AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Future act Determination Applications - November 2020 (NNTT)

A "future act determination application" (FADA) is a future act application that a negotiation party makes to the Tribunal for a determination that the act must not be done, the act may be done or the act may be done with conditions (s 38 of the NTA).

A FADA cannot be made within 6 months of the notification date nor if an agreement in relation to the act has been made between the negotiation parties (s 35 of the NTA).

The NNTT cannot make a determination in relation to a FADA unless the parties have negotiated in good faith (s 36(2) of the NTA) and it has taken into account the criteria set out in s 39 of the NTA (including effect of the act on the native title parties, the interests and wishes of the native title parties, the economic and other significance of the act to Australia and/or the State or Territory, the public interest in the doing of the act and any other matter the NNTT considers relevant).

Note: This metadata record is a local copy maintained for the eAtlas and is not authoritative. Please see the link to the 'Original metadata record for this dataset' for the full metadata and latest update.

Data Location:

This dataset is filed in the eAtlas enduring data repository at: \pearl\e-atlas\data\non-custodian\ongoing\AU_NNTT\2023-09-29\original\FADA_Nat.zip

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Towed Video deployments to address strategic knowledge gaps in the Oceanic Shoals bioregion 2014, Western Australia (AIMS)

Towed video surveys between were carried out in targeted shallow seabed environments within and adjacent to the proposed Oceanic Shoals Commonwealth Marine Reserve (CMR) in the Timor Sea. The survey concentrated on shelf habitats (&lt; 200m) of the Oceanic Shoals CMR and included potential biodiversity hotspots such as pinnacles, banks and shoals. In total, 48 towed video transects were collected at depths of between 17.2 and 89 metres. Sampling involved habitat classification, conducted in real-time during the surveys, and taking downward and forward facing photographic still images at 5 second intervals for subsequent analysis. The cameras were towed across the shoals at a speed of 0.5 - 1.5 knots at an altitude of 0.5 - 2 metres above the seabed.

The survey was undertaken by the Australian Institute of Marine Science between May 8 and May 16 2014 on the AIMS Research Vessel, RV Solander, and aimed to address strategic knowledge gaps in the Oceanic Shoals bioregion.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
COTS Initiation Zone Polygon 2016 (Accelerated Partnership, AIMS)

This dataset corresponds to a shapefile that defines the COTS initiation zone for use in the evaluation of the merit of investment in surveillance and cull and reducing agricultural run off.

The COTS box is a speculative area of primary outbreaks of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish.

This polygon includes Lizard island to the north and Green Island in the south.

Methods:

The polygon was drawn free hand in ArcMap based on the requirement to cover all reefs from Green Island to just north of Lizard Island without cutting through any reefs. The northern boundary was chosen just north of Lizard Island to include Nymph island because this reef showed outbreak levels of COTS similar to Lizard Island during the 1996-2000 outbreak initiation period.

Format:

Shapefile with 1 polygon and no attributes.

References:

Wooldridge, S.A. and Brodie, J,E. (2015). Environmental triggers for primary outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 101: 805-815

Data Location:

This dataset is saved in the eAtlas enduring data repository at: data\custodian\institute\2015-2020\AIMS\GBR_AP-AIMS_COTS-initiation-box_2016

Tags: marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Australia's River Basins 1997 - Divisions (eAtlas, source: GA)

This dataset is derived from the Australia's River Basins 1997 (GA) dataset. It shows the 12 drainage divisions. Primary credit should be given to Geoscience Australia.

This dataset was created by using ArcMap to dissolve polygons from the Australia's River Basins 1997 shapefile based on the DNAME attribute.

Tags: BOUNDARIES, GIS, National dataset, WATER Hydrology, catchments, environmental, hydrology, mapping
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NERP TE Project 2.2 - Mangrove and freshwater habitat status of Torres Strait islands, 2011-2014 (JCU)

This project will examine the status, diversity and condition of mangroves and freshwater habitats in the Torres Strait. This will provide a baseline against which future changes can be assessed and will also enable planning for adaptation to potential sea level rise/increased storm surge. The project builds on Torres Strait Islanders’ knowledge and understanding of mangrove habitats, with scientists working in partnership with Traditional Owners.

