14.2 By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development::14.a Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries

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