Coupling Finite Element Hydrodynamical Model with Trophic Web: 1980 Winter Conditions in the North Adriatic

Po inflow are daily discharge data for the whole period. The trophic food web is based on carbon cycle of phytoplankton, zooplankton and bacteria. Also inorganic, organic and detrital fraction of phosphorus are taken into account in the ecosystem evolution. As initial conditions typical winter values are considered for the biological variables and the inorganic, organic and detrital phosphorus concentrations in the Po river are taken fixed to the annual averages. Distributions are shown for the North Adriatic area and time series for the main variables are discussed. (Abstract Excerpts)