Abstract
AbstractA survey of the phytoplankton and nutrient levels in Goat Island Bay, northern New Zealand was carried out in 1981–82 and the data compared with an earlier survey in 1966–69. The contribution of nutrients from the inflowing creek was also measured. The only significant change was a doubling of the dissolved nitrate levels in the sea, which appeared to be related to increased nitrate levels in the freshwater creek. It is suggested that the increase is due to an increase in the farming and recreational use of the catchment area.The standing crops of phytoplankton in the bay showed no correlation with nutrient levels, but there were significant correlations with the radiation received.
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