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WAMSI Node 3.4.2 - Characterisation of Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Ningaloo Reef

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 23/06/2025

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The overall aim of this project was to determine the geomorphological and sedimentary characteristics (biological and physical) of the Ningaloo Reef and shelf, and to identify evolutionary characteristics relevant to the maintenance of marine biodiversity. This included characterising reef growth history, coastal and seabed geomorphology, surficial sediment facies and their influence on the distribution of benthic habitats. This research presents an interdisciplinary study that provides an important baseline for future habitat mapping, biodiversity assessments, spatial planning, and fisheries management. The characterisation and mapping of benthic habitats based on physical parameters is central for the ongoing monitoring, management and conservation of the NMP’s inshore and offshore resources, particularly during a time of increasing anthropogenic and environmental pressures.

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Field Value
Title WAMSI Node 3.4.2 - Characterisation of Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Ningaloo Reef
Language English
Licence Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 Australia
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/5c17fe3d-3892-4d35-8184-3a1fffa7c114
Remote Last Updated 26/05/2022
Contact Point
Western Australian Marine Science Institution
emily.twiggs@postgrad.curtin.edu.au
Reference Period 03/05/2018
Geospatial Coverage Western Australia
Data Portal Western Australia Government

Data Source

This dataset was originally found on Western Australia Government "WAMSI Node 3.4.2 - Characterisation of Geomorphology and Sedimentology of Ningaloo Reef". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.data.wa.gov.au/dataset/wamsi-node-3-4-2-characterisation-of-geomorphology-and-sedimentology-of-ningaloo-reef_c5bd