AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Flood Study — Bulimba Creek

This dataset is available on Brisbane City Council’s open data website – data.brisbane.qld.gov.au. The site provides additional features for viewing and interacting with the data and for downloading the data in various formats.  

Brisbane City Council Bulimba Creek Flood Study. This dataset contains reports, data and metadata used in the flood study for the existing and ultimate floodplain condition scenarios.  

Council is committed to ensuring we have the latest flood modelling data to help manage flood risk in Brisbane. Flood studies provide Council with technical data to inform policy and for managing flooding within the Brisbane River and local creek catchments.  

For specifics details on how the study was conducted or areas it covers, and before using the data please read the following flood study reports:  

• Bulimba Creek Flood Study - Volume 1 of 2
 • Bulimba Creek Flood Study - Volume 2 of 2  

The data on the table tab is the metadata relating to the data used for flood modelling in the Brisbane City Council Bulimba Creek flood study.

The metadata covers all attachments in this dataset as well as the flood study reports provided as links in the dataset description.  

More information on Flood studies and how this information is used can be found on the Brisbane City Council Website.  

The image below indicates the locality of the catchment area of the flood study and creek centreline of the model.

  

Tags: catchment, creek, flood, flood map, flood study
Organization: Brisbane City Council
Etheliaceae fam. nov.(Gigartinales, Rhodophyta), with a clarification of the generitype of Ethelia and the addition of six novel species from warm waters.

Based upon COI-5P, LSU rDNA, and rbcL sequence data and morphological characteristics, six new members of the noncalcified crustose genus of red algae Ethelia are described in a new family, Etheliaceae (Gigartinales), sister to the recently described Ptilocladiopsidaceae. The novel species are described from subtropical to tropical Atlantic and Indo-Pacific Ocean basins; E. mucronata sp. nov. and E. denizotii sp. nov. from southern and northern Western Australia respectively, E. wilcei sp. nov. from the Cocos (Keeling) Islands of Australia, E. suluensis sp. nov. from the Philippines, E. umbricola sp. nov. from Bermuda and E. kraftii sp. nov. from Lord Howe Island, Australia. The generitype, Ethelia biradiata, originally reported from the Seychelles, Indian Ocean, is added to the Western Australian flora.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, Kimberley, ethelia, global tropical distribuation, new species, red algae
Organization: Parks Australia
Dense shelf water formation along the south-west Australian inner shelf

Hydrological data from a repeated cross-shore transect obtained using Teledyne Webb Research Slocum Electric gliders offshore Two Rocks in south-western Australia over 13 months are presented. The data revealed that formation of dense water inshore and its transport across the shelf as a near bed gravity current (defined as Dense Shelf Water Cascade, DSWC) was a regular occurrence, particularly during autumn and winter months. In autumn, the dense water is mainly formed through changes in salinity resulting from evaporation, whilst in winter; temperature change through surface cooling was the dominant factor. The mean wind speeds also decrease during the transition during autumn. The speed of the DSWC was estimated to be 0.01–0.02 m s−1, and similar to that measured in other selected regions globally. The offshore transport from the shelf is a significant component of the alongshore wind-driven transport.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, SEASONAL VARIABILITY, Two Rocks, hydrological transect data, wind driven circulation
Organization: Parks Australia
Ecological observations associated with an anomalous warming event at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia

