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Assessment the Present Status of Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka by means of Water Quality, Fish Diversity Indices and Pollution Indicating Planktons.

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Title
Assessment the Present Status of Batticaloa Lagoon, Sri Lanka by means of Wat...
Abstract

Abiotic and biotic variables of coastal lagoons are highly heterogeneous in both space and time, and this heterogeneity complicates the assessment of lagoon ecological status. These variables are essential for monitoring and preserving of these fragile ecosystems and the resources and services they sustain. This study was designed to assess the effect of lagoon water quality on changes in fish abundance. In situ measurements of chemical and physical parameters of the Batticaloa lagoons wer...

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Keywords
pollution , Batticaloa Lagoon , water quality
Category
Coastal and Marine Sensitive Habitats
flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
Regions
JS 5
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Language
English
Supplemental Information

Harris JM, Vinobaba P
doi:10.4172/2332-2543.1000105 Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

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