ARTICLE DATASET - ANTHROPOGENIC MICROPARTICLES ACCUMULATION IN SMALL-BODIED SEAGRASS MEADOWS: THE CASE OF TROPICAL ESTUARINE SPECIES IN BRAZIL

This dataset with the data analysis script refers to the publication https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2024.116799.

The dataset consists of a spreadsheet containing 9 tabs with survey data described below and their respective captions, found in the first line of each tab.

The script for statistical analysis in the R language contains descriptive and statistical analyses, in addition to the functions for creating the graphs displayed in the article.

Description of the spreadsheet dataset tabs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

description - Contains general information about the article

meadows - Contains properties related to the characteristics of the multispecific grassland.

ap_samples - Contains properties related to the abundances of anthropogenic microparticles, as to classifications by shape, size (mm) and color in units, kg and frequency of occurrence.

ap_categories - Contains raw data related to the classifications of anthropogenic microparticles, in terms of shape, size (mm) and color.

sediment - Contains raw data related to the classifications of sediment particles.

granulometry - Contains properties related to sediment particles in µm, and their classifications by predominance, frequency and kg.

shape - Contains raw data related to the classification of the shapes of anthropogenic microparticles in units and kg.

size - Contains raw data related to the classification of the sizes of anthropogenic microparticles in units and kg.

color - Contains raw data related to the classification of the colors of anthropogenic microparticles in units and kg.