COMPARATIVE CHARACTERISTIC OF MACROZOOBENTHOS AT 1 MILE ALONG THE BULGARIAN BLACK SEA COAST

S. Uzunova

Abstract: In 2006, 2011 and 2013 grab sampling for macrozoobenthos was performed at 3 points in 1 mile area against the Bulgarian Black Sea coast in respect to evaluate the level of recreation of the zoobenthic communities in conformity with the definition of good ecological status (WFD). After the laboratory sample processing the taxonomic structure and quantitative indices were established. The statistical analyses established good ecological status for most of samples.

Keywords: Albena Resort; Black Sea; Cape Galata; Cape Kaliakra; macrozoobenthos

Date published: 2017-04-18