Seasonal variation of the primary productivity of Foy’s Lake in Chattogram, Bangladesh

Authors

  • Mohammad Afsar Hossain Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
  • Saifuddin Rana Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
  • Shahida Arfine Shimul Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Bangladesh
  • Sk. Ahmad Al Nahid Department of Fisheries Resource Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Khulshi-4225, Chattogram, Bangladesh, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60015/bjvas.v9i2.147

Keywords:

Seasonal fluctuation, Primary Producer, Community Respiration, Aquaculture, Foy’s Lake

Abstract

The present study was conducted to estimate the primary productivity of Foy’s Lake in Chattogram, Bangladesh. Gross primary productivity, net primary productivity, and critical respiration were estimated in pre-monsoon, monsoon, and post-monsoon, respectively. Primary productivity was estimated 0.39 gCm-3 h -1 in pre-monsoon, 0.31 gCm-3 h - 1 in monsoon, and 0.61 gCm-3 h - 1 in post-monsoon, respectively. The lowest primary productivity was estimated 0.30 gCm-3 h - 1 in April and the highest primary productivity was estimated 0.61 gCm-3 h - 1 in September. The study showed that the primary productivity varies with seasons indicating that the highest primary productivity was estimated in post-monsoon while the lowest was in monsoon. The data of primary productivity of Foy’s Lake showed that the lake has a good nutrient profile and is suitable for aquaculture.

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Published

2022-02-23

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