Phytoplankton in Island and Material Lakes in the North of the European Part of Russia According to Summer Development Indicators

A comparative analysis of phytoplankton communities in two lakes—Lake Bannoe on the Solovetsky Islands and Lake Kholmovskoye on the mainland—revealed distinct ecological responses to anthropogenic pressures. Both lakes, influenced by historical industrial activity and current land use, exhibited unique phytoplankton development patterns during summer months. Lake Bannoe, once affected by leather processing and monastic facilities, now reflects the impact of an algae plant, while Lake Kholmovskoye faces pressure from a trout farm and household drainage. The study highlights how phytoplankton, as sensitive indicators of aquatic ecosystem health, rapidly respond to environmental changes, providing critical insights into the ecological state of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Novikova, Yu. V., Novoselov, A. P., Dvoryankin, G. A., & Matveev, N. Yu. (2023). Phytoplankton in Island and Material Lakes in the North of the European Part of Russia According to Summer Development Indicators. Russian Journal of Ecology, 54(5), 454–457. https://doi.org/10.1134/s1067413623050077