Coastal Marine Geology Survey of Cape York Peninsula

Survey data from the shallow coastal waters of the Cape York Peninsula, covering a 1,000 km section of the inner shelf. The surveys were completed by the Australian Geological Survey Organisation (AGSO) in 1992 and 1993 as part of the Cape York Land Use Strategy Project (CYPLUS).

Use Cases

• Analyze seabed sediment types and geological features described in survey reports for habitat mapping.
• Map bathymetry and coastal geomorphology from survey data along the 1,000 km inner shelf section.
• Assess natural resources of the Cape York region using data collected under the CYPLUS government initiative.

Strengths

• Covers a 1,000 km section of coastline.
• Part of a government-led initiative (CYPLUS) for regional assessment.

Limitations

• Data is from a single survey period in 1992/1993, potentially outdated.
• Primary data format is PDF/HTML reports, not structured tabular data.
• Specific sample size, row count, and measurement columns are unknown.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Marine surveys conducted by the Australian Geological Survey Organisation (AGSO).

Time Range

1992-1993

Freshness

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Geography

Cape York Peninsula inner shelf between Weipa and Cape Flattery, Northern Queensland, Australia.