Brief description
As part of the Pilbara Marine Conservation Partnership (PMCP), 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. These data are an output of the Pilbara Marine Conservation Partnership (PMCP) Coral Reef Health Theme.Lineage
Progress Code: onGoing
Maintenance and Update Frequency: asNeeded
Statement: All data sets collated as part of the Pilbara Marine Conservation Partnership (PMCP) are stored within iVEC using data storage from Research Data Storage Infrastructure (RDSI).
Please refer to the published literature for a detailed description of project methodology.
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.
Notes
CreditPartner 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)
Russ Babcock (CSIRO)
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Shaun Collin (UWA)
Shaun Collin (UWA)
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Ylva Olsen
Ylva Olsen
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Samuel Gustin Craig
Samuel Gustin Craig
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Andrea Zavala Perez
Andrea Zavala Perez
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Gary Kendrick
Gary Kendrick
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Carlos Duarte
Carlos Duarte
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Lydiane Mattio
Lydiane Mattio
Data time period: 2013-11 to 2014-05
text: westlimit=114.3545; southlimit=-21.9482; eastlimit=116.9121; northlimit=-20.348; projection=WGS 84 (EPSG:4326)
Subjects
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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