Vulnerability of Black Sea Mesozooplankton to Anthropogenic and Climate Forcing
Journal: Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Year: 2025

Mesozooplankton are pivotal for Black Sea food webs, yet they are highly vulnerable to hydrographic variability, eutrophication, and human pressures. This study analysed mesozooplankton dynamics along the Romanian coast (2013–2020) across three sectors (north, central, and south) and two distinct periods (cold and warm seasons), integrating Abundance–Biomass Comparison (ABC) curves with Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM). Results revealed a clear disturbance gradient: the Danube-influenced north supp