October 2016 survey results from 21 sites detail concentrations of trace metals from mine-derived pollution in the Torres Strait. CSIRO researchers collected surface water and sediment samples aboard the MV Eclipse using strict contamination-minimization protocols. Field blanks and duplicate samples were collected for quality control, and salinity and pH were measured on-site.
Use Cases
- Assessing spatial distribution of mine-derived trace metal pollution based on sampling across 21 sites.
- Evaluating water quality by analyzing concentrations of total mercury and other metals mentioned in the description.
- Studying pollution partitioning between dissolved and sediment-bound phases based on the described sampling methods.
Strengths
- Sampling followed strict contamination-minimization protocols, including a 'clean hands, dirty hands' procedure.
- Quality control measures included field blanks and duplicate samples collected at designated sites.
- Samples were filtered within 6 hours of collection, and parameters like salinity and pH were measured on-site.
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 and temporal bias inherent to a single survey in October 2016.
Provenance
- Source
- CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) under the NESP TWQ 2.2.2 project.
- Collection Method
- Surface water samples collected from 21 sites using a purpose-built Perspex pole sampler, with samples processed within 6 hours.
- Time Range
- Sampling performed between 3 and 16 October 2016.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-07-10 18:29:47.700479; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Torres Strait marine waters and sediments.