AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Cairns Region (Wet Tropics) Ambient estuarine water quality monitoring data

These datasets comprise water quality measurements collected under the Wet Tropics Ambient Monitoring Program from estuarine and marine monitoring sites in the Cairns region between Cardwell and the Daintree River. Since 2015, monthly sampling at fixed sites has generated chemical, physical and biological water column profile measurements using laboratory analyses and in situ measurement instruments. The data support the Wet Tropics Waterways Report Card, enable assessment of long-term trends, and inform environmental management and reporting. Monitoring is undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Science and Tourism (DETSI) and predecessor organisations.

__Monitoring frequency:__ Monthly

__Monitoring platform:__ Drifting boat or bankside

__Monitored water body:__ Tidal waters (estuaries and sheltered coastal), with limited freshwater monitoring

__Monitored location:__ Mid stream or mid channel at routine sites and regular depths

__Monitoring site latitude:__ Latitude as decimal degrees in GDA94 datum

__Monitoring site longitude:__ Longitude as decimal degrees in GDA94 datum

__Secchi depth (m):__ Water clarity measured by Secchi disc visibility depth

__Chlorophyll-a (ug/L):__ Algal biomass samples collected at 0.2 m depth below the surface

__Physicochemical parameters:__ In situ water column profiles are measured from 0.2 m below the surface at 2 m intervals, with a final measurement taken ≥0.5 m above the bottom

* Dissolved Oxygen concentration (mg/L)
* Dissolved Oxygen % saturation (%)
* pH
* Salinity (PSU)
* Specific Conductance at 25 deg C (mS/cm)
* Temperature (°C)
* Turbidity (NTU)

__Nutrient parameters:__ samples collected at 0.2 m depth below the surface; dissolved nutrients filtered in-field

* Ammonia (dissolved) as N (mg/L)
* Nitrogen oxides (NOx: nitrate + nitrite, dissolved) as N (mg/L)
* Total Nitrogen as N (mg/L)
* Filterable Reactive Phosphorus (dissolved) as P (mg/L)
* Total Phosphorus as P (mg/L)

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Mackay-Whitsunday Ambient estuarine water quality monitoring data

These datasets comprise water quality measurements collected under the Mackay-Whitsunday Ambient Monitoring Program from estuarine monitoring sites across nine estuaries within four basins in the Mackay-Whitsunday region (Proserpine, O’Connell, Pioneer and Plane). Since 2014, monthly sampling at fixed sites has generated chemical, physical and biological water column profile measurements using laboratory analyses and in situ measurement instruments. The data support the Mackay-Whitsunday-Isaac Report Card, enable assessment of long-term trends, and inform environmental management and reporting. Monitoring is mainly undertaken by the Department of the Environment, Science and Tourism (DETSI) and predecessor organisations. The data is also collected in partnership with Traditional Owners and Healthy Rivers Partnership.


__Monitoring frequency:__ Monthly

__Monitoring platform:__ Drifting boat or bankside

__Monitored water body:__ Tidal waters (estuaries and sheltered coastal), with limited freshwater monitoring

__Monitored location:__ Mid stream or mid channel at routine sites and regular depths

__Monitoring site latitude:__ Latitude as decimal degrees in GDA94 datum

__Monitoring site longitude:__ Longitude as decimal degrees in GDA94 datum

__Secchi depth (m):__ Water clarity measured by Secchi disc visibility depth

__Chlorophyll-a (ug/L):__ Algal biomass samples collected at 0.2 m depth below the surface

__Physicochemical parameters:__ In situ water column profiles are measured from 0.2 m below the surface at 2 m intervals, with a final measurement taken ≥0.5 m above the bottom

* Dissolved Oxygen concentration (mg/L)
* Dissolved Oxygen % saturation (%)
* pH
* Salinity (PSU)
* Specific Conductance at 25 deg C (mS/cm)
* Temperature (°C)
* Turbidity (NTU)

