Marine algae and seagrasses of Mersin shore (Mediterranean, Turkey)
V. Aysel, E.S. Okudan, H. Erdugan
Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Biology Department, Canakkale, TURKEY
Abstract
In this research, marine algae and seagrasses were investigated in the upper infralittoral zone of Mersin (Turkish Mediterranean coasts). A total of 396 algae and 5 seagrasses were determined. 36 of them belong to blue-green algae (Cyanophyceae), 204 to red algae [Rhodellophyceae (2), Compsopogonophyceae (2), Bangiophyceae (6), Florideophyceae(I94)], 82 to brown algae (Fucophyceae), 74 to green algae [Chlorophyceae (7), Ulvophyceae (19), Trentepohliophyceae (1), Cladophorophyceae (25), Bryopsidophyceae (20), Dasycladophyceae (2)] and 5 to seagrasses (Liliopsida).
Keywords: Blue-green algae, red algae, brown algae, green algae, seagrasses, Mersin, Mediterranean, Turkey
Levels of bacterial metabolic activity, indicator (Coliform, Escherichia coli) and pathogen bacteria (Salmonella spp.) in the surface water of Sapanca Lake, Turkey
Gülsen Altuğ, Cumhur H. Yardimci, Hacer Okgerman, Serhan A. Tarkan
Istanbul University, Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Marine Biology Istanbul, TURKEY
Istanbul University, Faculty of Fisheries, Department of Fresh Water Biology, Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
Surface water taken from 12 different areas in the period from July 2002 to June 2003 from Sapanca Lake, (Sakarya, Turkey) was analyzed in order to detect levels of bacterial contamination, bacterial metabolic activity, and chemical content. Level of bacteria was examined with respect to Fecal coliform, Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. The contribution of capsule-bearing bacteria to the total number of bacterioplankton community was enumerated in order to assume the metabolically active number of bacteria. Levels of dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite, orthophosphate, total hardness and calcium were calculated. Bacterial counts were made using Membrane Filtration Technique. Capsulated and non-capsulated bacteria were determined using a modified negative staining technique. As a result, the highest level of F. coliform found was 24×103 MPN/ 100 ml in the surface water samples, which were taken from the western side of the Lake. While Salmonella spp. was found to be positive, contribution of capsulated bacteria to the total bacteria was found to be higher (19.6 %) in the same region. Results of this study have shown that level of indicator bacteria and percentage of potentially active bacteria are higher in samples of surface water collected from western part of the Sapanca Lake. Evaluation of the relations between surface fecal coliform and other environmental factors showed that the western region of the Lake was exposed to sewage wastes.
Keywords: Capsulated bacteria, bacterial metabolic activity, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. Fecal Coliform
Occurrence of Apletodon dentatus bacescui (Murgoci, 1940) (Gobiesocidae) and Coryphoblennius galerita(Linnaeus, 1758) (Blenniidae) at the central Black Sea coast of Turkey
Levent Bat, Gamze Gönlügür Demirci, Meral Öztürk
University of Ondokuz Mayis, Sinop Fisheries Faculty, 57000 Sinop, TURKEY
University of Celal Bayar, Faculty of Science, Manisa, TURKEY
Abstract
Two fish species (Apletodon dentatus bacescui and Coryphoblennius galerita) were collected from Sinop coasts, which were previously not recorded from the central Black Sea coasts of Turkey. Morphometric and meristic characteristics of the species are presented.
Keywords: Apletodon dentatus bacescui, Coryphoblennius galerita, Black Sea
Marine algae and seagrasses of Adana (Mediterranean, Turkey)
V. Aysel, H. Erdugan, E. S. Okudan
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Biology Department, Çanakkale, TURKEY
Abstract
Marine algae and seagrasses were researched in the upper infralittoral zone of Adana (Turkish Mediterranean coasts) in this study. 381 algae and 5 seagrasses (Liliopsida) were determined (Total 386 taxa). 27 of them belong to blue-green algae (Cyanophyceae), 204 to red algae [Rhodellophyceae (2), Compsopogonophyceae (2), Bangiophyceae (5), Florideophyceae(195)], 78 to brown algae (Fucophyceae), 72 to green algae [Chlorophyceae (7), Ulvophyceae (18), Trentepohliophyceae (1), Cladophorophyceae (22) Bryopsidophyceae (22), Dasycladophyceae (2)]. Ceramium siliquosum (Kützing) Maggs & Hommersend var. zostericola f. zostericola, C. tenuicorne (Kützing) Waern (Rhodophyceae), Bryopsis adriatica (J. Agardh) Meneghini (Bryopsidophyceae) are given as newly record for the Mediterranean shores of Turkey.
