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BRUVS (TM) - Fish and Benthic survey of Ashmore Reef and Rowleys Shoals 2004-10-18 to 2004-10-31

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 22/03/2026

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The dataset comprises 15643 individuals from 416 species of fishes, sharks, rays and sea snakes observed at around Ashmore Reef and Rowleys Shoals using 125 baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS(TM)). 4533 images were captured from these cameras.

Approximately 3500 of the best images from all BRUVS (TM) projects are stored in a reference library.

Data recorded concern: - classification of the habitat in the field of view (topography, sediments, benthos) - the identity of fish and CAABCODES - their time of arrival - their behaviour (8 categories, including feeding on the bait) - their maturity (adult or juvenile) - their relative abundance (as MaxN = the maximum number visible at one time, or distinguishable at different times as separate individuals e.g. much larger/smaller, male/female) - the time elapsed before MaxN and feeding occurs.

A custom interface has been developed by AIMS staff, using Microsoft Access, for reading and analysis of BRUVS(TM) tapes.

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Additional Info

Field Value
Title BRUVS (TM) - Fish and Benthic survey of Ashmore Reef and Rowleys Shoals 2004-10-18 to 2004-10-31
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/b3a1e923-3d3c-4391-8f60-e4872b9c7983
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
reception@aims.gov.au
Reference Period 20/03/2026
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Data Portal Data.gov.au