124 seabed samples from the eastern Bonaparte Gulf collected by Geoscience Australia in 2009/2010 comprise 74 physical and chemical variables. The dataset provides baseline information on sediment sources, carbon reactivity, and sedimentary environments, with results presented at the AMSA2013 conference.
Use Cases
- Cluster seabed habitats based on 74 physical and chemical variables
- Model benthic biodiversity influences based on geochemical dimensions like grain-size and Mn/P enrichment
- Identify sediment sources and carbon reactivity based on variables like Nd/Sr and δ15N
- Assess geohazards for offshore development based on sediment property characterization
Strengths
- 124 sample dataset with 74 measured variables per sample
- Clustering results validated by a high cophenetic correlation coefficient of 0.82
- Survey designed to deliver integrated information for both biodiversity conservation and infrastructure development
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Last updated 2026-04-16 15:19:59.340347; freshness should be verified
Provenance
- Source
- Geoscience Australia / Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Seabed mapping surveys collecting physical, chemical, and biological properties.
- Time Range
- 2009/2010
- Geography
- Eastern Bonaparte Gulf