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1. Real-time monitoring of upper ocean variability in the Australian region of the Southern Ocean using Argo profiling floats [ASAC_2519]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 2519 See the link below for public details on this project. This dataset comprises of floating buoy data collected as part of the ARGO program. All of the ...


2. DISCOVERY-CEMI: Circumpolar Ecosystems; Modelling and Integration [GB-NERC-BAS-PDC-00517]
DISCOVERY 2010 will investigate and describe the response of an ocean ecosystem to climate variability, climate change and commercial exploitation. The programme builds on past studies by BAS on the ...


3. Southern Ocean Continuous Zooplankton Records [AADC-00099]
This dataset contains results from Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) surveys in the Southern Ocean. When the opportunity arises, zooplankton species, numbers and abundance data are recorded on a ...


4. APIS - Antarctic Pack Ice Seals 1994-1999, plus historical data from the 1980's [APIS]
APIS data were collected between 1994 and 1999. This dataset also includes some historical data collected between 1985 and 1987. Both aerial and ship-board surveys were conducted. Studies on the behaviour ...


5. Mawson Station Antarctica Ice Thickness Data [AADC-00106]
This dataset contains records of ice thickness and snow thickness from Mawson, Antarctica. Measurements are attempted on a weekly basis and have been recorded since 1954 and are ongoing, although ...


6. Subantarctic Zone photos of sediment trap samples [SAZ_Photos]   PARENT DIF
SAZ photos of sediment trap samples Sediment traps are cones which intercept and store falling marine particles in collection cups. The particles consist of a range of material including phytoplankton, ...


7. Zooplankton distribution and abundance during the BROKE-West survey [BROKE-West_zooplankton]   PARENT DIF
Samples were collected at trawl stations (approximately every second CTD station), as well as opportunistically when something interesting was spotted on the Echosounder. The samples were collected ...


8. A CD snapshot of Heard Island data from 1901-2002 held by the AADC [Heard_data_snapshot_1901-2002]
The CD was produced by the Australian Antarctic Data Centre for distribution to Heard Island expeditioners in the 2003/2004 season. The CD contained all publicly available data held by the Australian ...


9. Davis Station Antarctica Ice Thickness Data [AADC-00108]
This dataset contains records of ice thickness and snow thickness from Davis Antarctica. Measurements are attempted on a weekly basis and have been recorded since 1962 and are ongoing, although data ...


10. Extents of Antarctic sea ice - GIS data [sea_ice_extent_gis]
This dataset represents extents of Antarctic sea ice derived from passive microwave data. It includes: maximum and minimum sea ice extent based on 1989 - 99 data; maximum sea ice extent by month ...


11. Data of chlorophyll a during CHINARE-21st from 2004 to 2005 [CN_NADC_2004_2005_south_ocean_Southern_Ocean_SensorName_Description]
Data of chlorophyll a during 2004/2005. Water sampling collected four times every day from the surface, and filtered by CA. The chlorophyll a concentrations were measured by TURNER.


12. Global change, biodiversity and conservation in terrestrial and coastal ecosystems on Heard and McDonald Islands [ASAC_1180]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 1180 Global change, biodiversity and conservation in terrestrial and coastal ecosystems on Heard and McDonald Islands: statistical models for monitoring ...


13. Southern Ocean geomorphology spatial data layers [ANTABIF_Geomorphology]
This set of GIS shapefiles describe seafloor geomorphic features mapped from bathymetric analysis, with features cross-checked from available seismic lines. The mapping is based on GEBCO contours, ...


14. Population dynamics of the wandering albatross on Macquarie Island and the effects of mortality from longline fishing [Alb_longline_MI]
From the abstract of one of the referenced papers: The estimated breeding population of wandering albatrosses on Macquarie Island increased from 17 in 1956 to a maximum of 97 in 1966, and then declined ...


15. Viral abundance and productivity in the Southern Ocean [BROKE-West_viralabundance]   PARENT DIF
Data acquisition Samples were collected at the 3 sites at 9 different depths. Depths included the bottom depth as well as 8 samples in the top 200M. 50ml samples were collected from the niskin bottles ...


16. Coordinated magnetic observations at Macquarie Island during the STEP period [ASAC_2286]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 2286 See the link below for public details on this project. There are two global networks associated with these data, Old and New. The old network is the ...


17. Bathymetric Profiling of the Antarctic Continental Margin [ASAC_933]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 933 See the link below for public details on this project. Australian Antarctic and Southern Ocean Profiling Project (AASOPP) was the outcome of a government ...


18. Antarctic Drifting Buoys [AADC-00103]
This dataset contains data from drifting buoys that are along the ice edge or frozen into the ice. The data are observed around the Australian sector of Antarctica and have been recorded since February ...


