Patos Lagoon, Brazil, Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) data compendium

Patos Lagoon is the largest choked coastal lagoon in world (250 km long, 40 wide and mean depth of 5 m), with banks formed by sand predominantly muddy bottom. The circulation mainly driven wind river flow, a minor contribution local microtidal regime. This one most studied water bodies Brazil. suspended particulate matter (SPM) data compendium consists over four decades (1978–2019) SPM gathered from multiple research monitoring projects. Data consist situ samplings, remote sensing derived estimates, rating curve approach for estimates turbidity measurements. Only measurements detailed description sampling analysis protocols were used. present set offers valuable contributions as it allows assessment trends on short- long-term spatial temporal variability concentrations an area where permanent stations are not available. From these records, ranged 0.4 g/m3 up to 1,000 g/m3. Compendium has been made publicly available at Tavora, Fernandes Möller (2020).