Citation: Erwin, D.G. 1970 A diving survey of Strangford Lough: the benthic communities and their relation to substrate - a preliminary account. In B.F. Keegan, P. O Céidigh & P.J.S. Boaden (eds), , pp. 215-224. Pergamon Press, Oxford
Number of Pages: 10
Series Title: Biology of benthic organisms
Keywords: Benthos, Community, Diving, Down, Fauna, Habitat, Marine, Marine Inlet, Methods, Mollusca, Sediment, Strangford Lough, Survey
Abstract: Paper gives results of a survey of the benthic communities of Strangford Lough, N.I. by a diving team. The method utilized involved 'flying' behind a towing boat on a 'sledge' or 'flying machine' whilst giving a continuous description of the fauna and substrate. Photographic records and detailed analyses were made of the communities and substrates at more than 250 sites in approximately 150 square kms, with a range of water movement between 0 and 350 cms/sec. Ten communities are described with only the major 'indicator species' mentioned.