__Nutrient parameters:__ samples collected at 0.2 m depth below the surface; dissolved nutrients filtered in-field

* Ammonia (dissolved) as N (mg/L)
* Nitrogen Oxides (NOx: nitrate + nitrite, dissolved) as N (mg/L)
* Total Nitrogen as N (mg/L)
* Filterable Reactive Phosphorus (dissolved) as P (mg/L)
* Total Phosphorus as P (mg/L)

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (North Moreton Bay)

Measured/Calculated wave parameters.  Measured and derived wave data from data collected by oceanographic wave measuring buoys anchored at North Moreton Bay.  This site is jointly operated by the Department of Environment and Science, and the [Port of Brisbane Corporation (PoBC)](https://www.portbris.com.au).  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
  
Field names are;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the bottom of the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Bribie Island, Buoy, Hmax, Hs, Moreton Bay, North Moreton Bay, Peak Direction, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, WR Buoy, Wave, Wave Buoy, community, education, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Skardon River Offshore)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Skardon River Offshore. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Skardon River Outer)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Skardon River Outer. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Emu Park)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Emu Park.  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
Field names are;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST -Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the bottom of the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Emu Park, Great Keppel Island, Hmax, Hs, Hsig, Keppel Bay, Peak Direction, Tp, Tz, Wave, Wave Monitoring, Wave Record, Wave buoy, buoy, science, sea surface temperature, significant wave height, wave direction, wave height, wave period, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Hay Point)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Hay Point.  This site is jointly operated by the Department of Environment and Science and the [North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP)](http://www.nqbp.com.au/).  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
  
Field names are;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the bottom of the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Buoy, Dalrymple Bay, Hay Point, Hmax, Hs, Peak Direction, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, WR Buoy, Wave, community, education, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Gold Coast)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at the Gold Coast.  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
Field names;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the bottom of the hull of the buoy .

Tags: Coastal Impacts Unit, DES, Gold Coast, Hmax, Hs, Main Beach, Peak Direction, Queensland Government, South Stradbroke Island, Surfers Paradise, The Science Sandpit, The Spit, Tp, Tz, Wave, Wave Buoy, community, education, emergency, science, sea surface temperature, significant wave height, wave heights, wave monitoring, wave period, wave record, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Tweed Heads)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Tweed Heads.  This site is jointly operated by the Department of Environment and Science and the [Tweed River Entrance Sand Bypass Project](https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/beach/restoration/tweed-river/).
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves/).  
  
Field names;  
Hs- Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured in the bottom of the hull of buoys.

Tags: Coastal Data System, Coastal Impacts Unit, Coolangatta, DES, Fingal Head, Hmax, Hs, Hsig, Peak Direction, Queensland Government, Snapper Rocks, TRESBP, Tp, Tweed River, Tz, WR Buoy, Wave, Wave Buoy, Wave Monitoring, buoy, science, sea surface temperature, significant wave height, wave direction, wave heights, wave period, wave record, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (East of Jenny Louise Shoal - Cairns Deepwater)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Cairns. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Approximation of sea surface temperature.

Tags: Cairns, Cairns Deepwater, East of Jenny Louise Shoal, Great Barrier Reef, Hmax, Hs, Hsig, Tp, Tz, significant wave height, wave, wave buoy, wave direction, wave height, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Mackay Inner)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Mackay Inner.  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
  
Field names;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured in the bottom of the hull of buoys.

Tags: Buoy, Hmax, Hs, Mackay, Mackay Inner, Peak Direction, Slade Point, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, Wave, Wave Buoy, community, education, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Mermaid Beach)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Mermaid Beach. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Brisbane Offshore)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Brisbane Offshore.

For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Approximation of sea surface temperature.

Tags: Brisbane, Brisbane Offshore, Hmax, Hsig, North Stradbroke Island, Queensland wave data, Tp, Tz, wave, wave buoy, wave direction, wave height, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Poruma West)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Poruma West. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Amrun Offshore)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Townsville. For more information please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.
Field names;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea surface temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Amrun, Hmax, Hs, Hsig, Tp, Tz, WR buoy, Waves, buoy, community, education, emergency, science, wave, wave monitoring, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Mackay)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Mackay.    
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves/).  
Field names;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea surface temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the bottom of the buoy hull.

