Mangrove seedling measurements at Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia

This data publication contains data regarding seedlings of two species of mangroves, Bruguiera gymnorrhiza and Rhizophora apiculata, which were monitored for eight years (1996-2004) on the Pacific island of Kosrae, Federated States of Micronesia. They were monitored to determine the effects of canopy cover and hydrogeomorphic zone on long-term survival and growth. The study area has high annual rainfall with little seasonality. The study plots with seedling subplots were in fringe, riverine, and interior hydrogeomorphic zones along four small rivers. The height of each seedling was measured each year and was designated each time as being under an open, partially closed, or closed canopy. Additional information regarding leaf scars was also collected.
Data collected were used to investigate importance of hydrogeomorphic zones and canopy cover on mangrove seedling distribution, density, growth rate, and survival in Kosrae.
These data were published on 10/18/2022. Minor metadata updates were made on 05/18/2023. For more information about this study and these data, see Ewel and Baldwin (2022).