文摘
Bahía San Quintín is a coastal lagoon with large Ulva biomass and upwelling influence. Previous observations suggest that Ulva has increased recently as a result of oyster cultivation. To evaluate the possible role of Ulva as a temporary nutrient sink, biomass and tissue C, N, and P were determined seasonally. Maximum biomass was present during spring and early summer (1,413-,160?t (dry)) covering about 400?ha. However, the biomass decreased to 35?t (dry) by winter. The mean annual percentage of Ulva C, N, and P was 28%, 2%, and 0.14%, respectively. This study shows that Ulva can store up to 28?t of N and 2?t of P in Bahía San Quintín during spring–summer. Ulva may be displacing the seagrass Zostera marina subtidal beds. A partial removal of the seaweed would reduce the risk of eutrophication and the displacement of eelgrass beds.