Data Package Metadata View Summary

SBC LTER: Reef: Kelp Forest Community Dynamics: Invertebrate and algal density

General Information

Data Package:
Local Identifier:	knb-lter-sbc.19.21
Title:	SBC LTER: Reef: Kelp Forest Community Dynamics: Invertebrate and algal density
Alternate Identifier:	knb-lter-sbc.19
Abstract:	These data describe the abundance and size of a select group of about 50 species of benthic invertebrates and understory algae in fixed plots (either 1mx1m or 20mx1m) along permanent transects. These data are part of SBCLTER?s kelp forest monitoring program to track long-term patterns in species abundance and diversity of reef-associated organisms in the Santa Barbara Channel, California, USA. The sampling locations in this dataset are at nine reef sites along the mainland coast of the Santa Barbara Channel and at two sites on the north side of Santa Cruz Island. These sites reflect several oceanographic regimes in the channel and vary in distance from sources of terrestrial runoff. Sampling began in 2000, and these data are updated annually.
Short Name:	KFCD Reef quad-swath counts
Publication Date:	2014-09-08
Language:	english

Time Period

Begin:

2000-08-01

End:

2014-07-24

People and Organizations
Contact:	Information Manager (LTER Network Office) [ email ]
Contact:	Information Manager, Santa Barbara Coastal LTER [ email ]
Organization:	Santa Barbara Coastal LTER
Creator:	Reed, Daniel C

Data Entities
Data Table Name:	Benthic community survey, inverts and understory algae, all years
Description:	abundance and size of selected species of benthic invertebrates and understory algae in fixed plots along permanent transects.

Detailed Metadata

Data Entities

Data Table


Data:	https://pasta-d.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-sbc/19/21/5daf0da45925ba9014872c6bc9f6c8bb
Name:	Benthic community survey, inverts and understory algae, all years
Description:	abundance and size of selected species of benthic invertebrates and understory algae in fixed plots along permanent transects.
Number of Records:	239870
Number of Columns:	28

Table Structure

Object Name:

quad_swath_all_years_20140908.csv

Size:

46 megabyte

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Table Column Descriptions

Year

Month

Date

Site code

Transect name

Quadrat name

Transect side

Species code

Count

Size parameters

Area

Observer code

Notes

Genus

Species

Organism group

Survey method

Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Previous Genus

Previous Species

Common name

Substrate Type

Mobility

Growth Morphology

Column Name:

year

month

date

site

transect

quad

side

sp_code

count

Size

area

obs_code

notes

taxon_genus

taxon_species

organism_group

survey

taxon_kingdom

taxon_phylum

taxon_class

taxon_order

taxon_family

previous_genus

previous_species

common_name

substrate_type

mobility

growth_morph

Definition:

Calendar year

Calendar month

Date of data collection in format: YYYY-MM-DD

Code for reef site. See list of codes for meaning

40m transects defined by six permanent markers (stainless steel eyebolts or rebar stakes) at 0, 8, 16, 24, 32, and 40m.

data collected in quadrats of 20m2 called 20 or 40 (0-20, or 20-40m, also knows as swaths), or 1m2 quadrats at 0, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40m along transect

used for quad survey_method, only. inshore or offshore side of transect

2-4 letter code generally composed of the first letter of the genus (G) name and the first three letters of the species (S) name (format=GSSS).

number of individuals in area

Size parameters of individuals to be counted

area of the quadrat where these organisms were counted

Numeric code indicating the SBCLTER data collector.

