Rig Seismic Survey 112: Marine Pollution and Sediment Data Offshore Sydney

Survey 112 is a joint scientific program by the Australian Geological Survey Organisation and the Water Board (Sydney) conducted aboard the research vessel Rig Seismic. The dataset likely contains baseline data on sedimentology, geochemistry, and pollutant tracers from a twelve-day survey offshore Sydney. It focuses on contaminants in sediments, nutrient cycling, and the impacts of sewage effluent from ocean outfalls.

Use Cases

• Mapping contaminant accumulation in sediments based on metals and organic toxicants mentioned in the description
• Analyzing nutrient cycling processes based on data on nitrogen and phosphorus cycling mentioned in the description
• Tracing pollutant plumes from ocean outfalls based on light hydrocarbon tracer studies mentioned in the description
• Assessing baseline environmental conditions for coastal management based on the survey's focus on marine processes

Strengths

• Data originates from a joint program between two official Australian organizations, the Australian Geological Survey Organisation and the Water Board
• The survey addressed three major scientific issues: sedimentology, geochemistry, and tracer studies, suggesting a multi-faceted approach
• The survey was conducted over twelve days aboard a dedicated research vessel, Rig Seismic

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Data files are in PDF and HTML formats, which may require extraction for analysis

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Data gathered from a twelve-day marine survey aboard the research vessel Rig Seismic.

Time Range

Survey conducted in 1991 (pilot) and later for Survey 112; specific dates for Survey 112 are not provided.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-05 00:28:21.220936; freshness should be verified

Geography

Coastal waters and continental shelf offshore Sydney, Australia.