Tags: Bailey Island, Buoy, CDS, Hmax, Hs, Mackay, Peak Direction, Slade Point, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, Wave, Wave Buoy, Waves, community, education, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Historical wave data

Historically measured/calculated wave parameters.  Measured and derived wave data from data collected by oceanographic wave measuring buoys anchored at locations on the Queensland coastline.  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
  
Field names are;  
**Hs** - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
**Hmax** - The maximum wave height in the record.  
**Tz** - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
**Tp** - The peak energy wave period.  
**Dir_Tp TRUE** - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
**SST** - Approximation of sea surface temperature.

Tags: GovHack 2019, Hmax, Hs, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, WR Buoy, Wave, Wave Buoy, buoy, community, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Townsville)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Townsville.  For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves/).  
 Field names;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST - Sea surface temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Hmax, Hs, Magnetic Island, Peak Direction, The Science Sandpit, Townsville, Tp, Tz, WR buoy, Waves, buoy, community, education, emergency, science, wave, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Mooloolaba)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Mooloolaba.  This site is jointly operated by the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Transport and Main Roads.  
For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
  
Field names;  
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.  
Tp - The peak energy wave period.  
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.  
SST- Sea Surface Temperature as measured in the bottom of the hull of buoys.

Tags: Alexandra Headland, Hmax, Hs, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Peak Direction, Sunshine Coast, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, Wave, buoy, community, education, emergency, science, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Bundaberg)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Bundaberg. For more information please refer to [www.qld.gov.au/waves](https://www.qld.gov.au/waves).  
Field names;  
Hs- Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).  
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.  
Tz - The zero up-crossing wave period.  
Tp- The peak energy wave period.  
Direction not captured.

Tags: Bargara, Bundaberg, Hmax, Hs, Peak Direction, The Science Sandpit, Tp, Tz, WR Buoy, buoy, community, education, emergency, science, wave buoy, waves
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Coastal Data System - Waves (Bilinga)

Measured and derived wave parameters from data collected by a wave monitoring buoy anchored at Bilinga. For more information, please refer to www.qld.gov.au/waves.

Field names are;
Hs - Significant wave height, an average of the highest third of the waves in a record (26.6 minute recording period).
Hmax - The maximum wave height in the record.
Tz - The zero upcrossing wave period.
Tp - The peak energy wave period.
Peak Direction - Direction (related to true north) from which the peak period waves are coming from.
SST - Sea Surface Temperature as measured by a sensor embedded in the hull of the buoy.

Tags: Bilinga, Gold Coast, Hmax, Hsig, Queensland wave data, Tp, Tz, WR Buoy, Wave, Waves, buoy
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland Sensitive Species

The list of sensitive species from the [WildNet database](https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/species-information/wildnet). The list is developed by the department to manage the release of restricted access species data.

[Species profile search](https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species-search/) can be used to locate species information (by name or a taxonomy search) approved for release from the WildNet database.

[Conservation status of Queensland wildlife](https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/conservation-status-of-queensland-wildlife) lists all the current species from the WildNet database.

Tags: The Science Sandpit, WildNet, Wildnet, species, wildlife, wildnet
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Conservation status of Queensland wildlife

The names and conservation statuses of Queensland flora, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and some fish and invertebrate groups based on the [WildNet database](https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/species-information/wildnet). 

[Species profile search](https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/species-search/) can be used to locate species information such as nomenclature and current statuses (by name or a taxonomy search) approved for release from the WildNet database.

Tags: The Science Sandpit, WildNet, Wildnet, environment, fauna, flora, science, wildlife, wildnet
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
WildNet Koala Locations

The koala *Phascolarctos cinereus* records approved for public release from the WildNet database.

Records are available through the WildNet website. To download the full list of records from the website, please click the 'Export as CSV' button at the top of the list.

Koala records can also be viewed via the [Biomaps](https://apps.information.qld.gov.au/Storymaps/Biomaps/ "Biomaps") application.

Tags: GovHack 2019, WildNet, Wildnet, environment, fauna, koala, science, species, wildlife, wildnet
Organization: Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation