For each procedure or “step” used to produce these data, describe the series of procedures. This should include any relevant descriptions of the procedures, details about software or instrumentation used, source data, and any quality control measures.
Describe the geographic area sampled, the sampling frequency, how sites were chosen, and the living organisms sampled to generate this dataset.
Describe the sampling procedures used in this research project as you would describe the sampling procedures found in the methods section of a journal article for this project.