IMOS Phytoplankton Pigment Composition from Nine Australian Coastal Stations

Nine Australian coastal stations provide phytoplankton pigment composition data from water column samples collected monthly since 2008. The dataset is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System's National Reference Station network and includes historical data from CSIRO's coastal monitoring program for three sites. Sampling is ongoing at seven sites, having ceased at Ningaloo and Esperance in 2013.

Use Cases

• Analyze phytoplankton community composition over time based on pigment data.
• Model primary productivity in coastal ecosystems based on pigment concentration.
• Study biogeochemical cycles in Australian coastal waters based on long-term monitoring data.
• Compare phytoplankton dynamics across different coastal regions based on data from nine sites.

Strengths

• Long-term time-series data with sampling beginning between 2008 and 2010.
• Spatial coverage includes nine distinct coastal stations around Australia.
• Includes historical data from CSIRO's monitoring program dating back to 1944 for three sites.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset has been superseded by a combined collection, indicating it may not be the most current version.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network via the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS).

Collection Method

Field sampling from the IMOS National Mooring Network - National Reference Stations.

Time Range

Sampling began 2008-2010 and is ongoing; includes historical data from 1944-2010 for some sites.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-23 04:12:29.400772; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Nine coastal stations around Australia: Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.