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IN2018_V08    - is a Marine National Facility voyage

Title: The Balleny mantle plume: key role in Tasmania-Antarctic breakup?

Voyage details on MNF site: https://mnf.csiro.au/en/Voyages/IN2018_V08

Period: 2018-12-26 23:00 to 2019-01-09 23:00 UTC

Duration: 14.00 days

From: Hobart To: Hobart

Region: Southern Ocean; Tasman Sea

Ship: Investigator (RV) [details]

Description: RV Investigator research voyage in2018_v08, titled "The Balleny mantle plume: key role in Tasmania-Antarctic breakup?"
Objective 1. Collect seafloor and subseafloor geophysical data. This data will be used:
a. To identify seafloor fabric, which will help refine plate reconstructions of the Tasman Seas in areas difficult to constrain from magnetic anomaly lineations alone;
b. To obtain comprehensive multibeam and backscatter coverage of the seamounts and their morphology to understand tectonic setting, eruptive style, palaeo-water-depth and sedimentation patterns;
c. To assist in dredge site targeting by identifying sediment-free scarps and slopes;
d. Sub-bottom profile data will be collected to provide additional context for the nature of the near-surface sediment and geological structure.
Objective 2. Dredge volcanic samples from seamounts along the proposed Balleny Seamount chain.
Ashore, samples will be:
a. Ar/Ar Dated to determine the age and duration of seamount formation;
b. Volcanic coherent rocks will be described macroscopically, petrographically and mineralogically to classify and characterise the type volcanism on the seamounts. Comparing the nature and origin of volcanism at different sites may reveal multiple episodes of
volcanism or variations in volcanic activity in time and space.
c. Volcaniclastic rocks will be described macroscopically, petrographically, mineralogically and include ash morphology descriptions. This work will constrain submarine/subaerial eruption/emplacement and style of transport
d. Sedimentary rocks will be described macroscopically, microscopically and petrographically.
Additional U-Pb geochronology will be undertaken as will micro- and macro-fossil palaeontology. These analyses can constrain depth, environment, and time of deposition, important for constraining the timing and rate of subsidence.

Leader: Joanne Whittaker (UTAS)

Project: The Balleny mantle plume: key role in Tasmania-Antarctic breakup? [details] Primary

Voyage extents: 46° 23.9' S to 36° 07.2' S    147° 20.3' E to 160° 46.4' E
Marlin Metadata:-
  • RV Investigator Radon Data - Selected Voyages (2014 onwards) [details]
  • RV Investigator Sea Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Data - Selected Voyages (2014 onwards) [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 ADCP Data [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 EK60 Echosounder [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 EM122 Multibeam Echosounder Data [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 EM710 MKII Multibeam Echosounder Data [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 End of Voyage (EOV) Archive [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 Gravity Data [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 SBP120 Sub-bottom Profiler Data [details]
  • RV Investigator Voyage IN2018_V08 Underway UWY Data [details]
Cruise Summary Report at SeaDataNet:-

Participants - on ship:-

NameRoleOrganisation Project
Joanne Whittaker Chief Scientist University of Tasmania The Balleny mantle plume: key role in Tasmania-Antarctic breakup?
Matt Kimber Voyage Manager Marine National Facility Voyage Management on RV Investigator
Rebecca Carey Alt. Chief Scientist University of Tasmania The Balleny mantle plume: key role in Tasmania-Antarctic breakup?

This list includes those that may have only been on part of the voyage. See voyage reports on 'Reports and Maps' tab for details.

Marine National Facility Reports - plans, summaries and data processing

Publications, reports and datasets from this voyage.

