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Cell biology, microbiology, ecology, biodiversity, species data, evolutionary biology
27,321 datasets
Central California coastal waters are the focus of this midwater trawl survey conducted by NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center since 1983. The dataset likely contains catch records for young-of-the-year rockfish and other epipelagic micronekton, including groundfish and coastal pelagic species. It was authored by John C. Field of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Historic GQA Headline Indicators of Water Courses - Chemistry is the Environment Agency's national indicator dataset for river and canal water quality in England and Wales. It contains chemical assessments from over 3000 sampling sites across approximately 22,500 km of watercourses in England and 800 sites across 4,700 km in Wales. Data includes measurements for ammonia, dissolved oxygen, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), with annual classifications derived from three-year rolling averages of monthly samples.
Ruth Isserlin at the University of Toronto constructed a cell-cell interaction database by filtering curated protein-protein interaction data. The resource contains a network of 2,593 unique proteins and 38,446 unique interactions, defined from manually curated lists of 1,851 receptor, 1,593 ligand, and 433 extracellular matrix genes. The data was compiled from sources including iRefIndex, Pathway Commons, and BioGRID.
A genomic and epidemiological dataset analyzing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil. It includes 427 newly sequenced genomes and a geographically representative genomic dataset used to model transmission dynamics. The data was produced by researchers at the University of Oxford and uses a mobility-driven transmission model to assess non-pharmaceutical interventions.
Parks Australia and NSW DCCEEW funded mapping of marine landforms, substrate types, and ecosystems within the Solitary Islands Marine Park during 2022-23. The dataset synthesizes seabed classifications derived from multibeam echosounder, marine LiDAR, towed-video, and sediment surveys. It includes contextual datasets for bathymetry sources, video substrate classifications, and sediment metadata.
A partnership between li-Anthawirriyarra rangers, Charles Darwin University, James Cook University, and Mabunji Aboriginal Resource Indigenous Corporation produced this dataset. It summarises subtidal benthic surveys into three GIS shapefiles covering 849 survey sites and 46 seagrass meadows in the Yanyuwa Indigenous Protected Area. The project was funded by the NT Government Aboriginal Ranger Grant Program.
The Great Barrier Reef is monitored by the Australian Institute of Marine Science Long Term Monitoring Program from 1993 to 2010. Data includes percent cover of benthic categories, juvenile coral density, and sources of coral mortality like Crown-of-Thorns starfish and disease. Surveys cover 46 reefs across the continental shelf and six latitudinal sectors, with methods including underwater video, photography, and SCUBA searches.
Approximately 750 sponge specimens were collected in the Oceanic Shoals Commonwealth Marine Reserve and assigned to 348 species. The dataset, compiled by Przeslawski et al. from three marine surveys, was published in 2015 to analyze biodiversity patterns for marine management. It likely contains species inventory data alongside environmental variables like depth, substrate hardness, and slope.
Stable isotope and geolocation data from adult female Antarctic fur seals collected at three breeding colonies across the Southern Ocean between 2008 and 2018. The dataset includes bulk stable isotopes (δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N) and compound-specific amino acid isotope data from blood and whiskers, alongside light-based geolocation tracking with environmental variables. Data were collected by the Australian Ocean Data Network, with the record last updated in July 2026.
A 2026 dataset from Parks Australia reports the discovery of more than 850 macro- and megafaunal species from seamounts in the Tasman Sea and southeast Coral Sea. The data highlights that 29–34% of these species are new to science and potential seamount endemics, with low species overlap between seamount clusters. This research has implications for conservation efforts against threats like fishing activity.
MTSRF Project 4.8.1 data from the Australian Ocean Data Network assesses the benefit of no-take (green) zones as a recruitment source for reef fish. The study involved genetic analysis of 1342 adult stripey snapper and 483 collected juveniles from 16 sites around the Keppel Islands. Approximately 30% of juveniles were successfully assigned to sampled parents, revealing dispersal patterns between green and blue zones.
A 2026 methodology and dataset from Parks Australia for identifying ecological indicators to measure environmental condition. The project developed a national approach using the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response framework and qualitative modelling, applied to Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone with a case study on the South West Marine Region. It compiled 215 environmental and human activity layers to map interactions between Key Ecological Features and anthropogenic pressures.
Runoff from Papua New Guinea's Fly River influences water quality in the Torres Strait, with its influence largely constrained to the northern region. The dataset, managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network, focuses on characterizing plume constituents like sediment and trace metals from 2019 to 2020. Further investigation is required to understand the prevalence, frequency, and ecological impacts of this plume extension.
113 towed video transects and 2246 downward-facing digital still images were collected by the Australian Institute of Marine Science for the Barossa Environmental Baseline Study. Surveys were conducted between 13 September and 1 October 2015 from the RV Solander at depths of 11 to 100 meters across five locations near the Barossa gas field. Data includes real-time operator-derived habitat classifications, position, and depth information archived for spatial analysis.
NESP Marine and Coastal Hub project mapping intertidal seagrass habitats along the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coastline from 2024 to 2026. Surveys are co-designed with Indigenous rangers and test drone technologies for monitoring. The project aims to build a regional baseline for seagrass, supporting dugongs, turtles, and fisheries.
Simulated host-parasite communities created for a 2022 ecology study. The data includes full communities and resampled versions affected by varying levels of host sampling completeness and parasite taxonomic resolution. The dataset was authored by Cristina Llopis‐Belenguer and colleagues.
Parks Australia's 2026 draft map delineates marine ecosystems by habitat and depth across the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone. The dataset uses a 250m resolution grid from Geoscience Australia's AusBathyTopo 2024 and incorporates Seamap Australia's National Benthic Habitat Layer for seagrass and coral reef data. This broad-scale categorisation provides a functional, geo-physical perspective on marine ecosystems but is not a validated habitat map.
A list of species at risk of extinction or decline within the Australian Capital Territory, as mandated by the Nature Conservation Act 2014. The Minister for the Environment creates the list based on assessments by the ACT Scientific Committee, and it includes Ngunnawal species names endorsed by the Winnagaay Ngunnawal Language Aboriginal Corporation. The list is valid from 17 June 2025 and categorizes species as extinct, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, conservation dependent, regionally threatened, regionally conservation dependent, or provisional.
A list of sensitive and extremely sensitive species and ecological communities in the Australian Capital Territory, managed by the ACT Government. The dataset includes location data that has been obfuscated to 1 km or 10 km resolution to mitigate conservation risks such as poaching and disturbance. It is published by the ACT Government Geospatial Data Catalogue and was last updated in June 2026.
The Nature Conservation Act 2014 lists species receiving additional protection in the Australian Capital Territory. The dataset includes species on the Threatened Native Species List, which are at risk of extinction, and the Protected Native Species List, which covers non-threatened species needing protection due to rarity or data deficiency. It is provided by the ACT Government and was last updated in June 2026.