Benthic community data from Ellis (1985) and Long (1989) Fjords from photoquadrats

Published: 2026-06-10

Marine benthic community data obtained from photoquadrats taken in 1985 (Ellis Fjord) and 1989 (Long Fjord) in the Vestfold Hills. Data includes % cover of biota and substrata, and counts of some taxa, generally larger or individual sessile or mobile species. These data are part of the BEAUT (Biodiversity of East Antarctica - Underwater and Terrestrial) project. See the parent record for more details. These data are available as an Excel spreadsheet.