Water column and seabed properties from a study exploring nutrient sources and transformations in Keppel Bay, contiguous with the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon. The Australian Ocean Data Network published the dataset, which was last updated in May 2026. The study investigated properties over two dry seasons and defined three functional process zones based on seabed geochemistry and water column nutrient characteristics.
Use Cases
- Model benthic-pelagic nutrient coupling based on the described zones of maximum resuspension, coastal transitional, and blue water.
- Analyze phytoplankton growth limitations based on light and nutrient (N, P) availability described for each zone.
- Study carbon decomposition rates and nutrient fluxes using supplementary core incubation data mentioned in the description.
- Develop conceptual hydrodynamic-bathymetric models integrating seabed geochemistry and suspended sediment control.
- Assess spatial variation in benthic and water column properties within a small, dynamic fluvial-marine transition area.
Strengths
- Data is based on field investigations conducted over two dry seasons.
- The study defines three distinct biogeochemical zones (ZMR, CTZ, BWZ) with specific functional characteristics.
- The dataset integrates seabed geochemistry and water column nutrient properties, suggesting a multi-faceted approach.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- The data appears to be specific to dry-season conditions, potentially limiting applicability to wet-season dynamics.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Field investigations of water column and seabed properties over two dry seasons, supplemented by core incubations.
- Time Range
- Data collected over two dry seasons; specific years are unknown.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-05 02:56:40.512259; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Keppel Bay, contiguous with the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon, Australia.