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Quantitative abundance data for fish, megafaunal invertebrates, and algal cover from transect-based counts across Temperate Australia. The data was collected for Tasmanian Marine Protected Area planning surveys and opportunistic assessments, such as an oil spill evaluation. Methods are detailed in Edgar and Barrett (1997), with data primarily from transects at 5 m and 10 m depths, often involving temporal replication on a yearly scale.
Quantitative abundance data for fish, megafaunal invertebrates, and algal cover derived from transect-based counts at Maria Island, Tasmania. The data likely involves temporal replication on a yearly scale, following methods described by Edgar and Barrett (1997). It is collected by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated in July 2026.
2561 individual polychaetes were collected from 266 sediment samples in the Oceanic Shoals Australian Marine Park between 2009 and 2012. This species-level inventory, published by Przeslawski, Glasby, and Nichol in 2019, identified 368 species and 43 families, including new records for Australia. The data provides baseline ecological information for marine management by comparing species assemblages, functional groups, and their relationships with environmental factors.
Reef habitat structure data from sites around Tasmania, Jurien Bay, and Jervis Bay includes measurements of depth, protection duration, rugosity, and biogenic cover. The dataset, hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network, likely contains explanatory variables for physical refuge and predator biomass. It was last updated on 2026-07-13.
Five-year and annual summaries from 2003/04 to 2022/23 of commercial fishing catch and effort in Australian Commonwealth waters. The data is aggregated from logbooks submitted to the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and mapped at a 0.1-degree resolution where five or more boats operate. Data from areas with fewer than five boats is withheld as confidential.
1,592 spiders from 26 families were captured over 2,674 trap-days. The dataset records ground-active spider community structure in relation to seabird presence and seasonality across five short-tailed shearwater breeding islands in south-eastern Tasmania. Spiders were collected using 75 pitfall traps deployed at five stages of the seabird breeding cycle over a year.
Video recordings from 2006 document sub-tidal habitats at three reefs in Western Australia. Analysis provided percentage cover data along 25-meter transects at 5-meter and 12-meter water depths. Parks Australia provides this record to maintain access to research relevant to Australian Marine Parks.
TropWATER at James Cook University conducted intertidal benthic surveys of Masig Island in the Torres Strait in September 2020. The dataset is summarized into three GIS shapefiles covering 128 sites, describing seagrass presence, species composition, algae cover, benthic macro-invertebrate cover, and biomass variation. The full methodology is documented in a 2021 JCU publication, Report no. 21/12.
Bi-monthly ecosystem data collected over a 2.5-year period between November 2015 and January 2018 off southeast Tasmania. The Australian Ocean Data Network gathered this data to investigate the effects of long-term warming and a marine heatwave on zooplankton and higher trophic levels. Stations ranged from 5 to 15 km from land, covering depths from 50 to 100 meters from south Storm Bay into the Southern Ocean.
Australian Ocean Data Network hosts data from a pilot management program to maximize Tasmania's Sea Urchin resource. The research aimed to determine the potential for reducing urchin density to encourage seaweed return and improve urchin roe quality and quantity. Data was collected at Hope Island, including an initial survey before the main study.
Parks Australia compiled all available published, anecdotal, and field survey data on marine turtles at Norfolk Island. The study confirms the island group is used for foraging by resident adult and juvenile Green turtles and adult Hawksbill turtles. This dataset record was provided to maintain access following the decommissioning of the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas.
CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research compiled this synthesis of existing knowledge to inform Australian Marine Bioregional Plans. The report describes ecosystems across 12 eco-physical subregions, structured by oceanographic drivers, geomorphology, and habitat from the continental shelf to the deep ocean. It highlights key ecological features like the East Australian Current and identifies threats such as climate change and fishing pressures.
236 documented species of marine benthic algae from Norfolk Island, with 60 species illustrated. The dataset includes taxonomic classifications, distribution notes, and biogeographic affinities for each species, compiled by Parks Australia. This record was made available following the decommissioning of the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas.
Geoscience Australia's Marine Survey 282 report presents findings on shallow gas and benthic habitats in the Arafura Sea. The survey confirmed microbial gas in Holocene mud-filled channels and identified deeper gas migration linked to fault systems. Detailed seabed mapping correlated high biodiversity with hard substrates and low-relief benthos with soft, pockmarked areas.
Environment and Climate Change Canada provides data for a cumulative effects assessment of Lake Superior nearshore waters, supporting the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Assessment data is presented within a 100 metre depth zone along the coast, evaluating stressors across four categories: Coastal Processes, Contaminants, Nuisance Algae, and Human Use. The dataset was last updated on July 7, 2026.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's dataset supports a cumulative effects assessment for Lake Ontario, the Niagara River, and the St. Lawrence River nearshore waters under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Assessment data is presented within a 30-metre depth zone along the coast, integrating measures across four categories: Coastal Processes, Contaminants, Nuisance Algae, and Human Use. The data was last updated on 2026-07-07.
Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, last updated in July 2026, supports a cumulative effects assessment of Lake Huron and St. Marys River nearshore waters under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The assessment uses a three-phased approach to classify regional units, evaluate cumulative stress, and integrate areas of high ecological value. Measures are categorized into coastal processes, contaminants, nuisance algae, and human use, focusing on a 30-meter depth zone along the coast.
Lake Erie, St. Clair River, Lake St. Clair, and Detroit River nearshore waters are assessed for cumulative effects under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The dataset integrates water quality, ecosystem health, and stressor data within a 15-meter coastal depth zone using a three-phased assessment approach. It was published by Environment and Climate Change Canada and was last updated on 2026-07-07.
A 2026 project by the Australian Ocean Data Network compiled spatial data for 16 priority threatened and migratory marine species in Australia's North Marine Bioregion. The project identified data gaps, particularly for Dwarf and Green Sawfish, and incorporated new datasets to refine distribution maps. Phase 2 involved collaboration with data custodians to develop spatial models for updated species distributions.
Belgian territory is covered by a dataset of approximately 80,000 records of ladybird beetles (Coccinellidae). The data, maintained by the Belgian Ladybird Working Group Coccinula, originates from a merge of four regional databases, museum collections, and literature, with records dating from 1800 onward. Collection events include species, counts, life stage, date, location, and habitat details, with geographic coverage for at least 85% of 5x5km UTM grid cells in Belgium.