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IND312 - Healthcheck: Protected species reporting is a metric from the Australian Ocean Data Network. It indicates the presence or absence of regulatory requirements in fishery jurisdictions for fishers to report interactions with protected species. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07-22.
Geoscience Australia collected 124 seabed samples in the eastern Bonaparte Gulf during 2009 and 2010. The dataset comprises 74 physical and geochemical variables describing organic matter and sediment properties, used to analyze links to benthic biodiversity. Clustering methods were applied to this data to identify patterns influencing ecosystem processes.
A metric indicating the presence or absence of community engagement activities reported by fisheries. The dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 2026-07-22. It likely contains binary or categorical assessments of whether fisheries actively engage with local communities and stakeholders.
Impact scores measure how selectively fishing gear targets intended species versus unintentionally catching other species. The indicator helps assess a fishery's influence on the balance and diversity of marine life. This dataset is provided by the Australian Ocean Data Network and was last updated on 2026-07-22.
Six surveys between April and July 2025 collected plot-level vegetation data in the Pilbara Bioregion of Western Australia. The Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) gathered data on plant species, cover, and imagery using standardized AusPlots and EMSA protocols. Data includes plot descriptions, species lists, cover measurements, and UAV imagery from one-hectare survey sites.
Multi-beam echosounder data provides gridded bathymetry for the Hunter Marine Park's continental shelf reef habitats. Surveys funded by NSW DPIE and the National Environmental Science Program in 2015 and 2018 targeted the Key Ecological Feature 'Continental Shelf Reef'. Reports by Davies et al (2016) and Williams et al (2020) detail these surveys alongside towed video and BRUVs for habitat and fish assemblage characterisation.
Local-scale 1:50,000 biophysical mapping integrates terrain and ecological factors for resource management in southeastern Yukon. The project was conducted in 2004 by Yukon Environment, Yukon Geological Survey, and Cryogeographic Consulting. It involved aerial photograph analysis, four weeks of summer field work for ground truthing, and digitization using Microstation Diap Viewer and ArcGIS 9.0.
Over 1,000 genetic tissue samples from New South Wales, combined with samples from South Australia and Western Australia, inform this study of white shark populations. The project, led by CSIRO, NSW DPI, SARDI, DPIRD, and Flinders University, used close-kin mark-recapture and satellite tagging to assess population size, trends, and habitat use. Outputs include updated population estimates and refined information on nursery and critical habitat areas to support recovery planning.
A project by the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub investigated ecological outcomes of wastewater discharges in Australian coastal environments from 2022 to 2024. It measured concentrations of five key pollutant groups—microplastics, nutrients, heavy metals, PFAS, and antimicrobials—in water and sediment samples from various outfall sites. The project combined field sampling with hydrodynamic modelling to assess pollutant dispersal and potential impacts on the lower food web.
Experimental data from a project assessing the feasibility of restoring giant kelp beds in eastern Tasmania. The project, conducted by the NESP Marine Biodiversity Hub, involves outplanting thermally tolerant genotypes of Macrocystis pyrifera with and without added nutrients. The work aims to develop self-replacing kelp patches for restoration and climate-proofing.
Geoscience Australia collected 81 surface seabed sediment samples in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, during August 2008 and February 2009. The dataset provides acid-extractable concentrations of trace elements including Fe, Mn, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ge, As, Cd, and Pb. This work was a contribution to the CERF Marine Biodiversity Hub, with data acquired using the Defence Science and Technology Organisation's Research Vessel Kimbla.
England's wastewater treatment plants monitored under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for the 2016 calendar year. The spatial dataset includes plants serving a population equivalent greater than 2,000 discharging to freshwater or greater than 10,000 discharging to coastal waters, with details on load, treatment types, and performance. The dataset was created by the Environment Agency but has been retired as it is out of date.
Beachcast fragments of Posidonia australis seagrass were collected at seven sites in Gamay (Botany Bay), Australia. The dataset captures fragment abundance, collection dates, environmental conditions, and shoot necrosis proportions to inform restoration efforts. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in June 2026.
Fisheries-independent sampling from October 2008 to May 2012 captured blacktip reef sharks in inshore habitats of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Data from the Australian Ocean Data Network includes catch per unit effort, shark size, sex, reproductive state, age, growth, and tag-recapture records. Simple water quality parameters like temperature and salinity were also recorded at sample locations.
New fish records are reported for subtropical Lord Howe Island (34 species) and Norfolk Island (35 species). The new records increase the known coastal fish faunas to 433 species at Lord Howe Island and 254 at Norfolk Island. This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research relevant to Australian Marine Parks.
Cocos (Keeling) Island, located 3,685km west of Darwin, is a mid-ocean atoll. This dataset contains four new high-resolution bathymetry grids created by the Australian Ocean Data Network, integrating seabed depth with island topography. The data supports the identification of seabed processes and habitats, as well as tsunami modelling for the island's shelf and coast.
A comment published by the Australian Ocean Data Network on the 2009 study by Williams et al. regarding the use of geomorphic features as surrogates for benthic biodiversity in Australia's southeast marine region. The comment addresses discrepancies in terminology and argues the original study did not explicitly test the surrogate hypothesis. The dataset is an HTML document last updated on 2026-06-27.
Two seabed mapping surveys in Darwin Harbour during 2011 and 2013 provide baseline data on marine habitats. The research, a collaboration between Geoscience Australia, AIMS, and the Northern Territory Government, used multibeam sonar and seabed sampling. Key outcomes include detailed bathymetry maps and a seascape classification of six habitat types.
Data from eight adult female Australian sea lions instrumented with cameras and GPS loggers during single foraging trips. The project aimed to identify critical benthic habitats and assess ecological value and risks for the species. Data was collected from Olive Island and Seal Bay in South Australia.
Flowering plant records from surveys of Northamptonshire churchyards and cemeteries. The dataset combines detailed surveys from the 1980s by the Botanical Society for the British Isles with more recent records from an annual churchyards competition. Data sheets were digitized during the NBN Data Capture Initiative in 2014-15.