SmartBuoy Marine Observational Network - UK Waters Phytoplankton Data 2020 - 2023

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Summary

This dataset consists of analysed phytoplankton data from the years 2020- August 2023 collected in UK waters from the SmartBuoy moorings at Dowsing, WestGabbard2, Warp and Liverpool Bay using WMS and EDU automated water samplers. SmartBuoys consist of a 4 meter tall stainless steel frame with a fibreglass toroid for buoyancy. Instruments are attached at a nominal 1 meter depth to the frame. The water samplers collect into pre-spiked bags containing acidified Lugols Iodine on a pre-determined cycle over the course of a deployment. As of the beginning of this data set water samples have been taken using a CTD rosette on mooring turnarounds in case of buoy failure, reducing the issue of data gaps Following recovery these samples were analysed for a full community of phytoplankton species using the Utermohl method on high-power inverted microscopes. Phytoplankton cell counts are abundance values reported in Cells per Litre.

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Added to data.gov.uk
2024-01-25
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CEFAS7da9264d-7ac7-4962-9251-1d0920457250
Extent
Latitude: 53.75° to 51.50°
Longitude: -3.50° to 2.50°
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2024-01-25 (publication)
2024-01-25 (revision)
2024-01-18 (creation)
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Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, Lowestoft Laboratory (CEFAS) (originator, custodian, distributor, owner); Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (owner)
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