Inorganic carbon content of surficial soils from salt marshes across Great Britain, 2019
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This dataset comprises inorganic carbon measurements from saltmarsh soils collected across 69 salt marshes in Great Britain during 2019. The sites were selected to represent a range of contrasting habitats, particularly with respect to sediment type, vegetation communities, and sea-level history. The dataset provides quantitative measurements of inorganic carbon concentrations within surface soils to a depth of 10 cm.
A total of 310 soil samples were collected using modified syringe samplers as part of the CarbonQuest citizen science programme. Inorganic carbon content was quantified through elemental analysis. These data were collected to support the development of a detailed understanding of saltmarsh carbon storage across Great Britain and to improve estimates of the contribution of saltmarsh ecosystems to national blue carbon stocks.
A total of 310 soil samples were collected using modified syringe samplers as part of the CarbonQuest citizen science programme. Inorganic carbon content was quantified through elemental analysis. These data were collected to support the development of a detailed understanding of saltmarsh carbon storage across Great Britain and to improve estimates of the contribution of saltmarsh ecosystems to national blue carbon stocks.
Publication date: 2026-09-16
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Comma-separated values (CSV)
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Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
WGS 84
Temporal information
Temporal extent
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31
Provenance & quality
Across GB saltmarshes 10 cm long saltmarsh soil cores were collected using modified syringe corers. The location of each coring site was recorded using GPS. Prior to analysis the samples were stored at 4 degrees Celsius at the University of St Andrews. Inorganic carbon analysis was undertaken using standard analytical procedures (detailed in the supporting documentation). All laboratory equipment were calibrated in accordance with the laboratory practices at the University of St Andrews. Results were recorded on to lab sheets and transferred into an Excel file. Results were exported as comma separated value (.csv) files for ingestion into the EIDC.
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NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
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The University Court of the University of St Andrews
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NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
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