Periphytic algae upstream and downstream from the installation of net cages in Rosana reservoir, Parana State, Brazil - DOI: 10.4025/actascibiolsci.v31i2.2523

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the richness and abundance of periphytic algae in Corvo and Guairacá rivers, both tributaries of the Rosana reservoir. It was believed that the site just ahead of the installation of net cages presented less richness and abundance of algae. For this, samples were collected 500 and 1,000 m upstream, and downstream and in front of the net cage. Regardless the environment influence, the station that recorded the highest number of species was the 1,000 m upstream. And those that recorded the lowest richness were 500 m upstream and downstream. In front of the tanks was the most abundant, followed by the 1,000 m downstream. On the other hand, the abundance on the 500 m stations was the lowest. Thus, regardless of the lotic environment, less richness and abundance of periphytic algae was found in stations 500 m from the cages, which reinforces the importance of carrying out biomonitoring in an area of greater coverage.