Abstract
A methodology for the discrimination of the different trophic levels at a spatial scale in the marine environment is proposed using spatial analysis methods and non-parametric statistics. Phytoplankton cell number, being a representative parameter to express trophic trends in the marine ecosystem is selected for the methodology development; Saronicos Gulf, Greece is used for the case study. The proposed stepwise methodology includes interpolation for assessing the spatial distribution of phytoplankton cell number, division of the Gulf into a number of quadrates, development of a scale characterising trophic levels and finally characterisation of the trophic state of each quadrate using non-parametric statistics. The advantages of this methodology and the potential applications in coastal management studies are also discussed.
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