Effects of seasonal changes and environmental factors on bioindicator bacteria levels in Çardak Lagoon, Çanakkale Strait, Turkey

An, Y.J., Kampbell, D.H. & Breidenbach, G.P. (2002). Escherichia coli and total coliforms in water and sediments at lake marinas. Environ. Pollut. 12: 771–778. DOI: 10.1016/s0269-7491(02)00173-2. AnY.J. KampbellD.H. BreidenbachG.P. 2002 Escherichia coli and total coliforms in water and sediments at lake marinas Environ. Pollut. 12 771 778 10.1016/s0269-7491(02)00173-2 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Anastasi, E.M., Matthews, B., Stratton, H.M. & Katouli, M. (2012). Pathogenic Escherichia coli Found in Sewage Treatment Plants and Environmental Waters. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 78: 5536–5541. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00657-12. AnastasiE.M. MatthewsB. StrattonH.M. KatouliM. 2012 Pathogenic Escherichia coli Found in Sewage Treatment Plants and Environmental Waters Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 78 5536 5541 10.1128/AEM.00657-12 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Anderson, K.L., Whitlock, J.E. & Harwood, V.J. (2005). Persistence and differential survival of fecal indicator bacteria in subtropical waters and sediments. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 71: 3041–3048. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.71.6.3041-3048.2005. AndersonK.L. WhitlockJ.E. HarwoodV.J. 2005 Persistence and differential survival of fecal indicator bacteria in subtropical waters and sediments Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 71 3041 3048 10.1128/AEM.71.6.3041-3048.2005 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Anonymous (2006). Bathing Water Quality Directive of Turkey, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the council directive 76/160/EU, The Official Newspaper of Turkey, No: 26048. (In Turkish). Anonymous 2006 Bathing Water Quality Directive of Turkey, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the council directive 76/160/EU The Official Newspaper of Turkey No: 26048. (In Turkish). Search in Google Scholar

Anonymous (2019). Regulation on the management of bathing water quality. Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The Official Newspaper of Turkey, No: 30899, pp: 4–19 (In Turkish). Anonymous 2019 Regulation on the management of bathing water quality. Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Environment and Urbanization The Official Newspaper of Turkey No: 30899, 4 19 (In Turkish). Search in Google Scholar

APHA (American Public Health Association) 2005. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 21st ed., American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation, Washington, DC, USA. APHA (American Public Health Association) 2005 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 21st ed. American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation Washington, DC, USA Search in Google Scholar

Avramidis, P., Nikolaou, K., Poulos, K., Bekiari, V. & Vantarakis, A. (2017). Environmental characterization of a Mediterranean protected shallow brackish coastal aquatic system, Klisova Lagoon, Western Greece: a case study. J. Coast. Conserv. 21: 115–125. DOI: 10.1007/s11852-016-0476-2. AvramidisP. NikolaouK. PoulosK. BekiariV. VantarakisA. 2017 Environmental characterization of a Mediterranean protected shallow brackish coastal aquatic system, Klisova Lagoon, Western Greece: a case study J. Coast. Conserv. 21 115 125 10.1007/s11852-016-0476-2 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Aylagas, E., Borja, A., Tangherlini, M., Dell’Anno, A., Corinaldesi, C. et al. (2017). A bacterial community-based index to assess the ecological status of estuarine and coastal environments. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 114: 679–688. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.10.050. AylagasE. BorjaA. TangherliniM. Dell’AnnoA. CorinaldesiC. 2017 A bacterial community-based index to assess the ecological status of estuarine and coastal environments Mar. Pollut. Bull. 114 679 688 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2016.10.050 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Boukef, I., Béjaoui, B., Bel Hassan, M., Mraouna, R., Got, P. et al. (2012). Spatial Distribution and Decay Rates of Coliforms in the Sediments and Water Column of the Bizerte Lagoon. Vie et Milieu. 62: 29–36. BoukefI. BéjaouiB. Bel HassanM. MraounaR. GotP. 2012 Spatial Distribution and Decay Rates of Coliforms in the Sediments and Water Column of the Bizerte Lagoon Vie et Milieu. 62 29 36 Search in Google Scholar

