During the work, scientists collected data on key parameters of seawater — temperature, salinity, pH level, oxygen content and nutrients. Water and soil samples were also taken for the analysis of pollutants (aluminum, phenol, petroleum products), as well as samples of phytoplankton, zooplankton and zoobenthos.
The initial assessment showed that in October, the sea waters were highly saturated with oxygen, with an average of 116.4%. At the same time, the content of aluminum and petroleum products did not exceed the maximum permissible concentrations established for water bodies of fisheries importance.
The data obtained will help to assess the state of the habitat and the food supply of aquatic biological resources.
VNIRO Press Service
