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Macroalgae and seagrass biomass across the Pilbara Region (2013-2014)

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Administrator, Marlin (Originator of) Babcock, Russ (metadataContact) CSIRO O&A, Information & Data Centre (Point of contact) Head of School Gary Kendrick (metadataContact)
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Coral reef surveys of reef macroalgae species (including seagrasses) were undertaken between northern Ningaloo and the Dampier Archipelago. This dataset contains biomass estimates (g DW m-2 and g WW m-2) of macrophytes collected in shallow reef areas in the Pilbara region during two sampling trips: November 2013 and May 2014. Surveys were undertaken using using SCUBA at depths between 2-13m, with macroalgae and seagrasses identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level. The data include: * Macroalgae and seagrass diversity (0.25 square metre quadrats) * Macroalgae and seagrass species composition and biomass per quadrat (0.25 square metre) These data were collected to estimate macrophyte biomass in shallow reef areas across the Pilbara region in two contrasting seasons.

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Progress Code: onGoing
Maintenance and Update Frequency: asNeeded
Statement: Source Table: WP_MACROALGAE_BIOMASS This data set was created from in situ collection of macrophytes followed by processing, identification and biomass determination in the laboratory. Macrophytes were sampled in six 25cmx25cm quadrats at each site on SCUBA. In November 2013 we sampled 36 sites and in May 2014 we sampled 42 sites. Samples were processed in the laboratory. Specimens were sorted by species, identified to the lowest taxonomic level and wet and dry weights recorded.

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Partner Institutions: CSIRO and University of Western Australia (UWA). The study is funded by the Gorgon Barrow Island Net Conservation Benefit Fund, which forms part of Western Australia's Gorgon gas project - a partnership between Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell.
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Russ Babcock (CSIRO)
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Shaun Collin (UWA)
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Ylva Olsen
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Samuel Gustin Craig
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Andrea Zavala Perez
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Gary Kendrick
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Carlos Duarte
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Lydiane Mattio

Data time period: 2013-11 to 2014-05

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Earth Science | Biological Classification | Plants | Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) | Monocots | Seagrass | Earth Science | Biological Classification | Protists | Macroalgae (Seaweeds) | Earth Science | Biosphere | Aquatic Ecosystems | Benthic Habitat | Earth Science | Biosphere | Aquatic Ecosystems | Marine Habitat | Earth Science | Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Earth Science | Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Community Dynamics | Community Structure | Earth Science | Biosphere | Ecological Dynamics | Ecosystem Functions | Biomass Dynamics | Earth Science | Biosphere | Vegetation | Biomass | Pilbara MCP | biota | environment |

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