R.N. Nakar, N. H. Joshi1 and B.A. Jadeja2
Department of Agriculture Botany, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh.
1Fisheries Research Station, Junagadh Agricultural University, Okha.
2Department of Botany, M.D.Science college, Porbandar.
Abstract: The species diversity, density and biomass of seaweeds were measured by transect method quadrate using one m2quadrate during August-2007 to February-2008 at Okha coast in the year 2007-08. 36 species of seaweeds were recorded from the coast. Rhodophyceae and Chlorophycea were found to be dominant with 16 and 14 species respectively. Phaophyceae were very few in numbers with 7 species. The mean density and biomass of algal species were described and discussed. Density of all three classes Chlorophycae, Phaophyceae and Rhodophyceae were maximum in Jan- Feb, 2008.
Keywords: Biomass, density, okha, seaweeds, port
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