Ria Formosa, Portugal
Main Contributors:
Johanna Yletyinen
Other Contributors:
Summary
Ria Formosa is a shallow lagoon with periodic hypoxia. Dissolved oxygen content varies in different parts of the lagoon. In the inner part of the lagoon hypoxia is a concern for aquaculture and fisheries.
Studies on Ria Formosa show different results on the extent of the hypoxia.
Type of regime shift
Ecosystem type
- Marine & coastal
Land uses
- Fisheries
Spatial scale of the case study
- Local/landscape (e.g. lake, catchment, community)
Continent or Ocean
- Europe
Region
- South Europe
Countries
- Portugal
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Key References
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Newton A, Oliveira P, Icely J, Foster P. 2010. Monitoring of oxygen condition in the Ria Formosa coastal lagoon, Portugal. Journal of Environmental Monitoring 12, 355-360.
Citation
Johanna Yletyinen.
Ria Formosa, Portugal.
In: Regime Shifts Database, www.regimeshifts.org.
Last revised 2012-01-12 09:10:14 GMT.
