Benthic Chlorophyll and Macroalgae on an Experimentally-manipulated Tidal Flat on the Virginia Coast, 2016-2017

In 2016 a Before-After-Control-Impact experimental design was used to test if the removal of macroalgae from a heavily vegetated mudflat would result in an increase in MPB biomass (Smith 2002). Data Table 1 (BCL_BACIexpa.csv):Benthic chlorophyll samples collected from mudflat where experimental macroalgal removal was conducted. Samples collected haphazardly from 3500 m^2 plots. Sediment cores were 1 cm inner diameter and 2 cm deep. Data Table 2 (BCL_MAMPBa.csv):Survey data where macroalgal mats were sampled and sediment beneath mats sampled for benthic chlorophyll. This data table contains benthic chlorophyll data. Corresponding macroalgal mass data found in MAmass_MAMPBa.csv. Sediment cores were 1 cm inner diameter and 2 cm deep. Three subsamples taken (A,B,C). Data Table 3 (MAmass_MAMPBa.csv): Survey data where macroalgal mats were sampled and sediment beneath mats sampled for benthic chlorophyll. This data table contains macroalgal mass data. Corresponding chlorophyll data found in BCL_MAMPBa.csv