Florida Coastal Everglades LTER

Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE LTER) from September 2006 to September 2008

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Authors: Evelyn Gaiser, Leonard Scinto
Time period: 2006-09-11 to 2008-09-18
Package id: knb-lter-fce.1060.8
Dataset id: LT_BC_Gaiser_001

How to cite:
Gaiser, E., L. Scinto. 2009. Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE LTER) from September 2006 to September 2008. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/b07ae4ab29f525b7a9924382904e581b. Dataset accessed 2024-04-25.

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Dataset Creator(s)
- Name: Dr. Evelyn Gaiser
- Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
  Miami, Florida 33199 USA
- Phone: 305-348-6145
- Fax: 305-348-4096
- Email: gaisere@fiu.edu
- URL: http://serc.fiu.edu/periphyton/
- Name: Dr. Leonard Scinto
- Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
  Miami, Florida 33199 USA
- Phone: 305-348-1965
- Fax: 305-348-4096
- Email: scintol@fiu.edu

Dataset Abstract
Each site's physical characteristics (pH, water depth and temperature) were measured in the field and recorded. Two water samples (filtered and unfiltered) were collected from each throw, along with a floc sample (if present). All samples were taken back to the lab for analysis (e.g. water content, % organic matter, bulk density, and TP/TN/TC).

Geographic Coverage

Study Extent Description
The Study Extent of this dataset includes research sites within Northeast Shark River Slough, Everglades National Park

Bounding Coordinates
Northeast Shark River Slough
N: 25.761, S: 25.545, E: -80.500, W: -80.670

All Sites

Geographic Description

Bounding Coordinates

NESS1

N: 25.764, S: 25.764, E: -80.499, W: -80.499

NESS2

N: 25.748, S: 25.748, E: -80.502, W: -80.502

NESS4

N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.517, W: -80.517

NESS6

N: 25.758, S: 25.758, E: -80.534, W: -80.534

NESS7

N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.574, W: -80.574

NESS8

N: 25.752, S: 25.752, E: -80.591, W: -80.591

NESS9

N: 25.755, S: 25.755, E: -80.614, W: -80.614

NESS10

N: 25.753, S: 25.753, E: -80.635, W: -80.635

NESS11

N: 25.692, S: 25.692, E: -80.635, W: -80.635

NESS12

N: 25.707, S: 25.707, E: -80.606, W: -80.606

NESS13

N: 25.690, S: 25.690, E: -80.546, W: -80.546

NESS14

N: 25.703, S: 25.703, E: -80.513, W: -80.513

NESS15

N: 25.703, S: 25.703, E: -80.501, W: -80.501

NESS16

N: 25.676, S: 25.676, E: -80.518, W: -80.518

NESS17

N: 25.732, S: 25.732, E: -80.499, W: -80.499

NESS18

N: 25.726, S: 25.726, E: -80.529, W: -80.529

NESS19

N: 25.719, S: 25.719, E: -80.558, W: -80.558

NESS20

N: 25.669, S: 25.669, E: -80.618, W: -80.618

NESS21

N: 25.632, S: 25.632, E: -80.651, W: -80.651

NESS26

N: 25.674, S: 25.674, E: -80.669, W: -80.669

NESS27

N: 25.735, S: 25.735, E: -80.672, W: -80.672

NESS28

N: 25.746, S: 25.746, E: -80.653, W: -80.653

NESS29

N: 25.722, S: 25.722, E: -80.600, W: -80.600

NESS30

N: 25.664, S: 25.664, E: -80.540, W: -80.540

NESS31

N: 25.642, S: 25.642, E: -80.577, W: -80.577

NESS32

N: 25.624, S: 25.624, E: -80.578, W: -80.578

NESS33

N: 25.609, S: 25.609, E: -80.550, W: -80.550

NESS34

N: 25.578, S: 25.578, E: -80.576, W: -80.576

NESS35

N: 25.552, S: 25.552, E: -80.600, W: -80.600

NESS36

N: 25.577, S: 25.577, E: -80.662, W: -80.662

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2006-09-11
End Date: 2008-09-18

Attributes
- Data Table: Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  REGION
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Region
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Project Descriptor
  
  Storage Type:
  
  text
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  NESS= Northeast Shark River Slough
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  Site_ID
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Site_ID
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Collection Site ID Number
  
  Storage Type:
  
  ordinal
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Collection Site ID Number
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  Replicate
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Replicate
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Replicate ID Number (3 replicates taken per site)
  
