Torres Strait Dugong Sanctuary: Legislative Boundary Map

Torres Strait region contains a legislative boundary defining a dugong sanctuary where hunting is restricted. The boundary is defined by Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 65 and is provided for research purposes. Australian Ocean Data Network hosts this dataset, which was last updated on 2026-07-10.

Use Cases

• Map marine protected area boundaries based on legislative definitions.
• Analyze spatial restrictions on dugong hunting based on sanctuary boundaries.
• Support conservation policy research based on the referenced fisheries management notice.
• Integrate sanctuary boundaries with other environmental datasets for regional analysis.

Strengths

• Dataset references specific legislation (Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 65) for authoritative definition.
• Hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network, suggesting a connection to a recognized data network.
• Last updated date is explicitly provided (2026-07-10).

Limitations

• Dataset is explicitly stated as 'for research purposes and is not authoritative', requiring users to consult legislation.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Freshness

2026-07-10

Geography

Torres Strait