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Biodiversity of marine macroalgae in Oran coast (Algerian west coast – Mediterranean Sea)

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 108 - 119, 28.03.2025

Asmaa Mansouri Ahmed Kerfouf

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR25011

Abstract

This work aims to establish the current state of knowledge of the macroalgae on the Oran coast. This research used a survey method using three stations (Marsa El Hadjaj, Kristel and Ain Franine). Sampling was taken out in the intertidal zone of the coastal area. The study was conducted from April to May 2022. Floristic studies have been mainly focused on identifying the algae growing on rocky substrate. The results showed that there were 22 species of macroalgae grouped into 12 orders, 13 families, and 3 divisions: 5 Phaeophyceae, 8 Ulvophyceae and 9 Florideophyceae. The Ain Franine site is the most diverse, followed by Marsa El Hadjaj and Kristel with (21, 16 and 10 species) respectively. With a Global Average Cover of 47.80%, the Florideophyceae dominate the site of Marsa El Hadjaj, and the Chlorophyceae dominate at the sites of Ain Franine and Kristel with (52.53%; 48.35% and 48.35%) respectively.

Keywords

Macroalgae Phaeophyceae Ulvophyceae Florideophyceae Coastal ecosystems Algerian west coast

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Ethics committee approval is not required for this study.

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Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 108 - 119, 28.03.2025

Asmaa Mansouri Ahmed Kerfouf

https://doi.org/10.3153/AR25011

Abstract

References

  • Arevalo, R., Pinedo, S. et Ballesteros, E. (2007). Changes in the composition and structure of Mediterra Popper nean rocky-shore communities following a gradient of nutrient enrichment: descriptive study and test of proposed methods to assess water quality regarding macroalgae. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 55(1-6), 104-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2006.08.023
  • Bachir Bouiadjra, B., Ghellai, M., Daoudi, M., Behmene, I.E., Bachir Bouiadjra M.E.A. (2021). Impacts of theinvasive species Caulerpa cylindracea Sonder, 1845 on the algae flora of the west coast of Algeria. Biodiversity Data Journal, 9, e64535. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.9.e64535
  • Ballesteros, E., Torras, X., Pinedo, S., Garcia, M., Mangialajo, L. et Torres, M. (2007). A new methodology based on littoral community cartography dominated by macroalgae for the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive. Marine Pollution Bulletin, (55), 172-180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2006.08.038
  • Belhadj Tahar, K., Baaloudj, A., Kerfouf, A., Benallal, M.A., Denis, F. (2021). Macrobenthic fauna of the coastal sea beds of Oran's Gulf (Western Algeria). Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 11(4), 1-4.
  • Belhouari, B., Bezzina, Z. (2019). Study of the macroalgae and application of ecological evaluation index (EEI-c) in the coastal waters of Algeria. Int.J.Aquat.Biol. 7(5), 254-259. https://doi.org/10.22034/ijab.v7i5.695
  • Birje, J., Verlaque, M. et Poydenot, F. (1996). Macrophyto-benthos des platiers rocheux intertidaux et semi-exposés de la région de Safi-Essaouira (Maroc occidental). Oceanologica Acta, 19, 561-574.
  • Borsali, S., Baaloudj, A., Kerfouf. A. (2020). Biochemical study of Ulva lactuca and Cystoseira stricta from Mostaganem coastline (Western Algeria). Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 10(3), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.15421/2020_177
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  • Hellal, F. Bennabi, A. Baaloudj, A. Kerfouf, (2021). Checklist of the Marine Macroalgae of Algerian West Coast (Ain Témouchent site). Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 11(3), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.15421/2021_136 Hernández-Casas, C.M., Mendoza-González, Á.C., García-López, D.Y., Mateo-Cid, L.E. (2024). Spatio-temporal structure of two seaweeds communities in Campeche, Mexico. Diversity, 16, 344. https://doi.org/10.3390/d16060344
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  • Kies, F., Kerfouf, A., Elegbede, S., Matemilola, P., De Los Rios Escalante, A., Khorchani, S. (2020). Assessment of the coastal and estuarine environment quality of western Algeria using the bioindicator Polychaeta; the genus Nereis. J. Mater.Environ. Sci., 11(9), 1472-1481. https://doi.org/10.20956/jiks.v7i1.14856
  • Klein, C., Chan A., et Kircher L. (2008). Striking a balance between biodiversity conservation and socio-economic viability in the design of marine protected areas. Conserv. Biol. 22(3), 691-700. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2008.00896.x
  • Klein, J., Verlaque, M. (2008). The Caulerpa racemosa invasion: A critical review. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 56, 205-225.
  • Klein, J. (2007). Impact of Caulerpa racemosa var. cylindracea (Caulerpales, Chlorophyta) on macrophyte assemblages of the north-western Mediterranean Sea. PhD. thesis, University of Aix-Marseille II, France, 315p.
  • Kokabi, M., Yousefzadi, M. (2015). Checklist of the marine macroalgae of Iran. Botanica Marina, 58(4), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1515/bot-2015-0001
  • Mansouri, A., Baaloudj, A., Toumi, F., Bouzidi, M.A., Kerfouf, A. (2021). Checklist of Benthic Marine Macroalgae in Western Algeria. Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 11(3), 40-45. https://doi.org/10.15421/2021_138 Mehiaoui, S. Nemchi, F., Bouzaza, Z., Farah, T., Bachir-Bouiadjra, B. (2022). Algal diversity study in the western Algerian coast. Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 12(5), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.15421/2022_368
  • Mushlihah, H., Amri, K., Faizal, A. (2021). Diversity and distribution of macroalgae to environmental conditions of Makassar city. Jurnal Ilmu Kelautan, 7(1), 16-26.
  • Piazzi, L., Ceccherelli, G. (2006). Persistence of biological invasion effects: Recovery of macroalgal assemblages after removal of Caulerpa racemosa var. cylindracea. Estuarine Coastal and Shelf Science, 68, 455-461.
  • Ramdani, M., Moulay Brahim, O., El Asri, O., El Khiati, N., Ramdani, M., Denis, F. et Roger, J.F. (2020). First reportof Cystoseira aurantia Kützig from the Mediterranean coast of Morocco. Botanica Marina, 64(1), 41–47.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Marine and Estuarine Ecology
Journal Section Research Articles
Authors

Asmaa Mansouri 0000-0002-0673-0085

Ahmed Kerfouf 0000-0002-4466-1201

Early Pub Date March 16, 2025
Publication Date March 28, 2025
Submission Date July 15, 2024
Acceptance Date December 4, 2024
Published in Issue Year 2025Volume: 8 Issue: 2

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APA Mansouri, A., & Kerfouf, A. (2025). Biodiversity of marine macroalgae in Oran coast (Algerian west coast – Mediterranean Sea). Aquatic Research, 8(2), 108-119. https://doi.org/10.3153/AR25011
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