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Periphyton and Associated Environmental Data Relative from Samples Collected from the Greater Everglades, Florida, USA from September 2005 to November 2014


At a Glance


Authors: Evelyn Gaiser
Time period: 2005-09-14 to 2014-11-14
Package id: knb-lter-fce.1210.5
Dataset id: FCE1210_CERP_PeriphytonEnv

How to cite:
Gaiser, E.. 2022. Periphyton and Associated Environmental Data Relative from Samples Collected from the Greater Everglades, Florida, USA from September 2005 to November 2014. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/eadd93a36c2d935c069f3b0a4c98775b. Dataset accessed 2024-12-04.

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  • Dataset Creator(s)
    • Name: Dr. Evelyn Gaiser 
    • Position: Principal Investigator
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
    • Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
      Miami, Florida 33199 USA
    • Phone: 305-348-6154
    • Fax: 305-348-4096
    • Email: gaisere@fiu.edu
    • URL: http://algae.fiu.edu

  • Dataset Abstract
    This data package contains peripihyton and environmental data collected annually during the wet season between 2005 and 2014 from sites distributed throughout the greater Everglades ecosystem. This project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program's Monitoring and Assessment Plan intended to document baseline variability in periphyton attributes for assessing the effectiveness of restoration projects. A total of 200 primary sampling units (PSU) of 800 m x 800 m are nested in 32 landscape units and each year, random coordinates are 'drawn' within each PSU and one sampleable draw is visited in each. Sampled periphyton is processed for diatoms, slides are prepared, and 500 frustules are enumerated and identified to the lowest possible taxonomic resolution per slide. Taxon abundances are then relativized to the total count. These data accompany environmental, periphyton biomass, and soft algal abundance datasets.
  • Geographic Coverage
    Study Extent Description
    Between February 2005 and November 2014, samples were taken in the Everglades ecosystem, from LOX to ENP (NE to SW; see Dataset geographic description).

    Bounding Coordinates
    Data were collected in Principal Sampling Units (800m x 800m) in the following regions (see list of sites at row 121). LKO: Lake Okeechobee; LOX: the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (Water Conservation Area 1); Pal Mar (PAL); Pennsuco (PEN), Lostman’s Creek (LMC), the ‘Oligohaline’ area (OLG), Southern Marl Prairie (SMP), Shark River Slough (SRS) and Taylor Slough (TSL); Holey Land Wildlife Management Area (HOL), Water Conservation Areas (WCA) 2 and 3.
    N: 27.10, S: 25.22, E: -80.24, W: -81.10

    All Sites
    Geographic Description
    Bounding Coordinates
    Greater Everglades Ecosystem
    N: 27.10, S: 25.22, E: -80.24, W: -81.10
  • Attributes
    • Data Table:   Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel
      Attribute Name:
      TAG-ID
      Attribute Label:
      Date_Project_PSU_Draw_Replicate_Episode
      Attribute Definition:
      Sample tag ID
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Sample tag ID
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      OBS_DATE
      Attribute Label:
      sampling date
      Attribute Definition:
      Date observation made in field
      Storage Type:
      Date
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      PRIMARY_SAMPLING_UNIT
      Attribute Label:
      location
      Attribute Definition:
      primary sampling unit identifier
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      primary sampling unit identifier
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      DRAW
      Attribute Label:
      site within location
      Attribute Definition:
      Draw site within primary sampling unit
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Draw site within primary sampling unit
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      FIELD_REPLICATE
      Attribute Label:
      replicate
      Attribute Definition:
      The sample replicate within a draw
      Storage Type:
      Code
      Measurement Scale:
      The sample replicate within a draw
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      EPISODE
      Attribute Label:
      sample group
      Attribute Definition:
      Sampling episode
      Storage Type:
      Code
      Measurement Scale:
      Sampling episode
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      EASTING_UTM
      Attribute Label:
      easting coordinate
      Attribute Definition:
      Longitude coordinates of draw site
      Storage Type:
      coordinate
      Measurement Scale:
      Longitude coordinates of draw site
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      NORTHING_UTM
      Attribute Label:
      northing coordinate
      Attribute Definition:
      Latitude coordinates of draw site
      Storage Type:
      coordinate
      Measurement Scale:
      Latitude coordinates of draw site
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      WETLAND_BASIN
      Attribute Label:
      sample region
      Attribute Definition:
      Everglades water management unit
      Storage Type:
      Code
      Measurement Scale:
      Everglades water management unit
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      LSU
      Attribute Label:
      landscape sampling unit
      Attribute Definition:
      landscape sampling unit
      Storage Type:
      Code
      Measurement Scale:
      landscape sampling unit
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      LSU_NAME
      Attribute Label:
      landscape sampling unit name
      Attribute Definition:
      landscape sampling unit name
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      landscape sampling unit name
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      WATER_DEPTH_CM
      Attribute Label:
      WATER_DEPTH_CM
      Attribute Definition:
      Average water depth of 3 measurements representative of replicate
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Average water depth of 3 measurements representative of replicate
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      SURFACE_WATER_PH
      Attribute Label:
      SURFACE_WATER_PH
      Attribute Definition:
      pH of water sample upon return to the lab; meters used (followed by years of use) include YSI generic pH/conductivity meter - 2005-2007, Orion model 250A portable meter - 2008, generic pH/conductivity probe - 2009-2014, Accumet AP85 pH/conductivity/TDS/°C/°F meter - 2015-2018, Oakton PC 450 - 2018-2021
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      pH of water sample upon return to the lab; meters used (followed by years of use) include YSI generic pH/conductivity meter - 2005-2007, Orion model 250A portable meter - 2008, generic pH/conductivity probe - 2009-2014, Accumet AP85 pH/conductivity/TDS/°C/°F meter - 2015-2018, Oakton PC 450 - 2018-2021
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      SURFACE_WATER_COND_US_PER_CM
      Attribute Label:
      SURFACE_WATER_COND_US_PER_CM
      Attribute Definition:
      Conductivity of water sample upon return to the lab; meters used (followed by years of use) include YSI generic pH/conductivity meter - 2005-2007, Orion model 250A portable meter - 2008, generic pH/conductivity probe - 2009-2014, Accumet AP85 pH/conductivity/TDS/°C/°F meter - 2015-2018, Oakton PC 450 - 2018-2021
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Conductivity of water sample upon return to the lab; meters used (followed by years of use) include YSI generic pH/conductivity meter - 2005-2007, Orion model 250A portable meter - 2008, generic pH/conductivity probe - 2009-2014, Accumet AP85 pH/conductivity/TDS/°C/°F meter - 2015-2018, Oakton PC 450 - 2018-2021
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      SOIL_DEPTH_CM
      Attribute Label:
      SOIL_DEPTH_CM
      Attribute Definition:
      Depth of soil up to 100 cm
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Depth of soil up to 100 cm
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken or > 100)

