The assessment of eutrophic conditions is a formal requirement of several European
Directives. Typically, these eutrophication assessments use a set of primary indicators which …

Abstract The Bay of Bengal covers a vast expanse of area, it being warmer, holds signatures
of climate change. Its impact and the parameters have been studied in terms of rise in …

The recent widespread and recurrent coral bleaching events over the Great Barrier Reef, the
largest coral reef system on Earth and a hotspot of marine biodiversity, are a reminder of the …

A critical factor controlling changes in the acidity of coastal waters is the alkalinity of the
water. Concentrations of alkalinity are determined by supply from rivers and by in situ …

Estuaries often have distinct zones of high chlorophyll a concentrations, known as
chlorophyll maximum (CMAX). The persistence of these features is often attributed to …

A tidal channel can retain phytoplankton, despite a residual flow, if the phytoplankton
migrate vertically with a daily rhythm. Tidal currents are slowed down by bed friction and so …

This thesis provides new estimates for net community production (NCP) from two North Sea
regions, using high temporal resolution oxygen measurements from a long-term monitoring …

The dynamics of zooplankton and phytoplankton growth and interactions play a significant
role in water quality (eg, pH and dissolved oxygen [DO]) and the available food supply for …