AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
WA Coastal Compartments Tertiary

Coastal compartments are structural features relating to geological features and landforms that can be used to provide a framework for planning and management of the coastine. The primary compartment boundaries for WA were determined by identifying major changes in rock type along the coast and changes in shoreline orientation, while incorporating complete landforms of coastal significance. The Primary compartments have been subdivided into secondary compartments based on landform associationsand then further subdivided into tertiary compartments based on individual landforms present. This dataset was commissioned by the Department of Planning and compiled by Damara Pty Ltd and the Geological Society of WA. A full report was also prepared to accompany the dataset, published August 2011. Some superficial changes have been made to the dataset since publication of the report in order to amalgamate the data into a nationwide compartment dataset developed by Geoscience Australia.Attribution for this dataset is incomplete and ongoing. Geological and geomorphological information will be added to the dataset as it acquired.

Tags: DoT, Downloadable Data, WA, australia, coast, coastal, coastline, compartments, department of environment, department of planning, department of transport, geology, landforms, marine, planning, regional, risk, western australia
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Mangrove forest structure and productivity in the Fly River estuary, Papua New Guinea

Mangrove forests in the Fly River delta were surveyed on three trips between April 1989 and March 1990. In April 1989, mangrove forests were surveyed from the air by helicopter to assess their areal extent on all islands and on the mainland banks of the river. Several low level (~100m) passes were made over all of the larger islands, and single passes were made over smaller islands. Rough lists of mangrove species were made for each island and sites were identified for later ground-truthing and standing stock measurements. The aerial surveys and later ground visits by boat, facilitated a fairly accurate estimate of the total area of mangrove forest in the delta. In July and August 1989, detailed ground surveys were made on foot at 26 sites within the delta, while several other areas were surveyed from small boats to assess species distribution patterns. In February 1990, an additional site was surveyed in detail on foot. Survey sites were not evenly distributed over the delta. Most effort was expended in surveying the more diverse forests (as determined from aerial surveys) in the region of the delta, where river salinities ranged from 5-15 ppt. Only a few sites were surveyed in very low salinity. At each of the ground surveys sites (n=27), between two and four people walked a line through the forest in order to record all mangrove species. In addition, tree densities, basal areas, potential forest productivity (PN) and the presence of understory species were recorded in three plots at each site. The diameter at breast height (DBH) of all trees in each plot was recorded and used to calculate densities (stems/ha). The DBH of individual fronds of the palm Nypa fruticans, which grow vertically from ground level, was also recorded. Basal areas of all trees in each plot were measured by the method of angle counts. Potential net primary productivity (PN) for each plot was derived from measurements of incident light taken outside the forest at the beginning and end of each survey and 100 light readings taken at random within each plot.
 This research was undertaken to survey mangrove distribution and forest structure and obtain estimates of total forest productivity from mangrove forests in the delta of the Fly River. This information was then used in assessing the export of detritus from these mangrove forests.
 This research project was a component of a larger project "The influence of freshwater and detrital export from the Fly River system on adjacent pelagic and benthic systems".

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Redmap (Western Australia) - Sightings of Mammal Species

Redmap is a primarily a website that invites the community to spot, log and map marine species that are uncommon in their region, or along particular parts of their coast. The information collected is mapped and displayed on the site, demonstrating, in time, how species distributions may be changing.
Sightings are divided into two categories – those with a photo that can be ‘verified’ by a marine biologist, and sightings without photos that we call community sightings (anecdotal). All the information collected, with and without photos, is mapped and will be used in the following years to map out a ‘story’ of changes occurring in our marine environment.
The main data collected includes the species sighted (normally selected from a list comprising preselected species of interest), the location, date/time and activity being undertaken.  Other optional information gathered include biological data such as sex, size and weight and environmental data such as water depth and temperature and habitat.
This record is associated with live data (and will subsequently change over time) and spatial elements have reduced accuracy.  It is also subject to a three year embargo (ie. does not contain data less than three years old).  If you wish to discuss obtaining a citable, static dataset, that is current and/or contains accurate spatial elements, please see Point of Contact.