Coral reefs and kelp beds are two of the most ecologically and economically important marine habitats on Earth. Coral reefs and kelp beds are usually biogeographically distinct, being associated with tropical and temperate to subpolar areas, respectively. However, at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands (28° 43′ 0″ S, 113° 47′ 0″ E), a group of small limestone protrusions some 60 km off Western Australia (WA), coral reefs and kelp beds are juxtaposed (Smale et al. 2010) (Fig. 1a). This unusual constellation is likely conditioned by the long environmental stability and unique oceanography of the region. The Houtman Abrolhos Islands experienced a marine ‘heat wave’ in 2011 driven, in part, by strong La Niña conditions, which increased the poleward flow of warm water along the coastline of WA (Pearce et al. 2011). Satellite-derived SSTs off WA were the highest on record during the event, while at the Houtman Abrolhos Islands temperature peaked at 28.7°C on March 1; 5°C higher than the long-term monthly mean (Pearce et al. 2011). Surveys of coral reefs and kelp beds (>5,600 m2) were conducted with an AUV in April 2011 at multiple sites, between 15 and 25 m depth. Image analysis revealed extensive bleaching (up to 20% of coral cover per site), primarily of Montipora spp (Fig. 1b). Widespread coral bleaching has not been reported from this system previously, even during exposure at spring tides and during the global bleaching event of 1998 (Webster et al. 2002), and no bleaching was observed in previous AUV surveys. Furthermore, extensive epibiosis of the kelp Ecklonia radiata (most likely by encrusting coralline algae) was observed adjacent to bleached coral (Fig. 1c), which has also not been reported before and may be associated with elevated temperatures. The islands represent a temperate–tropical transition zone, with many key species found at the edge of their ranges, so that marine communities here may act as important indicators of climatic change.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, Coral bleaching, Marine Heatwaves, Two Rocks, climate change
Organization: Parks Australia
Ghostnet impacts on globally threatened turtles, a spatial risk analysis for northern Australia

As human population growth continues, so too does our waste, often with unintended consequences for wildlife. The estimated 640,000 tons of fishing gear lost, abandoned, or discarded annually exerts a large but uncertain impact on marine species. These “ghostnets” drift in the ocean and can fish unattended for decades (ghost fishing), killing huge numbers of commercially valuable or threatened species. We developed an integrated analysis combining physical models of oceanic drift with ecological data on marine turtle species distribution and vulnerability to make quantitative predictions of threat. Using data from beach cleanups and fisheries in northern Australia, we assessed this biodiversity threat in an area where high densities of ghostnets encounter globally threatened turtles. Entanglement risk is well-predicted by our model, as verified by independent strandings data. We identified a number of previously unknown high-risk areas. We are also able to recommend efficient locations for surveillance and interception of abandoned fishing gear. Our work points the way forward for understanding the global threat from marine debris and making predictions that can guide regulation, enforcement, and conservation action.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, Marine Pollution, endangered species, ghost nets, marine turtles, queensland, west cape york
Organization: Parks Australia
Land Use Code and Rating Category — Definitions — 2019–2020

This dataset is available on Brisbane City Council’s open data website – data.brisbane.qld.gov.au. The site provides additional features for viewing and interacting with the data and for downloading the data in various formats.  

Land use code definitions are used to determine the differential rating categorisation for properties across Brisbane City Council.

The land use code indicates the predominant use for which the property is utilised or adapted to be utilised by virtue of its structure, fixtures and fittings or particular improvements and is an indicator of the property's specific rating criteria.

The land use code is part of the Council's property record held in the core land database and indicates the predominant use for which the property is utilised or adapted to be utilised by virtue of its structure, fixtures and fittings or particular improvements and is an indicator of the property's specific rating criteria.

The primary land use code identifies the predominant use for which the property is utilised and is an indicator of the property’s specific rating category, while the secondary land use code applied where a lesser use is also engaged on the property.

The specific rating criteria are used to identify into which Differential Rating Category a property will be placed in accordance with the annual Resolution of Rates and Charges.

In determining the predominant use, consideration will be given but not limited to the Visual, Spatial and Economic aspects of the land. Area is not the principal basis for determining the predominant use. The predominant use may be determined and applied during the construction phase of a structure and will be identified by its ultimate land use code followed by a secondary land use code of 01.

Rating category definitions are used to determine the rating of properties across Brisbane City Council.

Rating category definitions are contained in the Resolution of Rates and Charges which is the formal resolution that sets out the various rates levied by Council and any associated charges.

Resolution of rates and charges tables are used in identifying the rating categories and charges for rateable properties across Brisbane City Council for the financial year.

Information in this dataset relating to land use code definitions or relating to rating category definitions must be read in conjunction with the Resolution of Rates and Charges section of the Annual Plan and Budget 2019-20. Annual Plan and Budget documents are available on the Brisbane City Council website.

For more information about Brisbane City Council’s budget, please visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888.

