Seasonal phytoplankton fluctuations in Bangladesh estuary impact aquatic ecosystem health.
Seasonal changes in phytoplankton communities were studied in the Pasur River estuary in Bangladesh. The researchers looked at different seasons and water quality factors like temperature, oxygen levels, and nutrients. They found that diatoms were the most common type of phytoplankton, especially after the monsoon season. The diversity and richness of species were highest during the post-monsoon period when there were stable water conditions and more nutrients available.