Tags: Hand Sampling, body_length, body_weight, climate change, range shift, species distribution, fishing, latitude, longitude
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NESP TWQ Project 2.1.4 - Demonstration and evaluation of gully remediation on downstream water quality and agricultural production in GBR rangelands, 2016-2018 (CSIRO)

This project will evaluate the cost, effectiveness and biophysical processes of gully remediation options in the Burdekin Region. Sub-surface soil erosion is the major source of anthropogenic sediment delivered to the Great Barrier Reef and must be addressed to help meet Reef water quality targets. The Reef Trust Gully Erosion Control Programme is the first to focus on gully remediation. This study will evaluate and communicate the impact of gully remediation options to underpin future investor, stakeholder and public confidence in the impact of erosion control programmes on (i) water quality (ii) project cost-effectiveness and (iii) agricultural production.

Tags: National Environmental Science Programme Tropical Water Quality (NESP TWQ) hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Limited nutritional benefit to the seagrass Halophila ovalis, in culture, following sediment organic matter enrichment.

Essential nutrients for seagrass growth may be derived from benthic decomposition of organic matter. Two experiments run consecutively from December 2003 to February 2004 tested this idea. Cores of Halophila ovalis (seagrass-vegetated) and unvegetated sediment (control) from the Swan River, WA were amended with either particulate organic matter (POM) or dissolved organic matter (DOM) to test whether a positive feed-back loop exists, where increased organic matter results in increased seagrass nutrients.

Tags: 63 605002, Halophila ovalis, Oceans | Marine Biology | Marine Plants, Oceans | Ocean Chemistry | Biogeochemical Cycles, dissolved organic matter, nitrogen, particulate organic matter, phosphorus, sediments
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
WAMSI Node 4.5.2 - Modelling Recreational Fishing Behaviour

A model of recreational fisher behaviour for the West Coast Demersal fishery was developed in which fishers optimize fishing time per trip and the number of trips per year conditional on fishing opportunities, constraints on fishing and the opportunity cost of their time.  To develop this model surveys were conducted and past surveys analysed. Specifically;


a statistical analysis of a baseline data base which is prior to recent stock and rules changes in the fishery (2003 survey). 


a statistical analysis of a telephone survey of recreational fishers carried out in the 2009/10 fishing season. The survey was carried out in April/May 2010 by West Coast Field Services in a stratified random sample from the new recreational fishing licence database; and


a final survey and statistical analysis using a telephone survey of recreational fishers in the 2010/11 fishing season. Survey was from January/February/March 2011 by West Coast Field Services.



Tags: Human Dimensions | Attitudes,preferences,behavior | Social Behavior, Oceans | Marine Biology | Fish
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Rapid Ecological Assessment (REA) of scleractinian coral diversity on Solomon Islands reefs

Zooxanthellate scleractinian corals were surveyed at 66 sites in the Solomon Islands in 2004, using "Rapid Ecological Assessment" (REA) methods. Surveys were conducted using SCUBA to a maximum depth of 50m and covered a wide range of habitats. Two surveys were conducted at each site, one deep (&gt;10m) on the deeper reef slope and one shallow (Initial species identification was made visually, underwater. Where taxonomic or identification problems arose, samples were collected for further examination. Voucher specimens were lodged with the Department of Fisheries of the Solomon Islands.
 The aim of this study was:1. to build a cumulative total of zooxanthellate scleractinian coral species for the entire Solomon Islands group2. to provide information to allow comparisons with other study sites in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
 This project was a component of the Solomon Islands Marine Assessment, which was an initiative of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Realtime Data and Formats: Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology provides the Australian and international maritime communities with weather forecasts, warnings and observations for coastal waters areas and high seas around Australia. Generally most of these services are provided routinely throughout the day, while marine weather warnings may be issued at any time when the need becomes apparent. Because of the complex nature of the sea, the Bureau of Meteorology uses advanced computer models to predict the physical characteristics of the ocean. These computer forecasts are used by meteorologists in the preparation of marine forecasts and warnings. The forecasts include wind, weather, sea and swell and are intended to describe the average conditions over specified areas. Marine forecasts have been enhanced by the inclusion of ocean currents and sea-surface temperature forecasts through the BLUElink ocean forecasting initiative.
BOM Realtime Data and Formats provides links to datasets, charts or maps that give a snapshot of the weather situation in Australia at the base observation time (valid time). It includes data on satellite imagery, sea surface winds, marine boundary layer winds, SST, and wave height around Australia and globally.

