Macrofite e stato ecologico dell'area individuata per il passaggio delle grandi navi nella laguna di Venezia

Macrophyte distribution and the main ecological parameters of the area between the historical centre of Venice and the industrial area of Porto Marghera were investigated. A map of macrophytes was carried out by sampling 150 sites in July 2015. Four sites were monitored from July to October 2015 by sampling both macrophytes and nutrient concentrations in the water column and surface sediments. The aim was to determine the trophic conditions and the ecological status of that area before the digging of a new canal to create a new access to the large ships that arrive in Venice.