Basic limnology of the karstic tourist lake Cenote Azul in Quintana Roo, Mexico

Authors

  • Adrián Cervantes-Martínez Universidad de Quintana Roo, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, C.P. 77642. México e-mail: adcervantes@uqroo.mx
  • Mariela Mezeta-Barrera Universidad de Quintana Roo, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, C.P. 77642. México e-mail: adcervantes@uqroo.mx
  • Martha Angélica Gutiérrez-Aguirre Universidad de Quintana Roo, Cozumel, Quintana Roo, C.P. 77642. México e-mail: adcervantes@uqroo.mx

Keywords:

Cenotes, productivity, stratification, oligotrophic, monomictic.

Abstract

A description of the basic limnology of the Cenote Azul, a karstic system from Quintana Roo, Mexico is presented. The analysis was done at temporary and space level, in the limnetic region. The system was recognized as tropical and monomictic. Oligotrophic conditions were found with high dissolved oxygen concentrations, transparency, and low chlorophyll a concentrations. The pH, oxygen concentration at superficial level (0-30 m), and temperature, are within the ecological criteria of water quality for protection of the aquatic life.

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Published

2017-01-11

How to Cite

Cervantes-Martínez, A., Mezeta-Barrera, M., & Gutiérrez-Aguirre, M. A. (2017). Basic limnology of the karstic tourist lake Cenote Azul in Quintana Roo, Mexico. HIDROBIOLÓGICA, 19(2), 177–180. Retrieved from https://hidrobiologica.izt.uam.mx/index.php/revHidro/article/view/839

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