19. International Programme for Antarctic Buoys (IPAB) [IPAB]
The International Programme for Antarctic Buoys (IPAB) is run by the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP). IPAB is a self-sustaining project of the WCRP, and provides a link between institutions ...


20. Seabird by-catch in longline fisheries [ASAC_2295]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 2295 See the link below for public details on this project. ---- Public Summary from Project ---- Longline fisheries represent a serious threat to the survival ...


21. Direct Molecular Analysis of Antarctica and Southern Ocean Microbial Communities [ASAC_867]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 867 See the link below for public details on this project. Dataset Sea-ice bacteria data are associated with ASAC_1012 and included there Data for bacteria ...


22. Microbial silica redispersal within the Southern Ocean [ASAC_2307]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 2307 See the link below for public details on this project. ---- Public Summary from Project ---- The project investigates microbial life in the Southern ...


23. Heard Island Geodesy. [ASAC_1265]
National Mapping Division (Geoscience Australia) has produced a Technical Report on the Heard Island Geodesy project (ASAC 1265). The main objectives of the 2000 geodetic survey of Heard Island were ...


24. Post weaning dispersal and survival in the southern elephant seal [ASAC_862]
The objectives for this project were: The project aims to quantify the patterns of dispersal and survival of newly weaned southern elephant seal pups to provide information on position at sea and ...


25. Ecology and Zoogeography of Parasites of Antarctic Fish [ASAC_67]
The body surface, mouth, gills, internal organs and tissues of 368 teleost fish of 26 species from Prydz Bay, Heard Island, Macquarie Island, Davis Station and Casey Station in Antarctica were examined ...


26. Population trends of black-browed albatrosses at Heard Island, 1947 - 2001. [ASAC_1219_HIMI_Alb]   PARENT DIF
The breeding population of the black-browed albatross Thalassarche melanophrys has increased at Heard Island since the first census data were obtained in 1947/1948. Four breeding localities are known, ...


27. Casey Station current meter data: S4_211a [S4_211a]   PARENT DIF
Current meter S4_211a is one of four current meters deployed off the coast of Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory. S4_211a was located in Shannon Bay at 66 degrees 16.727 minutes South, ...


28. Casey Station current meter data: S4_211b [S4_211b]   PARENT DIF
Current meter S4_211b is one of four current meters deployed off the coast of Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory. S4_211a was located in Shannon Bay at 66 degrees 16.727 minutes South, ...


29. Casey Station current meter data: S4_212a [S4_212a]   PARENT DIF
Current meter S4_212a is one of four current meters deployed off the coast of Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory. S4_211a was located in Shannon Bay at 66 degrees 16.727 minutes South, ...


30. Casey Station current meter data: S4_212b [S4_212b]   PARENT DIF
Current meter S4_212b is one of four current meters deployed off the coast of Casey Station, Australian Antarctic Territory. S4_211a was located in Shannon Bay at 66 degrees 16.727 minutes South, ...


31. Dialects and Usage Patterns of Weddell Seal 'Leptonychotes weddelli' Underwater Vocalisations [ASAC_556]
Underwater recordings of vocalisations of Weddell seals were obtained at 8 locations within the Vestfold Hills (7) and Larsemann Hills (1). The recordings were made near groups of seals on the ice ...


32. A collection of logs and documentation associated with the BROKE voyage of the Aurora Australis in the 1995/1996 season [BROKE_Documentation_Logs]
A collection of scanned logs and documentation from the BROKE cruise of the Aurora Australis in the 1995/1996 season. Available logs include: BROKE V4 1995/1996 Catch Composition - 2 Logs BROKE ...


33. Southern Elephant Seal Foraging in the Southern Ocean [ASAC_468]
Twenty three juvenile (8-14 months of age) southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina L.) from Macquarie Island were tracked during 1993 and 1995. Migratory tracks and ocean areas with concentrated ...


34. Annual population estimates of Southern Elephant Seals at Macquarie Island from censuses made annually on October 15th. [SOE_elephant_seals]
INDICATOR DEFINITION Count of all adult females, fully weaned pups and dead pups hauled out on, or close to, the day of maximum cow numbers, set for October 15. TYPE OF INDICATOR There are three ...


35. Monthly fuel usage (of the main engines, generator sets and boilers) of ships travelling to Australian Antarctic Stations [SOE_ship_fuel]
INDICATOR DEFINITION The quantity of fuel used by ships travelling to Australian Antarctic stations and on Marine Science voyages as measured on a monthly basis and reported in the monthly reports ...


