BRUVS Surveys for Barossa Environmental Baseline Study 2015, Western Australia

Stereo Baited Remote Underwater Video Stations (BRUVS) surveys were conducted by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in collaboration with ConocoPhillips. The surveys took place between 13 September and 1 October 2015, covering five principle locations including Evans, Tassie, and Blackwood Shoals near the Barossa field. A total of 95 deployments were made, with 72 at Evans Shoal and 23 at Tassie Shoal.

Use Cases

• Assess fish abundance and diversity based on baited underwater video surveys.
• Monitor baseline environmental conditions for offshore gas field development.
• Analyze spatial distribution of marine life across specific shoals and seabed locations.
• Support environmental impact assessments for potential pipeline routes.

Strengths

• Surveys conducted by the authoritative Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS).
• Specific temporal coverage from 13 September to 1 October 2015.
• Deployment details are provided, including a total of 95 BRUVS deployments across two shoals.
• Geographic scope is clearly defined, covering five principle locations of regional interest.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data may reflect geographic/temporal bias inherent to the specific survey period and locations.

Provenance

Source

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in collaboration with ConocoPhillips.

Collection Method

Stereo Baited Remote Underwater Video Stations (BRUVS) deployed using a regular/random design within 60 m depth contours.

Time Range

13 September to 1 October 2015

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-10 16:36:51.886108; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Western Australia, covering Evans Shoal, Tassie Shoal, Blackwood Shoal, and two mid-shelf seabed locations adjacent to Goodrich Bank and Cape Helvetius.