Density and distribution of phytoplankton, copepods and cladocerans in Mochima Bay (Venezuela) on March 2016

Daniela Segovia-Kansev; Joxmer Scott-Frías; Rubén Torres Parra

doi:10.15468/cxykg6

Density and distribution of phytoplankton, copepods and cladocerans in Mochima Bay (Venezuela) on March 2016

Citation

Segovia-Kansev D, Scott-Frías J, Torres Parra R (2022): Density and distribution of phytoplankton, copepods and cladocerans in Mochima Bay (Venezuela) on March 2016. v1.5. Caribbean OBIS Node. Dataset/Samplingevent. https://ipt.iobis.org/caribbeanobis/resource?r=ucv-plancton-mochima-2016&v=1.5 https://doi.org/10.15468/cxykg6 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-15.

Description

The dataset provides records of the composition and density of phytoplankton, copepods and marine cladocerans assemblage from Mochima Bay (Venezuela) during 2 days of sampling on March 2016. The six stations were located on a longitudinal transect from the inner bay to the outer marine-influenced area. In addition, measurements of water salinity and temperature were obtained.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Samples were obtained during March 15 and 16, 2016.

Sampling

The samples come from 6 stations located in a transect from the interior of the bay to the area with marine influence. Sampling was carried out using a plankton net (mesh size of 285 microns). Zooplankton samples were obtained by vertical trawls from the maximum depth to the surface. Phytoplankton samples were obtained using a Van Dorn bottle, integrating the sampling point of 3 - 6 - 9 meters.

Method steps

Six stations along a longitudinal transect
Vertical samples of phytoplankton and zooplankton
Composition and density of phytoplankton, copepods and marine cladocerans.

Additional info

The transcription and curatorial process of this dataset was made possible thanks to the support of CaribeSur, project BID-CA2020-025-NAC.

Taxonomic Coverages

Phytoplankton (Bacteria and Chromista), copepods (Copepoda) and marine cladocerans (Branchiopoda)

Bacteria
rank: kingdom
Chromista
rank: kingdom
Copepoda
rank: class
Branchiopoda
rank: class
Prorocentrum gracile
rank: species
Tripos kofoidii
rank: species
Temora turbinata
rank: species
Oncaea mediterranea
rank: species
Pseudoevadne tergestina
rank: species
Penilia avirostris
rank: species

Geographic Coverages

Mochima Bay, Sucre State, Venezuela. Venezuelan part of the Caribbean Sea.

Bibliographic Citations

Okuda, T., Benítez, J., García J. A., Fernández, F. (1968): Condiciones hidrográficas y químicas en la bahía de Mochima y la Laguna Grande del Obispo, desde 1964-1966. Bol. Inst. Oceanogr. UDO 7: 7-37. -
Márquez, B., Marín, B., Díaz-Ramos, J., Troccoli, L., Subero-Pino, S. (2007): Variación estacional y vertical de la biomasa del macrozooplancton en la Bahía de Mochima, Estado Sucre-Venezuela, durante 1997-1998. Revista de Biología Marina y Oceanografía 42(3): 241-252. -

Contacts

Daniela Segovia-Kansev
originator
position: Biologist
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas
Distrito Capital
VE
email: danielasegoviakancev@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-cristina-segovia-kancev/

Joxmer Scott-Frías
originator
position: Visiting researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: joxmer@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joxmer-Scott-Frias
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9557-6333

Rubén Torres Parra
originator
position: Professor - Researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: rubentorr@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruben-Parra-2
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-333X

Joxmer Scott-Frías
metadata author
position: Visiting researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: joxmer@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joxmer-Scott-Frias
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9557-6333

Daniela Segovia-Kansev
content provider
position: Biologist
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas
Distrito Capital
VE
email: danielasegoviakancev@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-cristina-segovia-kancev/

Joxmer Scott-Frías
content provider
position: Visiting researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: joxmer@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joxmer-Scott-Frias
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9557-6333

Rubén Torres Parra
processor
position: Professor - Researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: rubentorr@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ruben-Parra-2
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5251-333X

Joxmer Scott-Frías
administrative point of contact
position: Visiting researcher
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Instituto de Zoología y Ecología Tropical, Av. Paseo Los Ilustres, Los Chaguaramos. Apartado Postal 47058 - Caracas 1041-A
Caracas
1041-A
Distrito Capital
VE
email: joxmer@gmail.com
homepage: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joxmer-Scott-Frias
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9557-6333