Marine Phytoplankton Surveys (Biosys)
Summary
The Environment Agency undertakes freshwater and marine biological monitoring in England. This dataset contains site, sample and taxa information from marine phytoplankton surveys carried out across England from 1993 onwards. Notes: - These survey data are stored in an archive more commonly known as BIOSYS. - Pollution Samples are excluded from the dataset.
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Use limitation statement
There are no public access constraints to this data. Use of this data is subject to the licence identified.
Licence
Open Government LicenceAttribution statement
© Environment Agency copyright and/or database right 2022. All rights reserved.
Technical information
Update frequency
monthly
Lineage
This dataset is derived from Biosys and contains marine phytoplankton surveys.
Spatial information
Coordinate reference system
http://www.opengis.net/def/crs/EPSG/0/27700Geographic extent
- Latitude from: 49.943 to 55.816
- Longitude from: -6.236 to 2.072
Metadata information
Language
English
Metadata identifier
58da641e-4b07-47af-bf37-0156f14e1d88
Published by
Environment Agency
Contact publisher
Defra Data Services ForumDataset reference dates
Creation date
01 February 2021
Revision date
30 June 2022
Publication date
N/A
Period
- From: 26 May 1993
- To: Invalid Date
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Data and Supporting Information
| Data services and download by area of interest | Link | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology and Fish data explorer | Open link | |
| Ecology and Fish API | Open link | |
| Guidance and FAQs on the Data Services Platform Customer Forum | Open link |
| Full downloads and supporting documentation | Format | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Marine_phytoplankton_surveys_(Biosys).pdf | Download |