AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Sedimentation stress in a scleractinian coral exposed to terrestrial and marine sediments relevant on the Great Barrier Reef

Corals were exposed to 10 different sediment types at varying concentrations (33, 66, 100 and 133 mg DW cm-²) and exposure times (12, 20, 36, 44, 60 h) in laboratory and field experiments.Sediments were collected from the shores of 2 river estuaries (Herbert River, HR; Normanby River, NR), from 3 coral reefs (High Island, NS2; Wilkie Island, NS1; Otter Reef, OS) and one type comprised of aragonite sawdust (AR) from massive Porites sp. Three grain size classes of sediments were used: silts (S, Each of the 10 sediments (HR-S, HR-F, HR-M, OS-S, OS-F, OS-M, NR-S, NS1-S, NS2-S and AR-S) were characterised by 19 measured parameters. Physical parameters (PP) were: Grain size distribution (GSD, µm), Settling volume (SV, 25%, 50%, 75%), Settling rate (SR, % - 15 min, 1 h), Compaction (Comp, %), Relative light transmission (RLT, %). Organic and nutrient-related parameters (ONP) were: Ash-free dry weight (AFDW, %), Total organic carbon (TOC, %), Total nitrogen (TN, %), Total phosphorous (TP, %), Chlorophyll a (Chl a) and phaeophytin (Phaeo). Geochemical parameters (GCP, µmol g DW-¹) were: Aluminium, Barium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Nickel, Lead, Zinc and Vanadium.Changes in the photosynthetic yield of the coral Montipora peltiformis was measured by pulse-amplitude modulated chlorophyll fluorometry (PAM) as proxy for photophysiological stress from exposure, and to determine rates of recovery.Tank experiments where conducted at the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) in December 2002, and in the field based during an expedition by the RV Lady Basten in January/February 2003. Responses by M. peltiformis to sediment on their surfaces were recorded: tentacle action, tissue swelling, mucus release, black spots, sediment accumulation, and percentage of colony surface freed from sediment.The field experiment was conducted at the front reef of Hannah Island in January 2003 at 4-6 m depth. The effects of HR-S, OS-S and AR-S sediment types (at a concentration of 66 mg DW cm-²) on each of 10 large colonies left for 24 h were recorded. The photosynthetic activity of each colony surfaces was then measured.
 To investigate the effects on coral of 10 different types of sediments (of terrestrial, nearshore and offshore marine origin).The field experiment aimed to determine the extent of photophysiological stress from different sediment types at natural flow, wave and light conditions in colonies of Montipora peltiformis.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
IMOS - Ocean Radar - Bonney Coast HF ocean radar site (South Australia, Australia)

The Bonney Coast (BONC) HF ocean radar system covers an area of the Bonney Coast, South Australia, which has a recurring annual upwelling feature near to the coast that significantly changes the ecosystem from one of warm water originating in Western Australia, to one dominated by cold upwelling water from off the continental shelf.  The dynamics of this area and the relationship between ocean circulation, chemistry and sediments control the larval species and the higher marine species and ecosystems in which they forage.  
The data from this site provide linking observations between the Southern Ocean and NSW through processes that occur on weekly to El Nino time scales.  
The BONC HF ocean radar system consists of two SeaSonde crossed loop direction finding stations located at Nora Creina (37.329 S 139.850 E) and Blackfellows Cave (37.940 S 140.457 E).  These radars operate at a frequency of 5.211 MHz, with a bandwidth of 50 KHz, a maximum range of 200 Km
and a range resolution of 3 Km.  Within the HF radar coverage area surface currents are measured.
This site was decommissioned in March 2017.

Tags: Doppler Frequency, Global / Oceans | Southern Ocean, IMOS Site | BONC | Bonney Coast HF ocean radar site, Marine Features (Australia) | Bonney Coast, SA, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Coral Reefs, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Eddies, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Ocean Currents, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Upwelling, Oceans | Ocean Circulation | Wind-driven Circulation, Physical Oceanography, Radiance Or Imagery | Radio Wave | Radio Wave, SeaSonde (CODAR) HF Radar | Amplitude Direction Finding, States, Territories (Australia) | South Australia
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Analysis of stable isotope ratios to investigate stock structure of red emperor and rankin cod in northern Western Australia

