This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 01/92. This cruise took place in waters off southern Tasmania during 4-25 February 1992, under the leadership of Tony Koslow. Biological data collected on this cruise include acoustic data from the Maatsuyker-Pedra Branca fishing ground south of Tasmania. Target strength measurements on aggregations of orange roughy and deepwater oreosomatids. Zooplankton, midwater and demersal fish/invertebrates day/night vertical distribution data. Midwater and demersal specimens for dietary studies. Samples from trawls, plankton net catches and from the particulate matter from niskin samples for stable-isotope analysis. 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 02/92. 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 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 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 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 05/94. This cruise took place in waters off the west and east coasts of Tasmania, south-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales during 18 August - 22 September 1994, under the leadership of Tony Koslow and Alan Williams. Biological data collected on this cruise include blue grenadier specimens from trawl sampling, eggs from plankton net sampling and acoustic measurements of grenadier aggregations. A diverse range of fish and benthic invertebrate samples. Tissue samples from a diverse range of fish, plankton and seafloor invertebrates for stable isotope analysis. Stomach contents from a diverse range of commercial and other abundant fish species for dietary analysis. Zooplankton samples. Water and sediment samples for analysis of phytoplankton pigments and breakdown products. Video and 35 mm camera photography, acoustic data (RoxAnn and EK500), biological and sediment samples to identify and determine the distribution of seafloor habitat types. Samples from demersal trawls 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. 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 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 03/92. 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 05/93. This cruise took place in waters east of Bass Strait and off the east, west and southern Tasmanian coasts during 14 July - 25 August 1993, under the leadership of Tony Koslow, Sebastian Rainer and Barry Bruce. Biological data collected on this cruise include photographic and dredge samples of several relatively unfished hills to examine the benthic habitat associated with the orange roughy and oreo dory fishery. Zooplankton and mid-water nekton samples. Extensive biological and distribution data on a wide range of demersal fish species, including SEF quota species. Stomach contents from SEF quota and other abundant fish species were sampled to determine their immediate feeding links and to compare with stable isotope analysis. Samples of fish, plankton and seafloor invertebrates were obtained for stable isotope analysis to provide preliminary data on their position in the community food web. Benthic and epibenthic samples to determine the appropriate intensity and spatial scale for experimental field studies on the effects of trawling on seafloor communities. Video photography of fish behaviour at the mouth of the trawl net. Acoustic data including data from St Helens Hill area to estimate the biomass of orange roughy. Specimens of SEF quota and other species for collaborative studies in other Australian research institutions. Blue grenadier egg and larval samples to assist in planning a future survey of blue grenadier biomass. 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.