Cabral, J.P.S. (2010). Water Microbiology. Bacterial Pathogens and Water. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 7: 3657–3703. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph7103657. CabralJ.P.S. 2010 Water Microbiology. Bacterial Pathogens and Water Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 7 3657 3703 10.3390/ijerph7103657 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Cataudella, S., Crosetti, D. & Massa, F. (2015). Mediterranean coastal lagoons: sustainable management and interactions among aquaculture, capture fisheries and the environment Studies and Reviews. General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. No 95. Rome, FAO. CataudellaS. CrosettiD. MassaF. 2015 Mediterranean coastal lagoons: sustainable management and interactions among aquaculture, capture fisheries and the environment Studies and Reviews General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean. No 95. Rome FAO Search in Google Scholar

Calıskan, V., Samsa, S., Ozturk, M.Z. & Tosunoglu, M. (2011). A Proposal for the Utilization of Çardak Lagoon (Northwest Anatolia) and its Vicinity Through Wetland and Management. Management and Education. VII (3): 332–340. CalıskanV. SamsaS. OzturkM.Z. TosunogluM. 2011 A Proposal for the Utilization of Çardak Lagoon (Northwest Anatolia) and its Vicinity Through Wetland and Management Management and Education. VII 3 332 340 Search in Google Scholar

Cho, K.H., Pachepsky, Y.A., Oliver, D.M., Muirhead, R.W., Park, Y. et al. (2016). Modeling fate and transport of fecally-derived microorganisms at the watershed scale: State of the science and future opportunities. Water Res. 100: 38–56. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2016.04.064. ChoK.H. PachepskyY.A. OliverD.M. MuirheadR.W. ParkY. 2016 Modeling fate and transport of fecally-derived microorganisms at the watershed scale: State of the science and future opportunities Water Res. 100 38 56 10.1016/j.watres.2016.04.064 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Eaton, A.D. & Franson M.A.H. (2005). Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 21st ed., American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation, Washington, DC, USA. EatonA.D. FransonM.A.H. 2005 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater 21st ed. American Water Works Association/Water Environment Federation Washington, DC, USA Search in Google Scholar

European Commission (EC) 2006. Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC, 4.3.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 64/37. European Commission (EC) 2006 Directive 2006/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 15 February 2006 concerning the management of bathing water quality and repealing Directive 76/160/EEC, 4.3.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 64/37 Search in Google Scholar

Ferguson D. & Signoretto C. (2011). Environmental Persistence and Naturalization of Fecal Indicator Organisms. In: C. Hagedorn, A. Blanch & V. Harwood (Eds.) Microbial Source Tracking: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies. New York, NY: Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4419-9386-1_17. FergusonD. SignorettoC. 2011 Environmental Persistence and Naturalization of Fecal Indicator Organisms In: HagedornC. BlanchA. HarwoodV. (Eds.) Microbial Source Tracking: Methods, Applications, and Case Studies New York, NY Springer 10.1007/978-1-4419-9386-1_17 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Fiandrino, A., Martin, Y., Got, P., Bonnefont, J.L. & Troussellier, M. (2003). Bacterial contamination of Mediterranean coastal seawater as affected by riverine inputs: simulation approach applied to a shellfish breeding area (Thaulagoon, France). Water Res. 37: 1711–1722. DOI: 10.1016/S0043-1354(02)00573-0 FiandrinoA. MartinY. GotP. BonnefontJ.L. TroussellierM. 2003 Bacterial contamination of Mediterranean coastal seawater as affected by riverine inputs: simulation approach applied to a shellfish breeding area (Thaulagoon, France) Water Res. 37 1711 1722 10.1016/S0043-1354(02)00573-0 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Freeman, L.A., Corbett, D.R., Fitzgerald, A.M., Lemley, D.A., Quigg, A. & Steppe, C.N. (2019) Impacts of Urbanization and Development on Estuarine Ecosystems and Water Quality. Estuaries and Coasts. 42: 1821–1838. DOI: 10.1007/s12237-019-00597-z. FreemanL.A. CorbettD.R. FitzgeraldA.M. LemleyD.A. QuiggA. SteppeC.N. 2019 Impacts of Urbanization and Development on Estuarine Ecosystems and Water Quality Estuaries and Coasts 42 1821 1838 10.1007/s12237-019-00597-z Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (1998). Bacteriological Analytical Manual. 8^th Edition, Revision A. Washington DC, USA. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 1998 Bacteriological Analytical Manual 8th Edition, Revision A Washington DC, USA Search in Google Scholar

