Brief description
[This data has been superseded by a synthesised global dataset which includes additional ecological data contributed by non-RLS entities (National Reef Monitoring Network). Please visit the corresponding NRMN Collection (IMOS - National Reef Monitoring Network Sub-Facility - Global cryptobenthic fish abundance) for the most current version of this data. See "Downloads and Links" section below.] Reef Life Survey is designed to develop and resource a network of skilled recreational divers for rapid and cost-effective assessment of the state of the inshore marine environment at the global scale. The project uses standardised underwater visual census methods employed by trained SCUBA divers to survey fish and invertebrate species and to record habitat type using photo quadrats - this dataset refers to the cryptic fish and invertebrate survey component only.Lineage
Maintenance and Update Frequency: irregularNotes
CreditCommonwealth Environment Research Facilities (CERF) Program, an Australian Government initiative supporting world class, public good research - Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
Marine Biodiversity Hub, a collaborative partnership supported through the Australian Government’s National Environmental Research Program (NERP)
Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute, University of Tasmania
Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), University of Tasmania
People and Parks Foundation
Caring for our Country, Community CoastCare Grant
NRM and local management boards around Australia
State Marine Biodiversity Management Agencies around Australia
Trained volunteer diver network
The dataset generated by recreational divers provides a national framework for monitoring the state of the inshore environment and the identification of those threats and locations of greatest conservation concern. The project also increases awareness and interest by the recreational diving community in marine issues, and enhanced scientific capacity of personnel in regional areas.
Created: 22 04 2008
Data time period: 02 01 2006
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(SUPERSEDED BY: IMOS - National Reef Monitoring Network - Global cryptobenthic fish abundance)
(Reef Life Survey Methods Manual [direct download])
uri :
https://reeflifesurvey.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/NEW-Methods-Manual_150815.pdf
(Reef Life Survey website)
uri :
https://www.reeflifesurvey.com/
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