This project will:





Undertake a baseline survey of the status and condition of mangroves and freshwater wetland habitats in Torres Strait based on a combination of aerial imagery and on-ground surveys, including documenting species present and identifying the presence of exotic species.




Where feasible, document knowledge of selected communities about their uses of mangrove and freshwater habitats and provide management advice for these habitats, where required.




Assess mitigation options for mangroves, protection/management/rehabilitation needs, and climate change-related adaptive strategies.



Tags: National Environmental Research Program Tropical Ecosystems Hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NESP MaC Project 4.13 - Mapping and characterising Australia’s tropical shellfish reefs, 2024-2026 (GU)

This record provides an overview of the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub study 'Mapping and characterising Australia’s tropical shellfish reefs'. For specific data outputs from this project, please see child records associated with this metadata.

This project will assess the current status of tropical oyster (also called shellfish) reefs across Northern Australia. A combination of satellite imagery, community consultations facilitated by OzFish and The Nature Conservancy, and Traditional Owner Knowledge will be used to develop a comprehensive map of past and present oyster reefs and underpin DCCEEW assessments of future protection and restoration needs. Full assessments of reef condition at selected sites will be used to develop rapid assessment methods suitable for estimating oyster populations, supported biodiversity, habitat preferences and settlement substrates to inform future management, monitoring, and conservation status of tropical oyster reefs. 

Planned Outputs
• Locations of shellfish reefs [point spatial dataset]
• Full characterisation of 7 shellfish reef sites in Queensland, Mackay to Gladstone region Queensland that include 3D photogrammetry, polygon boundaries with site attribution based on Queensland Intertidal and Subtidal Ecosystem Classification Scheme. [polygon spatial dataset, drone scans]
• Photogrammetry imagery [raw images]
• Historical shellfish reefs identified from Trove records and from Traditional Owner discussions [point spatial datasets]
• Final technical report with analysed data and a short summary of recommendations for policy makers of key findings [written]

Tags: National Environmental Science Program Marine and Coastal (NESP MaC) hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
IMOS - Ocean Radar - Rottnest Shelf HF ocean radar site (Western Australia, Australia) - Delayed mode sea water velocity

The Rottnest Shelf (ROT) HF ocean radar system covers an area which includes Rottnest Island and the Perth Canyon to the north-west.  The Perth Canyon has the highest marine biodiversity in the region with whale and fish aggregations, and high primary and secondary productions which are controlled by the physical oceanographic processes.  

Combined with the dynamics of the Perth Canyon is the dominant Leeuwin Current which produces a wake on the leeward side of Rottnest Island.   This is a topographically induced up-welling and associated primary and secondary productivity.  The region is influenced by Swan River outflow, submarine groundwater discharges , and waste-water outfalls.  

The ROT HF ocean radar is a WERA phased array system with 16-element receive arrays located at Fremantle (32.031 S, 115.746 E) and Guilderton (31.342 S, 115.489 E).  These radars operate at a frequency of 8.512 MHz, with a bandwidth of 33 KHz and a maximum range of 200 Km.  Within the HF radar coverage area surface currents are measured.  Data are also collected from which wind directions and significant wave height can be calculated.  

The ROT area of coverage has a small overlap of commonly observed ocean with the Turqoise Coast (TURQ) SeaSonde HF ocean radar system on its north side.  Together, the ROT and TURQ systems provide continuous monitoring of the shelf from Fremantle to Jurien Bay.