Dataset

  • Carey, R.J. and Whittaker, J. (2026) Whole rock geochemistry - radiogenic isotopes - from selected basalts dredged from seamounts in the south Tasman Sea during RV Investigator voyage IN2018_V08, Ver. 1, Australian Antarctic Data Centre - doi:10.26179/dsjr-m419, (Unreleased data)     10.26179/dsjr-m419
  • Carey, R.J. and Whittaker, J. (2026) Whole rock geochemistry – major elements - from selected basalts dredged from seamounts in the south Tasman Sea during RV Investigator voyage IN2018_V08, Ver. 1, Australian Antarctic Data Centre - doi:10.26179/1k6b-vh26, (Unreleased data)     10.26179/1k6b-vh26
  • Carey, R.J. and Whittaker, J. (2026) Whole rock geochemistry – trace elements - from selected basalts dredged from seamounts in the south Tasman Sea during RV Investigator voyage IN2018_V08, Ver. 1, Australian Antarctic Data Centre - doi:10.26179/ar4z-bc36, (Unreleased data)     10.26179/ar4z-bc36
  • Tilbrook, Bronte; Neill, Craig; Akl, John (2020). Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) sea surface and atmospheric fCO2 measurements in the Southern Ocean onboard R/V Investigator in 2018 (NCEI Accession 0209040). [indicate subset used]. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Dataset.     10.25921/wry5-9f26
  • Whittaker, J., Carey, R.J. (2026) Rock sample descriptions for samples dredged during voyage IN2018_V08, Ver. 1, Australian Antarctic Data Centre -, (Unreleased data)     10.26179/qj09-re85
  • Whittaker, J., Carey, R.J. and Duncan, B. (2026) Ar-Ar Geochronology for basalts dredged from seamounts in the south Tasman Sea during RV Investigator voyage IN2018_V08, Ver. 1, Australian Antarctic Data Centre - doi:10.26179/cpes-1264, (Unreleased data)     10.26179/cpes-1264
  • Whittaker, Joanne. and Carey, Rebecca (2018) Dredge Samples from IN2018_V08. IMAS Metadata     External link to reference
  • Whittaker, Joanne; Vandenbossche, Phil; Jill, Brouwer; Navidad, Cisco; Boyd, Matt; Fox, Ruby (2024): IN2018_V08 Tasman Sea Bathymetry 10m - 210m Multi-resolution AusSeabed products. v1. CSIRO. Data Collection.     10.25919/wfqv-5t89

Journal Article

  • Jia, Chong, Minnett, Peter J. (2026) Global Spatial and Temporal Variability of the Oceanic Cool Skin Effect. Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans 131 pp-.     10.1029/2025jc023652
  • Kanaya, Yugo,Sommariva, Roberto,Saiz-Lopez, Alfonso,Mazzeo, Andrea,Koenig, Theodore K.,Kawana, Kaori,Johnson, James E.,Colomb, Aurélie,Tulet, Pierre,Molloy, Suzie,Galbally, Ian E.,Volkamer, Rainer,Mahajan, Anoop,Halfacre, John W.,Shepson, Paul B.,Schmale, Julia,Angot, Hélène,Blomquist, Byron,Shupe, Matthew D.,Helmig, Detlev (2025) Observational ozone datasets over the global oceans and polar regions (version 2024). Earth System Science Data 17 pp4901-4932.     10.5194/essd-17-4901-2025
  • Lucieer, Vanessa,Flukes, Emma,Monk, Jacquomo,Walsh, Peter (2024) Geomorphometric maps of Australia’s Marine Park estate and their role in improving the integrated monitoring and management of marine ecosystems. Frontiers in Marine Science 10 pp-.     10.3389/fmars.2023.1302108

Project

  • Carey, Rebecca. Opening of the Tasman sea and the separation of Australia and Antarctica: temporal and isotopic constraints to further test the deep-seated Balleny plume vs. tectonic reorganization models. AAD project 4598.     External link to reference

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Data publishing

This is a list of online datasets hosted by CSIRO. Other processed datasets hosted by collaborating organisations may be found on the 'Metadata' or "Reports, Publications and Maps' tab.
Use the Get data link on the right to extract data using the NCMI Data Trawler.

