Brief description MScience undertook a variety of studies for Dampier Port Authority and Pilbara Iron in response to proposals involving dredging of new berths and channels that occurred: Dampier Port Authority (DPA): 8 January - 20 May 2004; and Hamersley Iron Pty Limited (HI): 8 May - 23 October 2004 . Data collected involved surveying distribution of coral species and their community structure, high-precision monitoring of coral, patterns of mortality from natural and anthropogenic influences (cyclone and dredging), water quality and investigating the reproductive status of corals in the turbid inshore marine environments of Dampier Harbour.
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Lineage Statement: Over the period November 2003 to December 2004, MScience undertook a variety of studies to provide environmental input into the real-time management of dredging and spoil disposal. These studies provide a valuable insight into the ecology of coral communities in the turbid inshore marine environments of Dampier Harbour and how they react to a variety of natural and dredging-related impacts. For detailed methodology see individual dataset metadata.
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Studies were conducted for Dampier Port Authority and Pilbara Iron (Rio Tinto)
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To provide environmental input into the real-time management of dredging and spoil disposal in Dampier Harbour. Studies were commissioned as part of the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority environmental impact assessment.
Data time period: 2003-11-01 to 2004-12-31
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