Scottish Coastal Observatory DataThis data set comprises the monitoring data collected as part of the Scottish Coastal Observatory. Data used in the report are monthly averages, with full resolution data being published separately in other datasets.
]]>Alkalinitybarnacle larvaebenthic larvaebiological oceanographybiomassbivalve larvaechemical oceanographychlorophyll acnidariacopepodsdecapod larvaeDiatomsDinoflagellatesmeteorological conditionsNitrogenNutrient concentrationsocean acidificationPhosphatephysical oceanographyPhytoplanktonriwer flowSalinitysea surface temperaturesecchi diskSilicateSPATTTemperatureToxin concentrationszooplankton41fdb67b-b525-40d7-9587-1a23d7c11f992016-12-15T14:05:50+00:002022-01-26T16:29:24+00:00R/P1YMonitoringLocation of monitoring and reporting sites around ScotlandThis Resource contains the spatial locations or regional centres of sites and areas that have been reported in all other downloadable resources.
]]>2016-12-15T14:08:06+00:002020-01-07T14:53:12+00:00text/csvcsv4678https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/7c315a62-c191-4bec-97c2-49a804cfaf4eMeteorological conditions at 8 sites around ScotlandPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: Name of the site. Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Measurement: The type of measurement reported
Measurement value: The numerical value of the measurement
Measurement unit: The unit in which a given measurement value is presented.
]]>2016-12-15T14:58:56+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv411812https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/bb789ca7-213d-49ff-ace8-fbd61e44ab56Monthly average river flows, east and west coast of ScotlandPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
River: The name of the River. Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Monthly Average Riverflow m3/s: The average monthly river flow as cubic meters per second.
]]>2016-12-15T15:04:35+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv186578https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/d2ad8f8d-f72c-4ea7-a322-1bf5b2910bebMonthly average sea surface temperature for 13 Scottish Sea AreasPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Sea_Area: The name of the sea area.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Monthly_Average_Sea_Surface_Temperature_degrees_C: The average temperature value in degrees Celsius.
]]>2016-12-15T15:09:18+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv124618https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/7d3483aa-c8ad-4652-91fc-b0ca84d496b7Monthly average sea surface temperature from Minilogger data at nine coastal monitoring sites around the Scottish coast.Please consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Monthly_Average_Sea_Surface_Temperature_degrees_C: The average temperature value in degrees Celsius.
]]>2016-12-15T15:12:27+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv56922https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/f387e6d8-6127-41d8-a9b9-4daa28efef3bMonthly average temperature and salinity at 5 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Depth layer: The depth layer or range at which measurements were made
Measurement: The type of measurement reported
Measurement value: The numerical value of the measurement
Measurement unit: The unit in which a given measurement value is presented.
]]>2016-12-15T15:16:22+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv177359https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/e2cffdec-45cb-45a7-a5c2-a985e2051436Secchi disk depth at 2 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Secchi_Disk_Depth_metres: The Secchi disk depth in metres. Measured to nearest 0.1 meter.
]]>2016-12-15T15:19:10+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv9060https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/f3829e67-f2cf-42b0-bc56-f9f21a46b075Monthly average nutrient concentrations from 5 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Depth layer: The depth layer or range at which measurements were made
Measurement: The type of measurement reported
Measurement shoert Name: Short names for nutrient measurements - makes it easier to filter data
Measurement value - MicroMolar: Concentration of the given nutrient measurement - all reported in microMolar
]]>2016-12-15T17:09:15+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv268956https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/87a9f9ed-23ef-4d78-9c89-60235e34ebd9Alkalinity, Carbon, and pH at Stonehaven sitePlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Depth layer: The depth layer or range at which measurements were made
Measurement: The type of measurement reported
Measurement value : Numeric value of the given measurement
Measurement Unit: The unit in which the measurement value is given
]]>2016-12-19T09:57:25+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv42987https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/8bc72389-e24d-4117-85f2-8001b2085716Diatoms and Dinoflagellates at 6 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Organisms: The group of organisms for which concentration or biomass is reported
Concentration_cells_per_litre: The concentration/abundance of the organisms reported as number of cells per litre
]]>2016-12-19T10:00:14+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv90624https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/0b727b04-2649-4cc9-8790-3a61bedd14afAlexandrium, Dinophysis, and Pseudo-nitzschia concentrations at 6 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Organisms: The group of organisms for which concentration or biomass is reported
Concentration_cells_per_litre: The concentration/abundance of the organisms reported as number of cells per litre
]]>2016-12-19T10:02:44+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv146764https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/6ae5fff4-c82f-4705-a6f0-74f2def8dc03Chlorophyll a concentrations at 2 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Chlorophyll_a_concentration_micgrograms_per_litre: The concentration og chlorophyll a pgiments expressed in micrograms per litre.
]]>2016-12-19T10:07:08+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv14909https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/f5ebdb43-c439-4890-a8ad-ef5c70fa8848Toxin concentrations from SPATT passive samplers in two locationsPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Measurement: The type of measurement reported
Measurement value : Numeric value of the given measurement
Measurement Unit: The unit in which the measurement value is given
]]>2016-12-19T10:16:12+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv67803https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/61999545-dbc2-4c1e-8bc6-0577c2132e31Monthly average biomass of zooplankton groups at 2 long term monitoring sitesPlease consult the report The Scottish Coastal Observatory 1997-2013 Part 2: Description of Scotland’s Coastal Waters. doi:10.7489/1881-1 for full details on methods.
Columns in this dataset are:
Year: The year of observation
Month: The month for which a value is presented
Decimal_Year: Decimal year to the first of every month - useful for quick plotting of data
Figure Reference: Identification of the Figure in which data are presented in the report for the Scottish Coastal Observatory.
Site: The name of the coastal monitoring site.Please also consult resource called "Location of monitoring and reporting sites around Scotland" for information on location.
Organisms: The group of organisms for which concentration or biomass is reported
mg_dry_weight_per_m-3: The biomass of organisms expressed as dry milligrams dry weight per cubic metre
]]>2016-12-19T10:18:27+00:002020-01-07T14:53:41+00:00text/csvcsv350872https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/scottish-coastal-observatory-data/resource/8c8bfd71-f175-485d-a5bd-cfbe3a4498d9Scottish Coastal Observatory Data - Full Data set - Excel VersionThis is a compilation of all resources in an excel file. All data sets are organised into columns reflecting sites and measurements, and rows reflecting each month in the time series.
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