Work

The work is aimed to establishing patterns of conjugation of cyanobacteria and meiobenthos reactions at different levels of eutrophication of the northwest Black Sea based on the integrated use of geographic information systems, remote sensing and evaluation of structural and functional indicators of planktonic and benthic groups. As a result, models for converting satellite imagery data into eutrophication level dec_riptors will be developed, which will allow for operational monitoring in modern anthropogenic and climate change. The proposed research algorithm allows to obtain environmental information of a comprehensive technique for the ability to make management decisions and develop strategies for nature management. In addition, the results of this work will facilitate the implementation in national legislation and regional monitoring programs of the principles of the Marine Strategy of the EU Water Framework and Habitats Directives on the typology and classification of water bodies and habitats, reference conditions, ecological status of classes etc.