Assessment of Macroalgae Phytocenoses within the Black Sea Coastal Marine Area near Sochi, Russia
Journal: Environment and Ecology Research
Year: 2026

The paper presents changes in the structure of macroalgae phytocenoses, as well as variations in morphometric parameters of dominant macrophyte species, in the Black Sea coastal area, within the influence zone of Sochi River in southern Russia. The center of the city's agglomeration with the same name surrounds its valley, and the resort's maritime port is also located near the studied area. Complex anthropogenic impacts from several different sources and specific natural properties of water in