Tags: land, land use codes, property, rates, rating category
Organization: Brisbane City Council
Cetacean strandings in South Australia (1881–2008)

Long-term monitoring of cetacean strandings is essential for good management. This study updates previous summaries for South Australia by adding up to 20 years of comprehensive data, including results of necropsy examinations. A total of 1078 records were examined. Thirty-one species were recorded: 9 (7% of records) mysticetes, 22 (88%) odontocetes and the rest (5%) unidentified. The number of species new to South Australia did not reach an asymptote, with potential for at least five additional species. Small cetaceans were more frequently recorded after 1990, possibly due to increased reporting effort. Stranding records increased markedly after 1970. Records for all species occurred year-round. Beaked whales stranded primarily during January–April, baleen whales during July–January and common dolphins during February–May. Geographic hotspots were identified and related to upwelling and reporting effort. A necropsy program since 1990 resulted in 315 of 856 records being assigned to a circumstance of death, with anthropogenic circumstances accounting for 42% of these. Known Entanglement (21%, 66 of 315) and Probable Entanglement (12%, 37 of 315) were the most recorded anthropogenic circumstances of death. Future research correlating strandings with oceanographic/climatic conditions may help to explain the documented patterns but first the effects of reporting effort need to be accounted for. 

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform



Tags: Australian marine parks, Cetaceans, Mammals, Toothed Whales, cetacean, necropsy examination, western eyre, whale strandings, whales
Organization: Parks Australia
Spawning biomass of sardine, Sardinops sagax, in waters off South Australia in 2014.

the Daily Egg Production Method (DEPM) has been used to assess the stock status of sardine, Sardinops sagax, in South Australian waters since 1995. The estimate of Spawning biomass obtained using this method is the key biological performance indicator for the South Australian Sardine Fishery (SASF). The present report provided n estimate of the spawning biomass of sardine waters off South Australia in February-April 2014. 

Tags: Australian marine parks, Biomass, Sardinops sagax, Western Eyre, daily egg production, fisheries, sardines
Organization: Parks Australia
Geographic range determinants of two commercially important marine molluscs

Aim We modelled the spatial abundance patterns of two abalone species (Haliotis rubra Donovan 1808 and H. laevigata Leach 1814) inhabiting inshore rocky reefs to better understand the importance of current sea surface temperature (SST) (among other predictors) and, ultimately, the effect of future climate change, on marine molluscs.

Location Southern Australia.

Methods We used an ensemble species distribution modelling approach that combined likelihood-based generalized linear models and boosted regression trees. For each modelling technique, a two-step procedure was used to predict: (1) the current probability of presence, followed by (2) current abundance conditional on presence. The resulting models were validated using an independent, spatially explicit dataset of abalone abundance patterns in Victoria.

Results For both species, the presence of reef was the main driver of abalone occurrence, while SST was the main driver of spatial abundance patterns. Predictive maps at c. 1-km resolution showed maximal abundance on shallow coastal reefs characterized by mild winter SSTs for both species.

Main conclusions Sea surface temperature was a major driver of abundance patterns for both abalone species, and the resulting ensemble models were used to build fine-resolution predictive range maps (c. 1 km) that incorporate measures of habitat suitability and quality in support of resource management. By integrating this output with structured spatial population models, a more robust understanding of the potential impacts of threatening human processes such as climate change can be established.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform




Tags: Australian marine parks, Sea surface temperature - SST, Western Eyre, abalone, abalone abundance, climate change, fisheries, rocky reefs
Organization: Parks Australia
Recreation Carpark

Recreation carpark dataset describes recreation carparks (such as those at picnic/camping sites and at walking trailheads) within State Forest. The recreation carparks within State Forest have been captured and recorded with a Trimble Pro XR GPS and are actively promoted to the public and maintained by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.



