Fish and Benthic Survey of Port Hedland Using Baited Underwater Video
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Description
Port Hedland, Australia, hosts a survey of 8,895 individual fish, sharks, rays, and sea snakes from 155 species, observed via 218 baited remote underwater video stations. The dataset records habitat classification, species identity with CAAB codes, arrival times, behavior, maturity, and relative abundance metrics like MaxN. It was collected by the Australian Ocean Data Network from July 11 to July 22, 2012, and includes approximately 1,561 associated images.
Use Cases
Analyze species composition and relative abundance (MaxN) across different benthic habitat classifications.
Model the time elapsed before MaxN or feeding behavior occurs based on species identity and maturity (adult/juvenile).
Study behavioral patterns across 8 categories, including feeding on bait, for 155 identified fish species.
Correlate fish arrival times with habitat topography and sediment data from the survey videos.
Strengths
Contains observations of 8,895 individual marine organisms from 155 distinct species.
Data collection utilized 218 baited remote underwater video stations, providing standardized visual sampling.
Records multiple analytical dimensions per observation, including behavior (8 categories), maturity, and habitat classification.
Limitations
The dataset is temporally limited to an 11-day survey period in July 2012, offering only a seasonal snapshot.
Sample data and specific column structure are unavailable, complicating initial data exploration and schema understanding.
Primary data format is HTML, which is non-standard for quantitative analysis and may require significant parsing effort.
Provenance
Source
Australian Ocean Data Network
Collection Method
Baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) deployed around Port Hedland, with analysis via a custom Microsoft Access interface developed by AIMS staff.
Time Range
2012-07-11 to 2012-07-22
Freshness
Data is from 2012; the last metadata update was in March 2026.
Geography
Port Hedland, Australia
Data is provided in HTML format, which is atypical for direct analysis; users may need to parse or convert it. The license is listed as 'notspecified', requiring verification before commercial use. A custom Microsoft Access interface was used for original reading and analysis, which may not be directly accessible.