School of Zoology, University of Tasmania (UTAS)
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Video surveys of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) barrens habitat, South Bruny Island, eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The spatial extent of C. rodgersii "barrens" was estimated by surveying rocky reef habitat with a towed underwater video system. Sampling took place at 13 regions along the east coast of Tasmania, each comprising 3 subsites, this dataset refers to the South…
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Zooplankton and hydrology of inshore coastal waters of South-Eastern Tasmania 1971-1972
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Zooplankton samples were collected at inshore coastal waters of south eastern Tasmania, between the years 1971 and 1972. Three stations were selected to cover the D'Entrecasteaux Channel, mouth of the Derwent River and the Storm Bay areas. Surface, midwater…
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Animal Borne Ocean Sensor Data in the Southern Ocean
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Satellite linked data loggers collecting temperature, conductivity, depth, location and time using Sea Mammal Research Unit tags.
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Enzyme analysis of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) on the south eastern seaboard of Australia
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Sixty animals were collected from each of Bass Pt, New South Wales (lat 34°35' S, long 150°54' E; August 2000); south side of East Cove, Deal Is, Bass St. (lat 39°28.4' S, long 147°18.4' E; June 2000) and Fortescue Bay, Tasmania (lat 43°8.5' S, long 148°0.0'…
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Zooplankton and hydrology of the Derwent River Estuary, South-Eastern Tasmania 1973-1974
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Zooplankton samples were collected at ten stations within the Derwent River estuary, in south eastern Tasmania, between the years 1973 and 1974. Temperature and salinity data was collected at the same time.
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Sub-lethal behavioural and physiological responses to an underwater explosion in two crustacean species.
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The impacts of a small, free-field, surface explosion from a ship scuttling, on two crustacean species was examined. The southern rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) and the spotted shore crab (Paragrapsus gaimardii) were used to compare the effects on crustaceans…
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Video surveys of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) barrens habitat, Fortescue Bay, eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The spatial extent of C. rodgersii "barrens" was estimated by surveying rocky reef habitat with a towed underwater video system. Sampling took place at 13 regions along the east coast of Tasmania, each comprising 3 subsites, this dataset refers to the…
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Utilisation of the introduced New Zealand screwshell (Maoricolpus roseus) by native hermit crabs in eastern Tasmania - shell preferences
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Interactions between native and introduced species can help to elucidate the impact of exotic species on the broader community. This work examines utilisation of an introduced gastropod, the New Zealand screwshell (Maoricolpus roseus) by native hermit crabs in…
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Comparison of predation on Centrostephanus rodgersii inside/outside marine reserves in eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The predators of Centrostephanus rodgersii, were identified using remote video monitoring. Experiments were performed in two eastern Tasmanian regions, the Maria Island Marine Reserve (MIMR, 42° 35.26'S, 148° 3.03'E) and the Crayfish Point Research Reserve…
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Video surveys of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) barrens habitat, Bicheno, eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The spatial extent of C. rodgersii "barrens" was estimated by surveying rocky reef habitat with a towed underwater video system. Sampling took place at 13 regions along the east coast of Tasmania, each comprising 3 subsites, this dataset refers to the Bicheno…
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Utilisation of the introduced New Zealand screwshell (Maoricolpus roseus) by native hermit crabs in eastern Tasmania - spatial variability in occupancy
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Interactions between native and introduced species can help to elucidate the impact of exotic species on the broader community. This work examines utilisation of an introduced gastropod, the New Zealand screwshell (Maoricolpus roseus) by native hermit crabs in…
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Zooplanktonic communities of South East Tasmania 1971-1973
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The occurence and distribution of zooplankton species off the east coast of Tasmania was investigated between 1971 and 1973. Samples were collected at stations distributed along three transects extending seaward. Temperature and salinity data was collected at…
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Reproductive potential of the long spined sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii in Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Recent poleward range expansion of the barrens-forming sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii (Diadematidae) from mainland Australia to Tasmania, has emphasized the need to understand the population dynamics of this ecologically important species in Tasmania.…
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Trophic markers of marine predators in the Southern Ocean
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Stable isotope data, fatty acid and diet data was collected from a number of predator species in the southern ocean. Data was collected from blood, blubber, feathers and whisker samples
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Growth and age across range extension region of Centrostephanus rodgersii in eastern Tasmania and morphometric comparison of urchins inhabiting kelp versus barrens habitats
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The barrens-forming sea urchin Centrostephanus rodgersii has undergone poleward range extension to eastern Tasmania. This data compares growth, morphology, reproductive investment and gonad indices between individuals inhabiting barrens ('barrens-maintaining'…
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Native spider crab predation on Asterias amurensis
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)This study reports on previously undescribed predation on Asterias amurensis in the Derwent Estuary, Tasmania by the spider crab Leptomithrax gaimardii (Milne Edwards). Specifically, this study describes the predatory interaction between the spider crab and A.…
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Video surveys of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) barrens habitat, North Bruny Island, eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The spatial extent of C. rodgersii "barrens" was estimated by surveying rocky reef habitat with a towed underwater video system. Sampling took place at 13 regions along the east coast of Tasmania, each comprising 3 subsites, this dataset refers to the North…
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Larval transport of the introduced Northern Pacific Seastar (Asterias amurensis) in the Derwent Estuary, SE Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)This study assessed the spatial and temporal (horizontal and vertical) distribution of Asterias amurensis larvae in the Derwent Estuary and adjacent Storm Bay, SE Tasmania. Horizontal transport and development was assessed by collecting plankton samples at 2…
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Foraging behaviour of birds and mammals in the Southern Ocean
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)Raw time series of depth, water temperature, light and swim speed. Stomach temperature and heart rate are available in some instances, but the data is sparse. Data was collected using time/depth recorders and satellite telemetry. Ancillary location was…
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Video surveys of long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) barrens habitat, Wineglass Bay, eastern Tasmania
Australian Ocean Data Network (AODN)The spatial extent of C. rodgersii "barrens" was estimated by surveying rocky reef habitat with a towed underwater video system. Sampling took place at 13 regions along the east coast of Tasmania, each comprising 3 subsites, this dataset refers to the…
Invertebrate abundance and distribution DOCHTMLMP3PNGXLS