From November 19 to December 19, 2022, environmental DNA (eDNA) data was collected aboard the RV Investigator voyage IN2022_V09 in the Gascoyne Marine Park. The dataset likely contains results from comparing three eDNA processing methods and validating fish identifications against trawl survey data. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.
Use Cases
- Compare eDNA capture efficiency based on three processing methods described: filtering OCD water, extracting from sponge pieces, and filtering sponge rinse water.
- Validate eDNA species identifications against concurrent bottom trawl survey data.
- Assess the representativeness of eDNA samples for regional fish species pools.
- Design and test integrated eDNA samplers for deep-water transects.
Strengths
- Data collection occurred over a defined voyage period from November 19 to December 19, 2022.
- Methodology includes a comparative analysis of three distinct eDNA processing techniques.
- Fish identifications were cross-checked with independent trawl survey data and regional species knowledge.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic/temporal bias inherent to the specific voyage.
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Environmental DNA collected and processed during a marine research voyage.
- Time Range
- November 19, 2022 to December 19, 2022
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 16:13:44.961608; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Gascoyne Marine Park, departing and returning to Fremantle