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Aerial surveys of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) from Eddystone Point to Southeast Cape, Tasmania, 2009

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An aerial survey was conducted for giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) on the east coast of Tasmania from Eddystone Point to Southeast Cape. This survey represents part of a series of similar surveys, with historic aerial surveys having been conducted in 1986 and 1999. The survey was conducted via light aircraft. Areas of visable Macrocystis pyrifera beds were marked on topographical land tenure maps using landmarks as references, and complimentary photo footage was collected.

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Title Aerial surveys of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) from Eddystone Point to Southeast Cape, Tasmania, 2009
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/52d8e9ce-65c4-46f6-a5b6-8d03fd930fb6
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
craig.sanderson@iinet.net.au
Reference Period 01/11/2009 - 01/11/2009
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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This dataset was originally found on Australian Oceans Data Network "Aerial surveys of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) from Eddystone Point to Southeast Cape, Tasmania, 2009". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/aerial-surveys-of-giant-kelp-macrocystis-pyrifera-from-eddystone-point-to-southeast-cape-t-2009