Contents
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9.3.1
The Bay of Arcachon . . . . . . .
260
9.3.2
Eutrophication and Salt Marshes
262
References . . . . . . . . . . . . .
263
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Spanish Atlantic Coasts
F .X. Niell, C. Fernandez, F.L. Figueroa,
F .G. Figueiras, J.M. Fuentes,
J.L. Perez-Llorens, M:J. Garcia-Sanchez,
I. Hernandez, J.A. Fernandez, M. Espejo,
J. Buela, M.C. Garcia-Jimenez, V. Clavero,
and C. Jimenez
265
10.1
Introduction
265
10.2
Macroalgal Proliferation
Along the Spanish Atlantic Coasts .
268
10.3
The Ulvaceae of Palmones River Estuary:
A Case Study of Green Algal Accumulation .
274
lOA
Trends, Some Historical References
and Comparison of Data
276
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
279
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Portugal
J.C. Oliveira and G. Cabe 283
11.1
Introduction ..........
283
11.2
Characterization of Selected Estuaries
and Lagoons . . . . . .
284
11.2.1
Ria de A veiro Lagoon .
284
11.2.2
Sado Estuary .....
286
11.2.3
Ria Formosa Lagoon
287
11.3
Symptoms of Eutrophication
and Effects on Benthic Vegetation
288
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Conclusions
290
References . . . . . . . . . . . . .
291
PartB.II The Mediterranean
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The Spanish Mediterranean Coasts
J. Romero, F.X. Niell, A. Martinez-Arroyo,
M. Perez, and J. Camp ...........
295