Size-fractionated zooplankton biomass and isotopes along the BC coast

This dataset contains size-fractionated zooplankton biomass and isotope data obtained from collecting samples with vertical net hauls by the Hakai Ocean Observing Program. The sample is poured through a series of sieves and filtered onto GF/F filters where weights are taken throughout the process to help determine the biomass prior to being sent for isotope analysis at the University of California Davis Stable Isotope Facility. These samples have been collected biweekly to monthly since 2015 in the northern Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, and approximately every 4-6 weeks since 2012 between Kwakshua Channel and Rivers Inlet on British Columbia's Central Coast.

This data package includes: - Size-fractionated biomass scaled to the volume of water filtered by the net - Size-fractionated stable isotope results

Data will be made publicly available upon paper publication, but until then users are encouraged to reach out to request data access and for collaboration opportunities.

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Metadata Reference Date(s) October 23, 2025 (Creation)
October 23, 2025 (Revision)
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Responsible Party 1
Name
Kellogg, Colleen ORCID logo
Affiliation
Hakai Institute ROR logo
Email
colleen.kellogg@hakai.org
Role
Distributor
Responsible Party 2
Name
Bedard, Kimberly ORCID logo
Affiliation
Hakai Institute ROR logo
Email
kimberly.bedard@hakai.org
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Responsible Party 3
Name
Jordison, Drew ORCID logo
Affiliation
Hakai Institute ROR logo
Email
drew.jordison@hakai.org
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Responsible Party 4
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Hakai Institute ROR logo
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data@hakai.org
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Field Value
Ocean Variables Zooplankton biomass and diversity
Scope Dataset
Status On Going
Topic Category oceans
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North Bounding Latitude 49.88
South Bounding Latitude 52.05
East Bounding Longitude -124.7
West Bounding Longitude -128.5
Default Locale English
Projects
  1. Oceanography
Included in Data Catalogue
Included in Data Catalogue 1
Name
Hakai Data Catalogue
Description
Science on the Coastal Margin
URL
https://catalogue.hakai.org