22 sites in Malliakos Gulf, Central Greece

Ammonium and ammonia concentration parameters in water bodies; Particulate total and organic carbon concentrations in the water column; Dissolved oxygen parameters in the water column; Nitrate concentration parameters in the water column; Phosphate concentration parameters in the water column; Salinity of the water column; Silicate concentration parameters in the water column; Temperature of the water column; Zoobenthos dry weight biomass; Zoobenthos taxonomic abundance; Nitrite concentration parameters in the water column; Phytoplankton taxonomic abundance in water bodies; Phytoplankton taxonomic biomass in water bodies

The aim of the project is to produce a model in order to define the carrying capacity of Malliakos Bay for the rearing of Molluscs. In the first period, a general survey was carried out twice at 22 stations covering almost the entire Gulf. Monthly sampling of surface water at 6 stations and complete profile of water column at 3 stations was carried out. The project has been financed by the CEC/FAR Programme. In the second period, the 3 stations continued to be monitored

University of Athens, Department of Biology, Laboratory of Zoology
Panepistimiopolis
Athens

157 01
Greece