Management and conservation of seagrass habitats – seasonal biomass and photosynthesis
1. Identification information
Status
Complete
Data Collection Date
2000-2002
Summary
plant morphology, biomass, photosynthesis Purpose:
To establish effects on seagrass biomass and photosynthesis.
Content
Study Types
- Inventory/Survey
Categories
- Plants/Vegetation
- Habitat mapping
- Benthic Communities (including shellfish)
2. Contact information
Commissioning Agencies
- Department of Conservation
Contact Organisations
- NIWA (Hamilton)
3. Spatial information
Geographic Coverage
Whangapoua, Wharekawa, Whangamata
Grid Coordinates
Whangapoua Harbour – E2745181 N6493816, NZMG, 20000, AREA
Wharekawa –E2765368 N6449975,NZMG, 20000, AREA
Whangamata – E2765898 N6440716 NZMG, 20000, AREA
Locations
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NameWhangapoua HarbourNZMG Easting2745181NZMG Northing6493816LocationWhangapoua HarbourEast Coast
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NameWharekawaNZMG Easting2765368NZMG Northing6449975LocationWharekawa HarbourEast Coast
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NameWhangamataNZMG Easting2765898NZMG Northing6440716LocationWhangamata HarbourEast Coast
4. Data acquisition information
Collection Date
2000-2002
Methodology
Seasonal biomass and photosynthesis measured at Whangapoua, Wharekawa and Whangamata.
water clarity and light data –
analysis of light vs photosynthesis vs bathymetry – Whangapoua.
5. Data quality information
Known Limitations
6. Distribution information
Format
spreadsheets, reports Digital Format:
MS Excel
Applications
Harbour management
Draft document on issues of high priority for coastal managers with respect to conservation and restoration of seagrass beds (in prep).
Availability
7. Status information
Data Status
Field work complete - Interim reports to DoC.
8. Metadata information
General Notes
Related Links
Publications
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9. Related files
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