Barossa Seabed Video Transects and Images from 2015 Environmental Study

113 towed video transects and 2246 downward-facing digital still images were collected by the Australian Institute of Marine Science for the Barossa Environmental Baseline Study. Surveys were conducted between 13 September and 1 October 2015 from the RV Solander at depths of 11 to 100 meters across five locations near the Barossa gas field. Data includes real-time operator-derived habitat classifications, position, and depth information archived for spatial analysis.

Use Cases

• Classifying seabed habitats based on operator-derived habitat classification data captured from live video.
• Mapping benthic biodiversity across specific shoals and mid-shelf locations mentioned in the study area.
• Analyzing the relationship between depth and habitat type across the 11 to 100 meter depth range covered.
• Assessing potential pipeline route impacts using data from locations adjacent to Goodrich Bank and Cape Helvetius.

Strengths

• Includes 113 video transects and 2246 still images, providing multi-modal visual records.
• Surveys covered a defined depth range of 11 to 100 meters across five principle locations.
• Data collection was systematic, with transects covering a minimum continuous distance of 1.5 km.
• Real-time data collation integrated position, depth, and habitat classification.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale modeling.
• Data may reflect geographic and temporal bias inherent to a single survey in 2015.

Provenance

Source

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in collaboration with ConocoPhillips.

Collection Method

Towed video surveys from the RV Solander, with real-time operator interpretation and data logging.

Time Range

13 September to 1 October 2015

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-14 10:33:49.641715; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Western Australia, specifically Evans, Tassie and Blackwood Shoals, Goodrich Bank, and Cape Helvetius near the Barossa gas field.