Waterquality of the coastal zone of Bonaire: results field monitoring 2011 - 2013

D.M.E. Slijkerman, R. Leon, P. de Vries, E.I. Koelemij

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    Abstract

    Eutrophication is a common threat to the integrity of coral reefs as it can cause altered balance and integrity of the reef ecosystem. On the island Bonaire the former waste water treatment is limited which is a point of concern to the quality of the marine park. The reef of Bonaire faces nutrient input by various sources, of which enriched groundwater outflow from land is considered to be a substantial one. It is assumed that groundwater is enriched with nutrients e.g. due to leaking septic tanks.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationDen Helder
    PublisherIMARES
    Number of pages66
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Publication series

    NameReport / IMARES Wageningen UR
    PublisherIMARES
    No.C158/13

    Keywords

    • eutrophication
    • marine areas
    • marine ecology
    • water pollution
    • reserved areas
    • bonaire
    • caribbean

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