Westport, Co. Mayo, west coast of Ireland

Bacteria in biota; Bacteria taxonomic abundance in water bodies; Dissolved oxygen parameters in the water column; Vertical velocity of the water column (currents); Sediment grain size parameters; Nutrient concentrations in sediment pore waters; Nitrate concentration parameters in the water column; Phosphate concentration parameters in the water column; Salinity of the water column; Horizontal velocity of the water column (currents); Temperature of the water column; Concentration of suspended particulate material in the water column; Sediment water content, porosity and surface area; Zoobenthos taxonomic abundance; Geological sample density; Bacteria taxonomic abundance in sediment; Silicate concentration parameters in the water column; Fauna abundance per unit area of the bed

Current meters; discrete water samplers; salinity sensor; nutrient analysers; inapplicable; sediment grabs

Westport shellfish survey, Co. Mayo, Ireland 1991: an investigation into microbiological contamination in shellfish in Westport Bay and environs. Sea outfall, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland 1991: environmental impact assessment for proposed waste disposal facilities for Westport, Co. Mayo. Three discharge locations in Westport Bay were investigated. The study included water quality, hydrodynamic, sediment and biological analyses.

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