Gilfillan, D., Hall, K., Joyner, T.A. & Scheuerman, P. (2018). Canonical Variable Selection for Ecological Modeling of Fecal Indicators. J. Environ. Qual. 47: 974–984. DOI: 10.2134/jeq2017.12.0474. GilfillanD. HallK. JoynerT.A. ScheuermanP. 2018 Canonical Variable Selection for Ecological Modeling of Fecal Indicators J. Environ. Qual. 47 974 984 10.2134/jeq2017.12.0474 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Hassou, N., Maanan, M., Hennani, M., Zourarah, B. & Assobhei, O. (2014). Spatial and temporal variation of faecal pollution indicators (Escherichia coli and faecal streptococci) and physico-chemical parameters at the Oualidia lagoon and its watershed (Morocco). Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci. 3: 675–694. HassouN. MaananM. HennaniM. ZourarahB. AssobheiO. 2014 Spatial and temporal variation of faecal pollution indicators (Escherichia coli and faecal streptococci) and physico-chemical parameters at the Oualidia lagoon and its watershed (Morocco) Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. Appl. Sci. 3 675 694 Search in Google Scholar

Hennani, M., Maanan, M., Robin, M., Chedad, K. & Assobhei, O (2012). Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Faecal Bacteria in a Moroccan Lagoon. Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 21: 627–634. HennaniM. MaananM. RobinM. ChedadK. AssobheiO 2012 Temporal and Spatial Distribution of Faecal Bacteria in a Moroccan Lagoon Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 21 627 634 Search in Google Scholar

Hill, M.J. (2005). The normal gut bacterial flora. In: Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Toxicology and Pharmacology. Taylor & Francis, London, UK. ISBN: 0-203-27165-3. HillM.J. 2005 The normal gut bacterial flora. In: Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Toxicology and Pharmacology Taylor & Francis London, UK ISBN: 0-203-27165-3. Search in Google Scholar

Hong, H., Qiu, J. & Liang, Y. (2010). Environmental factors influencing the distribution of total and fecal coliform bacteria in six water storage reservoirs in the Pearl River Delta Region, China. J. Environ. Sci. 22: 663–668. DOI: 10.1016/S1001-0742(09)60160-1. HongH. QiuJ. LiangY. 2010 Environmental factors influencing the distribution of total and fecal coliform bacteria in six water storage reservoirs in the Pearl River Delta Region, China J. Environ. Sci. 22 663 668 10.1016/S1001-0742(09)60160-1 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Juhna, T., Birzniece, D. & Rubulis, J. (2007). Effect of phosphorus on survival of Escherichia coli in drinking water biofilms. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 73(11): 3755–3758. DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00313-07. JuhnaT. BirznieceD. RubulisJ. 2007 Effect of phosphorus on survival of Escherichia coli in drinking water biofilms Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 73 11 3755 3758 10.1128/AEM.00313-07 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Kacar, A. & Omuzbuken, B. (2017). Assessing the seawater quality of a coastal city using fecal indicators and environmental variables (eastern Aegean Sea). Mar. Pollut. Bull. 123: 400–403. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.08.052. KacarA. OmuzbukenB. 2017 Assessing the seawater quality of a coastal city using fecal indicators and environmental variables (eastern Aegean Sea) Mar. Pollut. Bull. 123 400 403 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.08.052 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Kalkan, S. & Altug, G. (2015). Bio-indicator bacteria & environmental variables of the coastal zones: The example of the Güllük Bay, Aegean Sea, Turkey. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 95: 380–384. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.04.017. KalkanS. AltugG. 2015 Bio-indicator bacteria & environmental variables of the coastal zones: The example of the Güllük Bay, Aegean Sea, Turkey Mar. Pollut. Bull. 95 380 384 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.04.017 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Kalkan, S. & Altug, G. (2020). The composition of cultivable bacteria, bacterial pollution, and environmental variables of the coastal areas: an example from the Southeastern Black Sea, Turkey. Environ. Monit. Assess. 192: 356. DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-08310-5. KalkanS. AltugG. 2020 The composition of cultivable bacteria, bacterial pollution, and environmental variables of the coastal areas: an example from the Southeastern Black Sea, Turkey Environ. Monit. Assess. 192 356 10.1007/s10661-020-08310-5 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Kataržytė, M., Mėžinė, J., Vaičiūtė, D., Liaugaudaitė, S., Mukauskaitė, K. et al. (2018). Fecal contamination in shallow temperate estuarine lagoon: Source of the pollution and environmental factors. Mar. Pollut. Bull. 133: 762–772. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.06.022. KataržytėM. MėžinėJ. VaičiūtėD. LiaugaudaitėS. MukauskaitėK. 2018 Fecal contamination in shallow temperate estuarine lagoon: Source of the pollution and environmental factors Mar. Pollut. Bull. 133 762 772 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.06.022 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Kjerfve, B. (1994). Chapter 1: Coastal Lagoons. In B. Kjerfve (Ed.) Coastal Lagoon Processes (pp. 1–8). Amsterdam: Elsevier. KjerfveB. 1994 Chapter 1: Coastal Lagoons In KjerfveB. (Ed.) Coastal Lagoon Processes 1 8 Amsterdam Elsevier 10.1016/S0422-9894(08)70006-0 Search in Google Scholar