Tags: AUSTRALIA INCLUDING EXTERNAL TERRITORIES, Atmosphere | Precipitation | Rain, Boundary Layer Winds, Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Sea Surface Temperature, Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Water Temperature, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Sea State, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Swells, Oceans | Ocean Winds | Surface Winds
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Aggressive interactions between corals at different depths at Davies Reef, central Great Barrier Reef

Observations of aggressive interactions between scleractinian corals were made on the southeast side of Davies Reef. In the first survey, conducted at a depth of 10 m, pairs of coral species involved in interactions were identified and the coral sustaining tissue death noted. The minimum distance between the living tissue of each was also measured (the reach). In the second survey, a 3x3 m rope grid, divided into nine 1 m² quadrats was laid on the reef flat at a depth of 1m. In each quadrat the number of interactions involving tissue death of one party was recorded. Coral pairs, positioned close enough to be within interaction reach of one of them were also recorded, including cases where no interaction occurred. The number of coral colonies and visual estimates of coral cover in each quadrat were also recorded. This procedure was repeated at 7 intervals down the reef slope to a depth of 30 m.
 Surveys were conducted to:1. measure the interaction reach of a range of coral species. "Reach" is defined as the distance from the retracted tissue of the dominant coral to the nearest living tissue of the subordinate coral2. determine if there are differences in the frequency of aggressive interactions with depthThe interaction mechanism causing tissue death was not investigated.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 4.8 - Mucous sheet production in Porites spp. and links to sediment, Western Australia

Data is in the form of a report, which is a a secured (printable, non-editable), searchable, Portable Document Format (PDF) showing the results of the analyses
Colonies of massive Porites spp. corals (Porites lutea and P. lobata) occasionally produce mucous sheets that may envelop the entire colony, and which trap settling particulate material such as sediment. The sheets eventually peel off the surface, leaving relatively clean and sediment-free tissue underneath. The function and biological role of these mucous sheets have been previously explored, yet studies involving exposure to altered environmental conditions (temperature, salinity and especially sediment) have produced equivocal results. In this study, multiple lines of convincing evidence are presented from both field observations during a large-scale dredging project, and from controlled laboratory-based studies, to suggest a close association between mucous sheet production and sediments.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
RAN CTD Profile Data - HMAS MERMAID ProjectID: HI542MER_M From: 2013-08-23 To: 2013-10-17