Text annotations to data observations.

taxonomic genus

taxonomic species

functional group of organism

data collection method, could be quad or swath (size dependent)

taxonomic kingdom

taxonomic phylum

taxonomic class

taxonomic order

taxonomic family

Previous Genus name

Previous Species name

common_name

substrate type

organism is either sessile or mobile

organism is either aggregate or solitary

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Precision	1

Format	MM/DD/YYYY
Precision	1

Allowed Values and Definitions

Enumerated Domain

Code Definition

Code	ABUR
Definition	Arroyo Burro
Source

Code Definition

Code	AHND
Definition	Arroyo Hondo
Source

Code Definition

Code	AQUE
Definition	Arroyo Quemado
Source

Code Definition

Code	BULL
Definition	Bulito
Source

Code Definition

Code	CARP
Definition	Carpinteria
Source

Code Definition

Code	GOLB
Definition	Goleta Bay
Source

Code Definition

Code	IVEE
Definition	Isla Vista
Source

Code Definition

Code	MOHK
Definition	Mohawk
Source

Code Definition

Code	NAPL
Definition	Naples
Source

Code Definition

Code	SCDI
Definition	Santa Cruz Island, Diablo
Source

Code Definition

Code	SCTW
Definition	Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West Reef
Source

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Unit	number
Precision	1
Type	real

Definition

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Unit	meterSquared
Precision	1
Type	real

Allowed Values and Definitions

Enumerated Domain(External Set)
Set Name:	Observer_codes
URL	http://sbc.lternet.edu/external/Reef/Data/SBCLTER_Obs_codes.csv

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Enumerated Domain

Code Definition

Code	Sessile
Definition	Organism is attached to the bottom
Source

Code Definition

Code	Mobile
Definition	Organism is capable of independent movement
Source

Allowed Values and Definitions

Enumerated Domain

Code Definition

Code	Aggregate
Definition	Organism occurs in groups
Source

Code Definition

Code	solitary
Definition	Organism occurs singly
Source

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Accuracy Report:

Accuracy Assessment:

Coverage:

Coverage Info

Methods:

Data Package Usage Rights

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Keywords

By Thesaurus:
(No thesaurus)	Kelp_forest_monitoring
Santa Barbara Coastal LTER Places	Arroyo Burro, Arroyo Hondo, Arroyo Quemado, Bullito, Carpinteria, Goleta Bay, Isla Vista, Mohawk, Naples, Santa Cruz Island, Diablo, Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West
Knowledge Network for Biocomplexity	invertebrate
Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) v6.0.0.0.0	Macroalgae, Marine Invertebrates, Marine Plants
LTER Controlled Vocabulary v1: Core Research Areas	populations
(No thesaurus)	LTER, Santa Barbara Coastal

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

Methods and protocols used in the collection of this data package

Description:

The abundance and size of a specified number of common species of invertebrates and algae are sampled by divers in quadrats (1 m squared) at each of the six permanent locations along permanent transects. See the protocol document for more information.

Protocol:

Author:	Reed
Title:	SBC LTER Kelp Forest Community Structure Methods - Density of algae and invertebrates

Url:	http://sbc.lternet.edu/external/Reef/Protocols/Kelp_Forest_Community_Dynamics/SBC_LTER_protocol_Reed_Kelp_forest_community_Density_algae_inverts_20130524.pdf

People and Organizations

Publishers:

Organization:

Santa Barbara Coastal LTER

Creators:

Organization:

Santa Barbara Coastal LTER

Address:

Marine Science Institute,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA

Email Address:

sbclter@msi.ucsb.edu

Individual:

Daniel C Reed

Address:

Marine Science Institute,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, CA 93106-6150 US

Phone:

805-893-8363 (voice)

Phone:

805-893-8062 (fax)

Email Address:

dan.reed@lifesci.ucsb.edu

Contacts:

Position:

Information Manager

Organization:

LTER Network Office

Address:

UNM Biology Department, MSC03-2020,

1 University of New Mexico,

Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 USA

Phone:

505 277-2535 (voice)

Phone:

505 277-2541 (fax)

Email Address:

tech-support@lternet.edu

Web Address:

http://www.lternet.edu

Position:

Information Manager, Santa Barbara Coastal LTER

Address:

Marine Science Institute,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, California 93106-6150 United States

Phone:

805 893 2071 (voice)

Email Address:

sbclter@msi.ucsb.edu

Web Address:

http://sbc.lternet.edu

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to all data in this dataset:

Time Period

Begin:

2000-08-01

End:

2014-07-24

Sampling Site:

Description:

