Naslov
Effect of eutrophication and pollution on benthic communities in the Split area (Adriatic Sea)

Autori
Vukadin, Ilija ; Antolić, Boris ; Jardas, Ivan ; Pallaoro, Armin ; Stojanoski, Lambe

Izvornik
Fresenius Environmental Bulletin (1018-4619) 12 (2003), 7; 700-703

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, pregledni rad, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Nutrients; eutrophication; pollution; benthic communities; Kaštela Bay.

Sažetak
SUMMARY:The long-term studies (from 1976 up to now) of chemical and biological parameters in the eastern Adriatic coast point to the fact that, during the past decade, an increase in the eutrophication level has persisted in some investigated areas, like Split area. Our findings suggest that the biomass, in the terms of the overall amount of phytoplankton in some areas, does not change substanially, but the composition of biomass does. By causing unintentional shifts at the base of the food pyramid, we may have produced shifts at the top shifts we still do not fully understand.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Biologija

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