Seven copepod species considered as indicators of water-mass influence and changes: results from a Northumberland coastal station
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- 1 January 2004
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in ICES Journal of Marine Science
- Vol. 61 (4) , 485-491
Abstract
Zooplankton has been sampled monthly since 1969 at Station Z off the Northumberland coast. Seven copepod species were chosen as potential indicators of specific water masses. Data have been analysed to provide information about seasonal and interannual changes in the zooplankton community with special reference to the indicator taxa and to the possible role of hydrographic and climate drivers, including variations in the position of the Gulf Stream North Wall position and the North Atlantic Oscillation. Results show that, at this Northumberland coastal station, some copepod species are likely to be good indicators of water-mass influence and changes.Keywords
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