Catlin Seaview Survey

Specifically, the survey aimed to "carry out a rapid assessment of the current state of coral reef systems and to make this scientific record publicly available for scientists worldwide to use".

[1] The survey started in September 2012, and was focused on sections of the Great Barrier Reef across a range of depths.

This imaging also aims to help both the general public and specific groups (e.g. policy makers) better identify and understand the threats facing coral reefs.

To survey deeper reefs, specialist divers and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROUVs) are being utilised.

In addition, biological samples are being collected to identify potential genetic links between shallow and deep coral systems, which could be important for conservation.

The Seaview SVII-S has also been designed, and is a lighter, human-propelled version of the SVII which can be transported by a single person.

This database contains images and data collected by the Catlin Seaview Survey and by other coral reef research.