Characterization of the trophic conditions of marine coastal waters with special reference to the NW Adriatic Sea: proposal for a trophic scale, turbidity and generalized water quality index
✍ Scribed by R. A. Vollenweider; F. Giovanardi; G. Montanari; A. Rinaldi
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 384 KB
- Volume
- 9
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1180-4009
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✦ Synopsis
In pursuing earlier attempts to characterize the trophic state of inland waters, a new trophic index (TRIX) based on chlorophyll, oxygen saturation, mineral and total nitrogen and phosphorus, and applicable to coastal marine waters, is proposed. Numerically, the index is scaled from 0 to 10, covering a wide range of trophic conditions from oligotrophy to eutrophy. Secchi disk transparency combined with chlorophyll, instead, de®nes a turbidity index (TRBIX) that serves as complementary water quality index. The two indices are combined in a general water quality index (GWQI). Statistical properties and application of these indices to speci®c situations are discussed on examples pertaining to the NW Adriatic Sea. It is believed that these indices will simplify and make comparison between dierent spatial and temporal trophic situations of marine coastal waters more consistent.