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- Resource ID
- bd548bcc-900d-4f3f-8a4c-136153551537
- Title
- Solid Earth
- Date
- July 10, 2025, 3:04 p.m., Publication
- Abstract
- Dataset present a high-resolution (up to 10 m/ pixel) seabed geomorphology map of the entire Irish continental shelf, up to a depth of 200 m below sea level (bsl). The map was produced taking advantage of the high resolution Irish National Seabed Survey (INSS) and INFOMAR multibeam dataset, and using a protocol of modern semi-automated mapping techniques to streamline the results assisted by expert interpretation and corrections. The current version of the map (v2023) is based on all available INSS and INFOMAR multibeam data up to 2023. All previous mapping efforts and existing literature on the Irish shallow shelf geomorphology have also been collated and integrated in the map, re-delineating features using the machine-assisted methodology and critically evaluating the previous interpretations. An internationally standardised terminology and classification scheme, in the form of the MIM-GA two-part scheme, has been adopted, aligning the new map to other international geomorphological work (https://zenodo.org/record/7804019#.ZGZl6qXMK3B). The map includes both newly identified and re-assessed seabed morphological and geomorphological features (e.g. palaeochannels, drumlins, dunes etc.) and the different types of substrate (e.g. bedrock, unconsolidated or consolidated superficial deposits) that have been interpreted to represent the dominant composition within the top 1-2 metres of the seafloor. This detailed geological digital map is intended firstly as a resource enabling to better inform multiple offshore activities and management of the marine environment on the Irish continental shelf. The information is of importance to a range of stakeholders connected to sea fisheries, aquaculture, renewable energy (wind, wave and tidal power), marine communications, dredging, and aggregate industry. None Suggested Citation: Arosio, Riccardo; Wheeler, Andrew; Sacchetti, Fabio; Guinan, Janine; Benetti, Sara; O'Keeffe, Eimear; van Landeghem, Katrien; Conti, Luis; Furey, Thomas; Lim, Aaron. (2023) Irish Shelf Seabed Geomorphological Map v2023. Marine Institute, Ireland. doi:10/kh9g.
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- Responsible
- tfurey
- Point of Contact
- thomas.furey@marine.ie
- Purpose
- --
- Maintenance Frequency
- None
- Type
- not filled
- Restrictions
- otherRestrictions
- While every effort is made in preparing the dataset no responsibility is accepted by or on behalf of the Marine Institute for any errors, omissions or misleading information. The Marine Institute accepts no responsibility for loss or damage occasioned or claimed to have been occasioned, in part or in full, as a consequence of any person acting, or refraining from acting as a result of a matter contained in this datasets or as a consequence of using this dataset for any purpose whatsoever.
- License
- Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International
- Language
- eng
- Temporal Extent
- Start
- May 1, 2023, midnight
- End
- June 1, 2023, midnight
- Supplemental Information
- https://data.marine.ie/geonetwork/srv/eng/catalog.search#/metadata/ie.marine.data:dataset.5120
- Data Quality
- Data supplied by Marine Institute.
- Extent
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- x0: -10.913487
- x1: -5.312149
- y0: 50.683369
- y1: 55.929404
- Spatial Reference System Identifier
- EPSG:4326
- Keywords
- no keywords
- Category
- Geoscientific Information
- Regions
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