Effect Of Seawater Intrusion On The Nutrient Dynamics Of The Melen Estuary
International Journal of R&D in Engineering, Science and Management, vol.1, no.7, pp.126-146, 2015 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 1 Issue: 7
- Publication Date: 2015
- Journal Name: International Journal of R&D in Engineering, Science and Management
- Page Numbers: pp.126-146
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Melen watershed of Turkey provides water to İstanbul and it is geographically located in the Western Black Sea region. The research goal is to conduct a preliminary research to observe the effects of the seawater intrusion on the nutrient dynamics of the Melen Estuary. It is planned to investigate what it is needed to be done to preserve the estuarine habitat that is now adapted to fresh water environment. Since the ecological component of the work, the environmental conditions that constrain the habitat of key biological entities that are most interested in (based on a survey of the literature) can be assessed. Salinity ranges will be focused because of its impact as a main driver for species distribution.