Composition, abundance and biomass of mesozooplankton in the southwestern Black Sea along the coast of İğneada, Turkey

The qualitative and quantitative structure of mesozooplankton assemblages in the southwestern Black Sea region along the coast of Igneada, Kirklareli Province were assessed and described. The study was conducted on 22 November 2012, 17 May 2013, 13 July 2013 and 4 October 2013. Samples were collected from nine stations using a plankton net via vertical boat hauls. In total, 30 mesozooplankton taxa were identified. The mean mesozooplankton...