ABUR: Arroyo Burro: Arroyo Burro Reef depth range from 5.4m to 7.4mThere are two permanent transects: Transect 1 and Transect 2.References on land is Goleta Pier. Transects are all 40 meters in length. Eye bolts or rebar stakes mark the following distances along each transect: 0, 8, 16, 24, 32, 40 meters. Each Bolt is marked with a yellow tape flag attached with a pink cable tie. Rebar is marked with a 10-30cm piece of yellow polyethylene tubing. Eyebolts have tubing and sometimes a small float to keep the tubing upright. Concrete 1m long parking bumpers or long epoxy coated yellow rebar stakes mark the 0m and 40m of each transect. Note that the bumpers often move during storms up to 10m away!

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.7445915

Latitude (degree):

34.400275

Sampling Site:

Description:

AHND: Arroyo Hondo Reef: Arroyo Hondo Reef Depth range from 4.3m to 6.6m. There are 2 permanent Transects : Transect1 and Transect 2. Reference on land is Ranch Real Road Cross Builto.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.1426165

Latitude (degree):

34.471817

Sampling Site:

Description:

AQUE: Arroyo Quemado Reef: Arroyo Quemado Reef depth range from 5.4m to 10.7m. There are 7 permanent transects: Transect I --- Transect VII. Reference on Land is close to US101/Arroyo Quemada Ln.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.11905

Latitude (degree):

34.46774988

Sampling Site:

Description:

BULL: Builto: Bulito has three permanent transect: Transect I, III, VI. Depth Range from -5.5 to -7.3. Reference on land is close to Ranch Real road and Hollister Ranch road crossing section.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.33349

Latitude (degree):

34.45850533

Sampling Site:

Description:

Carpinteria Reef: Carpinteria: Carpinteria Reef's depth range is from 2.2 m to 8.8 m. There are 9 permanent transects: Transect 1 to Transect 9. Reference on land is Sand Point RD/ Ave del Mar.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.5416933

Latitude (degree):

34.3916319

Sampling Site:

Description:

Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.8221

Latitude (degree):

34.4137165

Sampling Site:

Description:

IVEE: Isla Vista (IV) Reef is located on the Santa Barbara Channel near the University of California Santa Barbara, CA. Depth range is from -8.2 to -8.8 meters.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.85755

Latitude (degree):

34.402783

Sampling Site:

Description:

MOHK: Mohawk Reef: Mohawk Reef depth ranges from 4.5m to 6.0 m. Reference on land is Mohawk Rd / Edgewater Way.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.72957

Latitude (degree):

34.3940708

Sampling Site:

Description:

NAPL: Naples Reef: Naples Reef Depth range from 5.9mto 13.4 m. References on land is US101/Naples Access RD/RR1.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.95154

Latitude (degree):

34.4221216

Sampling Site:

Description:

Santa Cruz Island, Diablo: Santa Cruz Island, Diablo

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.75763

Latitude (degree):

34.05865

Sampling Site:

Description:

Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West: Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.71513

Latitude (degree):

34.0444335

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to Data Table: Benthic community survey, inverts and understory algae, all years

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to the data table column: Site code (site)

Sampling Site:

Description:

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.7445915

Latitude (degree):

34.400275

Sampling Site:

Description:

AHND: Arroyo Hondo Reef: Arroyo Hondo Reef Depth range from 4.3m to 6.6m. There are 2 permanent Transects : Transect1 and Transect 2. Reference on land is Ranch Real Road Cross Builto.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.1426165

Latitude (degree):

34.471817

Sampling Site:

Description:

AQUE: Arroyo Quemado Reef: Arroyo Quemado Reef depth range from 5.4m to 10.7m. There are 7 permanent transects: Transect I --- Transect VII. Reference on Land is close to US101/Arroyo Quemada Ln.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.11905

Latitude (degree):

34.46774988

Sampling Site:

Description:

BULL: Builto: Bulito has three permanent transect: Transect I, III, VI. Depth Range from -5.5 to -7.3. Reference on land is close to Ranch Real road and Hollister Ranch road crossing section.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-120.33349

