EUTROPHICATION AND HYDROGRAPHY IN THE AMVRAKIKOS GULF IONIAN SEA

Seasonal hydrographical and nutrient parameters were studied at 45 sta tions in the Amvrakikos Gulf, during 1987. Distribution of water prope rties suggest that surface salinity remains very low throughout the ye ar (16.8-34.8 parts per thousand), resulting in strong stratification of the upper layer. Nutrient concentrations within the waters of the s tudy area are presented and comparisons are made with nutrient concent rations in other Greek coastal waters.