Marine Biodiversity Data Portal - NI
News
Upcoming events and news about the project will be advertised here as well as on our Facebook page.
Creating 3D models using photogrammetry
In October 2024 we were lucky enough to have Dr Jon Chamberlain from University of Essex join us and a team of volunteer divers to trial the use of photogrammetry to create 3D models of rocky, sublittoral habitats at Rathlin Island as well as models of the common sunstar (Crossaster papposus) and the spiny starfish (Marthasterias glacialis) at Strangford Lough. Jon used footage from a variety of underwater cameras including stills photography and video and Agisoft Metashape software in order to create the models. Details of the technique and the 3D models created can be viewed on Jon's blog post.
Polychaetes of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop
Dr Teresa Darbyshire will be running a 2-day workshop on how to identify the polychaete worms that we have here in Northern Ireland. Teresa is the senior curator of marine invertebrates at the National Museum of Wales with a specialist interest in polychaete taxonomy. The course is being run as part of the DAERA funded Marine Biodiversity Data Portal-NI project. The course is free and aimed at upskilling individuals who are actively identifying and recording polychaetes in Northern Ireland. Please register interest by emailing us at c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk.
Venue: Queen's University Marine Lab, Portaferry
Date & Time: Tuesday 22nd, 09:30 - 16:30 & Wednesday 23rd October 2024, 09:30 - 16:30
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Seaweeds of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop
Prof. Christine Maggs will be running a 2-day workshop on how to identify the seaweeds that we have here in Northern Ireland. Christine is an international expert on the systematics of seaweeds and has authored three books on seaweeds including: Seasearch Guide to Seaweeds of Britain and Ireland, Green seaweeds of Britain and Ireland and Seaweeds of the British Isles: Volume 1 Rhodophyta, Part 3A Ceramiales. The course is free and suitable for all levels. To book a place please email c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk, as spaces are limited; we recommend early booking.
Venue: Queen's University Marine Lab, Portaferry
Date & Time: Thursday 22nd, 08:45 - 16:00 & Friday 23rd August 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
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Nudibranchs of Northern Ireland Identification Workshop
Christine Morrow & Libby Keatley will be running a 1-day workshop on how to find, identify and record the diverse array of nudibranchs we have here in Northern Ireland. Although nudibranchs are found all around our coast and can be found both on shore and by diving, most of them are tiny, and divers and shore explorers often need tips on how to find them! If you have photos of nudibranchs, bring along your laptops and we will have a go at identifying the photos and making them into records. The course is free and suitable for both shore and diver volunteers and no previous knowledge about the group is necessary. To book a place please email c.morrow@qub.ac.uk or l.keatley@qub.ac.uk, as spaces are limited we recommend early booking.
Venue: Portrush Sailing Club, Pool Room
Date & Time: Saturday 20th April 2024, 10.30–16.00
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Stakeholder event at Queen’s University Marine Laboratory, 29th February 2024
An event to demonstrate the Marine Biodiversity Data Portal - NI at Queen's University Marine Laboratory. Thanks to everyone who attended, some great feedback and ideas for further development!
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Northern Ireland Science Festival, 17th February 2024
Christine Morrow, Libby Keatley & Rebekah Bajko accompanied staff from CEDaR and curatorial staff at National Museums NI in a one-day event at the Ulster Transport Museum to promote appreciation of our local marine biodiversity.
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Volunteer event at Queen’s University Marine Laboratory, 17th December 2023
This one-day event was to promote the project amongst citizen science volunteers and introduce our iNaturalist project.
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