METHODS



	Phytoplankton were collected, preserved, concentrated, and, if possible, count



	Phytoplankton were counted on an Olympus epifluorescence microscope with green



EXPLANATION OF PHYTOPLANKTON SPECIES DATA



Name = most specific taxonomic classification possible.



Size = One of three size fractions on which counts were made

	0.2 -3 5m

	3 - 8 5m

	> 8 5m



Length = in the > 8 5m fraction, counts are usually made at least at two magnif



a_h = distinguishes if the organisms is autotrophic or heterotrophic

	a = autotrophic

	h = heterotrophic

	q = unknown



type = designates the general group of organisms to which the particular organi

	D = diatom		CH = chlorophyte

	F = dinoflagellate	P = phytoflagellate

	CR = cryptomonad	B = heterotrophic bacteria (such as Beggiatoa)

	CI = ciliate		O = other

	C = cyanobacteria	Q = unknown	







References



Murphy, L.S., and E.M. Haugen.  1985.  The distribution and abundance of photor



Shapiro, L.P.,  E.M. Haugen, and E.J. Carpenter.  1989.  Occurrence and abundan


