SPATIAL AND SEASONAL VARIATIONS IN SOUTHERN BLACK SEA PHYTOPLANKTON SIZE CLASSES

Gülmez Z. A., Örek H., Yücel M.

43rd CIESM Congress, Palermo, İtalya, 14 - 18 Ekim 2024, cilt.43, ss.179, (Özet Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 43
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Palermo
  • Basıldığı Ülke: İtalya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.179
  • Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study investigates the spatial and seasonal variations in phytoplankton size classes across the southern Black Sea basin. HPLC pigment analysis of samples collected in December 2022 (winter) and June 2023 (summer) will be used to characterize phytoplankton communities. The focus will be on identifying shifts in size class distribution (pico -, nano-, microphytoplankton) between the seasons. Understanding these variations is crucial for elucidating the dynamics of primary productivity and biogeochemical cycles in the Black Sea. The short-term variability data encompassing the entire southern Black Sea basin will provide insights into potential environmental drivers influencing phytoplankton size structure. The research contributes to understanding the seasonal response of the Black Sea's phytoplankton community and its role.