Keywords: Blue-green algae, red algae, brown algae, green algae, seagrasses, Adana, Mediterranean, Turkey
Diversity and comparison of Ostracoda of South Marmara Sea
S. Nerdin Kubanç
Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, 34459, Vezneciler-Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine the ostracoda fauna of the South of Marmara Sea. The results were compared with the similar species from the surrounding seas. The Materials were obtained from 27 areas between 11 March-26 July 2000. 35 species were determined of which 12 were dominant. The findings showed that South of Marmara Sea generally contained cosmopolitan species, that were tolerant to salinity. Also total individual number of species in the South of Marmara Sea appeared to be positively correlated to dissolved oxygen (rs=0,409, p<0,05) rather than other ecological variables and temperature negatively correlated to dissolved oxygen (rs=-0,771, p<0,05).
Keywords: Ostracoda, South Marmara Sea, comparison, diversity
The list of algae and seagrasses of Marmara Sea and Bosphorus between 1986-1994
A. Aydin, A. Tomruk, H. Koç, K. Aysenur, O. Nalan, S. Ilker, F. Gören, G. Gümüsçapa, S. Mert
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Biology Department, Çanakkale, TURKEY
Istanbul University , Faculty of Science, Deparment of Biology, Istanbul, TURKEY
Istanbul University, Institute of Marine Sciences and Management, Müsküle Sok. 1. Vefa, Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
In this paper a list was prepared on the algae collected in the sea of Marmara and Bosphorus during the years 1986-1994.
Keywords: Marine algae, seagrasses, Marmara Sea, Bosphorus
Oil pollution in east part of Izmit Gulf
Hülya Günday, Selma Ünlü, Kasim C. Güven
Istanbul University, Institute of Marine Sciences and Management, Müsküle Sok. 1. Vefa, Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
The oil pollution was carried out at 8 stations in eastern part of the Izmit Gulf. Oil contamination was determined by using the Iranian crude oil, imported mostly by TÜPRAS, Izmit Refinery, as the reference material. Oil levels found in this area varied in 2002 as 4.81-144.37 (µg/L), in 2003 1.52-9011.3(µg/L). When these findings are compared with the earlier results of 1994-1995 periods, and after the Gölcük – Izmit earthquake of 17 August 1999, the conclusion so reached has indicated that the rate of pollution decreased during the years. Outcomes for the Naval Zone Gölcük has been more promising and revealed that the rate of pollution sharply decreased as compared with the 1994-1995 results.
Keywords: Sea water, oil pollution, Izmit Gulf
Investigation of qualitatively phytoplankton in the Turkish coasts of the Black Sea and a species list
Seyfettin Taş, Erdoğan Okuş
Istanbul University, Institute of Marine sciences and Management Muskule Sok. No.1, Vefa 34470 Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
In this study, in respect of “The Black Sea Pollution Monitoring Project”, the distribution of the qualitatively phytoplankton in the samplings during the periods of September 2004, April 2005 and October 2005 along the Turkish coasts of the Black Sea has been investigated and also has been presented a species list. The acquired list of the species will contribute so much to the phytoplankton control list of Turkish Coasts of the Black Sea. A total of 129 taxa belonging to 7 classes were identified in qualitative and quantitative samples. Diatoms represented the majority of the community (52.7 %), followed by dinoflagellates (36.4 %). Especially in the water samples of river inputs belonging to 4 classes were determined totally 12 fresh water algae species.
Keywords: Phytoplankton, species list, Black Sea, Turkish coasts
Marine algae and seagrasses of Hatay (Mediterranean, Turkey)
V. Aysel, H. Erdugan, E. S. Okudan
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Science and Arts, Biology Department, Çanakkale, TURKEY
Abstract
In this research, marine algae and seagrasses were investigated in the upper infralittoral zone of Hatay (Turkish Mediterranean coasts). A total of 377 algae and 5 seagrasses were determined. 30 of them belong to blue-green algae (Cyanophyceae), 201 to red algae [Rhodellophyceae (2), Compsopogonophyceae (2), Bangiophyceae (5), Florideophyceae (192)], 73 to brown algae (Fucophyceae), 73 to green algae [Chlorophyceae (5), Ulvophyceae (19), Trentepohliophyceae (1), Cladophorophyceae (24), Bryopsidophyceae (22), Dasycladophyceae (2)] and 5 to seagrasses (Liliopsida).
Keywords: Blue-green algae, red algae, brown algae, green algae, seagrasses, Hatay, Mediterranean, Turkey
Two new fish records from Turkish coast of the Eastern Mediterranean: The garfish, Belone svetovidovi Collette and Parin, 1970; the spiny gurnard, Lepidotrigla dieuzeidei Audoin in Blanc and Hureau, 1973.
Cem Dalyan, Lütfiye Eryilmaz
Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Vezneciler, 34118 Istanbul, TURKEY
Abstract
One specimen of Belone svetovidovi (SL: 326 mm, TL: 349 mm) was captured by net off Samandağı (Hatay) on 29 April 2004. Lepidotrigla dieuzeidei (SL: 102 mm, TL: 126 mm) was obtained by bottom trawl haul on 24 April 2004 at a depth of 77 m in Iskenderun Bay. Thus, B. svetovidovi and L. dieuzeidei reported in this study is the first record for Turkish coast of the Eastern Mediterranean.
Keywords: Belone svetovidovi, Lepidotrigla dieuzeidei, Eastern Mediterranean Sea
