Arashkevich, Elena G; Nikishina, Anastasia; Timonin, Alexander G (2015): Abundance of mesozooplankton in the north-eastern Black Sea during SESRU01 cruise in April 2008 [dataset]. PANGAEA, https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.848860
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Abstract:
The SESRU01_mesozooplankton dataset contains data collected in April 2008 at 19 stations located between 37°E and 39.5°E and between 42.4°N and 44.5°N in the north-eastern Black Sea. Samples were collected with a Juday net (mesh size 180 m, mouth area 0.1 m**2). Integrated samples were taken from the lower boundary of the oxic zone to the surface, stratified samples were taken according to CTD-profiles: samples were taken from the following depth strata: 1) the upper mixed layer (UML); 2) the layer of high temperature gradients (from the upper boundary of thermocline to the depth of 8 deg C temperature); 3) cold Intermediate layer (CIL) - the layer with the T< 8 deg C; 4) from the depth of sigma theta = 15.8 (oxycline) to the lower boundary of CIL; 5) from the depth of sigma theta = 16.2 to the depth of sigma theta = 15.8. Samples were analysed for zooplankton species and stage composition and abundance.
Juday net: Vertical tows of a closing Juday net, with mouth area 0.1 m**2, mesh size 180µm. Samples were taken from different layers. Towing speed: 1m/s. Samples were preserved by a 4% formaldehyde sea water buffered solution. Sampling volume was estimated by multiplying the mouth area by the wire length.
The entire sample or an aliquot (1/2 to1/4) was analyzed under the binocular microscope. Mesozooplankton species and stages were identified and enumerated; meroplankton were identified and enumerated at higher taxonomic level. Taxonomic identification was done at Shirshov Institute of Oceanology using the relevant taxonomic literature (Rose, 1933, Brodsky, 1950, and Internet resources).
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Funding:
Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), grant/award no. 36949: Southern European Seas: Assessing and Modelling Ecosystem Changes
Coverage:
Median Latitude: 43.553511 * Median Longitude: 38.073227 * South-bound Latitude: 42.491830 * West-bound Longitude: 36.990170 * North-bound Latitude: 44.536670 * East-bound Longitude: 39.680000
Date/Time Start: 2008-04-19T16:00:00 * Date/Time End: 2008-09-13T04:20:00
Minimum DEPTH, water: 5 m * Maximum DEPTH, water: 145 m
Event(s):
SESRU01_mesozooplankton-1 (SESRU01-01) * Latitude: 44.536670 * Longitude: 37.977170 * Date/Time: 2008-04-19T16:00:00 * Location: Black Sea * Campaign: SESRU01 * Basis: Akvanavt * Method/Device: Juday net (JUDAY) * Comment: The net was checked after every tow for any damage. All nets opened properly.
SESRU01_mesozooplankton-2 (SESRU01-01) * Latitude: 44.536670 * Longitude: 37.977170 * Date/Time: 2008-04-19T16:10:00 * Location: Black Sea * Campaign: SESRU01 * Basis: Akvanavt * Method/Device: Juday net (JUDAY) * Comment: The net was checked after every tow for any damage. All nets opened properly.
SESRU01_mesozooplankton-3 (SESRU01-01) * Latitude: 44.536670 * Longitude: 37.977170 * Date/Time: 2008-04-19T16:20:00 * Location: Black Sea * Campaign: SESRU01 * Basis: Akvanavt * Method/Device: Juday net (JUDAY) * Comment: The net was checked after every tow for any damage. All nets opened properly.
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License:
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC-BY-3.0)
Size:
1124 data points