Northeastern Aegean Sea Research Articles

Spatial distribution, abundance and habitat use of the endemic Mediterranean fan mussel Pinna nobilis in Gera Gulf, Lesvos (Greece): comparison of design-based and model-based approaches

An important population of the endemic Mediterranean fan mussel Pinna nobilis thrives in the marine protected area of Gera Gulf (Lesvos island, north-eastern Aegean Sea, Greece), and was assessed for the first time. To estimate the abundance, spatial distribution and habitat use of fan mussels in Gera Gulf, a distance sampling underwater survey was conducted. Detectability was modelled to secure unbiased estimates of population density. Two approaches were applied to analyze survey data, a design-based and a model-based approach using generalized additive models. The first approach was based on stratified random sampling on two strata, an assumed ‘preferable’ zone close to the coastline and an assumed unsuitable habitat, with predominantly muddy sediments, in which low sampling effort was applied. For the needs of the model-based approach, a dedicated cruise was conducted to collect bathymetric data with a single-beam echo-sounder and map the bathymetry of the study area. A very high-resolution image from the Worldview-3 satellite was processed, based on an object-based image analysis, for mapping all main habitat types in the study area. The estimated abundance using the design-based approach was low-biased as the stratum of pre-assumed unsuitable habitat proved to include patches of suitable habitats with high population densities that were missed by sampling. The model-based approach provided an abundance estimate of 213300 individuals (95% confidence interval between 97600-466000 individuals), which renders the fan mussel population of Gera Gulf the largest recorded population in Greece. Population density peaked between 1.5-8 m depth and became practically zero at depths >15 m. A bathymetric segregation of fan mussel size classes was noted, with the density of small individuals peaking in shallow waters, while that of large individuals peaked deeper. The highest population densities were observed in Posidonia oceanica meadows, followed by mixed bottoms (with reefs, rocks and sandy patches), while densities were very low on sandy and zero on muddy sediments. The current assessment provides a baseline for future monitoring of the fan mussel population in Gera Gulf. In view of the current (2017-2018) ongoing mass mortality of the species in the western Mediterranean, continuous monitoring of the main fan mussel populations, such as the one in Gera Gulf, is of utmost importance.

Vertebral Anomalies in <i>Mullus barbatus</i> (Actinopterygiidae: Osteichthyes: Mullidae), Collected from Izmir Bay, North-eastern Aegean Sea, Turkey

Vertebral deformity, vertebral coalescence, hyperostosis and some minor anomalies are observed in one specimen of red mullet, Mullus barbatus , collected from the coast of Urla, Izmir Bay, North-eastern Aegean Sea. All abnormalities were found in the abdominal and caudal regions. Factors such as environmental and genetic could be behind such deformities.

Bathymetric distribution of macroinvertebrates in the Northeastern Levantine Sea and the Northeastern Aegean Sea based on bottom-trawl surveys

Abstract The objective of this study was to compare the distribution patterns of macroinvertebrate species between the Northeastern Levantine Sea and the Northeastern Aegean Sea. A total of 157 hauls were carried out by commercial trawlers at depths ranging from 30 to 410 m in both areas. The result of SIMPER analysis shows clear differences between the two surveyed areas except for the 300-410 m depth range. Ninety five species were found in the Northeastern Aegean Sea and 100 species in the Northeastern Levantine Sea. Of these species, Pyrosoma atlanticum is newly reported for the Turkish coast. Forty three species were common to both areas.

Spread of domestic animals across Neolithic western Anatolia: New zooarchaeological evidence from Uğurlu Höyük, the island of Gökçeada, Turkey.

