Data, maps and science
Quick links
Australian Government
DATA | MAPS | TOOLS | NEWS | REPORTS
AusSeabed is a collaborative national seabed mapping initiative that is central to the Australian seabed information ecosystem. There are several tools, training material and other resources available.
Marine Australia State of the Environment – Report 2021
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
REPORT
This report discusses the state, pressures and management of the marine environment of Australia.
National Hydrography Directorate
Australian Government (Defence)
CHARTS | MAPS | DATA
The National Hydrography Directorate lists nautical charts and information used for navigating ships safely in Australian waters.
WA Australian Marine Science Institute
WAMSI
WEBSITE | EDUCATION | RESOURCES | RESEARCH | PUBLICATIONS
WAMSI provides independent marine research for the benefit of the environment, the community and the Blue Economy.
Further listing
Redmap
Redmap Australia
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Redmap (Range Extension Database & Mapping project) invites the Australian community to spot, log and map marine species that are uncommon in Australia, or along particular parts of our coast.
iNaturalist
iNaturalist
CITIZEN SCIENCE
iNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature. iNaturalist helps users identify plants and animals while generating data for science and conservation, and connecting a community of millions scientists and naturalists.
Seamap Australia
Seamap Australia
DATA | MAPS
This website brings together data from national seabed mapping collections, with supporting information for marine managers, making data discoverable and accessible in one location.
Elvis – Elevation and Depth – Foundation Spatial Data Elvis
DATA | MAPS
Elvis Elevation and Depth is a cloud-based system allowing users to easily discover and obtain Australian elevation and bathymetry data available within their area of interest.
Integrated Marine Observing System
IMOS
DATA | REPORTS | TOOLS
Australia’s Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) is a fully-integrated, national system, observing at ocean-basin and regional scales, and covering physical, chemical and biological variables. IMOS’ data is openly and freely accessible to the marine and climate science community, other stakeholders and users, and international collaborators.
Marine geographic data
WA Government Department of Transport
DATA
The Department of Transport (DoT) collect, manage and maintain a range of marine geospatial data from various locations in Western Australia. The data range features bathymetric surveys, marine LiDAR, marine infrastructure and boating regulation areas.
WAMSI Node 6.3 – Ocean Gliders – Western Australian Integrated Marine Observation System (WAIMOS)
WAMSI
DATA
This resource provides measured temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, fluorescence, turbidity and CDOM data. Data from the West Australian shelf and slope waters between Dampier and Fremantle are collected.
Challenge Overview #1 Indigenous Engagement in the Marine Estate
Government of Western Australia
RESEARCH
It is intended that this project will identify methods to incorporate Aboriginal cultural and scientific knowledge within Western Australian marine science, contributing to enhanced/collaborative decision making, shared management outcomes, and improved research and management of Western Australia’s marine environment.
The Index of Marine Surveys for Assessments (IMSA)
Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
DATA
The Index of Marine Surveys for Assessments (IMSA) is an online portal providing information, and systematic collection and sharing of data on marine-based environmental surveys in Western Australia.
Citizen Science
Conservation Council of WA
DATA | COMMUNITY/CITIZEN SCIENCE
This website provides information about citizen science programs in Western Australia.
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