Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database
Abstract The Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database (MMMD) compiles quantitative data on the distribution and density of mesopelagic (200–1000 m) mesozooplankton and micronekton (0.2–20 mm and 20–200 mm) species, using 258 published and unpublished sources spanning from 1880 to 2016. T...
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| author | Yulia Egorova Evgeny A. Pakhomov Ian McIvor Andrea Le Tymofiy Spesivy |
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| description | Abstract The Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database (MMMD) compiles quantitative data on the distribution and density of mesopelagic (200–1000 m) mesozooplankton and micronekton (0.2–20 mm and 20–200 mm) species, using 258 published and unpublished sources spanning from 1880 to 2016. This extensive dataset includes 266,611entries, covering a broad temporal, spatial range and diel changes with varying levels of completeness. The data were standardized to address inconsistencies in sampling methods, mesh sizes, and taxonomic classifications. Despite some limitations, including gaps in spatial and depth coverage, the database provides a valuable resource for the mesopelagic macro-ecological research, which is updatable. Comparisons with existing databases underscore its unique contributions to the study of mesopelagic ecosystems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-64e3f4f5cf1541c588a25e321d7fb3702025-08-20T03:42:30ZengNature PortfolioScientific Data2052-44632025-07-0112111110.1038/s41597-025-05638-wMesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton DatabaseYulia Egorova0Evgeny A. Pakhomov1Ian McIvor2Andrea Le3Tymofiy Spesivy4Department of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British ColumbiaDepartment of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British ColumbiaAzimuth Consulting GroupDepartment of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British ColumbiaDepartment of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, University of British ColumbiaAbstract The Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database (MMMD) compiles quantitative data on the distribution and density of mesopelagic (200–1000 m) mesozooplankton and micronekton (0.2–20 mm and 20–200 mm) species, using 258 published and unpublished sources spanning from 1880 to 2016. This extensive dataset includes 266,611entries, covering a broad temporal, spatial range and diel changes with varying levels of completeness. The data were standardized to address inconsistencies in sampling methods, mesh sizes, and taxonomic classifications. Despite some limitations, including gaps in spatial and depth coverage, the database provides a valuable resource for the mesopelagic macro-ecological research, which is updatable. Comparisons with existing databases underscore its unique contributions to the study of mesopelagic ecosystems.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05638-w |
| spellingShingle | Yulia Egorova Evgeny A. Pakhomov Ian McIvor Andrea Le Tymofiy Spesivy Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database Scientific Data |
| title | Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database |
| title_full | Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database |
| title_fullStr | Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database |
| title_short | Mesopelagic Mesozooplankton and Micronekton Database |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05638-w |
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