The ratios of stable isotopes O-18/O-12 and C-13/C-12, in sagittal otolith carbonate from two tropical demersal teleosts, red emperor Lutjanus sebae and Rankin cod Epinephelis multinotatus, from several locations in northern Western Australia. differed between sites. On a broad scale, fish from the four locations, Shark Bay, Ningaloo, Pilbara, and Broome had stable isotope values that were sufficiently different to indicate separate stocks, and it is appropriate to manage these populations of the two species independently in these areas. On a smaller scale, there may be limited mixing of these species between the Pilbara trawl fishery and the trap and line fisheries operating out of Onslow and Broome. Values of stable oxygen isotopes were strongly related to sea surface temperature, although there were some sites in shallow water where low values of stable oxygen isotopes indicated that fish were living in warm water. The use of stable oxygen and carbon isotope values is a valuable, cost effective method of determining the degree of mixing of fish stocks. [References: 16]

Tags: Biosphere | Zoology | Fish, Marine Features (Australia) | Ningaloo Marine Park, WA, Marine Features (Australia) | Pilbara Coast, WA, Marine Features (Australia) | Shark Bay, WA, Movement, Rankin Cod, Red Emperor, Stable Isotopes, States, Territories (Australia) | Western Australia, Stock Evaluation
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Conservation Biology of Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops sp.) in Perth Metropolitan Waters - Summary

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of human-induced habitat change and illegal feeding on the residential sub-population of ~75 bottlenose dolphins in Cockburn Sound, Western Australia by using a variety of sampling approaches from 2000-2003.

Tags: 41 116019, 41 116020, Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Feeding Habitat, Oceans | Marine Biology | Marine Mammals, Tursiops aduncus, Tursiops truncatus
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Pilot study of the coral reef at Balaclava, Mauritius

A series of surveys were carried out on the northern reef at Balaclava as part of a UNESCO/COMARAF training workshop on coral reef ecology and management, held 1-12 October 1990.Line transects (20 m long) estimated percent cover of benthic attributes (Att.), non-colonised substrate (Coral rock, Dead coral, Rubble, Sand) and other benthos. Corals were identified to species where possible and the number (No.) of each colony was recorded. The maximum lateral dimension (Dia.) of each coral intercepted by the tape and an extimated of coral injury (Inj.) were also recorded.Belt transects were used to restimate composition, density and size frequency distribution of corals (12 x 0.6 m, divided into 4 m segments). Fish data recorded a tally of each type (species, family) observed as present or passing through 2 belt transects (50 x 4 m). Belt transects (100 x 0.6 m, 100 x 2 m, divided into 10 m segments) were also used to record the densities of 4 urchin species within 0.3 m of the tape for Echinometra mathaei and Echinostrephus mollaris; and within 1.0 m for Diadema setosum and Tripneustes gratilla.
 To train participants in basic survey methods and analyses using a local reef.
 Balaclava is also known as Baie de l'Arsenal.Coral species: Acropora grandis; Alveopora mortensoni; Astreopora myriopthalma; Echinophyllia orpheensis; Favia flexuosa; F. paliida, F. speciosa, F. stelligera, Favia sp.; Favites abdita; Favites sp.; Fungia repanda; Galaxea fascicularis; Goniastrea pectinata, Goniastrea sp., Goniastrea spat; Montipora danae, M. grisea, M. incrassate, M. spumosa, M. tuberculosa; Mycedium elephantotus; Pavona cactus, P. decussata, P. varians, P. venosa; Platygyra daedalea; Porites cylindrica; Porites massive; Porites nigrescens; Porites rus.Fish families: Acanthuridae; Chaetodontidae; Labridae; Lethrinidae; Lutjanidae; Pomacentridae; Scaridae; Serranidae; Siganidae.Echinoderm species: Diadema setosum; Echinometra mathaei; Echinostrephus mollaris; Tripneustes gratilla.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Redmap (Queensland) - Sightings of Reptilian 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
The Phytoplankton Ecology of Wilson Inlet, Western Australia - Nitrogen Uptake

The phytoplankton uptake rates of ammonium, nitrate and urea on monthly, seasonal and annual time scales in Wilson Inlet were measured.  
In addition, it was determined whether phytoplankton community in Wilson Inlet was preferentially using a particular form of nitrogen and whether the ambient concentration of ammonium, nitrate or urea was limiting to phytoplankton biomass production.

