Australian Seabed Mapping Metadata Register

A metadata database for Australian seabed mapping data, including bathymetry and geophysical information. It is managed by Geoscience Australia's National Seabed Mapping Section and powers the public AusSeabed Marine Data Portal. The system documents the full data lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning.

Use Cases

• Discover bathymetry datasets by location and acquisition method using metadata fields.
• Track the processing and publication status of geophysical survey data through its documented lifecycle stages.
• Filter seabed datasets by holding organization (e.g., GA-held vs. public) using the metadata registry.

Strengths

• Documents the full data lifecycle from acquisition to decommissioning.
• Powers a public-facing national data portal (AusSeabed Marine Data Portal).
• Accepts external user submissions to centralize data discovery.

Limitations

• Specific row counts, column details, and data volumes are not provided.
• Primary access appears to be via a web interface (HTML), limiting bulk data access.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia's National Seabed Mapping Section.

Collection Method

Metadata submitted by data custodians and managed via a lifecycle management system.

Freshness

Metadata was last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Australian seabed and marine regions.