      Attribute Name:
      SOIL_TYPE
      Attribute Label:
      SOIL_TYPE
      Attribute Definition:
      Visual categorization of soil as mostly rock (no soil) (1), marl (2), peat (3), or sand (4)
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Visual categorization of soil as mostly rock (no soil) (1), marl (2), peat (3), or sand (4)
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_TYPE
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_TYPE
      Attribute Definition:
      Visual categorization of periphyton as either mostly calcareous (1), mostly organic (3), or a mix of both (2)
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Visual categorization of periphyton as either mostly calcareous (1), mostly organic (3), or a mix of both (2)
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_PLUS_SUBMERSED_PLANT_VOL_ML_PER_M2
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_PLUS_SUBMERSED_PLANT_VOL_ML_PER_M2
      Attribute Definition:
      Volume of periphyton and any attached substrate in perforated graduated cylinder
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Volume of periphyton and any attached substrate in perforated graduated cylinder
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_VOL_ML_PER_M2
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_VOL_ML_PER_M2
      Attribute Definition:
      Volume of periphyton with most substrate removed in perforated graduated cylinder
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Volume of periphyton with most substrate removed in perforated graduated cylinder
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_SAMPLE_VOL_ML
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_SAMPLE_VOL_ML
      Attribute Definition:
      Volume of homogenized periphyton removed for sample
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Volume of homogenized periphyton removed for sample
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_AERIAL_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_AERIAL_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Definition:
      Visual estimate of the amount of periphyton covering the surface of the wetland
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Visual estimate of the amount of periphyton covering the surface of the wetland
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      QUANTITATIVE
      Attribute Label:
      QUANTITATIVE
      Attribute Definition:
      Periphyton sample permits biovolume (mL/m2) calculation
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Periphyton sample permits biovolume (mL/m2) calculation
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      BENTHIC_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Label:
      BENTHIC_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from the bottom of the wetland
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from the bottom of the wetland
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      BENTHIC_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Label:
      BENTHIC_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the bottom of the wetland covered with periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the bottom of the wetland covered with periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      EPIPHYTIC_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Label:
      EPIPHYTIC_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from plants
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from plants
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      EPIPHYTIC_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Label:
      EPIPHYTIC_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of plant stems and leaves covered with periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of plant stems and leaves covered with periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP1
      Attribute Label:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP1
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of first plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of first plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP2
      Attribute Label:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP2
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of second plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of second plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP3
      Attribute Label:
      EPIPHYTIC_SP3
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of third plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of third plant taxon supporting epiphytic periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      FLOATING_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Label:
      FLOATING_PERI_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from the water surface
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing periphyton removed from the water surface
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      FLOATING_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Label:
      FLOATING_PERI_PCT_COVER
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the water surface covered with periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the water surface covered with periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      FLOATING_SP1
      Attribute Label:
      FLOATING_SP1
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of first plant taxon supporting floating periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of first plant taxon supporting floating periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      FLOATING_SP2
      Attribute Label:
      FLOATING_SP2
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of second plant taxon supporting floating periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of second plant taxon supporting floating periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      GREEN_ALGAE_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Label:
      GREEN_ALGAE_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing filamentous green alge
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing filamentous green alge
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      GREEN_ALGAE_SUBSTRATE_SP1
      Attribute Label:
      GREEN_ALGAE_SUBSTRATE_SP1
      Attribute Definition:
      Code name of plant taxon supporting green algae
      Storage Type:
      Text
      Measurement Scale:
      Code name of plant taxon supporting green algae
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      FLOC_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Label:
      FLOC_PCT_OF_SAMPLE
      Attribute Definition:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing flocculent detrtital material (floc)
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Percent of the homogenized sample containing flocculent detrtital material (floc)
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_TP_UG_PER_G_DRY_MASS
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_TP_UG_PER_G_DRY_MASS
      Attribute Definition:
      Concentration of total phosphorus per dried gram of periphyton
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Concentration of total phosphorus per dried gram of periphyton
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_DRY_G_PER_M2
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_DRY_G_PER_M2
      Attribute Definition:
      Periphyton dry mass in grams per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Periphyton dry mass in grams per square meter
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_AFDM_G_PER_M2
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_AFDM_G_PER_M2
      Attribute Definition:
      Periphyton ash-free dry mass in grams per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Periphyton ash-free dry mass in grams per square meter
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      PERI_PROP_ORGANIC
      Attribute Label:
      PERI_PROP_ORGANIC
      Attribute Definition:
      Periphyton proportion organic content
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Periphyton proportion organic content
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      CHLA_UG_PER_M2
      Attribute Label:
      CHLA_UG_PER_M2
      Attribute Definition:
      Chlorophyll a of periphyton in micrograms per square meter
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Chlorophyll a of periphyton in micrograms per square meter
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH
      Attribute Definition:
      CORRECTED EDEN DEPTH AFTER APPLYING MEAN OFFSET OF ALL OBSERVED DEPTHS AT SITE
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      CORRECTED EDEN DEPTH AFTER APPLYING MEAN OFFSET OF ALL OBSERVED DEPTHS AT SITE
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH_AVE_30DAY
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH_AVE_30DAY
      Attribute Definition:
      30 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      30 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH_AVE_60DAY
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH_AVE_60DAY
      Attribute Definition:
      60 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      60 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH_AVE_90DAY
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH_AVE_90DAY
      Attribute Definition:
      90 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      90 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH_AVE_180DAY
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH_AVE_180DAY
      Attribute Definition:
      180 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      180 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTH_AVE_365DAY
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTH_AVE_365DAY
      Attribute Definition:
      365 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      365 DAY MOVING AVERAGE DEPTH
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DSLDD
      Attribute Label:
      DSLDD
      Attribute Definition:
      DAYS SINCE LAST DRY DOWN <=5cm
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      DAYS SINCE LAST DRY DOWN <=5cm
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DRY_LEN
      Attribute Label:
      DRY_LEN
      Attribute Definition:
      DURATION OF DRYING EVENT @ 5CM
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      DURATION OF DRYING EVENT @ 5CM
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      LASTDAYDRY
      Attribute Label:
      LASTDAYDRY
      Attribute Definition:
      Length in days of current or previous drying event <= 5 cm
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Length in days of current or previous drying event <= 5 cm
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      YEARLENGTH
      Attribute Label:
      YEARLENGTH
      Attribute Definition:
      Cumulative sum of HYDROPERIOD5CM + HYDROCOUNT variables within a year
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      Cumulative sum of HYDROPERIOD5CM + HYDROCOUNT variables within a year
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      HYDROPERIOD5CM
      Attribute Label:
      HYDROPERIOD5CM
      Attribute Definition:
      NUMBER OF DAYS DEPTH MEASURED >5CM, RESETS EACH YEAR
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      NUMBER OF DAYS DEPTH MEASURED >5CM, RESETS EACH YEAR
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTHLAG30
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTHLAG30
      Attribute Definition:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 30 DAYS AGO
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 30 DAYS AGO
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTHLAG60
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTHLAG60
      Attribute Definition:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 60 DAYS AGO
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 60 DAYS AGO
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      DEPTHLAG90
      Attribute Label:
      DEPTHLAG90
      Attribute Definition:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 90 DAYS AGO
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      DEPTH OF MARSH 90 DAYS AGO
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      HYDROPERIOD_ANNUAL
      Attribute Label:
      HYDROPERIOD_ANNUAL
      Attribute Definition:
      MAX VALUE OF HYDROPERIOD5CM FOR EACH YEAR
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      MAX VALUE OF HYDROPERIOD5CM FOR EACH YEAR
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)

