Factors affecting phytoplankton fluctuations in the Persian Gulf )Bushehr coastal waters) during winter and spring 2012 - 2013

In this study, surface water samples were collected monthly from five stations inclduing Nayband Bay, Assaloye, Dayer, Kabgan and Bushehr from December 2012 to June 2013. Sampling stations were chosen according to data being collected during algal bloom caused by Cochlodinium polykrikoides in 2008....

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Main Author: F. Mohsenizadeh email ; H. Negarestan; A. Savari
Format: Article
Language:fas
Published: Iranian Fisheries Research Organization 2014-07-01
Series:‬‭Majallah-i ̒Ilmī-i Shīlāt-i Īrān
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Online Access:http://isfj.areo.ir/article_103700_en.html
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Summary:In this study, surface water samples were collected monthly from five stations inclduing Nayband Bay, Assaloye, Dayer, Kabgan and Bushehr from December 2012 to June 2013. Sampling stations were chosen according to data being collected during algal bloom caused by Cochlodinium polykrikoides in 2008. A total of 45 genera of phytoplankton belongs to four classes were totally identified accounting for 53 species of Bacilariophyceae, 32 species of Dinophyceae, one genus of Euglenophyceae, and one genus of Cyanophyceae. Bacilariophyceae with 89.5% was the most abundant family followed by Dinophyceae with 9.03%, Cyanophyceae with 1.25 % and Euglenophyceae with 0.22 %, respectively. The highest phytoplankton abundance was observed in Bushehr and Nayband Bay stations. In addition to statistical tests, Shannon (Shanon-Winner) and dominance indices were investigated. The lowest variability for Shannon index (1.90) was recorded in Bushehr Station in comparison with other stations. The hi.....
ISSN:1026-1354
2322-5998