NSW Algal Blooms Database

Dataset description contents:

Note: this dataset description is metadata (data about data) which describes the actual dataset in accordance with the ANZLIC (Australia New Zealand Land Information Council) Core Metadata Guidelines Version 2 (February 2001)


Citation

ANZLIC unique identifier: ANZNS0281000121

Title: NSW Algal Blooms Database

Custodian: Environment Protection Authority NSW

Jurisdiction: New South Wales


Description

Abstract:

This dataset is a database of algal bloom occurrences in NSW coastal waters, estuaries and lakes. The occurrence, extent, nature and duration of algal blooms are reported on a voluntary basis from the regional offices of the Environmental Protection Authority of New Sout Wales. The database has only been running since 1995 and the observations are confined to discreet events.

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Spatial domain:

Geographic extent name:
BEGA - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
148.5 -36, 150 -36, 150 -37, 148.5 -37, 148.5 -36
Geographic extent name:
ARMIDALE SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
153 -30, 154.5 -30, 154.5 -31, 153 -31, 153 -30
Geographic extent name:
HASTINGS - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
151.5 -31, 153 -31, 153 -32, 151.5 -32, 151.5 -31
Geographic extent name:
LISMORE SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
153 -29, 154.5 -29, 154.5 -30, 153 -30, 153 -29
Geographic extent name:
MALLACOOTA - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
148.5 -37, 150 -37, 150 -38, 148.5 -38, 148.5 -37
Geographic extent name:
NEWCASTLE - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
151.5 -32, 153 -32, 153 -33, 151.5 -33, 151.5 -32
Geographic extent name:
SYDNEY SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
150 -33, 151.5 -33, 151.5 -34, 150 -34, 150 -33
Geographic extent name:
BRISBANE SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - Queensland
Geographic extent polygon:
153 -28, 154.5 -28, 154.5 -29, 153 -29, 153 -28
Geographic extent name:
WOLLONGONG SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
150 -35, 151.5 -35, 151.5 -36, 150 -36, 150 -35
Geographic extent name:
WOLLONGONG SPECIAL - 250K Map Series - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
150 -34, 151.5 -34, 151.5 -35, 150 -35, 150 -34

Note: The format for each Geographic extent name is: Name - Identifier - Category - Jurisdiction (as appropriate)

Geographic bounding box:
The bounding box encloses the maximum extents of the dataset. There may be voids or gaps within the bounding box, depending on the defined coverage of the dataset. Outer bounding rectangle as Latitude/Longitude coordinates based on the WGS84 datum (expressed as both Degrees Minutes Seconds and as decimal Degrees):

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Data currency

Beginning date: 01 July 1930 (1930-07-01)
Ending date: Current

Dataset status

Progress: In Progress
Maintenance and update frequency: As required

Access

Stored data format:
Digital Database
Available format type:
Non-digital Database
Access constraints:
Please contact custodian for the availability of this dataset

Data quality

Lineage:

Contact custodian for details

Positional accuracy:

Variable

Attribute accuracy:

Variable

Logical consistency:

As no evidence to the contrary has been established, it is considered that this dataset is logically consistent

Completeness:

At this juncture this dataset is complete


Contact information

Contact organisation: Environment Protection Authority NSW
Contact position: Environmental Scientist - Coastal Waters Unit
Postal address: PO Box A290
Postal address: 59-61 Goulburn Street
Locality: Sydney South
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Postcode: 1232
Telephone: 02 9995 5511
Facsimile: 02 9995 5924
Electronic mail address: ajanip@epa.nsw.gov.au

Metadata information

Metadata date: 02 May 2000 (2000-05-02)
Metadata Reference: http://canri.nsw.gov.au/nrdd/records/ANZNS0281000121.html

This dataset description complies with ANZLIC Core Metadata Guidelines Version 2 (February 2001) and XML DTD ANZMETA NSW NRIMS Page 1 v1.0 which extends ANZMETA 1.3 (metadata validation date: 2004-07-11)