Particulate scattering and backscattering in relation to the nature of particles in the Red Sea

Dataset of particulate scattering and backscattering coefficients, chlorophyll a, temperature, salinity and density from surface to 200 m depth for different stations in the Red Sea during different cruises. Particulate scattering and backscattering coefficient were obtained using a wetlabs ac-s sensor and a wetlabs BB9 sensor respectively. Temperature, salinity and density were obtained using a seabird CTD sensor. Chlorophyll a concentration was obtained by HPLC.