Nannoplankton, Total phytoplankton and zooplankton standing stock measurements in Goa waters

Abstract

Nannoplankton appears to be an important part of the phytoplankton standing stock in these estuarine and neritic waters and may be responsible for upto 90% of primary production in the region studied. Zooplankton species distribution indicate a mixing of estuarine and neritic waters. The influence of the Mandovi-Zuari estuary is felt as far south as Bogmalo. Results showing apparent respiration dominated community production at one station (Bogmalo) are discussed as a function of zooplankton and phytoplankton standing stock values.