MONITORING SEASONAL CHANGES OF CHLOROPHYLL A  IN THE MARMARIS BAY

Şeyma Merve Kaymaz, Nedim Özdemir, Ahmet Nuri Tarkan, Mugla University, Turkey

Abstract

Marmaris County, 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 islands in conjunction of the Mediterranean and Agean 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 the question of "Is Marmaris Bay dying ?" In this 10-month-study, chlorophyll-a values were investigated from taken water samples monthly from 7 chosen stations in the bay.