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WAMSI Node 6.2 - The Impact of tides and internal waves on offshore...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
From 2007 to 2011, a field measurement program, a numerical circulation model development program, and a laboratory program will provide a comprehensive understanding and... -
WAMSI Node 3.2.2d - Ecosystem Effects of fishing on Ningaloo Reef: Exploited...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Field surveys undertaken between 2006 and 2009 have been compiled to provide an extensive baseline of the distribution and abundance of rock lobster species from the Muiron... -
WAMSI Kimberley tri-colour scanner data - 21st September 2008
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
On the 21st of September 2008 a tricolour scanner (Airborne Research Australia/AWI Airborne Tri-spectral Scanner System) collected data from part of the Kimberley (Packer Island... -
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 5.5.1 - Defining thresholds and indicators...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Objectives of Project 5.5 are to: (1) determining the pressure:response relationships that relate the effects of dredging-generated sediments on tropical primary producers, (2)... -
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 2.1 - Generation and release of sediments...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
This project undertook a literature review on particle generation when soil or rock material is subjected to dredging processes, the introduction of the particles into the water... -
WAMSI 2 - Kimberley Node - Project 2.2.3 - Benthic community production and...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
The goal of Project 2.2.3 was to understand how benthic primary production on fringing reefs in the Kimberley is related to the physical environment (e.g. light, temperature,... -
WAMSI Node 4.1 - Applying the EBFM framework
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
WAMSI Node 4.1 focussed on: 1) developing a means (mechanisms and processes) of integrating Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) into “mainstream” fisheries management,... -
WAMSI 2 – Kimberley Node – Project 2.2.2 Pathways to production:...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
KSN Project 2.2.2 provides key information on the oceanographic and biological forcing associated with nutrient supply that determines the near-shore productivity of the... -
WAMSI Node 4.4.2-1 - Stock structure of West Coast demersal indicator...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has been monitoring the trajectories of a series of drifting buoy releases along the Western Australian continental shelf since... -
WAMSI 2 - Kimberley Node - Project 2.2.4 Benthic primary productivity,...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Primary producers play significant roles in coastal processes and ecological function. These roles include provision of habitat, stabilising substrates and provision of a food... -
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 5.1.2 - Seagrasses of the North West of...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
This project (5.1) is comprised of two literature reviews. This is the second review and summarises what is known on the biogeography, ecology, ecosystem function and biology of... -
WAMSI Node 5.2 - BioMolecular Diversity and Partnered Biodiscovery
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
This project is a three year research initiative focusing marine natural products (fine chemical) discovery and development research in key areas of Western Australian... -
Avon Baselining Project - wetlands component
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
This dataset is for data underlying development of the wetland conservation significance methodology component of the Avon Baselining Project which ran from 2006 to 2009 and... -
WAMSI Node 4.2.4 - Demersal fish assemblage sampling method comparison and...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
The sub-tropical Houtman Abrolhos Islands and associated reefs are located approximately 60 km offshore from the mid-west coast of Western Australia on the edge of the... -
WAMSI Node 4.2.1a - Bioregional level assessments based on fishery dependent...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
The Leschenault Estuary was divided into four regions; the apex, upper, middle and lower regions. Within each region four sites were sampled seasonally (except the middle region... -
WAMSI Node 1.1.1 - Xbeach model
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
Hydrodynamic and wave modelling to simulate currents and wave action over reef and lagoon systems. -
WAMSI Kimberley hyper-spectral data - 22nd September 2008
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
On the 22nd of September 2008 a hyper-spectral scanner (AISA+ Airborne Hyperspectral System from Specim - Spectral Imaging Ltd.) collected data from part of the Kimberley... -
WAMSI Node 6.1 - Offshore and coastal engineering and the effects of climate...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
WAMSI Node 6.1 deals with the modelling of past and future sea level / storm surge and waves. Western Australia is vulnerable to climate change impacts which may alter the... -
WAMSI Kimberley tri-colour scanner data - 23rd September 2008
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
On the 23rd of September 2008 a tricolour scanner (Airborne Research Australia/AWI Airborne Tri-spectral Scanner System) collected data from Broome to Port Hedland (along the... -
WAMSI 2 - Dredging Node - Project 4.7 - Defining Thresholds and Indicators...
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
An understanding of coral population dynamics (demography) is needed when designing and evaluating studies that aim to detect the effects of natural and anthropogenic mediated...