The zooarchaeological research presented here investigates Neolithic and Chalcolithic (ca. 6500–5000 cal. BC) animal exploitation strategies at Uğurlu Höyük on the Turkish island of Gökçeada in the northeastern Aegean Sea. Toward this end, we first discuss the results of our analysis of the zooarchaeological assemblages from Uğurlu Höyük and then consider the data within a wider regional explanatory framework using a diachronic approach, comparing them with those from western and northwestern Anatolian sites. The first settlers of Gökçeada were farmers who introduced domestic sheep, goats, cattle and pigs to the island as early as 6500 years BC. Our results align well with recently published zooarchaeological data on the westward spread of domestic animals across Turkey and the Neolithization of southeast Europe. Using an island site as a case study, we independently confirm that the dispersal of early farming was a polynucleated and multidirectional phenomenon that did not sweep across the land, replace everything on its way, and deliver the same “Neolithic package” everywhere. Instead, this complex process generated a diversity of human-animal interactions. Thus, studying the dispersal of early farmers from southwest Asia into southeast Europe via Anatolia requires a rigorous methodological approach to develop a fine-resolution picture of the variability seen in human adaptations and dispersals within complex and rapidly changing environmental and cultural settings. For this, the whole spectrum of human-animal interactions must be fully documented for each sub-region of southwest Asia and the circum-Mediterranean.

Parasites ofScyliorhinus canicula(Linnaeus, 1758) in the north-eastern Aegean Sea

The parasitic fauna of the small-spotted catshark,Scyliorhinus caniculain the north-eastern Aegean Sea was investigated. Twenty-one out of the 52 (prevalence 40.4%) specimens collected were found infected with parasites; an arthropod and two nematode genera. Seven specimens (prevalence 13.5%) were infected by aNeoalbionellasp. copepod. Ten and 14 specimens were infected by the nematodesProleptus obtusus(prevalence 19.2%) andAnisakissp. (prevalence 26.9%), respectively. FemaleS. caniculaspecimens were significantly more heavily infected during autumn and when the whole sampling period is considered. Nematode infection was significantly related to season, becoming progressively heavier from spring to autumn. No correlation was found between TL of specimens and number of parasites for males or females, irrespective of gender. The present study provided a first record ofNeoalbionellasp.,P. obtususandAnisakissp. infections ofS. caniculain the north-eastern Mediterranean. The lower prevalence ofProleptus obtususand the higher prevalence ofAnisakissp. infection recorded in this study may be due to prey availability and parasite populations in this locality.

Monitoring heavy metal pollution in foraminifera from the Gulf of Edremit (northeastern Aegean Sea) between Izmir, Balıkesir and Çanakkale (Turkey)

In this study, the populations and abnormal shell structures of Quaternary foraminifers in the sediments of the North-eastern Aegean Sea were examined. For this purpose, offshore drilling was carried out at three locations, and core samples were collected from 13 locations at Küçükkuyu (Çanakkale), Güre (Edremit-Balıkesir) and Dikili (İzmir). At these points, drilling reached depths ranging from 3.00 to 22.00 m beneath the seafloor; recent sediments were observed, but the bedrock was not reached. Examination of the faunal and sedimentological properties of the samples showed that the Gulf of Edremit is completely influenced by the sea and has rich foraminifers and ostracod populations.The abnormalities observed in the foraminifer shells, as well as the yellow- and/or black-coloured shells seen in both the foraminifer and ostracod populations, are due to natural and anthropogenic ecological pollution. The vertical (chronological) and horizontal (spatial) distributions of heavy metal concentrations in both the core and drill core samples were investigated to determine the causes of the morphological abnormalities observed in the foraminifers. In the present study, pollution index (PI) values were calculated to assess the degree of heavy metal pollution (Yümün 2017). The current land use status of the coastal areas corresponding to the measured PI values was investigated to identify the sources of the pollution. Especially in the Güre region, a large number of genera and species of benthic foraminifers showed overgrowth in the shell sizes of individuals, and the coloration of the shells is noteworthy.These changes in the shells are a result of thermal sources and agricultural activities in the region. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to perform an elemental analysis of the surfaces of dark yellow-orange foraminifers (Ammonia compacta and Elphidium crispum). The S, Fe and Mn concentrations in the shells were found to be high, based on the SEM analyses. This is similar to the high S and Fe contents of thermal waters. Thus, the main causes of the coloration of the shells have been accepted to be both thermal waters and fertilizers and pesticides that are used in agricultural activities.

