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 02/94. This cruise took place in Tasmanian, Victorian and New South Wales coastal and offshore waters during 17-25 February 1994, under the leadership of Barry Bruce. Biological data collected on this cruise include samples of larval fish, demersal and midwater fish, invertebrates, zooplankton and ichthyoplankton. A total of 339 stomachs from 18 species for feeding studies, 120 muscle samples (17 species) for stable isotope analysis and 315 otolith sets (15 species) and 40 vertebrae (2 species) for ageing studies. 25 fish species, including 80 kg of the oreo Neocyttus rhomboidalis from one demersal deepwater trawl. A diverse range of fish specimens for taxonomic analyses. Several benthic sediment samples for analysis of phytoplankton pigments and breakdown products. 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 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 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 06/96. This cruise took place in waters off the east coast of Tasmania, south-eastern Victoria and southern New South Wales during 20 November - 19 December 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 summer distribution and abundance of these fauna. Video and 35 mm camera photography, acoustic, biological and sediment samples to identify and determine the distribution of seafloor habitat types. Zooplankton samples to determine the summer distribution. Tissue samples from fish, plankton and seafoor invertebrates for stable isotopes analysis. Stomach samples from a diverse range of fish for dietary analysis. Phytoplankton samples for pigment analysis. Specimens for the "Field Guide to the Southeast Fishery" and "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. Fish samples for ecomorphological analysis. Samples from 141 species of invertebrates for a bioprospecting project being undertaken by AIMS. Benthic samples and photographic images of the seafloor off Maria Island to study the abundance and pattern of distribution of brittle stars. 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.

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.

This record is an overview entry for biological data collected on Southern Surveyor cruise SS 03/91. This cruise took place in the Great Australian Bight (transect south of Tasmania to Cape Leeuwin, WA) and off the west coast of Australia during 23 August - 10 September 1991, under the leadership of Don McKenzie and Bruce Phillips. Biological data collected on this cruise include puerulus and phyllosoma larvae samples from the continental shelf and slope in the vicinity of the Abrolhos Islands, in relation to the Leeuwin Current. Hydrographic sections were also carried out with the CTD across the Leeuwin Current. 45 XBTs were dropped on the transect from south of Tasmania to Cape Leeuwin at approximately 30 nm intervals and at each drop seawater samples were collected and frozen for subsequent analysis for phosphate, nitrate and silicate. Thirty salinity samples were collected and twelve samples were filtered for estimation of chloraphyll a. 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 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.