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Cell biology, microbiology, ecology, biodiversity, species data, evolutionary biology
27,322 datasets
Polygon features represent the zoning classification of lands within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The zoning maps depict four zones (A, B, C, and D) based on a distance-from-disturbance model, as defined by the Wet Tropics Management Plan 1998. This metadata was prepared for the eAtlas by the Australian Ocean Data Network, but the Wet Tropics Management Authority holds the authoritative record.
A 2026 dataset from the RV Falkor characterizes fine-scale oceanographic processes and seabed biodiversity at Scott Reef in NW Australia. The data integrates physical oceanographic measurements with detailed imaging transects of mesophotic reef habitats, which cover approximately 300 km² in depths of 30-70m. The work builds on spatial models developed by AIMS from multibeam, seabed, towed video, and AUV surveys conducted in 2009 and 2011.
A 2024-2026 project by the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub analyzes over one million observations of banded shorebirds to support their recovery in Australia. Outputs include an updatable dashboard for population parameters, a database of conservation actions, and a management handbook. The project supports international obligations under Ramsar, CMS, and bilateral migratory bird agreements.
Multibeam sonar and seabed sampling surveys from 2011 and 2013 provide high-resolution maps of Darwin Harbour's seabed. Geoscience Australia and partner institutions produced detailed bathymetry, backscatter, and habitat classification data. Six distinct seascape classes were identified using an unsupervised classification scheme based on substrate, relief, and bedform.
Estimated daily integrated photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) at 8 meters depth for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Coral Sea from April 2002 to December 2019. The data product was developed by NESP TWQ projects 2.3.1 and 5.3, AIMS, Go2Q Consulting, and JCU using NASA MODIS Ocean Color data. Data are provided on a 1-kilometer grid in 18 annual NetCDF files.
Genetic data for the endemic wrasse Coris bulbifrons, a species listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, from four locations in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The dataset, provided by Parks Australia, includes mitochondrial and microsatellite DNA markers used to estimate historic and contemporary gene flow and self-replenishment rates. The research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of marine protected areas at an endemic hotspot.
Parks Australia provides genetic data from a study on the endemic three-striped butterflyfish (Chaetodon tricinctus). The dataset includes mitochondrial and microsatellite DNA analyses from four remote Australian offshore coral reefs: Middleton Reef, Elizabeth Reef, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island. It was last updated on 2026-07-15.
A checklist documents 433 fish species from Lord Howe Island, 254 from Norfolk Island, and 145 from the Kermadec Islands. The dataset was provided by Parks Australia to highlight research relevant to Australian Marine Parks and was previously available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas. Tropical and subtropical species dominate the faunas, with only 4.6% of the combined species being endemic.
Darwin and Bynoe Harbour regions contain sediment grain size data from 499 seabed samples. These samples were collected during multiple surveys by Geoscience Australia, AIMS, and the Northern Territory Government between 2011 and 2017. The data were funded by the Ichthys LNG Project offset funds and are published in the Marine Sediments Database.
UK data on the extent and condition of protected areas, a key indicator for biodiversity conservation. The dataset was published by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee on behalf of Defra, with the latest data from 2015. It includes terrestrial and marine designations such as Ramsar sites and National Nature Reserves.
2,890 priority species from UK country lists are tracked in this indicator measuring occupancy changes. The Joint Nature Conservation Committee published this data as part of a suite of 24 UK biodiversity indicators, with the latest data point from 2012. It is designed to show trends in the distribution of species of high conservation concern.
UK data on changes in pollinator distribution between 1980 and 2010. The indicator is based on 213 species of pollinator and measures change in their occupancy across 1km grid squares. It was published by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee on behalf of Defra, with the latest data for this indicator from 2010.
NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub project data focuses on mapping and sampling two unexplored submarine canyons in the Gascoyne Marine Park, Western Australia. Planned outputs include an ROV image library, derived bathymetric products, taxonomic identifications, and genetic sequences. The data is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
Victoria's Redmap project collects community sightings of uncommon marine algae and plant species along the coast. The dataset includes verified and anecdotal records with species, location, date, and optional biological and environmental data, mapped to show potential distribution changes. Data is managed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and is subject to a three-year embargo, with spatial accuracy reduced.
33 marine species have projected habitat suitability changes on the Northeast US shelf. Changes are based on species distribution models fit to NOAA bottom trawl survey data, with positive values indicating increased suitability by 2040-2050 relative to a 1963-2005 baseline. The dataset was authored by Lauren A. Rogers of Stanford University and is available via the Biological and Chemical Oceanography Data Management Office.
A 2013 study from the ICES Journal of Marine Science quantifies deep coral reef habitat on the Great Barrier Reef. The dataset, sourced via the Australian Ocean Data Network, indicates that 61% (25,600 km²) of available seabed on submerged banks represents potential deep reef habitat, with predictive modelling suggesting over half (around 14,000 km²) is suitable for coral communities.
Parks Australia provides the 2002 management plans for the Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve and Cartier Island Marine Reserve. The reserves, established in 1983 and 2000 respectively, protect biologically diverse reef systems in the eastern Indian Ocean under Australian jurisdiction. The plans detail the reserves' international significance, protected species, and the legal framework including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
RV Investigator voyage IN2026_V01 collected sub-bottom profiler data for the Cook Ice Ecosystems and Sediments (COOKIES) project between January 02 and February 25, 2026. The Kongsberg SBP29 instrument logged continuous data with a 2.5 to 7 kHz frequency sweep and 3° by 3° angular resolution. Data are stored in .raw and .seg formats by CSIRO, with processed SEGY files containing gain corrections and attribute calculations.
Upward-looking vegetation images collected twice per year from 2011 to 2018 at the Alice Mulga SuperSite in Australia's Northern Territory. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) gathered these images to monitor low open woodland Mulga, hummock grassland, and river red gum forest. Images are provided in PNG format and can be used to estimate key vegetation metrics.
Global estimates of fishing effort derived from country-level fleet capacity data spanning 68 years from 1950 to 2017. The dataset, hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network, includes metrics like vessel count, engine power, and gross tonnage, aggregated at EEZ, LME, and FAO levels. It was developed using a method published by Rousseau et al. (2019) to inform marine ecosystem models and study the socio-ecological evolution of fishing.