Macroalgae and seagrass biomass and diversity across the Pilbara Region in November 2013 and May 2014

As part of the Pilbara Marine Conservation Partnership (PMCP), coral reef surveys of reef macroalgae species (including seagrasses) were undertaken between northern Ningaloo and the Dampier Archipelago.

This dataset contains biomass estimates (g DW m-2 and g WW m-2) of macrophytes collected in shallow reef areas in the Pilbara region during two sampling trips: November 2013 and May 2014. Surveys were undertaken using using SCUBA at depths between 2-13m, with macroalgae and seagrasses identified to the lowest possible taxonomic level.

The data include:
* Macroalgae and seagrass diversity (0.25 square metre quadrats)
* Macroalgae and seagrass species composition and biomass per quadrat (0.25 square metre)

These data were collected to estimate macrophyte biomass in shallow reef areas across the Pilbara region in two contrasting seasons.

These data are an output of the Pilbara Marine Conservation Partnership (PMCP) Coral Reef Health Theme.