Light profiles in the water column of coastal bays of Virginia 2011-2024

Measurements of light extinction were made from a small boat at designated stations. Measurements were taken above the water (AIR), 10 cm below the surface (SURFACE) and at depths from 25 cm (D_025cm) to 250 cm (D_250cm) below the surface. All light measurements were made with a Licor 4-pi quantum Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR) sensor LI-193 and a LI-1000 or LI-250a light meter. All light units are in microEinsteins (moles of photons) Calculations of the extinction coefficient (Kd) should NOT include air measurements.