<div>The Abbot Point to Hydrographers Passage bathymetry survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) onboard the RV Escape during the period 6 Oct 2020 – 16 Mar 2021. This was a contracted survey conducted for the Australian Hydrographic Office by iXblue Pty Ltd as part of the Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program. The survey area encompases a section of Two-Way Route from Abbot Point through Hydrographers Passage QLD. Bathymetry data was acquired using a Kongsberg EM 2040, and processed using QPS QINSy. The dataset was then exported as a 30m resolution, 32 bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area.</div><div>This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.</div>

<p>This resource contains multibeam bathymetry data for Bynoe Harbour collected by Geoscience Australia (GA), the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and the Northern Territory Government (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) during the period between 3 and 27 May 2016 on the RV Solander (survey SOL6432/GA04452). This project was made possible through offset funds provided by INPEX-led Ichthys LNG Project to Northern Territory Government Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and co-investment from Geoscience Australia and Australian Institute of Marine Science. The intent of this four year (2014-2018) program is to improve knowledge of the marine environments in the Darwin and Bynoe Harbour regions by collating and collecting baseline data that enable the creation of thematic habitat maps that underpin marine resource management decisions. <p>The specific objectives of the survey were to: <p>1. Obtain high resolution geophysical (bathymetry) data for Bynoe Harbour; <p>2. Characterise substrates (acoustic backscatter properties, grainsize, sediment chemistry) for Bynoe Harbour; and <p>3. Collect tidal data for the survey area. Data acquired during the survey included: multibeam sonar bathymetry and acoustic backscatter; physical samples of seabed sediments, underwater photography and video of grab sample locations and oceanographic information including tidal data and sound velocity profiles. <p>This dataset comprises multibeam bathymetry data. A detailed account of the survey is provided in: Siwabessy, P.J.W., Smit, N., Atkinson, I., Dando, N., Harries, S., Howard, F.J.F., Li, J., Nicholas W.A., Picard, K., Radke, L.C., Tran, M., Williams, D. and Whiteway, T. 2016. Bynoe Harbour Marine Survey 2016: GA4452/SOL6432 – Post-survey report. Record 2017/04. Geoscience Australia, Canberra. http://dx.doi.org/10.11636/Record.2017.004.

The Northern Approaches to Broome multibeam survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) onboard the MV Bhagwan K during the period 05 August– 02 October 2020. This was a contracted survey conducted by EGS as part of the Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program. The survey area encompasses the northern approaches to Broome, WA located between the Talboys Rock and Gantheaume Point, Western Australia. Bathymetry data was acquired using a Kongsberg EM2040D 200-400 kHz and processed using QPS QINSy 9.2.3 processing software. The dataset was then exported as a 30m resolution, 32 bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area. <BR>This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.

The Wallaby-Zenith Fracture Zone Survey was acquired by the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre at the University of Western Australia during the expedition “Indomitable” onboard the RV DSSV Pressure Drop from the 8th March to the 2nd June 2021 led by Dr. Alan Jamieson, using a Kongsberg EM124. The expedition was funded by a joint mission between Caladan Oceanic LLC (US) and the Minderoo Foundation (Australia). This dataset contains a 64m-resolution and a 128mm-resolution 32-bit floating point GeoTIFF files of the bathymetry in the study area, derived from the processed EM124 bathymetry data, using QPS Qimera v.2.5 software. This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes. This dataset is published with the permission of the CEO, Geoscience Australia.

<div>The Kimberley Region and WA Reefs Bathymetry was derived by EOMAP form multispectral satellite data from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite sensor. EOMAP was contracted by Geoscience Australia (GA) to provide high-resolution (10m) Satellite-Derived Bathymetry (SDB) for the Priority Australian Seabed Mapping Sites. The survey area encompasses an area within Kimberley Region in Western Australia which includes Ashmore Reef, Browse Island, Cartier Island, Clerke Reef, Cunningham Island, Mermaid Reef, Scott Reef and Seringapatam Reef. These critical geospatial data layers provide the essential environmental baseline information for the long-term monitoring and management of these Marine Parks. Mapping the shallow water zone is of importance both from an environmental and socioeconomic perspective. Having access to digital, georeferenced, high-resolution maps of bathymetry and benthic habitats of shallow water areas, is of fundamental use in the areas of navigation, ecological research, environmental modelling, management and conservation, and monitoring the impacts from climate change. Bathymetry data was processed using the physics-based inversion method to derive quantitative information of the shallow water bathymetry using the reflected sunlight energy in different wavelengths of the visible and near infrared region. A detailed delivery report is provided in: Delivery Report: Satellite-Derived Bathymetry, Priority Australian Seabed Mapping Sites. Reference: 20220304.0888. EOMAP Australia Pty Ltd. This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes. This dataset is published with the permission of the CEO, Geoscience Australia.</div>

