Petrel Sub-basin Marine Survey: Seabed Sediment Inorganic Elements

The Timor Sea seabed inorganic element data was collected during the RV Solander survey GA-0335 in May 2012. This dataset comprises geochemical measurements from surface sediments (0-2 cm depth) in shallow waters (<100m) within the Petrel Sub-basin. The survey was a collaboration between the Australian Institute of Marine Science and Geoscience Australia under the National Low Emission Coal Initiative.

Use Cases

• Analyze seabed sediment composition for inorganic element concentrations based on the geochemistry data.
• Model CO2 storage potential in shallow marine environments based on the survey's stated purpose.
• Map geochemical variability across the Petrel Sub-basin based on the targeted survey areas.
• Correlate seabed geochemistry with other biophysical and geophysical data collected during the same survey.

Strengths

• Data originates from a dedicated marine survey (GA-0335/SOL5463) conducted by RV Solander.
• Sample depth is precisely defined as surface sediments (0-2 cm).
• Survey was a collaboration between two authoritative institutions: AIMS and Geoscience Australia.

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 was 2026-04-10.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network, via data_gov_au.

Collection Method

Marine survey aboard RV Solander, collecting surface sediment samples.

Time Range

May 2012

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 22:01:23.869533

Geography

Petrel Sub-basin, Timor Sea (shallow waters <100m depth).