This dataset contains quality controlled vertical profiles of pressure, temperature and salinity measured by a Conductivity, Temperature and Depth (CTD) probe. The dataset contains 46 CTD profiles (casts) obtained during RAN Hydrographic Survey cruise HI542MER_M from HMAS MERMAID.
The CTD was manufactured by Applied Microsystems Limited and is the "Micro CTD" model. This CTD type is referred to operationally as the MVP200_CTD. This CTD is fitted with a 4 electrode platinized conductivity cell, thermistor temperature sensor and a semiconductor strain gauge pressure sensor.
The CTD sensors are calibrated at the manufacturer Applied Microsystems Limited on a 12-18 month schedule. The CTD temperature sensor is calibrated against 'Hart' temperature standards. The pressure sensor is calibrated using 'Budenburg Deadweight' standards. The conductivity sensor is calibrated using 'Hart' temperature standards and seawater samples of known conductivity.
The CTD sensors are mounted to a fish-shape probe. The probe is controlled by an electric winch (MVP200 type). For downcasts the fish is allowed to free-fall (winch is in 'free-wheel' mode) under its own weight at about 2-3 ms-1 and then is winched back. Data is recorded in downcast and usually in upcast direction at a sampling rate of 25 Hz. The downcast data is of higher quality because sensors encounter undisturbed seawater that flows through the nose of the fish. On the upcast the fish is flipped around (tail first) and the sensors in the nose encounter disturbed flow from the fish tail.
This type of CTD is prone to a phenomenon called 'salinity spiking' caused by a mismatch between the response times of the temperature and conductivity sensor. Data undergoes a salinity de-spiking routine to correct for this. See the history metadata for further details on the salinity de-spiking process.
Raw CTD pressure data is not always monotonic due to transient up/down motion of winch/ship. Raw pressure data is subsetted to give a monotonic (increasing) sequence and then linearly interpolated to 1 decibar pressure intervals. Data is then flagged with quality control flags after visual inspection and comparison to average climatology and historical CTD casts.

Tags: Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Water Temperature, Oceans | Salinity/density | Salinity, sea_water_practical_salinity, sea_water_temperature
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Growth records in Porites coral cores from the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia

As part of the long term environmental assessment of the 1991 Gulf War, the Australian Institute of Marine Science was requested to conduct growth studies and chemistry studies on coral cores collected offshore from Saudi Arabia.Short coral cores were collected from 28 Porites coral colonies at four reef sites (Jurayd, Jana, Karan and Gosp-4) in the Arabian Gulf in January-February 2003. The coral cores were mounted, sliced and X-rayed to reveal annual density banding patterns. Annual density bands were dated from the time of collection using X-ray positive prints and skeletal density measured by gamma densitometry. Densitometry of the core slices also provided annual coral growth characteristics: average skeletal density, extension and calcification rates.
 The specific questions addressed by this study were:1. What are average growth characteristics at the four sites and are there significant differences between sites?2. How do growth characteristics for Porites in the Arabian Gulf compare with typical values for these species?3. Have coral growth characteristics in the Arabian Gulf changed over time?4. Are Porites corals in the Arabian Gulf extending and calcifying at rates expected from average water temperatures of the region?
 Annual bands in fifteen of the coral cores were dated with high confidence and considered suitable for subsequent chemical analysis for hydrocarbons and related biomarkers. Chemical analyses are described in the metadata record "Trace analysis of hydrocarbons in Porites coral cores from the Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia".

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Draughtboard Shark (Cephaloscyllium laticeps) tagging and recapture in Southern Tasmania

Between January 2000 and January 2007, sharks were tagged during routine fishery dependent and independent rock lobster catch sampling trips around southwestern and eastern Tasmania and in the Crayfish Point Reserve. For each shark, sex, total length and clasper length (males) were recorded.

Tags: 37 015001, Cephaloscyllium laticeps, Clasper length for males, Distance travelled, Oceans | Marine Biology | Fish, Sex, Time at liberty, Total length
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NT Alligator Rivers Region Aerial Survey Raw Bird Count

Quantitative waterbird surveys over seasonal wetlands of the Alligator Rivers Region (ARR) of the NT, provided by the Supervising Scientist Division (SSD) of the Commonwealth Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA). Systematic aerial survey, conducted monthly from June 1981 to August 1984.  Environmental information on dominant cover types is also included (Wet Plain, Dry Plain, Wet Melaleuca, Dry Melaleuca, Open Water, Dry Woodland, Mud).

