In order to standardize species resolution across all MARINe groups and over time, some species (typically rare) were lumped for graphical presentation of Long-Term monitoring data. See lumped categories for definitions (some variation occurs between methods and over time).
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Photo Plots
Below are the trends observed for each Photo Plot target species at this site. Long-Term percent cover trend graphs also include any species that reached a minimum of 25% cover during any single point in time within a given target species assemblage. Breaks in trend lines represent missed sampling events. For additional species observed that did not meet this 25% threshold, please use the Graphing Tool.
Chthamalus/Balanus (Acorn Barnacles) – percent cover
Pollicipes (Goose Barnacle) – percent cover
Mytilus (California Mussel) – percent cover
Silvetia (Golden Rockweed) – percent cover
Transects
Below are the trends observed for each Transect target species at this site. Long-Term trend graphs also include any species that reached a minimum of 25% cover during any single point in time within a given target species assemblage. Breaks in trend lines represent missed sampling events.
Egregia (Feather-Boa Kelp)
Red Algal Turf – percent cover
Phyllospadix (Surfgrass)
Species Counts and Sizes
Species Counts and Sizes (where recorded) for Pisaster are shown below for this site. At some sites, other sea star species and Katharina are counted in addition to Pisaster. The sum of all individuals across all plots is displayed. Note that data gaps are represented by breaks in long-term count trend lines, but are not shown in size plots.
Pisaster ochraceus (Ochre Star)
Plots were sampled regularly at this site, but no Pisaster were observed.
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