Mapping the Different Planktonic Groups at One of the Egyptian Bays along Mediterranean Coast

Hamdy A Abo-Taleb, Mostafa A Al Maghraby, El Raey M, Sawsan M Aboul Ezz, Nagwa E Abdel Aziz, Mohamed M Abou Zaid and El-Feky Mmm
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Mostafa A Al Maghraby: Al-Azhar University, Egypt
Sawsan M Aboul Ezz: National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS), Egypt
Mohamed M Abou Zaid: Department of Environmental Studies, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Egypt
El-Feky Mmm: National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Egypt

Oceanography & Fisheries Open Access Journal, 2018, vol. 6, issue 5, 117-129

Abstract: The abundance and community composition of zooplankton is spatially and temporally variable so it requires sampling over space and time. Quantitative assessment of biomass, community composition, and abundance is sensitive for sampling methodology, including the location and seasonal timing of sampling, as well as mesh size and gear type. Therefore, repeated and consistent sampling is essential to determine the changes in zooplankton distribution, abundance, community composition and seasonal timing at time scales that have impacts on higher trophic levels. In the present study, El-Mex Bay is highly diversified (204 forms) but low standing crop (annual average 8935 organisms/m3). Using GIS and the other mapping applications give an easy and clear image about the distribution of aquatic fauna especially microscopic forms which help in understanding the dynamic of biological ecosystem.

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Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.19080/OFOAJ.2018.06.555697

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