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OzSET – Surface Elevation Tables and Marker Horizon Data, Moreton Bay, Queensland, 2007-2022 

Ver: 1.0
Status of Data: onGoing
Update Frequency: asNeeded
Security Classification: unclassified
Dataset Published: 2026-09-09
Dataset Last Modified: 2026-09-08
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Metadata Created: 2026-07-20
Metadata Last Modified: 2026-09-08
How to cite this collection:
Bennion, V. & Lovelock, C. (2026). OzSET – Surface Elevation Tables and Marker Horizon Data, Moreton Bay, Queensland, 2007-2022. Version 1.0. Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network. Dataset. https://dx.doi.org/10.25901/b4gv-9k26 
Data can be accessed from the following links:
HTTPQLDMBAY_MarkerHorizon_Data_2007–2022
HTTPQLDMBAY_RSET_Data_2007–2022
HTTPQLDMBAY_data_dictionary
HTTPPoint-of-truth metadata URL
HTTPro-crate-metadata.json
This dataset contains Rod Surface Elevation Table (RSET) and Marker Horizon (MH) measurements collected in Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Measurements quantify changes in wetland surface elevation relative to a deep benchmark together with surface sediment accretion at permanently established RSET-MH monitoring stations. Data were collected following the standardised OzSET monitoring protocol and form part of Australia's national coastal wetland elevation monitoring network in both mangrove and saltmarsh ecosystems. These observations support assessment of coastal wetland resilience to sea-level rise, sediment dynamics and long-term ecosystem change.

 
Credit
We at TERN acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians throughout Australia, New Zealand and all nations. We honour their profound connections to land, water, biodiversity and culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. This data was collected historically by the authors. This work was partly funded by the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN), an Australian Government NCRIS-enabled project. 
Purpose
This dataset supports research, environmental monitoring and management by quantifying the capacity of mangrove and saltmarsh ecosystems to respond to sea-level rise and environmental change. The data contribute to understanding ecosystem resilience, blue carbon processes, habitat condition, and climate adaptation.
 
Lineage
Data not provided. 
Method DocumentationData not provided.
Procedure StepsData not provided.
Spatial Description
The Moreton Bay RSET monitoring network was established in 2007 to monitor surface elevation dynamics across representative mangrove and saltmarsh habitats. The network comprises six monitoring sites distributed throughout Moreton Bay, Queensland, across both mainland and island locations. Each site contains three Rod Surface Elevation Table–Marker Horizon (RSET-MH) stations in mangrove vegetation and three RSET-MH stations in adjacent saltmarsh vegetation, providing long-term measurements of surface elevation change and sediment accretion across the intertidal landscape.
 
Temporal Coverage
From 2007-03-16 to on going 
Spatial Resolution

Data not provided.

Vertical Extent

Data not provided.

ANZSRC - FOR
Land capability and soil productivity
Landscape ecology
Australian Plant Name Index
Avicennia L.
Rhizophora L.
Sporobolus R.Br.
Data Stream
Coastal
GCMD Sciences
EARTH SCIENCE - ACCRETION
EARTH SCIENCE - COASTAL ELEVATION
EARTH SCIENCE - LOCAL SUBSIDENCE TRENDS
EARTH SCIENCE - SOIL COMPACTION
Horizontal Resolution
Point Resolution
Instruments
RSET
sediment extract syringe
Parameters
marker horizon obstruction
marker horizon sediment height
RSET pin height
RSET pin obstruction
Platforms
marker horizon
RSET benchmark
Project
OzSET
Temporal Resolution
Annual
Topic
elevation
environment
User Defined
Coastal Surface Elevation Monitoring
Marker Horizon
OzSET
Rod Surface Elevation Tables
Author
Bennion, Vicki
Lovelock, Catherine
Contact Point
Lovelock, Catherine
Bennion, Vicki
Publisher
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network
By Parent record
OzSET – Australian Surface Elevation Tables and Marker Horizon Data Collection
Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network
80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, 4068, Australia.
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Users intending to use this dataset for research, analysis or publication are requested to contact the dataset authors prior to use. This dataset represents a long-term monitoring record developed and maintained through substantial contributions from researchers in the OzSET research network. Please contact Vicki Bennion (v.bennion@uq.edu.au) to discuss proposed use of the data and appropriate acknowledgement and collaboration. 
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