Tags: Atmosphere | Atmospheric Winds | Surface Winds, Coastal Cities / Towns (Australia) | Perth, WA, Countries | Australia, Doppler Frequency, Global / Oceans | Indian Ocean, IMOS Site | ROT | Rottnest Shelf HF ocean radar site, Marine Features (Australia) | Leeuwin Current, Marine Features (Australia) | Perth Canyon, WA, Marine Features (Australia) | Rottnest Island, WA, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Coral Reefs, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Eddies, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Ocean Currents, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Upwelling, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Wind-driven Circulation, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Sea State, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Significant Wave Height, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Swells, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Frequency, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Length, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Period, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Spectra, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Speed/direction, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wind Waves, Oceans | Ocean Winds | Surface Winds, Physical Oceanography, Radiance Or Imagery | Radio Wave | Radio Wave, States, Territories (Australia) | Western Australia, WERA HF Radar | Phased Array
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Environmental DNA (eDNA) survey of Bathurst Harbour (Tasmania) for the endangered Maugean skate (Zearaja maugeana) (NESP MaC 1.33)

The Maugean Skate Zearaja maugeana is a micro-endemic species known from only two isolated estuaries, Bathurst and Macquarie Harbours in southwestern/western Tasmania. This constitutes one of the most limited distributions of any known extant elasmobranch. As a result, the species is listed as ‘Endangered’ under the Threatened Species Protection Act (Tasmania) and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth). 

Even though it was first discovered in Bathurst Harbour, most of what is known about the species comes from the Macquarie Harbour population. Only four individuals have ever been reported in Bathurst Harbour, with the last known sighting occurring in 1992. 

This study used environmental DNA (eDNA) to determine the presence/absence of the Maugean skate in Bathurst Harbour on the southwest coast of Tasmania.

Water samples were collected from the seafloor in Bathurst Harbour in November 2021 and February 2022, and in Macquarie Harbour (control samples) in December 2021. Samples were filtered using a self-preserving eDNA sampling system. Following each survey DNA from the samples was extracted and analysed through qPCR amplification. Mitochondrial primer pairs from two gene regions were used to detect the presence of Maugean skate DNA in the samples. Where possible, positive detections were sequenced, and their identity verified.

Tags: Bathurst Harbour, Macquarie Harbour, Maugean skate, National Environmental Science Program (NESP) Marine and Coastal Hub, Zearaja maugeana, eDNA
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
GBR Coastal Management (Land use, management, economic, planning, biodiversity) metadata catalogue (NERP TE 9.4, JCU)

This dataset corresponds to a database of datasets that are relevant for the development of coastal development scenarios and impact assessments GBR. It corresponds to a list of all the datasets that were sourced as part of project 9.4. It contains basic information about each dataset along with the license that each dataset was obtained under and where the data can be sourced. This database is an excellent starting point for any others looking at obtaining data relevant for coastal management.

Methods:

Datasets were sourced from a large and various. They are presented in the database in their raw condition as downloaded or obtained. The database includes all metadata that was associated with them. The database is currently hosted on a server at the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University as is backed up weekly.

Format:

Coastal_zone_GIS_database.xlsx
This is an excel file containing name and full description of all datasets. Each row corresponds to a different GIS file (either shapefile or raster). When dataset can be downloaded from a website with or without an open access licence, the link is included. For others, the best contact point is included.

Tags: marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NESP TWQ Project 5.7 - Assessment and communication of the spatial variability in bleaching severity throughout the Great Barrier Reef following back-to-back bleaching events in 2016 and 2017 (FAST TRACK PROJECT), 2018-2019 (AIMS)

The analysis of existing bleaching observations and data resulted in three key outcomes: identification of key bleaching patterns, analysis of contributing factors, and recommendations for future monitoring and mitigation strategies.

This desktop analysis of existing bleaching observations and data delivered three key outcomes:



a quantitative assessment of the spatial variability of severe coral bleaching and mortality throughout the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) on regional and within individual reef scales,

a quantitative comparison of bleaching observations from a range of observers AIMS, GBRMPA, JCU Centre of Excellence and the GBRMPA COTS control team (implemented by AMPTO) which used a variety of methods and spatial assessments

clear science communication and engagement with key stakeholder groups (tourist operators, reef managers and media outlets) in an effort to improve the communication and understanding of the variability and the spatial impacts of coral bleaching throughout the GBR.