<div>The Shark Bay Bathymetry was derived form a time series of multispectral satellite data from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite sensor, acquired between January 2017 and December 2020. This dataset was produced by the University of Western Australia to support student research projects. The dataset encompasses the Shark Bay in Western Australia. These critical geospatial data layers provide the essential environmental baseline information for the long-term monitoring and management. Mapping the shallow water zone is of importance both from an environmental and socioeconomic perspective. Bathymetry data was processed following the workflow of Lebrec et al. (2021) [https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-13-5191-2021]. This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes. This dataset is published with the permission of the CEO, Geoscience Australia.</div>

<b>This record was superseded on 5/12/2024 with approval from the Director, National Seabed Mapping as it has been superseded by eCat 150050</b> The AusBathyTopo 250m (Australia) 2023 Grid is a high-resolution depth model for Australia that replaces the Australian Bathymetry and Topography Grid, June 2009. This publication is the result of a collaborative partnership between Geoscience Australia, the Australian Hydrographic Office, James Cook University, and the University of Sydney. It has been compiled using 1582 unique data sources from multibeam echosounders, single-beam echosounders, LiDAR, 3D seismic first returns, Electronic Navigation Charts and satellite derived bathymetry alongside higher-resolution regional compilations. In particular, the map incorporates new innovations such as the use of earth observation data (satellite based) produced by Digital Earth Australia to improve shallow coastal depth modelling to present a seamless transition between land and sea. All source bathymetry data were extensively edited as 3D point clouds to remove noise, given a consistent WGS84 horizontal datum, and where possible, an approximate MSL vertical datum. This new continental-scale grid represents decades of data collection, analysis, investment and collaboration from Australia’s seabed mapping community and is a significant improvement on the 2009 compilation. The data extends across a vast area from 92°E to 172° E and 8°S to 60° S. This includes areas adjacent to the Australian continent and Tasmania, and surrounding Macquarie Island and the Australian Territories of Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Australia's marine jurisdiction offshore from the territory of Heard and McDonald Islands and the Australian Antarctic Territory are not included. We acknowledge the use of the CSIRO Marine National Facility (https://ror.org/01mae9353 ) in undertaking this research. The datasets used were collected by the Marine National Facility on 43 voyages (see Lineage for identification). This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.

The Backstairs Passage Bathymetry survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) onboard the MV Ocean Dynasty during the period 12 January - 22 March 2021. This is a contracted survey conducted for the Australian Hydrographic Office by Precision Hydrographic Services as part of the Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program (HIPP). The survey area encompases Backstairs Passage Southern Australia. Bathymetry data was acquired using a Kongsberg EM2040P and R2 Sonic 2024 systems and processed using QPS Qimera processing software. The dataset was then exported as a 30m resolution, 32 bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area. This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.

<div>The Gulf St Vincent North bathymetry survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) onboard the MV Pacific Conquest during the period 27 August – 21 December 2020. This was a contracted survey conducted for the Australian Hydrographic Office by Fugro Australia Marine as part of the Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program. The survey area encompases an area North of Gulf St Vincent, South Australia. Bathymetry data was acquired using a Kongsberg EM2040 and processed using CARIS HIPS &amp; SIPS processing software. The dataset was then exported as a 30m resolution, 32 bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area.</div><div>This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.</div>

The Great North Channel Torres Strait Multibeam survey was acquired for the Australian Hydrographic Office (AHO) onboard the MV Offshore Guardian and MV Special Order during the period 04 February– 14 April 2021. This was a contracted survey conducted by Guardian Geomatics as part of the Hydroscheme Industry Partnership Program. The survey area encompasses the Great North East Channel of the Torres Strait located between the Stephens Island, Pearce Cay and Rennel Island, Queensland. Bathymetry data was acquired using a Kongsberg EM2040-07 and Norbit iWBMSh Stx 200-400 kHz and processed using CARIS HIPS & SIPS 11.3 processing software. The dataset was then exported as a 30m resolution, 32 bit floating point GeoTIFF grid of the survey area. <BR>This dataset is not to be used for navigational purposes.