36. The role of the Southern Ocean in the carbon cycle [ASAC_133]
Metadata record for data from ASAC Project 133 See the link below for public details on this project. Surface carbon dioxide (CO2) observations are integral to understanding the role of the Southern ...


37. AMSR-E/Aqua Daily L3 25 km Brightness Temperature & Sea Ice Concentration Polar Grids [AE_SI25]
The Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer - Earth Observing System (AMSR-E) instrument on the NASA Earth Observing System (EOS) Aqua satellite provides global passive microwave measurements of land, ...


38. Sea ice primary production off eastern Antarctica [ASAC_1307]
Sea ice covers up to 20 million km2 of the Southern Ocean. When present it supports a vigorous ecosystem that provides energy and food for all other marine organisms. Using the latest micro sensor ...


39. Heard Island: baseline data for monitoring longterm change. (f) 35mm photos (terrestrial) from fixed photo-points, 2003-2004. [HI_VEG_PHOTOPOINTS_2]   PARENT DIF
The 35mm photos were taken by Dr Jenny Scott between December 2003 and February 2004 using two Nikon FM-2 SLR cameras with 50mm and 28mm lenses. The photos are part of a longterm fixed-point photo-monitoring ...


40. Heard Island: baseline vegetation data for monitoring longterm change. (e) 35mm photos (terrestrial) from fixed photo-points, 1986-2000. [HI_VEG_PHOTOPOINTS_1]   PARENT DIF
The 35mm photos were taken by Dr Jenny Scott in December 1986-January 1987, October 1987-February 1988 and October 2000. The photos represent the first time series of a longterm fixed-point photo-monitoring ...


41. 2004 Snapshot of bird species in the Antarctic - data from World Bird Database [Avibase_WBDB_Ant_snapshot]
From the World Bird Database website: This checklist includes all bird species found in Antarctica, based on the best information available at this time. It is based on a wide variety of sources ...


42. Food Consumption and Foraging Success of Free-ranging Southern Elephant Seals [ASAC_769]
Elephant seals use a suite of physiological and behavioural mechanisms to maximise the time they can be submerged. Of these hypo-metabolism is one of the most important, so this study quantified maximum ...


43. Food consumption and energy expenditure of free ranging southern elephant seals [ASAC_857]
Elephant seals use a suite of physiological and behavioural mechanisms to maximise the time they can be submerged. Of these hypo-metabolism is one of the most important, so this study quantified maximum ...


44. SOVIET ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS for Zooplankton (R.V. OB March-May 1956, January-March 1957;R.V.ACADEMIC KURCHATOV, October 1971-January 1972; RV DMITRY MENDELEEV;R.V.ACADEMIC IOFFE 1992). [scarmarbin_1787]
This dataset presents data from Russian Southern Ocean Investigations. It covers the following SOVIET ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS: 1. R.V. Ob Cruise I-II- March-May 1956, cruise II -January-March 1957.The ...


45. AAD Hydroacoustics hard disks - data collected from Southern Ocean cruises 1993-2004 [AAD_Hydroacoustics_data]
Hydroacoustics data obtained from Australian Antarctic Division voyages from 1993 to 2004. Voyages were made to various locations within the Southern Ocean. Data are stored on 14 hard disks, 1 CD-R ...


46. Amphipoda Hyperiidea of the Southern Ocean: catalogue and occurrences [scarmarbin_2435]
The dataset comprises all occurrence records of hyperiid amphipods from the Southern Ocean sensu lato (south of the sub-Tropical Front). It is based on taxonomic and ecological literature checked ...


47. Antarctic Amphipoda [scarmarbin_2437]
In Antarctic waters, the superfamily Lysianassoidea is one of the most important amphipod groups both in terms of species number and abundance. Dominant members of this superfamily are species of ...


48. Antarctic Gelatinous Predator Database (ANGELbase): Pagès F. & Bouillon J. 1997 dataset [scarmarbin_2444]
Occurrence records for Paragotoea bathybia with depth of capture data extracted from Pag?s F. & Bouillon J. 1997. A redescription of Paragotoea bathybia Kramp 1942 (Hydroidomedusae: Corymorphidae) ...


49. Antarctic Gelatinous Predator Database (ANGELbase): Pagès F. & Kurbjeweit F. 1994 dataset. [scarmarbin_2449]
Data on the vertical distribution and abundance of mesoplanktonic medusae and siphonophores from the Weddell Sea, Antarctica extracted from Pag?s F. & Kurbjeweit F. 1994. Vertical distribution and ...


50. Antarctic Jellyfish [scarmarbin_2426]
The present dataset is a compilation of distribution records found in the literature. The compilation was sent by Duhgal Lindsay, from the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). ...


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