Torres Strait Seagrass Presence and Biomass Mapping 2002-2014

Seagrass presence, absence, and biomass data collected from surveys in the Torres Strait between 2002 and 2014. The dataset covers both intertidal and subtidal zones, with biomass measured in grams dry weight per square meter. It is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Map seagrass distribution changes over time based on the 12-year survey period.
• Assess habitat health and carbon sequestration potential based on biomass measurements.
• Model coastal ecosystem dynamics based on intertidal and subtidal zone data.

Strengths

• Data collection spans 12 years from 2002 to 2014.
• Includes quantitative biomass measurements in grams dry weight per m².
• Covers both intertidal and subtidal zones in the Torres Strait region.

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; last metadata update was 2026-06-17.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Surveys to assess seagrass presence, absence, and biomass.

Time Range

2002-2014

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-17 01:51:40.710014

Geography

Torres Strait