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New seabed maps show Bass Strait in unprecedented detail

Published:15 February 2023

New seabed maps show Bass Strait in unprecedented detail

The Australian Government has released a new seabed map of the Bass Strait that shows the area in greater detail than ever before.

The Australian Government has released a new seabed map of the Bass Strait that shows the area in greater detail than ever before.

The new map – produced to a 30-metre resolution by ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ – reveals key underwater features including submarine canyons, ancient land surfaces and the location of the former Bass Lake.

The map is a result of ongoing work between ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, James Cook University, the Australian Hydrographic Office and Deakin University.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½’s work involves mapping and characterising Australia’s seabed using its own data, along with data provided from its partners, to produce high-quality maps that are valuable across multiple sectors.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ brings these seabed maps together with other spatial information to inform decisions about the sustainable use of Australia’s marine jurisdiction.

Read Minister King’s media release .

Video of the seabed mapping can be downloaded .

Access the maps via or view via the .

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