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)
ANZLIC unique identifier: ANZNS0281000121
Title: NSW Algal Blooms Database
Custodian: Environment Protection Authority NSW
Jurisdiction: New South Wales
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.
- OCEANOGRAPHY
- 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):
- North bounding latitude: 28 00 00.0 S (-28)
- South bounding latitude: 38 00 00.0 S (-38)
- East bounding longitude: 154 30 00.0 E (154.5)
- West bounding longitude: 148 30 00.0 E (148.5)
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
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)