This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 03/92. This cruise took place in waters off the northeast and west coasts of Tasmania during 15 July - 13 August 1992, under the leadership of Tony Koslow. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of orange roughy and blue grenadier including other fish, acoustic data and target strength measurements of the fish. Orange roughy eggs were sampled for buoyancy experiments and to determine the vertical distribution of eggs from 0-900 m depth. 9 samples of flesh, liver, gonads, and otoliths from 36 cm orange roughy at reproductive Stage IV were obtained to examine the relationship of body condition to fecundity. Blue grenadier eggs were also sampled to determine the vertical distribution of eggs from 0-600 m depth and for incubation experiments. CTD profiles were carried out during the cruise to determine sound velocity and absorption profiles. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course. - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available (to CSIRO Staff) on-line. See the details link under "Stored Media List" (below).

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 04/96. This cruise took place in waters off northeastern and southern Tasmania during 16-30 July 1996, under the leadership of Tony Koslow and Rudy Kloser. Biological data collected on this cruise include acoustic data of orange roughy from the St. Helens spawning ground north-east of Tasmania, and in the southern orange roughy zone south of Tasmania. Acoustic targets were also investigated using demersal and mid-water trawling to assess the fish species composition. Acoustic data for bottom typing of the hills to compare with previous acoustic surveys. Acoustic and trawl data for analysis of the height and distribution of fish in the near-bottom acoustic shadow zone. Multi-frequency acoustics and depth stratified opening/closing midwater trawls to describe the community composition from the surface to 1000 m. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan. The biological data collected on this cruise will be updated when cruise report is available. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 02/92. This cruise took place in oceanic and shelf waters off south eastern Tasmania during 26 May - 18 June 1992, under the leadership of Jock Young. Biological data collected on this cruise include midwater and demersal fish from the jarosite dumpsite, and from control sites to the north and east, for heavy metal analysis. Orange roughy from along the 1000 m contour inshore of the dumpsite for heavy metal analysis. Samples collected from trawls for species composition and day/night vertical distribution of the main zooplankton and midwater fishes associated with the dumpsite. Midwater fish and plankton samples from the tuna longline fishing grounds to determine the species composition and to study the biological production in these waters. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 01/94. This cruise took place in waters off southern Tasmania during 1-16 February 1994, under the leadership of Tony Koslow. Biological data collected on this cruise include EK 500 acoustic measurements of orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus) and deepwater oreos, smooth oreo (Pseudocyttus maculatus) and black oreo (Allocyttus niger) and trawl sampling (carried out by two commercial trawlers) to estimate the species and size composition of acoustic targets. EK 500 acoustic measurements, zooplankton and nekton sampling and a CTD and fluorometer transect were obtained from the Maatsuyker seamount off southern Tasmania. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan. The biological data collected on this cruise will be updated when cruise report is available. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 04/93. This cruise took place in oceanic and shelf waters off south eastern Tasmania during 1-21 June 1993, under the leadership of Jock Young. Biological data collected on this cruise include oceanographic data and midwater fauna samples from three transects to the north, across and south east of the jarosite dumpsite and midwater fauna samples for heavy metal analysis. Larval fish samples were also collected for the Temperate and Deepwater Fisheries Resources program. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course. - Biological Field Data Sheets recorded during this voyage have been scanned to PDF, and are available (to CSIRO Staff) on-line. See the details link under "Stored Media List" (below).

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 02/91. This cruise took place in waters off the south and east coasts of Tasmania, around Maatsuyker Island, Flinders Island, St Helens Hill and approximately 40 miles east of Maria Island during 26 June - 16 July 1991, under the leadership of Tony Koslow. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of fish and zooplankton from demersal, midwater and plankton tows. Stomach samples for gut content analysis. Acoustic data and target strength measurements of orange roughy. Orange roughy eggs including other fish eggs for vertical distribution examination, and for incubation and buoyancy experiments. 29 species of seabird were observed and recorded during the cruise: 5 albatross, 15 petrels, 1 storm-petrel, 1 diving-petrel, 1 gannet, 3 gulls, 2 terns, and 1 skua species. Whale observations were also recorded. CTD/productivity transects were also carried out east of Flinders Island, Pedra Branca and in the Japanese longline fishery area (off the east coast of Tasmania). Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 01/90. This cruise took place in waters off eastern Tasmania and Banks Strait during 11-17 July 1990, under the leadership of Jock Young. Biological data collected on this cruise include some fish samples and acoustic data of the orange roughy fishing grounds off St Patricks Head. An oceanographic mooring was retrieved from Banks Strait for the Division of Oceanography. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 03/93. This cruise took place in waters off southern Tasmania during 7-22 April 1993, under the leadership of Brian Griffiths. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of demersal fish, midwater nekton and zooplankton to determine the vertical distribution and diurnal movements of these three groups, and samples for trophic analyses. Acoustic data for biomass estimates. Oceanographic samples to determine the vertical and horizontal distribution of biological properties of the water column. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 03/94. This cruise took place in waters off eastern Tasmania during 18-31 May 1994, under the leadership of Jock Young. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of zooplankton, surface plankton (for the larval fish group), samples from night time midwater trawls including one day time trawl, and acoustic data from the EK 500 at frequencies of 38 and 120 KHz. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 02/96. This cruise took place in waters off the east coast of Tasmania, south-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales during 16 April - 12 May 1996, under the leadership of Alan Williams and Nic Bax. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of fish and benthic invertebrates to determine the autumn distribution and abundance of these fauna. Fish and invertebrate samples associated with reef and adjacent habitats. Video and 35 mm camera photography, acoustic, biological and sediment samples to identify and determine the distribution of seafloor habitat types. Tissue samples from fish, plankton and seafoor invertebrates for stable isotopes analysis. Stomach samples from a diverse range of fish for dietary analysis. Water and sediment samples for analysis of phytoplankton pigments and breakdown products. Benthic samples and photographic images of the seafloor off Maria Island to study the abundance and pattern of distribution of brittle stars. Specimens for the "Handbook of Australian Seafood" projects including samples for fillet analysis, protein fingerprinting and genetic analysis. A collection of specimens for collaborative studies and for other institutions and for stock assessment. Fish samples for ecomorphological analysis. Seal observations were also recorded during the cruise. Please note: This metadata record is a preliminary entry derived from information in the cruise plan and/or cruise report. Individual data types - which may span several cruises - will be indexed separately within this metadata system in due course.