MISE Project Waterford Otter Records, 2011-2015
Citation
Denise O’Meara. MISE Project Waterford Otter Records, 2011-2015. National Biodiversity Data Centre. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/cgswuv accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-10-02.Description
The data set contains records of otter spraints collected during surveys carried out by the MISE Project in Co. Waterford between 2011 and 2015. A small number of other records including sightings of live animals and roadkill are also included.Sampling Description
Quality Control
All otter spraint records have been verified using DNA testing, except a small number of incidental records not DNA tested which were collected by a member of MISE staff experienced in identification of otter field signs.Method steps
- Experienced members of the MISE team led trained volunteers on surveys to find and collect otter spraints in selected survey sites. Spraints collected were subjected to DNA testing to verify the identity of the species of origin.
Taxonomic Coverages
Species Groups recorded: terrestrial mammal.
Geographic Coverages
Co. Waterford (some incidental records from other counties).
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
Denise O’Mearaoriginator
Mammals In a Sustainable Environment Project
Waterford Institute of Technology, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Telephone: +353-51-302665
email: domeara@wit.ie
homepage: http://www.miseproject.ie/
metadata author
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/
administrative point of contact
National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland
Beechfield house, Carriganore WIT West Campus
Waterford
County Waterford
IE
Telephone: +353 (0)51 306 240
email: info@biodiversityireland.ie
homepage: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/