Tags: Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Biomass, Biosphere | Microbiota | Phytoplankton, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Inlets, Oceans | Water Quality | Nitrogen Compounds
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Unexpected mixed-mode transmission and moderate geneticregulation of Symbiodinium communities in a brooding coral

Symbiodinium communities in the brooding coral Seriatopora hystrix were examined to determine the extent of hereditary and environmental influence on the structure of Symbiodinium communities.
Symbiont communities within 60 larvae and their parents (9 maternal and 45 paternal colonies) were genotyped using high-throughput sequencing of the ITS2 locus.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Parasites of billfish in eastern Australian waters

Fifty-two sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus), 63 black marlin (Makaira indica) , 1 blue marlin (Makaira mazara) and 3 striped marlin (Tetrapterus audax) were examined for parasites between 1987 and 1989.Fish were obtained from gamefishing tournaments, club competitions, professional charter operations and research cruises. Black marlin were collected from fishing grounds near Lizard Island, Cairns, Dunk Island, Cape Bowling Green and Cape Moreton. Sailfish were collected from Dunk Island, Cape Bowling Green, the Whitsunday Islands and Cape Moreton. The blue marlin and striped marlin were collected from Cape Moreton.All external, visceral and gill metazoan parasites were removed, or dissected out, counted and identified using a compound microscope. The distribution of parasites on the host was recorded. Stomach contents were collected and identified. Weight, body length, sex, reproductive status (immature or mature) and spawning status were also recorded for each fish examined.Parasites were also classified as either permanent, semi-permanent or temporary according to their probable longevity on the host.
 This research was undertaken to evaluate parasites as natural population tags in sailfish and black marlin, by examining differences in parasite abundance and parasite faunal complements in fish caught over a wide geographical range.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Coastalwatch: Coastal Condition Monitoring System - Margaret River

Since its launch in 1998, Coastalwatch has become Australia's most popular water sports website, and is consistently ranked in the top eight sporting websites. The site displays live vision from over 90 coastal locations around Australia and overseas. It also provides daily surf reports, swell forecasting, weather information and news; as well as video, photographic and editorial content. 
Coastalwatch has also developed a Coastal Conditions Monitoring System, which utilises the camera network to make a significant contribution to safer coastal use and more efficient and cost effective coastal management.  To this end, Coastalwatch has partnered with Surf Life Saving Australia and Surfing Australia; and supports Volunteer Rescue organisations, community groups, and charities such as SurfAid International and the Surfrider Foundation Australia.  
Coastalwatch is committed to bringing the coast to all Australians and overseas visitors, and becoming the premier reference site for all coastal user groups. With this in mind, Coastalwatch is dedicated to assisting with sound coastal zone research and management through the use of all its resources.

Tags: Oceans | Coastal Processes | Beaches, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Erosion, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Intertidal Zone, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Longshore Currents, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Shoreline Displacement, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Shorelines, Oceans | Coastal Processes | Tidal Height, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Frequency, Oceans | Ocean Waves | Wave Height
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Saibai Island Automated Marine Weather And Oceanographic Station

This dataset contains meteorological and light data from the weather station located on Saibai Island in the northern part of the Torres Strait. The station was installed under funding from the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA).
 These data are collected to support scientific research.Data are made available on request to other researchers and to the public. This weather station is funded by the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA).
 The weather station is an AIMS Mk5 system consisting of a Vaisala WXT520 weather station and a LiCor 192 Light Sensor.Note that this station is located on land and has NO in-water sensors. Data recorded: Barometric Pressure, Air Temperature, Humidity, Solar Radiation (PAR), Wind Direction True (vector averaged), Wind Speed True (30 min average).The weather stations collect and store data in electronic memory every ten minutes, the station uses the 3G phone network to send the data to AIMS where it is stored in a database and then made available via the web and other systems. The data are then checked for accuracy using a number of range and historical checks, longer term summeries are then calculated along with indicies of potential thermal stress.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Molecular characterisation of a haplosporidian parasite infecting rock oysters Saccostrea cuccullata in north Western Australia

A haplosporidian parasite was identified in rock oysters (Saccostrea cuccullata Born, 1778) from the Montebello Islands (latitude -20.4'S longitude 115.53'E) off the northern coast of Western Australia by histopathological examination, PCR amplification and DNA sequencing of a segment of the SSU region of the parasite's rRNA gene. An oligonucleotide probe was constructed from the parasite's SSU rRNA gene in order to confirm its presence by in situ hybridisation. The parasite was disseminated throughout the gonad follicles of the host and to a lesser extent in the gills. The only parasite life stages thus far observed in this study were a uninucleate naked cell assumed to be a precursor to multinucleate plasmodial stages and a binucleate plasmodial stage. Whilst no parasite spores were detected in affected rock oysters, a phylogenetic analysis of the SSU region of the parasite's rRNA gene indicates the parasite belongs to the genus Minchinia. A PCR and in situ hybridisation assay for the Minchinia sp. was used to identify haplosporidians described by Hine and Thorne [Hine, P.M.., Thorne, T., 2002. Haplosporidium sp. (Haplosporidia: Haplosporidiidae) associated with mortalities among rock oysters Saccostrea cuccullata in north Western Australia. Dis. Aquat. Organ. 51, 123-13], in archived rock oyster tissues from the same coastline.

