Effects of large-scale Sargassum fusiforme culture on phytoplankton community structure and water quality

The large-scale cultivation of S. fusiforme was hypothesized to effectively improve water quality and environmental characteristics. Specifically, such could promote habitat restoration effects by increasing DO pH levels in addition decreasing nitrogen phosphorus within area waters. Phytoplankton diversity also reflect the health This study explored Sargassum on biodiversity ecosystem a phytoplankton community coastal waters Dongtou island, China. fusiform e increased values but decreased N contents A total 75 species were identified based morphological identification, while parallel survey communities using high-throughput cultivation-independent sequencing 601 OTUs. Large scale associated with as reflected multiple alpha beta metrics. These data suggested that affect structure when biomass reached maximum levels. Redundancy analysis (RDA) indicated played an important role controlling dynamics ecosystems. Thus, results enhance biodiversity. Overall, this demonstrated regions effective approach for mitigating problems marine