On the limnology of Salda Lake, a large and deep soda lake in southwestern Turkey: future management proposals

1. The limnological characteristics of Salda Lake, a deep, soda and highly alkaline lake in the Lake District of southwestern Turkey, are presented. 2. Physical and chemical variables indicate that the lake is composed of hydrochemically different water layers formed by groundwater sources located o...

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Published in:Aquatic conservation 2004-03, Vol.14 (2), p.151-162
Main Authors: Kazanci, Nilgün, Girgin, Sönmez, Dügel, Muzaffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Biological and medical sciences
Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife
Freshwater
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
hydromagnesite
limnology
magnesium-saline lake
Salda Lake
soda lake
Turkey
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Summary:1. The limnological characteristics of Salda Lake, a deep, soda and highly alkaline lake in the Lake District of southwestern Turkey, are presented. 2. Physical and chemical variables indicate that the lake is composed of hydrochemically different water layers formed by groundwater sources located on the floor of the lake. 3. Phytoplankton and zooplankton are characterized by a limited number of species and low dominance reflecting the extreme conditions of the lake. 4. Hydromagnesite stromatolites occur all around the lake margins. 5. The lake is threatened by falling water levels and organic pollution. Recommendations for the conservation of the lake are presented. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:1052-7613
1099-0755
DOI:10.1002/aqc.609