Title

Analysis of the aquatic environment of two wetlands in Attica, Greece

Creator

Paul, Katherine

Robinson, Briggs

Abstract

Schinias National Park, and Vravrona wetland, both protected Natura 2000 areas in Greece, were visited to analyze their water quality and overall ecosystem characteristics through biological and chemical methods. Water samples from three designated sites per location were tested for pH, conductivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrates, phosphates, and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP). The results showed higher salinity and conductivity near the sea as expected. Microscopic observations of water samples revealed rich levels of plankton, and field observations showed characteristic vegetation and wildlife of a coastal ecosystem and wetland. The results confirm Schinias and Vravrona have rich biodiversity and a healthy aquatic ecosystem, highlighting the importance of their conservation.

Keywords

aquatic environment

water quality

ecosystem

biodiversity

Subject

Environmental Science

Date Available

May 22, 2025

Type

Poster

Course

ES 3340 Integrated Methods in Environmental Analysis I, BI 1007 Environmental Ecology

Instructor

Misseyanni, Anastasia

Session

Poster Session

Location

Deree Corridor

Event

Year 2025 | 9th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium