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BRAZILIAN ARCHIVES OF BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 59, Issue -, Pages -Publisher
INST TECNOLOGIA PARANA
DOI: 10.1590/1678-4324-2016160330
Keywords
Ustica Island; MPA; no-take zone; water quality; water variables
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- CoNISMa (Rome, Italy)
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In this research, the seasonal fluctuations of the main water variables in the no-take area (A zone) of the Ustica MPA were investigated. This study aims to monitor the water quality of the Ustica MPA, to analyze all the hydrological parameters useful to the physical-chemical characterization of water and to use TRIX index to characterize the trophic level of the coastal marine area. The final results shown that Ustica is an area of relevant environmental and ecological value and is a good example of a Marine Protected Area, which is not excessively affected by the human presence even during the touristic season. This study represents the first records based on well-organized protocol in order to assess water column characteristics of the studied area. This paper could be used as a reference document for future studies regarding the same or similar areas.
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