Latitude (degree):

34.45850533

Sampling Site:

Description:

Carpinteria Reef: Carpinteria: Carpinteria Reef's depth range is from 2.2 m to 8.8 m. There are 9 permanent transects: Transect 1 to Transect 9. Reference on land is Sand Point RD/ Ave del Mar.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.5416933

Latitude (degree):

34.3916319

Sampling Site:

Description:

Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay: Goleta Bay

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.8221

Latitude (degree):

34.4137165

Sampling Site:

Description:

IVEE: Isla Vista (IV) Reef is located on the Santa Barbara Channel near the University of California Santa Barbara, CA. Depth range is from -8.2 to -8.8 meters.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.85755

Latitude (degree):

34.402783

Sampling Site:

Description:

MOHK: Mohawk Reef: Mohawk Reef depth ranges from 4.5m to 6.0 m. Reference on land is Mohawk Rd / Edgewater Way.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.72957

Latitude (degree):

34.3940708

Sampling Site:

Description:

NAPL: Naples Reef: Naples Reef Depth range from 5.9mto 13.4 m. References on land is US101/Naples Access RD/RR1.

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.95154

Latitude (degree):

34.4221216

Sampling Site:

Description:

Santa Cruz Island, Diablo: Santa Cruz Island, Diablo

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.75763

Latitude (degree):

34.05865

Sampling Site:

Description:

Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West: Santa Cruz Island, Twin Harbor West

Site Coordinates:

Longitude (degree):

-119.71513

Latitude (degree):

34.0444335

Project

Parent Project Information:

Title:

Santa Barbara Coastal Long Term Ecological Research Project

Personnel:

Individual:

Dr. Daniel Reed

Address:

Marine Science Institute,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, California 93106-6150 United States

Phone:

805 893 8363 (voice)

Email Address:

reed@lifesci.ucsb.edu

Role:

Principal Investigator

Individual:

Dr. John Melack

Address:

Bren School of Environmental Science and Management,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, California 93106-5131 United States

Phone:

805 893 3879 (voice)

Email Address:

melack@lifesci.ucsb.edu

Role:

Co-principal Investigator

Individual:

Dr. Sally Holbrook

Address:

Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, California 93106-9620 United States

Phone:

805 893 3777 (voice)

Email Address:

holbrook@lifesci.ucsb.edu

Role:

Co-principal Investigator

Individual:

Dr. David Siegel

Address:

Institute for Computational Earth System Science,

University of California,

Santa Barbara, California 93106-3060 United States

Phone:

805 893 4547 (voice)

Email Address:

davey@icess.ucsb.edu

Role:

Co-principal Investigator

Abstract:

The primary research objective of the Santa Barbara Coastal LTER is to investigate the importance of land and ocean processes in structuring giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest ecosystems. As in many temperate regions, the shallow rocky reefs in the Santa Barbara Channel, California, are dominated by giant kelp forests. Because of their close proximity to shore, kelp forests are influenced by physical and biological processes occurring on land as well as in the open ocean. SBC LTER research focuses on measuring and modeling the patterns, transport, and processing of material constituents (e.g., nutrients, carbon, sediment, organisms, and pollutants) from terrestrial watersheds and the coastal ocean to these reefs. Specifically, we are examining the effects of these material inputs on the primary production of kelp, and the population dynamics, community structure, and trophic interactions of kelp forest ecosystems.

Funding:

NSF Awards OCE-9982105, OCE-0620276, OCE-1232779

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Data Package Metadata View Summary

SBC LTER: Reef: Kelp Forest Community Dynamics: Invertebrate and algal density

Data Entities

Data Table

Data Package Usage Rights

Keywords

Methods and Protocols

These methods, instrumentation and/or protocols apply to all data in this dataset:

People and Organizations

Temporal, Geographic and Taxonomic Coverage

Temporal, Geographic and/or Taxonomic information that applies to Data Table: Benthic community survey, inverts and understory algae, all years

Project

Parent Project Information:

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Data Package Metadata View Summary

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