OCEANOGRAPHY AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

PHYTOPLANKTON: Ecological characteristics of the pelagic zone.

• Phytoplanktonic organisms: Main taxonomic groups of phytoplankton.
• Systematic features, ecology, cellular structures and reproduction of the main groups.
• Taxonomic classification, phylogenetic relationships and economic importance of organisms.

ZOOPLANKTON: Holoplanktonic and meroplanktonic organisms.

• Main taxonomic groups of zooplankton (identification keys).
• Sampling methods.
• Study of planktonic samples.
• Rearing protocols.