RRAP-ECT-1.1: Coral Colony Metadata, Phenotypes, and Photos for Heat Tolerance Research

RRAP-ECT-1.1 records colony-level metadata for three Acropora coral species collected between 2021 and 2024. The dataset includes metadata, phenotype data, and links to photos and genomic data for 500 to 700 colonies. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated in June 2026.

Use Cases

• Assess genetic basis for coral heat tolerance based on phenotype data like NDVI and Fv/Fm.
• Analyze spatial distribution of coral colonies based on GPS coordinates and reef IDs.
• Link phenotypic traits to genomic data for genome-wide association studies.
• Study species-specific responses to thermal stress across Acropora hyacinthus, kenti, and spathulata.

Strengths

• Includes data for 500 to 700 coral colonies, providing a substantial sample size.
• Links to raw genomic data and in-situ photos for each sampled colony.
• Phenotyping was conducted using standardized rapid assays aboard AIMS research vessels.

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 as the last update was 2026-06-16.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Colonies were located via scuba, photographed in-situ, and collected for genotyping and phenotyping.

Time Range

2021 to 2024

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-16.

Geography

Coral reef locations, likely in Australian waters, as indicated by GPS coordinates.