Seabed Morphology and Geomorphology of Beagle Marine Park, Australia

Beagle Marine Park in south-eastern Australia contains geospatial data on seabed morphology and geomorphology. The data product was created using a nationally consistent two-part classification system, applying semi-automated GIS tools to bathymetry digital elevation models. It is intended for use by marine park managers, regulators, and the general public.

Use Cases

• Marine habitat mapping based on classified seabed morphology features.
• Geomorphic characterisation of the seabed for environmental management.
• Spatial planning for marine protected areas using multi-resolution bathymetry data.

Strengths

• Applies a nationally consistent two-part seabed geomorphology classification system.
• Includes data derived from both 30 m and 1 m horizontal resolution bathymetry DEMs.
• Informed by supplementary datasets like backscatter intensity, seabed imagery, and sediment samples.

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 metadata update is dated 2026-06-23.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Semi-automated GIS mapping tools applied to bathymetry DEMs, supplemented by additional datasets and domain knowledge.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-23 00:50:08.720234

Geography

Beagle Marine Park, south-eastern Australia