Macroalgae species richness associated with kelp forests (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Bustamante and Camarones Bay, Atlantic Patagonia, Argentina.

URLhttps://arobis.cenpat-conicet.gob.ar:8081/resource?r=macroalgae
Repository URL http://arobis.cenpat-conicet.gob.ar:8081/
Node OBIS Argentina
Published2023-11-29 13:47
First registered2023-11-29 13:44
Abstract

This dataset presents a collection of macroalgae records obtained from Bustamante Bay and Camarones, situated within the Parque Interjurisdiccional Marino Costero Patagonia Austral (PIMCPA) in Argentina. The study area, known for its ecological importance and past exploitation of macroalgae, showcases a remarkable biodiversity of macroalgae, with the presence of Macrocystis pyrifera giant kelp forests. Through meticulous sampling conducted across seasons and through diving techniques, the dataset offers a robust and up-to-date resource for understanding the richness dynamics and distribution patterns of macroalgae in this coastal region. By selecting sites with visible and expansive kelp forests spanning over 100 meters, the study captures a representative sample of the macroalgae community assemblages associated with kelp forest, shedding light on their ecological significance within the marine protected area. The taxonomic identification of the specimens was carried out by a specialist using microscopes or magnifying glasses, histological sections and stains and each specimen was identified at the lowest taxonomic level possible. Additionally, each specimen was preserved through exsiccata and silica gel for long-term storage and reference purposes.

CitationRaffo M P, Piemonte C B, Liporace L V, Bravo G (2023): Macroalgae species richness associated with kelp forests (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Bustamante and Camarones Bay, Atlantic Patagonia, Argentina.. v1.1. ArOBIS Centro Nacional Patagónico. Dataset/Samplingevent. https://arobis.cenpat-conicet.gob.ar:8081/resource?r=macroalgae&v=1.1
RightsThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 License
Keywords Samplingevent, Macrocystis pyrifera, Kelp forest, species richness, scientific diving, macroalgae, patagonia
Contacts
Creator María Paula Raffo
Centro Para el Estudio de Sistemas Marinos (CESIMAR)- CCT CONICET- CENPAT,
Creator Candelaria Belén Piemonte
Área de Conservación Bahía Bustamante Lodge
Creator Lucia Vera Liporace
Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo (FCNyM), Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina.
Creator Gonzalo Bravo
Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR), CCT CONICET- CENPAT
Contact María Paula Raffo
Centro Para el Estudio de Sistemas Marinos (CESIMAR)- CCT CONICET- CENPAT,
Contact Gonzalo Bravo
Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR), CCT CONICET- CENPAT
Metadata Provider Gonzalo Bravo
Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR), CCT CONICET- CENPAT
Author María Paula Raffo
CONICET CENPAT
Author Candelaria Belén Piemonte
Author Lucia Vera Liporace
Author Gonzalo Bravo
CONICET-CENPAT

Statistics

Occurrence records 479
Species level 427
Absence records 0
Event records 15
MoF records 541
Sequence records 0
Species 58
Taxa 69
Time range 2021 - 2022

This dataset has appeared in 839 downloads in 2025, with a total of 319,818 records.

Data quality

Dropped records

Dropped records 62
Not marine 0
No WoRMS match 62
No coordinates 0
Zero coordinates 0

Taxonomic issues

Marine unsure 0
No accepted name available 2

Missing and invalid fields

Field Missing Invalid
occurrenceStatus 541 0
scientificNameID 0 541

Spatial issues

Records on land 0
More than 20 km from shore 0
Depth exceeds bathymetric depth 0

Top taxa

IUCN Red List All taxa
Scientific name Records
Dictyota dichotoma (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux, 1809
Phylum Ochrophyta > Class Phaeophyceae
28
Lomentaria clavellosa (Lightfoot ex Turner) Gaillon, 1828
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
22
Rhodymenia Greville, 1830
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
17
Corallina officinalis Linnaeus, 1758
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
17
Aphanocladia robusta Pujals, 1967
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
17
Codium vermilara (Olivi) Delle Chiaje, 1829
Phylum Chlorophyta > Class Ulvophyceae
16
Griffithsia antarctica J.D.Hooker & Harvey, 1847
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
15
Heterosiphonia berkeleyi Montagne, 1842
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
14
Plocamium secundatum (Kützing) Kützing, 1866
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
14
Schizoseris dichotoma (J.D.Hooker & Harvey) Kylin, 1924
Phylum Rhodophyta > Class Florideophyceae
14

Distribution

Records

Composition

detailed (class) simple

Data providers

Name OceanExpert ID
Área de Conservación Bahía Bustamante Lodge
Centro Para el Estudio de Sistemas Marinos (CESIMAR)- CCT CONICET- CENPAT,
CONICET CENPAT
CONICET-CENPAT
Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Museo (FCNyM), Universidad Nacional de La Plata (UNLP), La Plata, Argentina.
Instituto de Biología de Organismos Marinos (IBIOMAR), CCT CONICET- CENPAT

Measurement types

Occurrences

scientificNameeventDatedecimalLongitudedecimalLatitudecollectionCodecatalogNumber