This project extended on temperature logger analysis performed in NESP TWQ Project 4.2.

Tags: National Environmental Science Programme Tropical Water Quality (NESP TWQ) hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Australian bathymetry and topography grid depth contours, June 2009 (eAtlas, source: GA)

This dataset contains contours generated from the Australian bathymetry and topography grid, June 2009 version 4 by Geoscience Australia. It contains depth contours for -20m, -40m, -100m, -200m and -400m.

Contours were generated in ArcMap using the Spatial Analyst Tools / Surface / Contour List tool. This output was then simplified using the Cartography Tools / Generalization / Smooth Line with a tolerance of 300m.

The rest of this documentation is based on the metadata of the Australian bathymetry and topography grid itself. This grid is available from GA at http://dx.doi.org/10.4225/25/53D99B6581B9A .

In 2005 Geoscience Australia and the National Oceans Office undertook a joint project to produce a consistent, high-quality 9 arc second (0.0025 deg or ~250m at the equator) bathymetric grid for Australian waters. In 2009 a number of new datasets were included in an updated version of the grid.
The 2009 bathymetric grid of Australia has been produced to include recently acquired datasets, and solutions to issues identified in the previous version. The revised grid has the same extents as its 2005 counterpart, including the Australian water column jurisdiction lying between 92 deg E and 172 deg E, and 8 deg S and 60 deg S. The waters adjacent to the continent of Australia and Tasmania are included, as are areas surrounding Macquarie Island, and the Australian Territories of Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The area selected does not include Australia's marine jurisdiction offshore from the Territory of Heard and McDonald Islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory.

This report details the datasets and procedures used to produce the 2009 bathymetric grid of Australia. As per the 2005 grid, the 0.0025 decimal degree (dd) resolution is only supported where direct bathymetric observations are sufficiently dense (e.g. where swath bathymetry data or digitised chart data exist) (Webster and Petkovic, 2005). In areas where no sounding data are available (in waters off the Australian shelf), the grid is based on the 2 arc minute ETOPO (Smith and Sandwell, 1997) and 1 arc minute ETOPO (Amante and Eakins, 2008) satellite derived bathymetry. The topographic data (on shore data) is based on the revised Australian 0.0025dd topography grid (Geoscience Australia, 2008), the 0.0025dd NZ topography grid (Geographx, 2008) and the 90m SRTM DEM (Jarvis et al, 2008).

The final dataset has been provided in ESRI grid and ER Mapper (ers) formats. An associated shapefile has been produced so that the user can identify the input datasets that were used in the final grid.

Data Location:

This dataset is filed in the eAtlas enduring data repository at: data\other\AU_GA_Bathymetry-2009\derived\AU_e-Atlas-GA_Bathymetry-2009_Contours

Tags: Contour, Oceans | Bathymetry | Water Depth, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NESP MaC Project 1.30 - National Assessment of Climate-Driven Species Redistribution using Citizen Science Data, 2021-2022 (UTAS)

This record provides an overview of the NESP Marine and Coastal Hub small-scale study - "National Assessment of Climate-Driven Species Redistribution using Citizen Science Data". For specific data outputs from this project, please see child records associated with this metadata.

This project will develop a report card assessing Australian marine species to determine species that have undergone recent changes in distribution, either shifting into each state, or into new areas within states. This report card will draw upon citizen science databases (Redmap, iNaturalist, Reef Life Survey) and use a robust decision tree analysis to outline which species are shifting, and with what degree of certainty. Project objectives are to 1. draw upon citizen scientists to identify climate-driven changes within the Australian marine estate; and 2. communicate to and engage with the public on issues of climate change and biodiversity using their own citizen science information. The report card can be used to drive public interest in the NESP MAC Hub and in the status of biodiversity in Australia. 