Occurrence of blunthead puffer, Sphoeroides pachygaster (Müller and Troschel, 1848) (Tetraodontidae) in north-eastern Aegean Sea (Izmir Bay, Turkey)

Journal of Applied IchthyologyVolume 33, Issue 3 p. 524-526 SHORT COMMUNICATION Occurrence of blunthead puffer, Sphoeroides pachygaster (Müller and Troschel, 1848) (Tetraodontidae) in north-eastern Aegean Sea (Izmir Bay, Turkey) O. Akyol, Corresponding Author O. Akyol okan.akyol@ege.edu.tr Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, Turkey Correspondence Okan Akyol, Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, Turkey. Email: okan.akyol@ege.edu.trSearch for more papers by this authorI. Aydın, I. Aydın Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, TurkeySearch for more papers by this author O. Akyol, Corresponding Author O. Akyol okan.akyol@ege.edu.tr Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, Turkey Correspondence Okan Akyol, Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, Turkey. Email: okan.akyol@ege.edu.trSearch for more papers by this authorI. Aydın, I. Aydın Faculty of Fisheries, Ege University, Urla, Izmir, TurkeySearch for more papers by this author First published: 07 January 2017 https://doi.org/10.1111/jai.13277Citations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume33, Issue3June 2017Pages 524-526 RelatedInformation

Species diversity and spatial distribution of ixodid ticks on small ruminants in Greece.

A cross sectional field study on the distribution of Ixodidae ticks was carried out over two consecutive tick seasons (2012 and 2013) in small ruminants (309 farms) located in mainland and five islands of Greece. A total of 2108 ticks (1199 females, 908 males, and 1 nymph) were collected from sheep and goats. Two species of Rhipicephalus, two of Ixodes, five of Hyalomma, three of Haemaphysalis, and one of Dermacentor were detected. The species with the widest distribution were Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l. (64.8%), R. bursa (25.9%), and Dermacentor marginatus (4.1%), whereas the least frequently collected species were Ixodes ricinus, I. gibbosus, Haemaphysalis parva, H. sulcata, H. punctata, Hyalomma marginatum, H. excavatum, H. dromedarii, H. rufipes, and H. impeltatum representing together less than 5.3% of the collections. R. sanguineus s.l. was the predominant species, while D. marginatus and I. gibbosus were restricted to the northeastern Aegean Sea islands. This is the first survey on tick fauna from mainland and islands in Greece.

Gobiid fishes of the coastal zone of the Northeastern Aegean Sea

In this study gobiid fish species were investigated at 31 stations from the northeastern Aegean Sea. Different habitat types between 0 and 50 m depth were studied by scuba diving with newly modified underwater visual census with ranked prevalence using time-transect. Thirty-three species were determined as belonging to family Gobiidae. Distribution, abundance, and some ecological properties of the species were examined. Considering this, four of the observed species determined as very common, seven as common, ten as locally common, six as rare, and six as very rare in the area. Pseudaphya ferreri, Gammogobius steinitzi, and Corcyrogobius liechtensteini were determined for the first time for the area. Detailed morphological characters of some species are also given.

A new record of Lagocephalus guentheri (Tetraodontiformes: Tetraodontidae) from the north-eastern Aegean Sea

The family Tetraodontidae (pufferfishes) consists of about 184 species (Matsuura, 2015), of which four are known as Lessepsian migrants in the Mediterranean Sea (Golani, Ozturk, & Basusta, 2006). A...

Ostracoda as bioindicators of anthropogenic impact in salt lakes, saltpans, and a lagoon: A case study from the Gulf of Saros coast (NE Aegean Sea), Turkey

The study area consists of wetlands and semi-wetlands (saltpan and salt lakes) that are separated from the Gulf of Saros in the northeastern Aegean Sea by a littoral cordon. Twenty-four samples were collected from the Enez Salt Lake; Dalyan, Enez Gala, Kuvalak, Isik, and Tasalti Lakes; Vakif and Erikli Saltpans; and Karagol Lagoon. The overall distribution of the sediment sizes reveals that they consist predominantly of mud and sand and a mixture of mud, sand, and gravel. The average proportion of gravel size particles is 8.36%. Feldspar and mica are abundant in sand and gravel-sized materials. Ecological conditions of these coastal areas were assessed on the basis of ostracod assemblages that can be considered as useful bioindicators and depend on water depth, temperature, and salinity. In this context, the effects of physical and chemical properties of the environment, geochemistry of the sediment, and anthropogenic impact on the meiofauna, in particular ostracoda, was here evaluated. Cyprideis torosa Jones, a cosmopolitan species of ostracoda, was found in salt lakes. Other species of ostracoda were shown to be affected by environmental conditions. The toxicity of some heavy metals in the saltpans, salt lakes, and hypersaline lagoons was evaluated. Lake Dalyan and Erikli Saltpan display high toxicity for Cu and Cd levels. The distribution of hydrocarbon pollution of terrestrial origin was determined.

