Primary Production of Phytoplankton from Santa Cruz Channel.

Abstract

This paper reports the results of primary production phytoplankton measured from March, 1976 to June, 1977 at five stations located along the estuarine system of the Santa Cruz Channel, NortheasternBrazil. The values were between 0.94 and 76.59mg.C.h-1.m-3. The seasonal pattern observed at each station is presented and discussed, in relation to some available environmental factors.