SBC LTER: Reef: Benthic Composition Experiment: fish, algal, and invertebrate density

These data describe the average size and abundance of fishes,
understory algae, and benthic invertebrates across 5 sampling
sites (Arroyo Quemado, Naples, Isla Vista, Mohawk, Carpentaria)
along the Santa Barbara Coast and 2 sites at Santa Cruz Island
(San Pedro Point, and Cavern Point). Sampling began September 2021
and is conducted seasonally every 3 months. Data are collected
within two circular plots at each sampling site. Plot 1 represents
the control plot with no giant kelp removal and plot 2 represents
the kelp clearing plot where all giant kelp are removed.
Additionally, understory algae are removed seasonally from half of
the rock plates for both plots (Plot 1 rock plates #1-6 and Plot 2
rock plates #13-18).