Dataset

Reef Life Survey (RLS): Invertebrates

[This data has been superseded by a synthesised global dataset which includes additional ecological data contributed by non-RLS entities (National Reef Monitoring Network). Please visit the corresponding NRMN Collection (IMOS - National Reef Monitoring Network Sub-Facility - Global mobile macroinvertebrate abundance) for the most current version of this data. See "Downloads and Links" section below.] Reef Life Survey is designed to develop and resource a network of skilled recreational divers for rapid and cost-effective assessment of the state of the inshore marine environment at the global scale. The project uses standardised underwater visual census methods employed by trained SCUBA divers to survey fish and invertebrate species and to record habitat type using photo quadrats - this dataset refers to the cryptic fish and invertebrate survey component only.

Data and Resources

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SUPERSEDED BY: IMOS - National Reef Monitoring Network - Global mobile macroinvertebrate abundance
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View the globally synthesised collection containing this data in the AODN Data Portal.
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Reef Life Survey Methods Manual [direct download]
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Reef Life Survey website
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Additional Information

Field	Value
Published (Metadata Record)	03/03/2026
Last updated	04/03/2026
Organisation	Australian Federal Government
License	License Not Specified
Update Frequency	Unknown