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A survey of the density of starfish and sea urchins to determine the grazing pressure of these species on a sponge dominated reef, Cape Armitage
Entry ID: K054_1988_1989_NZ_3

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Summary
Abstract: In order to determine the grazing pressure of starfish and sea urchin species on the benthic community of a reef at Cape Armitage, a survey was made of these species densities. The survey was stratified by depth. All individuals encountered in five 20m x 1m transects at each depth level were identified and measured. Each animal was examined in order to identify any species. Twelve further 1m x 1m quadrats were examined in detail specifically to look for smaller individuals.
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: -77.85   S: -77.85   E: 166.67   W: 166.67
Min Depth: 0 Max Depth: 25

Parent DIF
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K054_1987_1989_NZ_1

Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1988-10-14
Stop Date: 1988-11-24
ISO Topic Category
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Publications/References
Hanna, E., T.Jónsson, J.E.Box (2004), An analysis of Icelandic climate since the nineteenth century., 24, 1193-2004, International J. of Climatology
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2012-01-04
Last DIF Revision Date: 2013-01-22

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