Phytoplankton community of fouling on artificial structures in Makchachkala seaport conditions

Abstract

The contents structure and dynamics of phytoplankton community formation of fouling on artificial structures in the Dagestan coastal area of the Caspian sea are researched. The most intensive process of phytoplankton community formation has been noted in superficial horizon (0-1 m). The greatest specific diversification, and also the highest parameters of number and biomass are noted at phytoplankton of researched fouling in the summer and in the early autumn. Bacillariophyta prevailed in phytoplankton community during all period of research.