Data underlying the publication: Storm resilience of subtidal soft-bottom mussel beds: mechanistic insights, threshold quantification and management implications

In this study, centered on subtidal soft-bottom mussel beds, our aims are: <em>i</em>) to develop an effective methodology for continuously monitoring their dislodgement dynamics in-situ under (storm) waves; <em>ii</em>) to seek integrated experimental evidence for understanding the variability in their resistance and recovery under storm impacts and the associated driving mechanisms. <em>Firstly</em>, utilizing a novel method (i.e., Mussel Clump Accelerometer), we conducted continuous monitoring of mussel clump dislodgement throughout the storm season in a representative subtidal soft-bottom mussel habitat (i.e., the Dutch Wadden Sea) to quantify the associated dislodgement threshold. <em>Secondly</em>, employing a wave-generating flume, we investigated to what extent mussel clump dislodgement depends on recent life history and storm exposure duration. <em>Thirdly</em>, using wave-mimicked mesocosms, we conducted disturbance-recovery experiments to examine the effect of storm frequency on mussel bed recovery after dislodgement. <em>Finally</em>, we discussed the implications of our findings for advancing mussel bed resilience studies, as well as their relevance to mussel bed conservation and management.<br>These files include the data used to create each figure in the manuscript, organized as follows:<br>1. Field monitoring a)       Accelerometer b)       Pressure sensor 2. Flume study a)       Dislodgement test b)       Long exposure experiment For a complete description, see 'Data description.docx'<br><br>