Great Australian Bight Marine Park Bathymetry Survey 2024

Geoscience Australia Data provides bathymetry and seabed feature data from a 2024 marine survey for the Subsea Cable Network route. The dataset covers the Great Australian Bight Marine Park, acquired by the RV Bold Explorer using multibeam echosounders in April 2024. It includes findings on seabed features and shallow geology.

Use Cases

• Analyze bathymetry data to model seabed topography for cable route planning.
• Map seabed features identified by the survey to assess geological hazards.
• Integrate shallow geology findings with bathymetry for benthic habitat studies.
• Use multibeam echosounder data for high-resolution seafloor characterization.

Strengths

• Data collected in April 2024 using calibrated multibeam echosounder (MBES) systems.
• Survey conducted within the defined boundary of the Great Australian Bight Marine Park.
• Dataset is part of a broader cable route investigation including seabed features and shallow geology.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column structure, and data resolution are unknown.
• Dataset is explicitly not to be used for navigational purposes, limiting its application.
• Sample data and file details within the ZIP are unavailable for preview.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Marine survey using the RV Bold Explorer, with multibeam echosounders and sensor calibration performed.

Time Range

April 2024

Freshness

Last updated in March 2026, with primary data acquisition in April 2024.

Geography

Great Australian Bight Marine Park, Australia