First record of an Indo-Pacific gaper, Champsodon vorax (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Champsodontidae), from the Aegean Sea, Turkey

A specimen of Champsodon vorax Günther, 1867, of 113 mm SL, was caught on 6 September 2014 with a bottom trawl from the entrance of the Bay of Izmir, north-eastern Aegean Sea at a depth of 65 m. The presently reported study constitutes the first record for the Aegean Sea but also the fourth record for the Mediterranean Sea. The specimen described in this paper is the largest individual reported to date from the Mediterranean. As it is evident from the spatial dynamics of all successive records of C. vorax in the Mediterranean this gaper seems to be a rapidly expanding species. It disperses both westwards and northwards.

Mesozooplankton biomass and abundance in Cyprus coastal waters and comparison with the Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean)

Here we conduct the first comprehensive assessment of mesozooplankton abundance, biomass, and taxa composition in Cyprus coastal waters (Levantine Sea). Mesozooplankton abundance and biomass sampled at several locations around the island ranged from 153 – 498 individuals m-3 and 0.7 – 5.2 mg dry weight m-3, respectively, with significantly larger biomass observed in winter-early spring (March) than in summer (September). The community was dominated by calanoid and cyclopoid copepods throughout the year (80% of total numbers), with higher abundances of predatory taxa (chaetognaths and medusae) in winter and cladocerans in summer. Overall, we find that coastal mesozooplankton communities around Cyprus appear to be more similar to communities in offshore waters or those around the island of Rhodes than to communities along the mainland Levantine coast. We further highlight regional differences in the eastern Mediterranean by comparing our data with mesozooplankton in the western Aegean (Saronikos Gulf) and northeastern Aegean Sea (NEA). Distinct spatial differences were observed, for example anthropogenic influences in the Saronikos Gulf and the outflow of Modified Black Sea Water in the NEA drove generally greater biomass and abundance in these regions. Overall, our comparison supports the concept of a latitudinal gradient in oligotrophy in the eastern Mediterranean, with ultra-oligotrophic conditions found in the Levantine Sea.

Gardens and orchards of Kampos’ historical country mansions in Chios: an early trace of landscape architecture in Greece

The Greek island of Chios boasts a long and impressive history dating back to the Phoenicians, who are said to have named the island, and is situated at the Northeastern Aegean Sea, very close to t...

Records of alien marine species of Indo-Pacific origin at Sigri Bay (Lesvos Island, north-eastern Aegean Sea)

Ten alien species were recorded in a first-time survey of the benthic biodiversity of the upper sublittoral at Sigri Bay (Lesvos Island, north-eastern Aegean Sea). The record of the mollusc Syrnola fasciata is the first in Hellenic territorial waters. The records of the brown alga Stypopodium schimperi, the bivalve Septifer cumingii, the gastropods Syrnola fasciata and Smaragdia souverbiana and the bony fish Siganus luridus constitute evidence for a further northwards extension of their geographic ranges in the Aegean Sea. The record of Cerithium scabridum is the first in Lesvos Island and partially fills the gap in the distribution of the species in the eastern Aegean Sea. We also recorded the green alga Caulerpa cylindracea, the angiosperm Halophila stipulacea and the bivalve Pinctada imbricata radiata, which are widely distributed in the eastern Mediterranean. The polychaete Marphysa adenensis, which was also found at Sigri Bay, has recently been reported for the first time from the Mediterranean as a cryptogenic species.

