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Primary productivity, nutrient and turbidity measurements and modelling in coastal waters of western Portugal (1990 onwards)
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General | |
Data holding centre | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
Country | Portugal |
Time period | From May 1990 onwards |
Ongoing | Yes |
Geographical area | Portuguese west coast |
Observations | |
Parameters | Macroalgae and seagrass taxonomy-related counts; Ammonium and ammonia concentration parameters in water bodies; Macroalgae and seagrass infection and damage; Nitrate concentration parameters in the water column; Nitrite concentration parameters in the water column; Phosphate concentration parameters in the water column; Light absorption in the water column; Primary production in the water column; Macroalgae generic abundance in water bodies; Silicate concentration parameters in the water column; Raw light meter output |
Instruments | Nutrient analysers |
Description | |
Summary | Primary productivity of an important algal resource has been modelled using field data for the above-mentioned parameters. Multifactorial experiments are being carried out in order to complement the field data set and improve the model. |
Originators | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
Availability | |
Organisation | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
Availability | By negotiation |
Contact | Prof. J. Gomes Ferreira/Prof. M.H. Costa |
Address | New University of Lisbon, Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IMAR network) |
Telephone | +351 1 29554464 |
Facsimile | +351 21 2954461 |
sec-dir@fct.unl.pt | |
Administration | |
Collating centre | Hydrographic Institute |
Local identifier | 15005011 |
Global identifier | 2164 |
Last revised | 2009-10-30 |