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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

1998; Wiley; Volume: 9; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1002/(sici)1099-095x(199805/06)9

1180-4009

R. A. Vollenweider, F. Giovanardi, G. Montanari, A. Rinaldi,

Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies

EnvironmetricsVolume 9, Issue 3 p. 329-357 Research Article 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 R. A. Vollenweider, Corresponding Author R. A. Vollenweider Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), Italy National Water Research Institute, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNational Water Research Institute, 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 4A6.Search for more papers by this authorF. Giovanardi, F. Giovanardi ITALCOPO' S.P.S. S.p.A., Parma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorG. Montanari, G. Montanari Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA. Rinaldi, A. Rinaldi Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), ItalySearch for more papers by this author R. A. Vollenweider, Corresponding Author R. A. Vollenweider Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), Italy National Water Research Institute, Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington, Ontario, CanadaNational Water Research Institute, 867 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada L7R 4A6.Search for more papers by this authorF. Giovanardi, F. Giovanardi ITALCOPO' S.P.S. S.p.A., Parma, ItalySearch for more papers by this authorG. Montanari, G. Montanari Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), ItalySearch for more papers by this authorA. Rinaldi, A. Rinaldi Laboratory ‘M. M. Daphne II’, Emilia Romagna Region, Centre for Marine Research, Cesenatico (Forli), ItalySearch for more papers by this author First published: 04 December 1998 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-095X(199805/06)9:3 3.0.CO;2-9Citations: 312AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract 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, defines 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 specific situations are discussed on examples pertaining to the NW Adriatic Sea. It is believed that these indices will simplify and make comparison between different spatial and temporal trophic situations of marine coastal waters more consistent. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Citing Literature Volume9, Issue3May/June 1998Pages 329-357 RelatedInformation