SEASONAL CHANGES OF CHLOROPHYLL-A IN THE MARMARIS BAY

Kaymaz Seyma M., Ozdemır Nedim, Tarkan Ahmet N.

Fishering Faculty, Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University, Turkey

Abstract

Marmaris Town which depends on Mugla Province in Aegean Region is one of the most important resedence places of Turkey. It is placed in southwest of Turkey and closed with peninsula and island in conjunction of the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Lots of coves and harbours have become a center for yachts. Marmaris Bay is a center of touristic activities. Especially in summer times, the bay is affected by the touristic activities. Unfortunately, there is a visiual pollution in the bay recent years. We searched for an answer to question of “ Is Marmaris Bay dying? “ In this 10 month study (May 2011 and February 2012), investigated from taken water samples monthly from 7 chosen stations in the bay.

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