Korajkic, A., Wanjugi, P., Brooks, L., Cao, Y. & Harwood, VJ. (2019a). Persistence and decay of fecal microbiota in aquatic habitats. Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews 83: e00005–19. DOI: 10.1128/MMBR.00005-19. KorajkicA. WanjugiP. BrooksL. CaoY. HarwoodVJ. 2019a Persistence and decay of fecal microbiota in aquatic habitats Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews 83 e00005 19 10.1128/MMBR.00005-19 740507631578217 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Korajkic, A., McMinn, B.R., Ashbolt, N.J., Sivaganesan, M., Harwood, V.J. et al. (2019b). Extended persistence of general and cattle-associated fecal indicators in marine and freshwater environment. Sci. Total Environ. 650: 1292–1302. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.108. KorajkicA. McMinnB.R. AshboltN.J. SivaganesanM. HarwoodV.J. 2019b Extended persistence of general and cattle-associated fecal indicators in marine and freshwater environment Sci. Total Environ. 650 1292 1302 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.09.108 898255630308816 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

LeChevallier, M.W. (2003). Conditions favouring coliform and HPC bacterial growth in drinking water and on water contact surfaces. In: Heterotrophic Plate Counts and Drinking-water Safety (pp.177–197). London: World Health Organization IWA Publishing, UK. ISBN: 1 84339 025 6. LeChevallierM.W. 2003 Conditions favouring coliform and HPC bacterial growth in drinking water and on water contact surfaces In: Heterotrophic Plate Counts and Drinking-water Safety 177 197 London World Health Organization IWA Publishing UK ISBN: 1 84339 025 6. Search in Google Scholar

Mansilha, C.R., Coelho, C.A., Heitor, A.M., Amado, J., Martins, J.P. et al. (2009). Bathing waters: New directive, new standards, new quality approach. Mar. Poll. Bull. 58: 1562–1565. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.03.018. MansilhaC.R. CoelhoC.A. HeitorA.M. AmadoJ. MartinsJ.P. 2009 Bathing waters: New directive, new standards, new quality approach Mar. Poll. Bull. 58 1562 1565 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.03.018 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Medema, G.J., Shaw, S. Waite, M., Snozzi, M., Morreau, A. et al. (2003). Catchment characterization and source water quality. In A. Dufour, M. Snozzi, W. Koster et al. (Eds.) Assessing Microbial Safety of Drinking Water: Improving Approaches and Methods (pp. 111–158). London: WHO OECD. MedemaG.J. ShawS. WaiteM. SnozziM. MorreauA. 2003 Catchment characterization and source water quality In DufourA. SnozziM. KosterW. (Eds.) Assessing Microbial Safety of Drinking Water: Improving Approaches and Methods 111 158 London WHO OECD Search in Google Scholar

