DASSH Data Archive Centre expert sightings records
Marine Biological Association
Description
Occasional sighting of marine species recorded by academics, professionals or expert amateur naturalists.
Geographic Description
UK
Purpose
To report species sightings. Often range extensions rare, BAP or vagrant species
Data quality
Records are from experienced recorders, are usually backed up with photographic evidence or specimens and are often validated by taxonomic experts. Some sightings of important species seen by volunteers and confirmed by expert recorders/taxonomists are included. All records have been QA'd including plotting locations.
Methods
Primarily casual observations whilst on shore, at sea or diving.
Citation
DASSH Data Archive Centre expert sightings records by Marine Biological Association under licence CC-BY
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Rights
CC-BY
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Licence
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