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Langlois T, Spencer C, Gibbons B, Griffin K, Adams K, Aston C, Barrett N, Bastiaansen A, Beach D, Bernard A, Bond T, Carey G, Caselle J, Cieri K, Cummins G, Cure K, de Lestang S, Fitzhardinge J, Giraldo-Ospina A, Grammer G, Guilfoyle D, Henderson C, Hickey S, Hicks J, Hovey R, Huveneers C, Ierodiaconou D, Keesing J, Knott N, Lavers J, Lindfield S, Lindholm J, Mastrantonis S, Matthews K, Navarro M, Partridge J, Pelletier D, Piggott C, Przeslawski R, Radford B, Rees M, Reynolds R, Rolim F, Smith A, Spencer F, Starr R, Thompson S, Webb I, Webb W, Whitmarsh S, Williams J, Monk J (2024). Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) to survey marine benthic habitats. In Field Manuals for Marine Sampling to Monitor Australian Waters, Version 3. Przeslawski R, Foster S (Eds). National Environmental Science Program.

2024

Overview

The Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) Field Manual is a practical guide for deploying a remote wide-field drop camera system to monitor marine biodiversity and habitats. It covers everything from equipment setup and deployment techniques to data management and troubleshooting. Designed for researchers and technicians, the manual emphasizes low-cost, scalable methods for capturing high-resolution imagery in a variety of environments. It includes detailed diagrams, sample workflows, and tips for optimizing camera placement and retrieval. The manual also promotes open science by encouraging data sharing and collaboration across institutions.

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Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) for surveys of marine benthic habitats – field manual

Technical report

Overview