Tags: Fauna, Genetics, Parasite, Rock Oyster
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Size-structures of populations of the mushroom coral Fungia fungites: the role of disturbance.

Changes in the size-structure of populations of the mushroom coral Fungia fungites were quantified at two reefs in the Dampier Archipelago during four annual surveys from April 1998 to April 2001. Exposure to disturbance was predicted to affect the size and frequency of life history stages of polyps at each reef and their variability through time.

Tags: 11 298022, Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Species Recruitment, Biosphere | Zoology | Corals, Cyclone, Disturbance, Fungia fungites, Oceans | Marine Sediments | Sedimentation, Size-structure
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Redmap (Tasmania) - Sightings of Bony Fish 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
The influence of reef structure on the patterns and processes of Ecklonia radiata (C. Agardh) kelp beds of Hamelin Bay, Western Australia

The physical variables of light, water motion, reef slope and water depth were measured on topographically simple and complex reefs.  
These physical variables were linked to patterns in the distribution of algae over the two reef types using DISTLM, a multivariate regression model.
Species richness and total biomass is compared between cleared sites and control sites.   Also the ability of pre-existing juvenile sporophytes to survive change in conditions associated with removal of their canopy was measured and as well as the relationship between Ecklonia radiata canopy and its associated understorey on reefs on reefs with simple and complex topography.

Tags: 54 080001, Biosphere | Aquatic Habitat | Reef Habitat, Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Population Dynamics, Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Survival, Biosphere | Vegetation | Algae, Ecklonia radiata
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
OSU Buoy Group: Current meter readings MAPKIWI Central South Pacific

Data from moorings that were in place for at least 6 months in deep water and include meteorological data, pressure records and temperature records gathered by the Oregon State University (OSU) Buoy Group over a span of more than 35 years. In addition, included are a number of electronic (i.e., browser-formatted) data reports.
This dataset relates to current meter records from the MAPKIWI experiment in the central South Central Pacific.
Other links available on this site will take you to the collection of data reports, an historical retrospective of the Buoy Group and instructions on how to download the data for the following:

Atlantic Ocean data
Pacific Ocean data
Indian Ocean data
Southern Ocean data 
Electronic data reports
History of the Group
How to use this disk


Tags: Buoy world ocean, Deep water mooring, Oceans | Bathymetry | Water Depth, Oceans | Ocean Pressure | Sea Level Pressure, Oceans | Ocean Pressure | Water Pressure, Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Sea Surface Temperature, Oceans | Ocean Temperature | Water Temperature, Oceans | Salinity/density | Conductivity, Oceans | Salinity/density | Salinity, PACIFIC OCEAN, beam_attenuation_coefficient, direction_of_sea_water_velocity, sea_water_electrical_conductivity, sea_water_pressure, sea_water_speed, sea_water_temperature, sea_water_u_velocity, sea_water_v_velocity
Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Browse Island Environmental Survey March 2018, Western Australia (ARP7 Reefs)

Towed Video transects + Digital Stills
SloVid Digital Stills
Shallow and Deepwater BRUVs
CTD casts
Multibeam sonar
ARP7 Reefs Trip 6903
To characterise the status of and natural temporal variability in sessile benthic biota and associated fish communities, across the plateau areas around Browse Island and its deeper waters. The project will provide a reference dataset, updated seasonally for two years, for the status of key biodiversity indicator habitats around Browse Island.

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network
Uptake of dissolved free amino acids by larvae of the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, from the Great Barrier Reef

Early brachiolaria larvae (6 days old) were reared at the Australian Institute of Marine Science for use in dissolved organic matter uptake experiments. Three dissolved free amino acids (substrates) were chosen for the experiments: alanine (neutral); glutamic acid (acidic); and arginine (basic). Between 120 and 240 larvae were placed in individual scintillation vials containing filtered seawater and maintained at 29.5°C. Experiments were run using filtered seawater with only one substrate. Different amounts of substrates were added to vials with or with larvae, as well as vials with formalin killed larvae. Triplicate 500 µl samples were withdrawn from each vial initially and then after incubation for 20, 40 and 60 minutes. Samples were passed through a 100 µm mesh screen to remove larvae and frozen in a micro-centrifuge tube for later DFAA analysis using the pre-column derivatization method with HPLC.
 This research was undertaken to investigate the ability of early brachiolaria larvae of the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci, to take up dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the form of dissolved free amino acids (DFAA).

Organization: Australian Ocean Data Network