Mapping of vulnerable marine species and habitats, Moldefjorden in Molde

Registro biológico Observación
Última versión publicado por Aqua Kompetanse el dic 22, 2025 Aqua Kompetanse
Fecha de publicación:
22 de diciembre de 2025
Publicado por:
Aqua Kompetanse
Licencia:
CC-BY 4.0

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Descripción

On behalf of SalMar Farming AS, Aqua Kompetanse AS has conducted a survey of vulnerable species and habitats in shallow waters (0–50 m) and deep waters (>50 m). The purpose of the survey is to identify the presence and observed density of vulnerable species that may form habitats listed on the Norwegian Red List for Ecosystems and Habitat Types (Artsdatabanken, 2018), on OSPAR’s list of threatened and/or declining habitats (OSPAR 2008-06, revised in 2021), and among the proposed management-relevant habitat types for fisheries and aquaculture (Institute of Marine Research Report, 2024-16). At depths greater than 50 meters, the focus is mainly on corals, sponges, and sea pens. However, other red-listed and/or vulnerable species that live in close interaction with the three-dimensional habitats formed by the aforementioned groups will also be described when relevant. At depths shallower than 50 meters, the survey includes kelp forests, soft-bottom shoreline areas, coarse substrate bottoms, marine seagrass beds, exposed blue mussel beds, oysters, scallop populations, corals, sponges, sea pens, and any other red-listed shallow-water species. The investigation is based on the Institute of Marine Research’s proposed methodology for surveying vulnerable species and habitats in deep water (>50 meters depth) in connection with applications for marine aquaculture (Kutti and Husa 2021).

Registros

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¿Cómo referenciar?

Los usuarios deben citar este trabajo de la siguiente manera:

Matland E C (2025). Mapping of vulnerable marine species and habitats, Moldefjorden in Molde. Version 1.0. Aqua Kompetanse. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.gbif.no/resource?r=3282-5-24k&v=1.0

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El publicador y propietario de los derechos de este trabajo es Aqua Kompetanse. Esta obra está bajo una licencia Creative Commons de Atribución/Reconocimiento (CC-BY 4.0).

Registro GBIF

Este recurso ha sido registrado en GBIF con el siguiente UUID: 9ec624fa-78b9-406b-8248-8f4e99b03b40.  Aqua Kompetanse publica este recurso y está registrado en GBIF como un publicador de datos avalado por GBIF Norway.

Palabras clave

Occurrence; Observation

Contactos

Emma Christine Matland
Aqua Kompetanse AS
  • Thorolv Kveldulvsons gt. 37A 8800 SANDNESSJØEN
NO
  • 40162962
Emma Christine Matland
  • Environmental consultant/ marine biologist
Aqua Kompetanse AS
NO

Cobertura geográfica

Frohavet-Flesafjorden, in Åfjord Municipality in Trøndelag

Coordenadas límite Latitud Mínima Longitud Mínima [62,679, 6,941], Latitud Máxima Longitud Máxima [62,694, 6,978]

Cobertura taxonómica

Occurrences are identified to the lowest possible level with current knowledge and technology.

Reino Animalia
Filo Mollusca, Porifera, Cnidaria
Class Demospongiae, Hydrozoa, Bivalvia, Octocorallia, Hexacorallia
Orden Anthoathecata, Scleractinia, Malacalcyonacea, Scleralcyonacea, Limida
Familia Virgulariidae, Stylasteridae, Primnoidae, Limidae, Caryophylliidae, Acanthogorgiidae, Funiculinidae, Pennatulidae, Kophobelemnidae

