Merri Marine Sanctuary Bathymetry Survey, 2014

Merri Marine Sanctuary seafloor bathymetry data collected by Deakin University in March and April 2014. The survey was conducted over four days onboard the Motor Vessel Yolla using a Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam sonar. These data were gathered for a Parks Victoria project to associate southern rock lobster with seafloor habitats.

Use Cases

• Map seafloor topography within a marine sanctuary based on bathymetry survey data.
• Associate marine species like southern rock lobster with specific habitat features based on the survey's purpose.
• Analyze underwater terrain for conservation planning based on the project's stated goal.
• Compare seabed characteristics inside and outside a protected area based on the survey locations.

Strengths

• Survey dates are precisely documented (10/03, 11/03, 30/03, 01/04, 2014).
• Data collection equipment is specified (Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam sonar).
• The survey's purpose and sponsoring organization (Parks Victoria) are clearly stated.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified; the last metadata update is dated 2026-05-05.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Acquired by Deakin University Marine Mapping lab using a Kongsberg EM2040c multibeam sonar.

Time Range

March-April 2014

Freshness

Survey conducted in 2014; metadata last updated 2026-05-05.

Geography

Merri Marine Sanctuary, Australia