DYNAMICS OF THE MACROZOOBENTHOS ALONG GALATA TRANSECT DURING THE PERIOD 2009-2011

S. Uzunova

Abstract: In 2009-2011, macrozoobenthic communities in the area up to 10 miles offshore Galata were studied to establish the macrozoobenthos seasonal dynamics. Sampling was carried out by van Veen grab at 1, 3 and 10 miles offshore Cape Galata. Total of 58 taxa were established. Taxonomic structure at 1 and 3 miles was dominated by mollusks and at 10 miles by Polychaeta. Quantitative parameters show signifi¬cant decrease in 2010, followed by attempt for restoration.

Keywords: abundance; biomass; Galata transect; macrozoobenthos; the Black Sea

Date published: 2017-05-11