Data StreamData SummaryGet data
ADCP Data
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 12:12 to 2019-01-10 08:01
Latitude: -46.40 to -36.12
Longitude: 147.39 to 160.77
Ensembles: 7,881
Depth per cell: 8 m
Cells per ensemble: 44
Ensemble period: 300 sec
Get Data
Download overview plots of collected data
Download overview plots of collected data
Download ADCP Data (NetCDF, 5 minute)
Gravity Measurements
Time (UTC): 2018-12-26 20:15 to 2019-01-09 22:33
Latitude: -45.79 to -36.30
Longitude: 147.34 to 159.85
Datafiles: 15
Total size: 0.23 Gb
Get Data
Geophysical Survey and Mapping acquisition report
Multibeam echosounder
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 00:12 to 2019-01-09 19:01
Latitude: -46.40 to -36.15
Longitude: 147.50 to 160.77
Datafiles: 427
Total size: 15.00 Gb
Get Data
pCO2
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 01:54 to 2019-01-09 18:29
Latitude: -46.40 to -36.12
Longitude: 147.54 to 160.76
Observations: 11880
External link - download datafile at IMOS
Data fields and units document (.pdf)
Radon measurements
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 00:00 to 2019-01-10 01:00
Latitude: -46.40 to -36.12
Longitude: 147.34 to 160.73
Measurements:332
Get Data
Download RV Investigator Radon dataset (XLSX)
Sub-bottom profiler
Time (UTC): 2018-12-28 01:40 to 2019-01-10 15:12
Latitude: -46.36 to 0.00
Longitude: 147.75 to 160.77
Datafiles: 4807
Total size: 8.85 Gb
Get Data
Geophysical Survey and Mapping data acquisition and processing report
Singlebeam echosounder
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 01:30 to 2019-01-09 18:23
Latitude: -46.39 to -36.13
Longitude: 147.59 to 160.77
Datafiles: 577
Total size: 27.13 Gb
Get Data
Geophysical Survey and Mapping acquisition report
SOOP Bio-acoustics
Time (UTC): 2018-12-27 03:36 to 2019-01-09 13:59
Transects: 2
External link
NetCDF Data Format: Manual Download
Underway
Time (UTC): 2018-12-26 22:12 to 2019-01-09 22:01
Latitude: -42.89
Longitude: 147.34
Track length: 5358.017 km
Locations: 242,109
Measurements: 15,252,867
Get Data
Download the 10-second Underway data (CSV format) (when available)
Download the 5 minute Underway data (CSV format) (when available)
Download the 5 second Underway data (NetCDF format) (when available)
XBT Profile
Time (UTC): 2018-12-28 07:12 to 2019-01-08 11:01
Latitude: -46.33 to -36.20
Longitude: 150.50 to 159.85
Quantity: 16 Casts
Max Pressure: 1501.1 db
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ID When (UTC) Lat Long Instrument Identifier Action Log Subject / Comment

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Deployment Operation Station Cast Gear Project Datetime Start Location End Location Depth range Max Depth Description
Start End Lat Lon Lat Lon
Underway System [details]   Altimeter-163,Burket Flow meter,Burket Flow meter,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO Hobart pCO2,CSIRO air sampling inlet,CSIRO air sampling inlet,Chelsea Tech Fluorometer,Gyrocompass,Humidity Sensor-HMT333,Humidity Sensor-HMT333,Humidity Sensor-HMT333,Humidity Sensor-HMT333,IMOS Port Pyranometer-SN 29125F3,IMOS Port Radiometer-SN 29140F3,IMOS Stbd Pyranometer-SN 29125F3,IMOS Stbd Radiometer-SN 29140F3,IMOS wind monitor,IMOS wind monitor,IMOS wind monitor,IMOS wind monitor,ISAR SST,Kobold MIK-C Flow meter,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,Kongsberg Maritime Skipper DL850 doppler log,LI-COR LI-190 Quantum Sensor,LI-COR LI-190 Quantum Sensor,Multiangle Absorption Photometer (MAAP),Multiangle Absorption Photometer (MAAP),Ozone Monitor RVT1,Ozone Monitor RVT1,Ozone Monitor RVT2,Ozone Monitor RVT2,Picarro Greenhouse Gas Spectrometer CO2,CH4,H2o,Picarro Greenhouse Gas Spectrometer CO2,CH4,H2o,Picarro Greenhouse Gas Spectrometer CO2,CH4,H2o,Port drop keel sensor,RM Young 05106 wind monitor-SN 82705,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05107,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05107,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05107,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05107,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05108,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05108,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05108,RM Young Wind Sensor Type 05108,Remote Temperature (T) - SN 671,Seapath 330+,Seapath 330+,Seapath 330+,Simrad EK60 multi-frequency split-beam echosounder,Starboard drop keel sensor,ThermoSalinoGraph (TSG)-SN 3439,ThermoSalinoGraph (TSG)-SS-SN 1777,Vaisala Ship's Barometer PTB330 2469 2018-12-26 22:06 2019-01-09 22:22 -42.8864 147.3388
ADCP Data [details]   Teledyne RDI ADCP 75 kHz 2469 2018-12-27 12:50 2019-01-10 08:01 -43.2643 147.7974 -43.0391 147.3853 814
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-28 18:53 216
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-28 18:56 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-29 08:43 948.2
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-30 02:13 358.6
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-30 02:19 1501.1
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2018-12-30 19:47 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-01 02:05 1076
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-02 08:24 958.4
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-03 02:07 1008.8
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-03 23:19 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-04 08:21 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-05 19:59 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-07 08:32 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-07 19:32 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-08 02:04 1100.3
XBT Cast [details]   Sippican Deep Blue 2548 2019-01-08 22:35 1100.3

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