      Attribute Name:
      HYDROPERIOD_MEAN
      Attribute Label:
      HYDROPERIOD_MEAN
      Attribute Definition:
      MEAN HYDROPERIOD LENGTH FOR EACH SITE ACROSS ENTIRE TIME SERIES
      Storage Type:
      Data
      Measurement Scale:
      MEAN HYDROPERIOD LENGTH FOR EACH SITE ACROSS ENTIRE TIME SERIES
      Missing Value Code:
      - 9999 (not taken)


  • Methods
    Sampling Description
    Using generalized random-tessellation stratification, we chose a representative set of locations (800 m x 800 m principal sampling units, PSU), within which we sampled three sites in a habitat drawn from a pool of GPS coordinates. At sites where depth was < 1 m, and vegetation not too dense to hamper the formation of periphyton, and our movement in the field, we threw a 1 m3 enclosure, open both at the top and bottom, and collected samples of periphytic algae with a 120 mL plastic beaker from floating or benthic periphyton mats, depending on the depth. Where no mats were present, we took flocculent detritus from the benthos, as this also hosts algae; we then transported the samples back to the laboratory and froze them until analysis. We measured water depth (cm) with a metal ruler, and TP concentrations in the periphyton (μg g−1 dry weight) by means of colorimetry after dry combustion because water column concentrations are often below detection in this extremely oligotrophic wetland [Marazzi, L., E.E. Gaiser, V.J. Jones, F. Tobias, A.W. Mackay. 2017. Algal richness and life-history strategies are influenced by hydrology and phosphorus in two major subtropical wetlands. Freshwater Biology 62: 274-290. DOI: 10.1111/fwb.12866 ].

    Method Step

    Description
    A 120 mL sample of periphyton was collected at each site. Percent aerial cover of periphyton was estimated visually in the field. Ash-free dry mass per area (g/m2), Chlorophyll a (ug/m2), TP (ug/g), % organic content were measured in the laboratory, and water temperature, water depth, conductivity, and pH were measured in a sample brought back from the field. Hydroperiod data come from the Everglades Depth Estimation Network (EDEN; http://sofia.usgs.gov/eden/). Information on mat type, soil type, and plants to which periphytic algae were attached was also gathered from field observations.


    Quality Control
    Data were entered into excel files and then cross-checked and validated by two individuals before migrating into a database.
  • Keywords
    long-term monitoring, wetlands, marshes, algae, biomass, hydrology, microbes, benthos
  • Dataset Contact
    • 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

    • 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:  Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel

    Entity Name:
    FCE1210_CERP_PeriphytonEnv.csv
    Entity Description:
    Periphyton data collected for CERP study by FCE LTER personnel
    Object Name:
    FCE1210_CERP_Periphyton.csv
    Number of Header Lines:
    1
    Attribute Orientation:
    column
    Field Delimiter:
    ,
    Number of Records:
    5836