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X-ray fluorescence and particle surface area data for surface seabed sediments in Jervis Bay, NSW (June and August 2008 and February 2009)

Created 24/06/2017

Updated 24/06/2017

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Geoscience Australia carried out marine surveys in Jervis Bay (NSW) in 2007, 2008 and 2009 (GA303, GA305, GA309, GA312) to map seabed bathymetry and characterise benthic environments through co-located sampling of surface sediments (for textural and biogeochemical analysis) and infauna, observation of benthic habitats using underwater towed video and stills photography, and measurement of ocean tides and wave-generated currents. Data and samples were acquired using the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) Research Vessel Kimbla. Bathymetric mapping, sampling and tide/wave measurement were concentrated in a 3x5 km survey grid (named Darling Road Grid, DRG) within the southern part of the Jervis Bay, incorporating the bay entrance. Additional sampling and stills photography plus bathymetric mapping along transits was undertaken at representative habitat types outside the DRG. This 128 sample data set comprises major, minor and trace elements derived from x-ray fluorescence analysis of surface seabed sediments (~0-2 cm). Sediment surface area data are also presented. This dataset is a contribution to the CERF Marine Biodiversity Hub.

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Title X-ray fluorescence and particle surface area data for surface seabed sediments in Jervis Bay, NSW (June and August 2008 and February 2009)
Language English
Licence Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia
Landing Page https://devweb.dga.links.com.au/data/dataset/44935c50-e954-4353-a59b-ef27dfdaea57
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CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere - Information and Data Centre
data-requests-hf@csiro.au
Geospatial Coverage {"type": "Polygon", "coordinates": [[[150.67725, -35.13], [150.78, -35.13], [150.78, -35.0], [150.67725, -35.0], [150.67725, -35.13]]]}
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