THE IMPACT OF MASSIVE ALGAE DEVELOPMENT ON THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM

The accumulation of algal biomass and marine microalgae species that flourish even during mild winters is a well-known phenomenon that has increased during the recent years in the Black Sea coastal area. The influences of this phenomenon have a very important ecological role as biotic component of t...

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Published inInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference : SGEM Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 699 - 706
Main Authors Nastac, Maria, Negreanu-Pirjol, Ticuta
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Sofia Surveying Geology & Mining Ecology Management (SGEM) 01.01.2015
Subjects
Algae
Aquatic plants
Bioaccumulation
Biomass
Coastal processes
Coastal waters
Coastal zone
Coasts
Cyanobacteria
Economic activities
Ecosystems
Eutrophication
Fish
Hypoxia
Invertebrates
Marine ecosystems
Marine environment
Metabolic wastes
Mild winters
Nutrients
Oxygen consumption
Photosynthesis
Phytoplankton
Plankton
Salinity
Sediments
Sustainable development
Water temperature
Black Sea
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Summary:The accumulation of algal biomass and marine microalgae species that flourish even during mild winters is a well-known phenomenon that has increased during the recent years in the Black Sea coastal area. The influences of this phenomenon have a very important ecological role as biotic component of the ecosystem, providing a cleaner marine water by removing nutrients and oxygen consumption in the process of photosynthesis and are reflected in a positive way the marine ecosystem. It also represents a favorable biotope for invertebrates and fish, but harmful to the marine environment due to metabolic waste that produce the phenomenon of hypoxia. This new usage of algae may be considered a crucial element for a sustainable development and for improving the environment quality and may hearten us to use nature for the economic activities needed to fulfill all human needs, and to maintain a safe environment for the present and future generations.
ISSN:1314-2704