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
IMOS - Ocean Gliders - Seaglider deployment off Bicheno (April 2011)

The dataset contains temperature, salinity and biological parameters including dissolved oxygen and turbidity data measured by a Seaglider off Bicheno (Tasmania).
Seaglider data from the oceans around Australia have been collected by the Ocean Gliders Facility (formerly known as the Australian National Facility for Ocean Gliders (ANFOG)), since February 2009 and are ongoing. 
The data are obtained from an onboard suite of instruments which include Seabird-SBE41 CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth), WETLabs BBFL2VMT 3 parameter optical sensor (measuring Chlorophyll-a, CDOM and 650nm Backscatter) and a Seabird-SBE43 dissolved oxygen sensor.

Tags: CTD (Conductivity-Temperature-Depth Profilers), Coloured Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM), Countries | Australia, Fluorometers, Glider, IMOS Node | Bluewater and Climate, Oceans | Ocean Chemistry | Chlorophyll, Oceans | Ocean Chemistry | Oxygen, Oceans | Ocean Chemistry | Suspended Solids, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Ocean Currents, Oceans | Ocean Optics | Fluorescence, Oceans | Ocean Optics | Turbidity, Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Water Temperature, Oceans | Salinity/density | Conductivity, Seaglider, States, Territories (Australia) | Tasmania, concentration_of_coloured_dissolved_organic_matter, fluorescence_in_sea_water, mass_concentration_of_oxygen_in_sea_water, sea_water_electrical_conductivity, sea_water_pressure, sea_water_salinity, sea_water_temperature, volumetric_backscatter_coefficient
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Davies Reef Sensor Float 4

A round 1.4m yellow buoy has been deployed in the Davies Reef lagoon as part of the sensor network infrastructure at Davies Reef in the central Great Barrier Reef off Townsville, Australia.
The buoy is configured as a sensor-float with a Campbell Scientific logger, a spread-spectrum radio for communicating with the on-reef wireless network, a SeaBird Inductive modem and initially a surface mounted (30cm under the water surface) thermistor and bottom mounted SeaBird SBE37 (conductivity, temperature and pressure).
The project looks to deploy sensor networks at seven sites along the Great Barrier Reef to measure a range of physical parameters at a range of scales. The project will install communications, data and platform infrastructure that will support future sensor work looking at biological and chemical parameters.
Wireless Sensor Networks Facility (formerly known as Facility for The Automated Intelligent Monitoring of Marine Systems (FAIMMS)), part of the Great Barrier Reef Ocean Observing System project (GBROOS) (IMOS)

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NESP TWQ Project 3.3 - Light thresholds for seagrasses of the GBR: a synthesis and guiding document for managing seagrass, 2015-2015 (JCU)

Light levels (i.e. water quality/turbidity) can be managed to minimise seagrass losses. Recent attempts to define threshold levels of light required to maintain GBR seagrass state has resulted in a spectrum of recommendations with no single definitive source document to guide regulation. We will compile the available information on light thresholds into a guiding document, which will become a key reference for managers and regulators to use in generating relevant water quality guidelines and conditions for developments such as dredging programs. It will also highlight research information needs and provide interim guidelines for immediate management application.

Tags: National Environmental Science Programme Tropical Water Quality (NESP TWQ) hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Environmental, Social and Economic Review of The Gorgon Gas Development on Barrow Island, February 2003

Environmental, Social and Economic Review of The Gorgon Gas Development on Barrow Island, February 2003.
Part of the government approvals process for the proposed Gorgon Gas project.
Review of the environmental, social and econmic impacts of developing gas processing infrastructure on Barrow Island, including all locations considered.
Flora and fauna survey reports are included within the appendices (on CD at back of document).

Tags: Biosphere | Aquatic Habitat | Benthic Habitat, Biosphere | Zoology | Birds, Biosphere | Zoology | Mollusks, Fauna, Flora, Marine Features (Australia) | Barrow Island, WA, Oceans | Marine Biology | Marine Plants
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network