CEAMARC Voyage Seabed Sediment Photos, 2007-2008

Seabed samples were collected from 52 sites across the George V continental shelf and slope during a 2007-2008 Antarctic voyage. Photos were taken on deck immediately after collection using a box corer, Smith-McIntyre, or Van-Veen grab. This dataset is published by Geoscience Australia with reference to a detailed post-survey report.

Use Cases

• Classify seabed sediment types based on visual characteristics described in the metadata
• Correlate sediment appearance with collection method (box corer vs. grab sampler) as indicated by station name
• Support geological interpretations of the George V continental shelf and slope referenced in the accompanying report

Strengths

• Photos were taken immediately after collection, likely preserving sample condition.
• Dataset references a 61-page post-survey report for detailed context and locations.
• Samples were collected from 52 distinct sites, suggesting spatial coverage.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Seabed samples collected during CEAMARC voyage 3 on the Aurora Australis, photographed on deck.

Time Range

December 2007 - January 2008

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 04:02:02.782030; freshness should be verified.

Geography

George V continental shelf and slope, East Antarctica