The trophic status of two northern Irish Sea loughs |
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Authors: | M Service A E Durrant J A Mills J E Taylor D Faughey |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Agriculture, Agricultural and Environmental Science Division, Lewforge Lane, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.;(2) Faculty of Agriculture, The Queen’s University of Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K. |
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Abstract: | Studies were conducted on nutrient cycling in two coastal embayments; Strangford Lough and Belfast Lough, in order to classify
these coastal waters in compliance with the European Union Urban Waste Water Treatment and Nitrates Directives. Analysis of
the data suggests that Strangford Lough is nitrogen-limited throughout much of the growing season with chlorophyll-a levels
comparable to the open Irish Sea. In contrast, much of Belfast Lough is never nitrogen-limited and, with chlorophyll-a levels
at times exceeding 50 μg/l, is exhibiting symptoms of eutrophication. |
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Keywords: | Belfast Lough Eutrophication Nutrients Strangford Lough |
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