Kent Group Marine Habitat Layer - 1:25000

The Kent Group marine habitat layer 1: 25,000 depicts marine habitats from the coastline to the 3nm limit of the island Deal, Erith, Dover and North East Islet. The habitat types depicted in the dataset include High profile reef, Medium profile reef, Low profile Reef, Patchy Reef, Sand, Hard Sand, Silty Sand, Seagrass, Patchy Seagrass, Dense and Sparse Sponge. The data was collected through intensive field sampling in September 2002 by marine researchers at the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute. The use of underwater camera equipment, echo sounder data and a Differential GPS unit allowed for the extensive area to be surveyed. The dataset is intended to be used to fulfil coastal management objectives according to The Living Marine Resources Act 1995.