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Historical datasets of dugong observations in the Kimberley region of Western australia

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 23/06/2025

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The knowledge of dugong (Dugong dugon) distribution as well as basic abundance estimates throughout the Kimberley are currently limited. This dataset brings together information collected through a series of aerial strip transects surveys during 1985, as well as anecdotal observations of dugong distribution collected from regular patrols conducted by Australian Customs. Data collection techniques were not rigorous enough to calculate abundance estimates, however the strip transect surveys do provide the first snapshot of dugong distribution through the West Kimberley. This dataset also forms a useful template for the conduct of more rigorous surveys.

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Field Value
Title Historical datasets of dugong observations in the Kimberley region of Western australia
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/7afd70b7-b194-4ff2-b185-2bde4d208b6f
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
d.holley@ecu.edu.au
Reference Period 16/06/2008 - 15/08/2008
Geospatial Coverage
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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      ],
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        -20.0
      ],
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        -11.0
      ],
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      ],
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}
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Data Source

This dataset was originally found on Australian Oceans Data Network "Historical datasets of dugong observations in the Kimberley region of Western australia". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/historical-datasets-of-dugong-observations-in-the-kimberley-region-of-western-australia1