Population Studies

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: ANZNS0364000027

Title: Population Studies

Custodian: NSW Fisheries

Jurisdiction: New South Wales


Description

Abstract:

Extensive information about relative abundance, size frequency, age distribution, growth and reproduction for 26 species of fish and shellfish, based on separate projects focussing on each species. Data taken from research surveys and measurements of commercial catches at point of landing. Also includes aquaculture studies for some species.Species list: Gemfish; Redfish; Ocean Perch;Tiger Flathead; Jackass Morwong; Hapuku; Blue-eye; Bass-Groper; Yellowfin Tuna; Snapper; Rainbow Trout; Brown Trout; Australian Bass; Silver Perch; Murray Cod; Golden Perch; Royal Red Prawn; Spanner Crab; Rock Lobster; Balmain Bug; Abalone; Pacific Oyster; Sydney Rock Oyster; and Murray Crayfish.

ANZLIC search words:

Spatial domain:

Geographic extent name:
NEW SOUTH WALES - State or Territory - New South Wales
Geographic extent polygon:
141 -37.5, 154 -37.5, 154 -28, 141 -28, 141 -37.5

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):

austral


Data currency

Beginning date: 01 January 1975 (1975-01-01)
Ending date: Current

Dataset status

Progress: In Progress
Maintenance and update frequency: As Required

Access

Stored data format:
Digital Database, Spreadsheet
Available format type:
Digital Magnetic Disk
Access constraints:
Not Known

Data quality

Lineage:

Not Known

Positional accuracy:

Not Known

Attribute accuracy:

Not Known

Logical consistency:

Not Known

Completeness:

Not Known


Contact information

Contact organisation: NSW Fisheries
Contact position: Data Manager - NSW Fisheries
Postal address: 202 Nicholson Parade
Locality: Cronulla
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2230
Telephone: 02 9527 8411
Facsimile: 02 9527 8576
Electronic mail address: dba@fisheries.nsw.gov.au

Metadata information

Metadata date: 02 April 2002 (2002-04-02)
Metadata Reference: http://canri.nsw.gov.au/nrdd/records/ANZNS0364000027.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)