Cobertura temporal

Fecha Inicial 2024-05-21
Fecha Inicial / Fecha Final 2024-05-14 / 2024-05-15

Métodos de muestreo

The survey was conducted on May 6, May 22, and May 23, 2024. A total of 21 transects were mapped within the investigation area. These transects were designed by a consultant from Aqua Kompetanse AS based on the Institute of Marine Research's proposed methodology for mapping vulnerable species and habitats in shallow and deep water for marine aquaculture applications (Kutti and Husa, 2021; Kutti and Husa, 2022), as well as a professional assessment of the site's bathymetry and current conditions. The ROV was operated by a dedicated ROV pilot, while a consultant with a master’s degree in biology made ongoing assessments of conditions along the transects and any necessary adjustments. Continuous video recordings were made of the transects, and still photos were also taken in the field, with findings documented in a survey log. The video material from the ROV’s HD camera was analyzed by a consultant with a master's degree in biology or oceanography and experience in analyzing underwater video footage. Data was generated through continuous video analysis, with spatial data points placed every 50 meters along each transect (one data point = 50 meters of video line). There is significant uncertainty regarding the estimation of the exact area surveyed by the ROV. Aqua Kompetanse AS uses a camera with a 58.2-degree angle. During ROV operation, the camera captures both vertical and some horizontal angles. The mapping width of each video transect line is estimated by Aqua Kompetanse AS to be approximately 5 meters. While it is not possible to identify all species and individuals within this area, Aqua Kompetanse AS considers that the presence of vulnerable habitat types will be detected. If such habitats are observed, the ROV operator will investigate the extent of the finding more closely, which may involve deviating from the planned transect lines. The ROV is equipped with both an HD camera and a lower-resolution camera that captures a wider field of view. This allows the field consultant to ensure that relevant findings along the transect are detected as effectively as possible. The ROV also has a mounted laser, with two parallel beams fixed at 5 cm, which is used to measure the size of observed features during video analysis. For each data point, the dominant substrate type was recorded, based on the European standard for visual mapping of seabeds in deep-water locations (EN 16260:2012). Substrates were categorized as: bedrock and large boulders (FF), very coarse sediment (St), coarse sediment, sand and gravel (G), silt and clay (S), coral rubble (KG), and dead coral framework (DK). Substrate type was also recorded for each individual observation. Findings included in the mapping were identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level. Sponges that could not be identified to species level through visual observation were grouped by genus when possible or otherwise categorized by morphotype as described by Kazanidis et al. (2019) and later in Norwegian by Kutti and Husa (2021). Sponges smaller than 5 cm were not registered, nor included in the density calculations. Reference: Alegretti, C. B.; Haddad, C. (2024). Kartlegging av sårbare marine arter og naturtyper ved Kleppskjæret i Molde, mai 2024. Rapportnummer: 3282-5-24K, levert av Aqua Kompetanse AS.

Área de Estudio Kleppskjæret is located in Molde municipality, in Møre og Romsdal. The water flow at the site is controlled by the bathymetry and is somewhat affected by wind (Åkerblå AS, 2022). The dispersal current (75m) is stable and points towards 315 degrees. The bottom current (157m) is more bidirectional and moves in 60 and 180 degrees. These current directions coincide with the orientation of the bathymetry, and the mapping area is added to 1000 meters in 315 degrees based on the spreading current, according to Kutti and Husa (2021). The survey area is not extended in bottom current directions, but a 1000 meter line is drawn and special formations within the distance can be surveyed, even though the area does not get the same coverage as the survey area. Initially, 250 meters are mapped out from the facility frame in directions outside the current directions. Reference: Alegretti, C. B.; Haddad, C. (2024). Kartlegging av sårbare marine arter og naturtyper ved Kleppskjæret i Molde, mai 2024. Rapportnummer: 3282-5-24K, levert av Aqua Kompetanse AS. Åkerblå AS (2022). Måling av overflate- (5m), dimensjonerings- (15m), sprednings- og bunnstrøm ved Kleppskjæret i mars - april 2022. Rapportnummer SR-SF-Kleppskjæret-104261-01-001.

Descripción de la metodología paso a paso:

  1. Equipment: Aqua Kompetanse AS normally uses an Aegir 50 ROV from Ocean Robotics, equipped with a minimum of 3 x 3500 lumen LED lights, an HD camera with zoom, and Advanced Navigation underwater positioning with an accuracy of 1.5 meters per 100 meters. The positioning system is connected to a GNSS antenna from Advanced Navigation. The size of observed objects is measured using a mounted laser with two fixed beams spaced 50 mm apart. The type of ROV used is selected based on the survey area, depth, and logistical considerations. All equipment used meets, at a minimum, the baseline requirements specified by Kutti and Husa (2021 and 2022). Reference: Alegretti, C. B.; Haddad, C. (2024). Kartlegging av sårbare marine arter og naturtyper ved Kleppskjæret i Molde, mai 2024. Rapportnummer: 3282-5-24K, levert av Aqua Kompetanse AS.

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