Australia’s Long-Term Plankton Observations: The Integrated Marine Observing System National Reference Station Network.

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2019Author
Eriksen, Ruth S.
Davies, Claire H.
Bonham, Pru
Coman, Frank E.
Edgar, Steven
McEnnulty, Felicity R.
McLeod, David
Miller, Margaret J.
Rochester, Wayne
Slotwinski, Anita
Tonks, Mark L.
Uribe-Palomino, Julian
Richardson, Anthony J.
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The Integrated Marine Observing System National Reference Station network provides
unprecedented open access to species-level phytoplankton and zooplankton data
for researchers, managers and policy makers interested in resource condition, and
detecting and understanding the magnitude and time-scales of change in our marine
environment. We describe how to access spatial and temporal plankton data collected
from the seven reference stations located around the Australian coastline, and a
summary of the associated physical and chemical parameters measured that help in
the interpretation of plankton data. Details on the rationale for site locations, sampling
methodologies and laboratory analysis protocols are provided to assist with use of the
data, and design of complimentary investigations. Information on taxonomic entities
reported in the plankton database, and changes in taxonomic nomenclature and other
issues that may affect data interpretation, are included. Data from more .....
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Frontiers in Marine ScienceVolume
6Issue
Article 161Page Range
17pp.Document Language
enSustainable Development Goals (SDG)
14.AEssential Ocean Variables (EOV)
Phytoplankton biomass and diversityZooplankton biomass and diversity
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Manual (incl. handbook, guide, cookbook etc)Spatial Coverage
AustraliaDOI Original
10.3389/fmars.2019.00161Citation
Eriksen, R.S.; Davies, C.H.; Bonham, P. et al (2019) Australia’s Long-Term Plankton Observations: The Integrated Marine Observing System National Reference Station Network. Frontiers in Marine Science, 6:161, 17pp. DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2019.00161Collections
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