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Nichol, S. | Heap, A. | Przeslawski, R. | Radke, L.
Abstract
Seabed mapping studies are supporting the regulation and management of a range of competing industries in northern Australia. These industries include fishing and an expanding offshore energy sector, with new developments to include seabed pipelines and subsurface storage of CO2. Set in tropical waters, the northern Australian shelf is also recognised in marine management plans for its high-value marine biodiversity associated with a complex geomorphology. To reduce uncertainty and risk in the future development and management of this region, the Australian Government is supporting seabed mapping research under a series of programs aimed at delivering integrated information relevant to infrastructure development (Offshore Energy Security Program, 2007-2010), offshore storage of CO2 in deep sedimentary basins (National CO2 Infrastructure Program, 2011-2015) and biodiversity conservation of the marine estate (National Environmental Research Program, 2011-2014). In 2009 and 2010, Geoscience Australia undertook collaborative seabed mapping surveys to deliver to these programs, with an initial focus on the eastern Joseph Bonaparte Gulf (Timor Sea). Objectives were to: characterise the physical and biological properties of the seabed in representative areas; assess potential geohazards, and; identify unique or sensitive benthic habitats.
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- seabed
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- habitat
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