Menon, P., Billen, G. & Servais, P. (2003). Mortality rates of autochthonous and fecal bacteria in natural aquatic ecosystems. Water Res. 37: 4151–4158. DOI: 10.1016/S0043-1354(03)00349-X. MenonP. BillenG. ServaisP. 2003 Mortality rates of autochthonous and fecal bacteria in natural aquatic ecosystems Water Res. 37 4151 4158 10.1016/S0043-1354(03)00349-X Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Pala, C., Molari, M., Nizzoli, D., Bartoli, M., Viaroli, P. et al. (2018). Environmental Drivers Controlling Bacterial and Archaeal Abundance in the Sediments of a Mediterranean Lagoon Ecosystem. Curr. Microbiol. 75: 1147–1155. DOI: 10.1007/s00284-018-1503-3. PalaC. MolariM. NizzoliD. BartoliM. ViaroliP. 2018 Environmental Drivers Controlling Bacterial and Archaeal Abundance in the Sediments of a Mediterranean Lagoon Ecosystem Curr. Microbiol. 75 1147 1155 10.1007/s00284-018-1503-3 609660529766233 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Perini, L., Quero, G.M., García, S.E. & Luna, G.M. (2015). Distribution of Escherichia coli in a coastal lagoon (Venice, Italy): Temporal patterns, genetic diversity and the role of tidal forcing. Water Res. 87: 155–165. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2015.09.021. PeriniL. QueroG.M. GarcíaS.E. LunaG.M. 2015 Distribution of Escherichia coli in a coastal lagoon (Venice, Italy): Temporal patterns, genetic diversity and the role of tidal forcing Water Res. 87 155 165 10.1016/j.watres.2015.09.021 26402879 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Perkins, T.L., Perrow, K., Rajko-Nenow, P., Jago, C.F., Jones, D.L. et al. (2016). Decay rates of faecal indicator bacteria from sewage and ovine faeces in brackish and freshwater microcosms with contrasting suspended particulate matter concentrations. Sci. Total Environ. 572: 1645–1652. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.03.076. PerkinsT.L. PerrowK. Rajko-NenowP. JagoC.F. JonesD.L. 2016 Decay rates of faecal indicator bacteria from sewage and ovine faeces in brackish and freshwater microcosms with contrasting suspended particulate matter concentrations Sci. Total Environ. 572 1645 1652 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.03.076 27039273 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Rodriguez, C. & Cunha, M.A. (2017). Assessment of the microbiological quality of recreational waters: indicators and methods. Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration. 2: 25. DOI: 10.1007/s41207-017-0035-8. RodriguezC. CunhaM.A. 2017 Assessment of the microbiological quality of recreational waters: indicators and methods Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration. 2 25 10.1007/s41207-017-0035-8 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Scialabba, N. (1998). Integrated coastal area management and agriculture, forestry and fisheries. FAO guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources Service. FAO, Rome. ScialabbaN. 1998 Integrated coastal area management and agriculture, forestry and fisheries FAO guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources Service. FAO Rome Search in Google Scholar

Servais, P., Garcia-Armisen, T., George, I. & Billen, G. (2007). Fecal bacteria in the rivers of the Seine drainage network (France): Sources, fate and modeling. Sci. Total Environ. 375: 152–167. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.12.010. ServaisP. Garcia-ArmisenT. GeorgeI. BillenG. 2007 Fecal bacteria in the rivers of the Seine drainage network (France): Sources, fate and modeling Sci. Total Environ. 375 152 167 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2006.12.010 17239424 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Sinton, L.W., Donnison, A.M. & Hastie, C.M. (1993). Faecal streptococci as faecal pollution indicators: A review. Part II: Sanitary significance, survival, and use. N. Z. J. Mar. Freshwater Res. 27: 117–137. DOI: 10.1080/00288330.1993.9516550. SintonL.W. DonnisonA.M. HastieC.M. 1993 Faecal streptococci as faecal pollution indicators: A review. Part II: Sanitary significance, survival, and use N. Z. J. Mar. Freshwater Res. 27 117 137 10.1080/00288330.1993.9516550 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Steele, J.A., Blackwood, A.D., Griffith, J.F., Noble, R.T. & Schiff, K.C. (2018). Quantification of pathogens and markers of fecal contamination during storm events along popular surfing beaches in San Diego, California. Water Res. 136: 137–149. DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2018.01.056. SteeleJ.A. BlackwoodA.D. GriffithJ.F. NobleR.T. SchiffK.C. 2018 Quantification of pathogens and markers of fecal contamination during storm events along popular surfing beaches in San Diego, California Water Res. 136 137 149 10.1016/j.watres.2018.01.056 29501758 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Strickland, J.D.H. & Parsons T.R. (1972). A Practical Handbook of Seawater Analysis. Fisheries Research Board of Canada. Ottawa, 167. StricklandJ.D.H. ParsonsT.R. 1972 A Practical Handbook of Seawater Analysis. Fisheries Research Board of Canada Ottawa 167 Search in Google Scholar

