A review of biological research in the Vistula Lagoon

Paturej, Ewa; Gutkowska, Agnieszka; Mierzejewska, Joanna

doi:10.2478/s13545-012-0042-y

Abstract

The Vistula Lagoon, a brackish water body that offers unique living conditions to aquatic organisms, is an interesting object of hydrobiological investigations. This paper presents a review of biological research conducted on the Vistula Lagoon, from simple floristic and faunistic analyses to satellite-based comprehensive environmental analyses. Changes that occurred in the studied aquatic ecosystem due to human pressure over the last century are discussed. Innovative research technologies determined what measures should be taken to preserve the unique biocenoses in the Vistula Lagoon.

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A review of biological research in the Vistula Lagoon

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