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Tags: Biota, Structure
Organization: Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
A quantitative comparison of the diets of sympatric pelagic sharks in gulf and shelf ecosystems off southern Australia

Predator–prey dynamics represent an important determinant in the functioning of marine ecosystems. This study provides the first quantitative investigation of the diets of sympatric pelagic shark species in gulf and shelf waters off southern Australia. Stomachs of 417 sharks collected from fishery catches between 2007 and 2011 were examined, including 250 bronze whalers, 52 shortfin makos, 49 dusky sharks, 39 smooth hammerheads, and 27 common threshers. Dusky sharks had the highest dietary diversity of the five species examined. We found overlap in the consumption of cephalopods, small pelagic teleosts, crustaceans, and benthic teleosts in bronze whalers, dusky sharks, and smooth hammerheads, and preliminary evidence of specialization in the highly migratory species, the common thresher and the shortfin mako. Findings were discussed and compared with previous studies in other temperate marine ecosystems. This study will significantly improve the understanding of the ecological roles of these top predators in the gulf and shelf habitats off southern Australia, and enhance the ecosystem models being developed for this unique bioregion.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, foraging, marine ecosystems, pelagic sharks, shark diets, sharks, western eyre
Organization: Parks Australia
Australian sea lions Neophoca cinerea at colonies in South Australia: distribution and abundance, 2004 to 2008

The Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea is an endemic species listed as vulnerable
under the Commonwealth ‘Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act’ and as
Endangered by IUCN. Assessing its abundance is difficult because of its supra-annual (17 to 18 mo)
breeding cycle, and pupping seasons that are extended (about 6 mo but varying between colonies)
and asynchronous in their timing between colonies. Based mainly on surveys at most sites in South
Australia (SA) between 2004 and 2008, and information from the literature, estimates of abundance
are provided for 39 breeding colonies and 9 haulout sites where pups are recorded occasionally. From
this study it is estimated that in SA, 3119 Australian sea lion pups are born per breeding cycle, an
increase on former estimates by at least 16% resulting from recognition of new breeding colonies,
targeting surveys to coincide with maximum pup numbers and using mark-recapture procedures at
some colonies. With the addition of 503 pups in Western Australia, the overall estimate of pup abundance
for the species is 3622. This leads to an estimate of 14 780 animals using the multiplier 4.08.
Trend data for the Seal Bay colony on Kangaroo Island indicated that pup numbers decreased at
0.54% yr–1 in the 22 yr (16 pupping seasons) from 1985 to 2007. A cause of the decrease is believed
to be bycatch in the demersal shark gillnet fishery, which overlaps with sea lion foraging areas
nearby. Area closures declared during 2010 within several km of all Australian sea lion breeding sites
in SA should reduce the incidence of bycatch mortality.

This dataset record is provided by Parks Australia to highlight research conducted within or relevant to Australian Marine Parks. The original publication and associated intellectual property remain with the source organisation.
This publication was previously made available via the Australian Marine Parks Science Atlas and is provided here to maintain access following the decommissioning of that platform


Tags: Australian marine parks, Australian sea lion, Neophoca cinerea, abundance, distribution, fishery bycatch, otariid, western eyre
Organization: Parks Australia
City Plan 2014 — LGIP — PFTI — Active and Public Transport — Existing — Bikeway

This dataset is available on Brisbane City Council’s open data website – data.brisbane.qld.gov.au. The site provides additional features for viewing and interacting with the data and for downloading the data in various formats.  

Brisbane City Plan 2014 is Brisbane City Council's plan for the future development of Brisbane. Brisbane City Plan 2014 is regularly updated with new or amended information. To stay informed about City Plan, including proposed amendments and to receive other Council planning and development updates, you can register your interest.

This feature class shows Brisbane City Council LGIP Active and Public Transport infrastructure (map references starting with APT).

This feature class is shown on the Plans for Trunk Infrastructure - Transport network (Pathway network and Ferry terminals network) mapping.

This feature class includes the following categories:

(a) Ferry terminal;

(b) Bikeway

For more information about Active and Public Transport infrastructure and how it is applied, please refer to the Brisbane City Plan 2014 document.

Tags: active and public transport, apt, arcgis, bikeway, bridge, brisbane city plan 2014, ferry terminal, green bridge, lgip, local government infrastructure plan, maps and spatial data, pfti, plans for trunk infrastructure, property and planning, riverwalk
Organization: Brisbane City Council