USEPA (2009). Method 1106.1: enterococci in water by membrane filtration using membrane enterococcus- Esculin iron agar (mE-EIA). US EPA Office of water, Washington DC. USEPA 2009 Method 1106.1: enterococci in water by membrane filtration using membrane enterococcus- Esculin iron agar (mE-EIA) US EPA Office of water Washington DC Search in Google Scholar

World Health Organization (WHO) (2018). WHO recommendations on scientific, analytical and epidemiological developments relevant to the parameters for bathing water quality in the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC). World Health Organization (WHO) 2018 WHO recommendations on scientific, analytical and epidemiological developments relevant to the parameters for bathing water quality in the Bathing Water Directive (2006/7/EC) Search in Google Scholar

Vega, L., Jaimes, J., Morales, D., Martinezz, D., Cruz-Saavedra, L. et al. (2021). Microbial Communities’ Characterization in Urban Recreational Surface Waters Using Next Generation Sequencing. Microbial Ecology. DOI: 10.1007/s00248-020-01649-9. VegaL. JaimesJ. MoralesD. MartinezzD. Cruz-SaavedraL. 2021 Microbial Communities’ Characterization in Urban Recreational Surface Waters Using Next Generation Sequencing. Microbial Ecology 10.1007/s00248-020-01649-9 33392628 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Vural, P. & Acarli, S. (2018). Assessment of Çardak Lagoon Fisheries and Aquaculture Production. International Ecology 2018 Symposium, Kastamonu, Turkey VuralP. AcarliS. 2018 Assessment of Çardak Lagoon Fisheries and Aquaculture Production International Ecology 2018 Symposium Kastamonu, Turkey Search in Google Scholar

Yetis, A.D. & Selek, Z. (2015). Determination of total and fecal coliforms of Akyatan Lagoon in terms of microbiological pollution. Arab. J. Geosci. 8: 1125–1132. DOI: 10.1007/s12517-014-1268-3. YetisA.D. SelekZ. 2015 Determination of total and fecal coliforms of Akyatan Lagoon in terms of microbiological pollution Arab. J. Geosci. 8 1125 1132 10.1007/s12517-014-1268-3 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Zafiri, C., Marazioti, C.E., Kornaros, M., Angelopoulos, K. & Lyberatos, G. (2009). The deterioration of the environmental state of the shallow Koutavos Lagoon in Kefalonia, Greece. Fresenius Environ. Bull. 18: 935–947. ZafiriC. MaraziotiC.E. KornarosM. AngelopoulosK. LyberatosG. 2009 The deterioration of the environmental state of the shallow Koutavos Lagoon in Kefalonia, Greece Fresenius Environ. Bull. 18 935 947 Search in Google Scholar

Zoppini, A., Bongiorni, L., Ademollo, N., Patrolecco, L., Cibic, T. et al. (2020). Bacterial diversity and microbial functional responses to organic matter composition and persistent organic pollutants in deltaic lagoon sediments. Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 223: 106508. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106508. ZoppiniA. BongiorniL. AdemolloN. PatroleccoL. CibicT. 2020 Bacterial diversity and microbial functional responses to organic matter composition and persistent organic pollutants in deltaic lagoon sediments Estuar. Coast. Shelf Sci. 223 106508 10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106508 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

Zeki, S., Aslan, A., Burak, S. & Rose, J. (2021). Occurrence of a human-associated microbial source tracking marker and its relationship with faecal indicator bacteria in an urban estuary. Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 72: 167–177. DOI: 10.1111/lam.13405. ZekiS. AslanA. BurakS. RoseJ. 2021 Occurrence of a human-associated microbial source tracking marker and its relationship with faecal indicator bacteria in an urban estuary Lett. Appl. Microbiol. 72 167 177 10.1111/lam.13405 33025621 Open DOISearch in Google Scholar