Abstract:The Júcar River, characterized by a very irregular freshwater flow, discharges into the Spanish Mediterranean coastal waters. However, the flow at its mouth is usually insignificant due to the overexploitation of upstream waters, except during intense rain periods. The presence or absence of freshwater generates two different scenarios/conditions in this ecosystem. The vertical gradient of salinity due to freshwater flows generates differences in nutrient content and phytoplankton composition and abundance alo… Show more
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