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Phytoplankton sampling in the coastal waters of south eastern Tasmania

Subsurface CurrentsSurface CurrentsPhytoplankton biomass and diversity

Phytoplankton was counted and identified from five sites over the 5-year period. Annual cycles in abundance are available (as cells mL-1), along with detailed species identification. Cell measurements and approximate geometric shape were also recorded for the calculation of biovolume (μL cell-1). Diatoms and dinoflagellates dominated the samples in terms of biomass, however, small cells were also very abundant throughout each year. The data are restricted to an integrated sample from the top 12 m of the water column. Fluorescence profiles elsewhere in this dataset can provide an indication of phytoplankton presence lower in the water column.

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Temporal extent2009-11-01 – 2015-04-30
Date (creation)2018-06-25
Statuscompleted
Update frequencynotPlanned
Metadata languageen
LicenseThe data described in this record are the intellectual property of the University of Tasmania through the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
Source metadataISO 19115 XML
Last updated2026-11-05
Created2026-11-05
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