Investigation of major and trace element distribution patterns and pollution status of the surficial sediments of a microtidal inner shelf influenced by a transboundary river. The case of the Alexandroupolis Gulf (northeastern Aegean Sea, Greece)

The present investigation examines the distribution patterns of major and trace elements of surficial sediments of the Alexandroupolis Gulf (NE Aegean shelf) which are influenced by the influxes of the transboundary river Evros. Fifty-three surficial sediment samples were analysed for 25 major and trace elements, together with the CaCO3, TOC and mud content. Factor analysis was conducted in order to reveal the major processes that control their behaviour. Pollution indices (enrichment factor, modified contamination degree) were used to evaluate pollution levels, the most widely used SQGs criteria (i.e. ERL/ERM and TEL/PEL) were used for the association with adverse effects on aquatic organisms whilst a new Index (OEI) was introduced to examine the Overall Environment status.The overall mineralogical and chemical elemental status of the Alexandroupolis Gulf is mainly dominated by the riverine inputs of Evros system, whereas, localised point sources contribute to the pollution status of the study area. According to the pollution indices used element enrichment and associated potential pollution were found to be related mostly to mud-sized sediments (10–30m depth), whilst increased element concentrations are observed, spatially, close to Evros river mouths, within the harbour, and along the NW coast of the study area. The application of the SQGs on Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn showed that almost half of the sampling sites may occasionally be associated with toxic effects. However, according to the OEI, only Zn and Pb provide a widespread positive overall enrichment in the study area.

Preliminary evaluation of landings and discards of the Turkish bottom trawl fishery in the northeastern Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean)

Summary: This short-term study on commercial discards was carried out in fishing grounds around Gokceada Island in the northeastern Aegean Sea, a geographic area where fisheries information is rather limited. A total of 28 bottom trawls were performed between 70 and 410 m depth from December 2009 to February 2010. All the samples were collected on board a commercial trawler under commercial fishing conditions. A total of 3143 kg of biomass was caught in 28 valid hauls. Landings accounted for about 67% of the total catch while the remaining 33% was discarded. Fish species comprised 85% of the total catch and their composition could be divided into four main groups related to depth: shallow shelf (70 to 88 m), deep shelf (155 to 180 m), shelf break (196 to 276 m), and upper slope (307 to 410 m). Fish dominated the abundance and biomass of both landings and discards in all bathymetric strata. Echinoderms also accounted for a large proportion of the discards. Mean total catches varied between 78.4 kg/h on the shallow shelf and 38.1 kg/h on the shelf break with no differences in the landing biomass between groups, but with slightly higher discards over the shallow shelf. Taking into account the preliminary nature of the findings, based on a short-term analysis, the minimum mesh size and minimum landing size currently applied in the Turkish bottom trawl fishery are not sufficient to reduce discards and to protect juveniles of commercially important species in the northeastern Aegean Sea.

An updated database of Holocene relative sea level changes in NE Aegean Sea

The reconstruction of Holocene relative sea levels has several implications, ranging from the investigation of coastal vertical movements to the calibration of earth rheology models and ice sheet reconstructions. The North Eastern Aegean Sea is among the tectonically complex sectors of the Eastern Mediterranean, mainly influenced by the activity of the North Anatolian Fault. In this paper, we created a relative sea level (RSL) database by expanding upon the previous compilation with recently published geological and archaeological data. We reconstruct the RSL history in those Aegean coastal sectors located within the South Marmara microplate, a broad shear zone located between western Anatolia and central Greece and affected by dominant strike–slip faulting, at times combined with a normal component. Then, we compared it with the RSL histories obtained for the surrounding coastal sectors. The analysis of the database indicated that it is not possible to define a common Holocene RSL curve for the entire NE Aegean, as RSL history here is majorly influenced by changes in deformation patterns. In addition, data in our database are consistent with a continuous RSL rise in the last 6.0 ka BP in the whole NE Aegean Sea and cannot support the hypothesis of a mid-Holocene RSL highstand in the area. Finally, we present our best estimates of late Holocene rates of RSL prior to any possible acceleration during the twentieth century in the broad area of NE Aegean. Here we identified the fastest rising rate (∼0.9 mm a−1) in that sector whose active tectonic deformation is mainly controlled by the North Anatolian Fault activity.

