Changes in the water quality conditions of Kuwait's marine waters: Long term impacts of nutrient enrichment

摘要: This work analyses a 30 year water quality data set collated from chemical of Kuwait's marine waters. Spatial patterns across six sites in Kuwait Bay and seven located the Arabian Gulf are explored discussed terms changing influences associated with point diffuse sources. Statistical modelling demonstrated significant increases for dissolved nutrients over time period. waters have been subject to inputs urban development, untreated sewage discharges decreasing river flow Shatt al-Arab River. Chlorophyll biomass showed small but reduction; high content coastal likely favouring presence smaller phytoplankton taxa. detailed assessment temporal impacts into establishes an important baseline permitting future assessments be made as is upgraded, continues extracted upstream.