Benthic Sediment Surveys of Darwin and Bynoe Harbour (2017)

285 seabed sediment samples were collected from inner Darwin Harbour and shallow water areas in and around Bynoe Harbour between 29 May and 16 August 2017. The surveys were conducted by Geoscience Australia, the Australian Institute of Marine Science, and the Northern Territory Government as part of a four-year (2014-2018) science program to create baseline environmental data and thematic habitat maps. The data includes grain size, inorganic elemental analyses, organic matter measures, and seagrass observations.

Use Cases

• Model seabed habitat types based on sediment grain size and inorganic elemental composition.
• Analyze organic matter concentration and reactivity to assess marine environmental health.
• Integrate seagrass observation data into regional marine resource management databases.
• Create interpolated maps of abiotic parameters for coastal zone planning.

Strengths

• 285 seabed sediment samples with designated analyses.
• Data collected as part of a structured four-year (2014-2018) science program involving multiple government and research partners.
• Metadata includes location maps and comprehensive details for sediment samples and seagrass observations.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data freshness should be verified as the last update date is 2026-05-14.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Northern Territory Government.

Collection Method

Benthic sediment sampling surveys.

Time Range

29 May to 16 August 2017, part of a program from 2014-2018.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 09:35:10.679657; freshness should be verified

Geography

Inner Darwin Harbour and shallow water areas in and around Bynoe Harbour, Northern Territory, Australia.