Application of multicriteria choice-methods in assessing eutrophication

Multicriteria choice-methods, often used in policy analysis, were examined as a methodological procedure for eutrophication assessment. Multicriteria analysis ranked the sampling sites along two coastal areas, according to nutrient and chlorophyll concentrations. Three levels of nutrient loading wer...

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Published in:Environmental monitoring and assessment 1994-10, Vol.33 (1), p.1-18
Main Authors: MORIKI, A, KARYDIS, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Brackish
Exact sciences and technology
Freshwater
Marine
Natural water pollution
Pollution
Seawaters, estuaries
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Multicriteria choice-methods, often used in policy analysis, were examined as a methodological procedure for eutrophication assessment. Multicriteria analysis ranked the sampling sites along two coastal areas, according to nutrient and chlorophyll concentrations. Three levels of nutrient loading were revealed, characterizing eutrophic, mesotrophic and oligotrophic waters. These results have been compared to station grouping based on multivariate analysis which indicated similar trends. Multicriteria choice-methods were shown to be an effective methodological tool in assessing eutrophication. In addition, this approach is compatible with multicriteria methods applied on policy-making and therefore the problem of eutrophication can be integrated with plan and project evaluation in environmental management.
ISSN:0167-6369
1573-2959
DOI:10.1007/BF00546657