  Storage Type:
  
  ordinal
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Replicate ID Number (3 replicates taken per site)
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SampleType
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  SampleType
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Type of sample collected
  
  Storage Type:
  
  text
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  SW = surface water, BP
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SDI
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Incremental Soil Depth
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Incremental soil depth from surface for given sample
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Incremental soil depth from surface for given sample
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SAMID
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Sample ID
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Concatination of sample descriptors to produce sample ID
  
  Storage Type:
  
  text
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Concatination of sample descriptors to produce sample ID
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  Date
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Sample Collection Date
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Date sample was collected
  
  Storage Type:
  
  datetime
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  TIME
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Time
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Time collected
  
  Storage Type:
  
  datetime
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  Water_Depth
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Depth
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Water depth as measured in field with meter stick
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Water depth as measured in field with meter stick
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  Water_Temperature
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Temperature
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Water temperature
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Water temperature
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.0 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  WPH
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  pH
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Water pH as measured in the field
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: dimensionless
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  WPH_Notes
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Notation
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Notes regarding pH value
  
  Storage Type:
  
  text
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Notes regarding pH value
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  CDEP
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  Depth
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Average soil core depth
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: centimeter
  Precision: .1
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.0 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SPH
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  pH
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  pH as measured in 1:1 soil slurry
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: dimensionless
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SH2O
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  percent
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Water content as percentage of wet weight soil
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: percent
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  ASH
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  percent
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Percent Ash in dry samples after ashing at 550 C
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: percent
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  OM
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  percent
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Percent organic matter (OM) as difference between dry weight - Ash
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: percent
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  FBD
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  density
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Field bulk density
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: gramsPerCubicCentimeter
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  FBGTPs
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Total P in soils as ug TP/ g dw solid analyzed by Freshwater Biogeochemistry Laboratory
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: microgramsPerGram
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  TP
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Total P in soils on an area basis. Uses core depth, FBD, and FBGTPs to calculate
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: gramsPerSquareMeter
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  TC
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Total Carbon in soil/floc sample as determined by SERC lab - conducted on 1/3 samples.
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: milligramsPerGram
  Precision: .1
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.0 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  TN
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Total Nitrogen in soil/floc sample as determined by SERC lab - conducted on 1/3 samples.
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: milligramsPerGram
  Precision: .1
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.0 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SRECTPs
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Total P in soils as ug TP/ g dw solid analyzed by Southeast Environmental Research Center
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: microgramsPerGram
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  FBGTPw
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Surface water Total P as ug/L analyzed by Freshwater Biogeochemistry Group
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: microgramsPerLiter
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )
  
  Attribute Name:
  
  SRECTPw
  
  Attribute Label:
  
  concentration
  
  Attribute Definition:
  
  Surface water Total P as ug/L analyzed by Southeast Environmental Research Center
  
  Storage Type:
  
  data
  
  Measurement Scale:
  
  Units: microgramsPerLiter
  Precision: .01
  Number Type: real
  
  Missing Value Code:
  
  -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded )

Methods

Sampling Description
Water pH and temperature was recorded using Accumet AD85 meter. Water depth was recorded at three spots using meter stick and averaged. Soil sample was collected adjacent to sampling area using a 5.3cm diameter plastic coring tube; soil depth was taken using ruler. Floc was collected at the 1m squared sampling area using a 5.3cm plastic coring tube; water was drained off and periphyton was removed from the top of the core before the floc was deposited into a plastic whirlpac.

Method Step

Description
Water pH, depth and temperature were recorded for each throw, and water samples (both filtered and unfiltered) and floc samples were collected and analysed in the lab for % organic matter content, bulk density, and TP/TN/TC.

Citation
ASTM, ASTM 2009. Annual Book of ASTM Standards. 1, American Society for Testing and Materials, West Conshohochen, PA, 1766 pp.

Instrumentation
Plastic coring tubes (5.3cm diameter) for collecting floc, syringes with GF/F filters for collecting filtered water Accumet AD85 ph/conductivity/TDS/degrees C/degrees F meter for recording pH

Method Step

Description
Water pH and temperature were collected in the field, and both filtered and unfiltered water samples were run for TP, TN and TC.

Citation
Nelson, D. W. , L. E. Sommers. 1996. Methods of soil analysis: Part 2. Chemical and microbiological properties: Total carbon, organic carbon, and organic matter. 2, Amer. Soc. Agron, Madison, WI, 49 pp.

