5097 individuals from 202 species of fishes, sharks, rays, and sea snakes were observed using 56 baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) around Heron Island. The dataset includes 311 images and records habitat classification, species identity with CAAB codes, arrival times, behaviors, maturity, and relative abundance metrics like MaxN. A custom Microsoft Access interface was developed by AIMS staff for reading and analyzing the BRUVS tapes.
Use Cases
- Analyze species abundance and diversity based on MaxN counts and species identity data
- Study fish behavior patterns based on the 8 recorded behavior categories, including feeding
- Model habitat associations based on recorded topography, sediments, and benthic classifications
- Assess population structure based on recorded maturity (adult or juvenile) data
Strengths
- 5097 individual observations provide a substantial sample size for analysis
- 202 distinct species recorded offers broad taxonomic coverage
- 311 accompanying images can be used for visual verification or reference
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Data gathered using 56 baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS)
- Time Range
- 2014-06-23 to 2014-07-02
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-05 01:47:14.566085; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Heron Island, Australia