Outputs
 • Summary data indicating the list of species that have undergone a range shift. This will record the old southern range, an updated old range based on new compiled historic data and the new range. [Spreadsheet dataset]
 • Species Assessment report with analysed data and a short summary of recommendations for policy makers of key findings [written]

Tags: National Environmental Science Program Marine and Coastal (NESP MaC) hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
The influence of seabirds on their breeding, roosting, and nesting grounds: a systematic review and meta-analysis



Seabird species worldwide are integral to both marine and terrestrial environments, connecting the two systems by transporting vast quantities of marine-derived nutrients and pollutants to  terrestrial breeding, roosting, and nesting grounds via the deposition of guano and other allochthonous inputs (e.g., eggs, feathers). 

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis and provide insight into what types of nutrients and pollutants seabirds are transporting, the influence these subsidies are having on recipient environments, with a particular focus on soil, and what may happen if seabird populations decline. 

The addition of guano to colony soils substantially increased nutrient levels compared to control soils for all seabirds studied, with cascading positive effects observed across a range of habitats. Deposited guano sometimes led to negative impacts, such a guanotrophication, or guano-induced eutrophication, which was often observed where there was an excess of guano or in areas with high seabird densities. 

While the literature describing nutrients transported by seabirds is extensive, literature regarding pollutant transfer is comparatively limited, with a focus on toxic and bioaccumulative metals. Research on persistent organic pollutants and plastics transported by seabirds is likely to increase in coming years.

Studies were limited geographically, with hotspots of research activity in a few locations, but data were lacking from large regions around the world. Studies were also limited to seabird species generally listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As seabird populations are impacted by multiple threats and steep declines have been observed for many species worldwide, gaps in the literature are particularly concerning. The loss of seabirds will impact nutrient cycling at localised levels and potentially on a global scale as well, yet it is unknown what may truly happen to areas that rely on seabirds if these populations disappear. 


The information in this record includes three spreadsheets and R code. Descriptions are included below:
- The spreadsheets contain all information extracted from the publications that were critically reviewed (n = 181). The first spreadsheet contains information regarding each publication (1 publication per row), such as study location, sampling methods. The second spreadsheet contains information about the seabird species studied in each publication (1 row per seabird species per publication). The third spreadsheet contains data for the meta-analysis (1 row per publication, except if the publication studied multiple species, then it would be 1 row per species per publication).
- The R code is for the meta-analyses that were undertaken. Comments are included within the code plus detailed information can be found in the Methods section of the paper.

Tags: Charadriiformes, Phaethontiformes, Procellariiformes, Seabirds, Sphenisciformes, Suliformes, meta-analysis, systematic literature review
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
NERP TE Project 1.2 - Marine wildlife management in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, 2011-2014 (JCU)

The project aims to monitor and study dugongs, dolphins, and turtles along the coast of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) by conducting key tasks such as data collection, analysis, and reporting.

This project will monitor and study dugongs, dolphins and turtles along the coast of the GBRWHA with the following key tasks:





Determine the distribution and status of inshore dolphins in the northern Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) by identifying likely important habitats based on collaboration with Tradition Owners and published information, then conduct line transect surveys (along with biopsy samples) in the Cardwell area (Girringun) and Bathurst Bay (far northern GBR).




Perform aerial surveys of Dugongs from the region from the southern boundary of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) to Cooktown (2011/2012) and from Cooktown north in late 2013. 




Perform at least two field trips per year between 2011 and 2014 to collect samples of skin (turtle and dugong), feces (dugong) and marine flora (seagrass, algae and mangrove species) to examine foraging dynamics and ecosystem role of green turtles and dugongs in algal and seagrass based ecosystems of the GBRWHA (coastal zone from Bowen to Cardwell).  




The project will also work with Traditional Owners to improve conservation of these species of conservation concern and high cultural value.



Change log:
2024-05-29 - added an interactive map link to the eAtlas maps showing the project activity (points and lines).

Tags: National Environmental Research Program Tropical Ecosystems Hub, marine
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network