Instrumentation
Plastic coring tubes (5.3cm diameter) for collecting floc, syringes with GF/F filters for collecting filtered water Accumet AD85 ph/conductivity/TDS/degrees C/degrees F meter for recording pH

Method Step

Description
Water pH and temperature were collected in the field, and both filtered and unfiltered water samples were run for TP, TN and TC.

Citation
Solorzano, L. , J. H. Sharp. 1980. Determination of total dissolved phosphorus and particulated phosphorus in natural waters. Limnol. Oceanogr., 25(4): 754-758.

Instrumentation
Plastic coring tubes (5.3cm diameter) for collecting floc, syringes with GF/F filters for collecting filtered water Accumet AD85 ph/conductivity/TDS/degrees C/degrees F meter for recording pH

Method Step

Description
Water pH and temperature were collected in the field, and both filtered and unfiltered water samples were run for TP, TN and TC.

Citation
Sparks, D. L. 1996. Methods of Soil Analysis No. 5 Part 3, Chemical Methods. 2, Amer. Soc. Agron, Madison, WI, 1264 pp.

Instrumentation
Plastic coring tubes (5.3cm diameter) for collecting floc, syringes with GF/F filters for collecting filtered water Accumet AD85 ph/conductivity/TDS/degrees C/degrees F meter for recording pH

Method Step

Description
Water pH and temperature were collected in the field, and both filtered and unfiltered water samples were run for TP, TN and TC.

Citation
U. S. EPA, U. S. EPA 1983. Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. Report number 600479020, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., 491 pp.

Instrumentation
Plastic coring tubes (5.3cm diameter) for collecting floc, syringes with GF/F filters for collecting filtered water Accumet AD85 ph/conductivity/TDS/degrees C/degrees F meter for recording pH

Quality Control
Field data are written in pencil on waterproof paper and photocopied upon return to the laboratory. They are then entered into the appropriate digital format. These data are reviewed in hard copy and digital format by the lab manager. Laboratory data are written in pencil on waterproof paper, photocopied prior to computer entry and then entered digitally in duplicate and cross-referenced to hard copy notes. Data outliers, determined by comparison to long-term variance in that parameter, are highlighted in resulting spreadsheets for examination by the principal investigator, who may discard the values.

Distribution and Intellectual Rights
Online distribution
http://fce-lter.fiu.edu/perl/public_data_download.pl?datasetid=LT_BC_Gaiser_001.txt
Data Submission Date: 2009-09-21

Intellectual Rights
This information is released under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The consumer of these data ("Data User" herein) is required to cite it appropriately in any publication that results from its use. The Data User should realize that these data may be actively used by others for ongoing research and that coordination may be necessary to prevent duplicate publication. The Data User is urged to contact the authors of these data if any questions about methodology or results occur. Where appropriate, the Data User is encouraged to consider collaboration or co-authorship with the authors. The Data User should realize that misinterpretation of data may occur if used out of context of the original study. While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data. Thank you.

Keywords
periphyton, consumers, organic matter, FCE, FCE LTER, Florida Coastal Everglades LTER, ecological research, long-term monitoring, Tamiami Trail, grand experiment, bridge, canal, macrophytes, fish, food web, nutrients, soil, Shark River Slough, ph, TP, TN, TC, biogeochemistry, water temperature

Dataset Contact
- Name: Evelyn Gaiser
- Position: Primary Investigator
- Organization: Southeast Environmental Research Center
- Address: Florida International University
  University Park
  OE 148
  Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Phone: 305-348-6145
- Fax: 305-348-4096
- Email: gaisere@fiu.edu
- URL: http://serc.fiu.edu/periphyton/
- Position: Information Manager
- Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
- Address: Florida International University
  University Park
  OE 148
  Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Phone: 305-348-6054
- Fax: 305-348-4096
- Email: fcelter@fiu.edu
- URL: http://fcelter.fiu.edu

Data Table and Format
Data Table: Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park

Entity Name:

LT_BC_Gaiser_001.txt

Entity Description:

Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park

Object Name:

LT_BC_Gaiser_001.txt

Number of Header Lines:

1

Attribute Orientation:

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Field Delimiter:

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Number of Records:

779

Metadata Provider
- Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
- Address: Florida International University
  University Park
  OE 148
  Miami, FL 33199 USA
- Phone: 305-348-6054
- Email: fcelter@fiu.edu
- URL: http://fcelter.fiu.edu

Project permits
EVER-2006-SCI-0048

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Biogeochemical data collected from Northeast Shark Slough, Everglades National Park (FCE LTER) from September 2006 to September 2008

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