This record summarises the data collected from water column sampling of plankton shellfish in Port Underwood, Queen Charlotte Sound, Pelorus Sound and Golden Bay.

Temporal coverage: unknown

Number of sites: unknown

Sampling Frequency: unknown

Main marine environment sampled: Coastal (sounds)

Depth zone: N/A

Sediment type: N/A

Community association: Water

Sampling Method: Water samples, specimen collection

Parameters Collected: Planktonic Shellfish

Measured Variables: Biotoxins, bacteria and heavy metals

Species/Community data: Planktonic shellfish

Other data collected: NIWA has physical data for many of the sites - contact Mark Gall at

[email protected]

Collection: ongoing

Quality assurance: unknown