Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Shoresearch

doi:10.15468/1nw3ch

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Shoresearch

Citation

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (2023). Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Shoresearch. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/1nw3ch accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-15.

Description

Intertidal species records gathered through Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's Shoresearch project during 2010 - 2013.

Purpose

To increase our understanding of the distribution of intertidal species across Yorkshire and involve volunteers and members of the public, thus raising awareness of the interesting and exciting marine species to be found within the North Sea.

Sampling Description

Quality Control

The dataset consists of records made by volunteer recorders during Yorkshire Wildlife Trust led Shoresearch surveys, so should not be regarded as having comprehensive geographic or taxonomic coverage. Records are determined in situ by experienced YWT staff leading the survey. Only species identifiable in the field are recorded and sometimes only to genus level. Photographs may be taken for validation or to send to experts for identification. Prior to submission records are validated using NBN Record Cleaner.

Method steps

Species records gathered during Yorkshire Wildlife Trust led Shoresearch surveys during 2010 - 2013. Intertidal surveys carried out by volunteers. All records are verified by experienced Yorkshire Wildlife Trust staff. Records are digitised by the YWT Living Seas Officer and validated using NBN Record Cleaner.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

Coastal sites in VC61 and VC62

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

metadata author
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

distributor
NBN Atlas
27 Old Gloucester St, Holborn
London
WC1N 3AX
London
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org

Sharne McMillan
administrative point of contact
position: editor
email: sharne.mcmillan@ywt.org.uk