Benthic habitat condition dataset in support of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) Descriptor 6 (D06C05, 2018 Reporting)

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This dataset is part of the 2018 Belgian submission for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) linked to descriptor 6, criterion 5. It comprises three datasets used to assess the sea floor integrity for ensuring a proper functioning of the ecosystem.The dataset on the study of the fauna associated with cobble fields (hard substrates) describes the gravel analysis performed in the Belgian part of the North Sea between 2015 and 2017. Information on the location, date and procedure used for the sediment sampling is provided as well as the description of species found in the samples.The occurrence of important benthic species. The status of benthic habitats (soft substrates).

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Name Format Description Link
rbins:xy20181012_1224411021556083_benthic_species Unknown Open resource
Occurence of important benthic species. Gert Van Hoey XLS Open resource
Study of the fauna associated with cobble fields. Ilse De Mesel, Francis Kerckhof, Danae Kapasakali XLS Open resource
rbins:xy20181012_1224411021556083_benthic_species Unknown Open resource
Status of benthic habitats (soft substrates). Gert Van Hoey, Annelies De Backer XLS Open resource
Status of benthic habitats (soft substrates). Gert Van Hoey, Annelies De Backer XLS Open resource
rbins:xy20181012_1224411021556083_benthic_species Unknown Open resource
Occurence of important benthic species. Gert Van Hoey XLS Open resource
rbins:xy20181012_1224411021556083_benthic_species Unknown Open resource
Study of the fauna associated with cobble fields. Ilse De Mesel, Francis Kerckhof, Danae Kapasakali XLS Open resource

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