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Cell biology, microbiology, ecology, biodiversity, species data, evolutionary biology
27,494 datasets
A 2021-2022 workshop coordinated by the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub brought together fishery managers, biologists, researchers, and traditional owners to address sawfish bycatch in northern Australia. Outputs include a final technical report with analyzed data and a graphical summary of the workshop findings. The graphical summaries are available as PNG images under a Creative Commons Non-commercial license.
Remote video monitoring experiments in two eastern Tasmanian regions, Maria Island Marine Reserve and Crayfish Point Research Reserve, were used to identify predators of the sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii. The dataset, provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network, compares urchin survival on reefs inside no-take Marine Protected Areas to fished reefs to examine the impact of fishing on predator biomass. The study also examines the size-specific nature of predation interactions in the context of size-selective fishing pressures.
In situ time-lapse photography was used to characterise movement and feeding preferences of the Pacific crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris) in the northern and southern Great Barrier Reef in 2015. This data accompanies a publication on starfish homing behavior triggered by local coral prey availability. Data files include behavioral observations, individual movement tracks per image, and feeding electivity on coral species.
Runoff from Papua New Guinea's Fly River influences water quality in the Torres Strait, but its extent and ecological impacts are not well understood. This project from the Australian Ocean Data Network investigates the plume's spatial extent, temporal patterns, and pollutant constituents. Data collection occurred between 2016 and 2017.
Satellite-derived bathymetry and benthic habitat maps for the shallow waters of Ashmore Reef and Cartier Island Marine Parks. The data provides a 2-meter horizontal spatial resolution baseline for waters approximately 0-25 meters deep. This project was funded under Parks Australia's Marine Parks Grants Round 3 and aggregated by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
NERP TE Project 6.2 data from the Australian Ocean Data Network examines juvenile shark biodiversity and abundance in inshore nursery areas of the central Great Barrier Reef coast. The project investigates spatial and temporal changes and the effects of environmental drivers like habitat type and marine park zoning from 2011 to 2014. Results aim to inform fisheries and marine park managers about habitat importance and population sustainability.
Queensland coastal wetland vegetation mapping at a 1:100,000 scale, including mangrove communities, saltpans, and saline grasslands. The data was created from Landsat TM images with ground truthing, and additional metadata details techniques and accuracy for each coastline section. The dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on the platform in July 2026.
Sediment sample data from Reef Life Survey ecological monitoring sites measuring pollution markers. The dataset includes biogeochemical parameters like pH and turbidity, stable isotopes, and concentrations of heavy metals and hydrocarbons. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated on 2026-07-22.
Experimental data from urchin removal patches in eastern Tasmania monitors the response of macroalgae and faunal biodiversity. The study recorded a rapid proliferation of canopy-forming algae within 24 months and an estimated net loss of approximately 150 taxa in barrens habitat. This dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
Quantitative abundance data for fish, invertebrates, and algae from transect counts across Temperate Australia, focusing on long-term Marine Protected Areas in Tasmania. The data are temporally replicated on a yearly scale, with methods detailed in Edgar and Barrett (1997). It is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
A spatial polygon dataset mapping mangrove habitats along the Northern Territory and Queensland coast. The data was derived from 2001 Landsat imagery and verified with field work, suitable for use at a scale of 1:100,000. It is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
Wildlife Computers Time-Depth Recorders tracked adult female Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella) to quantify winter diving behavior and vertical habitat use. Females were captured towards the end of the lactation period in March or April, with tags retrieved just prior to or after giving birth the following season. The Australian Ocean Data Network hosts the data, which was last updated in July 2026.
A four-month transplant experiment from February to June 2012 investigated the phenotypic plasticity of habitat-forming seaweeds. Juvenile Ecklonia radiata and Phyllospora comosa were transplanted from New South Wales to Tasmania and monitored using multiple performance indicators. The dataset was contributed by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
A study comparing the individual and combined effects of two introduced marine predators, the northern Pacific seastar and the European green crab, on native invertebrate fauna. The data likely contains results from 5 treatment groups in caging experiments, with predator activity recorded after 8 weeks. The dataset is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
A scoping study from the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub identifies priority research to improve the status of threatened species in Australia's marine and coastal environments. The project involved targeted reviews, expert elicitation, and workshops with end-users and domain experts conducted between 2021 and 2022. Outputs include workshop summaries and co-designed research proposals for future annual research plans.
NERP TE Project 12.2 compares lower-cost natural regeneration against active replanting for rainforest restoration on post-agricultural land. The project quantifies vegetation development rates and trials technologies to accelerate regrowth on the Atherton Tablelands in Australia's Wet Tropics. Outcomes from 2011 to 2014 aim to help government agencies and landholders assess the costs and benefits of different reforestation methods.
Stereo Baited Remote Underwater Video Stations (BRUVS) deployments were conducted across shallow seabed environments in the proposed Oceanic Shoals Commonwealth Marine Reserve in the Timor Sea. The survey, undertaken by the Australian Institute of Marine Science between May 8 and 16, 2014, included 76 deployments across the Margaret Harries Shoals. It aimed to address strategic knowledge gaps in shelf habitats, focusing on potential biodiversity hotspots like pinnacles, banks, and shoals.
Torres Strait marine waters were assessed for pollution hazards from 2011 to 2013. The project collated information on pollutant sources and developed a fine-scale water circulation model to assess risks to ecosystems and public health. It was conducted as a desktop study with some fieldwork by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
A research project mapping genetic and phylogenetic diversity of rainforest plants and fungi in northeast Queensland, Australia, from 2011 to 2014. The project consists of two subprojects analyzing broad-scale patterns and fine-scale mountain-top diversity to inform conservation. Data was contributed by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated on the platform in July 2026.
The 2004 rezoning of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park created paired 'no-take' and fished reef sites for ecological comparison. Surveys from 2011 to 2014 by the Australian Institute of Marine Science track fish abundance, coral trout size, and wider community effects. Results aim to measure direct and indirect impacts of fishing protection, including potential trophic cascades and coral health.