The article presents the results of a current ecological status estimation of The Larsemann Hills oasis freshwater lakes (the East Antarctica) based on hydrologic and hydro-biological indicators. Available material on the features of the lakes aquatic ecosystems were summarized with using of literature sources and authors’ filed data. New data had been input in a Database and visualized with the use of GIS technology. Thus, graphs, charts, spatio-temporal patterns of the lake systems modes parameters were described. Lakes hydrochemical indicators had a large range and varied during a summer season significantly. According to the received results researched lakes belong to the oligotrophic type of trophic status and water quality, and phosphorus is a key nutrient element limiting a primary production in water body. The lakes have a high ability of a self-cleaning due to both a huge water volume and zooplankton high filtration activity. Considered lakes are characterized by a low resistance for environmental parameter changes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference, SGEM 2016
Subtitle of host publicationNano, Bio and Green - Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Conference Proceedings
PublisherInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference
Pages117-124
Number of pages8
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9786197105568, 9786197105599, 9786197105629, 9786197105643, 9786197105667, 9786197105698
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016
Event16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: Ecology, Economics, Education and Legislation, SGEM 2016 - Albena, Bulgaria
Duration: 29 Jun 20165 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference16th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference: Ecology, Economics, Education and Legislation, SGEM 2016
Abbreviated titleSGEM 2016
Country/TerritoryBulgaria
CityAlbena
Period29/06/165/07/16

    Research areas

  • Antarctic, Aquatic ecosystems, Hydrobiology, Hydrology

    Scopus subject areas

  • Geology
  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology

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