Distribution of Microflora, Meiofauna, and Macrofauna Assemblages in the Hypersaline Environment of Northeastern Aegean Sea Coasts

ABSTRACT Bassler-Veit, B.; Barut, I.F.; Meric, E.; Avsar, N.; Nazik, A.; Kapan-Yesilyurt, S., and Yildiz, A., 2013. Distribution of microflora, meiofauna, and macrofauna assemblages in the hypersaline environment of northeastern Aegean Sea coasts. In this study, the morphology and taxonomy of microflora (charophytes and diatoms), meiofauna (benthic foraminifera and ostracoda), and macrofauna (mollusk) assemblages of the recent surface sediments from saltpans, hypersaline lagoons, and salt lakes of the Gulf of Saros (NW Turkey) were investigated. In total, 44 samples were collected from recent surface sediments in salt pans, hypersaline lagoons, and salt lakes of the Gulf of Saros (Enez Salt Lake, Isik Lake, Kuvalak Lake, Enez Gala Lake, Dalyan Lake, and Tasalti Lake; Karagol, Vakif, and Erikli salt pans; and Uzungol Lagoon), Gallipoli Peninsula (salt pan), Biga Peninsula (Diremin and Azmak Lagoons and Dalyan Salt Lake), and Gokceada Island (salt lake). Surface sediments were collected, and some physical p...

Seasonal changes in growth and condition of anchovy late larvae explained with a hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model simulation

MEPS Marine Ecology Progress Series Contact the journal Facebook Twitter RSS Mailing List Subscribe to our mailing list via Mailchimp HomeLatest VolumeAbout the JournalEditorsTheme Sections MEPS 478:197-209 (2013) - DOI: https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10178 Seasonal changes in growth and condition of anchovy late larvae explained with a hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model simulation Eudoxia Schismenou1,2,*, Kostas Tsiaras3, Maria I. Kourepini2, Eugenia Lefkaditou4, George Triantafyllou3, Stylianos Somarakis1 1Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters, Thalassokosmos, 71003 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 2Department of Biology, University of Crete, 71409 Heraklion, Crete, Greece 3Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Oceanography, Mavro Lithari, 19013 Anavissos, Greece 4Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Institute of Marine Biological Resources and Inland Waters, Aghios Kosmas, 16610 Helliniko, Greece *Email: schismenou@hcmr.gr ABSTRACT: We studied seasonal changes in otolith and somatic growth and condition of anchovy Engraulis encrasicolus late larvae (8-55 mm) from the North Aegean Sea (eastern Mediterranean), hatched during the peak (summer) and end (autumn) of, and also after (winter), the regular anchovy spawning period in the area. Mean growth rate and somatic condition were compared with abiotic and biotic parameters collected in situ (current environment). Additionally, we used the output of a coupled 3D hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model implemented over the broader sampling area to reconstruct the potential conditions that the larvae experienced during their development (environmental history). Growth in length was similar for larvae in summer and autumn (0.80 mm d-1) but significantly lower in winter (0.63 mm d-1). Larval and otolith size at hatching were larger in winter. Otolith microstructure was faint in winter with very narrow increments. Otolith and somatic growth were coupled in autumn and winter, but in summer, when temperature was high, otoliths were significantly larger for the same fish length, age and weight. The biogeochemical model simulation implied that mean plankton productivity was significantly higher during the development of larvae in summer, explaining their higher growth in weight and somatic condition compared to autumn and winter. In situ measured environmental parameters represented a snapshot of ambient conditions at the site and time of sampling and did not adequately explain the seasonal differences in growth and condition. KEY WORDS: Engraulis encrasicolus · Growth · Otolith microstructure · Northeastern Aegean Sea · POM-ERSEM Full text in pdf format PreviousNextCite this article as: Schismenou E, Tsiaras K, Kourepini MI, Lefkaditou E, Triantafyllou G, Somarakis S (2013) Seasonal changes in growth and condition of anchovy late larvae explained with a hydrodynamic-biogeochemical model simulation. Mar Ecol Prog Ser 478:197-209. https://doi.org/10.3354/meps10178 Export citation RSS - Facebook - Tweet - linkedIn Cited by Published in MEPS Vol. 478. Online publication date: March 25, 2013 Print ISSN: 0171-8630; Online ISSN: 1616-1599 Copyright © 2013 Inter-Research.