Biomass, commonly occurring and dominant species of macrobenthos in Onega Bay (White Sea, Russia): data from three different decades

A stable sublittoral macrobenthos community in Onega Bay, White Sea, has been observed over nearly seven decades. Analysis of biomass data from 1952, 1981/90, and 2006 surveys revealed consistent patterns, with the highest biomass recorded near the Solovetsky Islands. Dominant species such as Modiolus modiolus, Arctica islandica, Balanus balanus, and Verucca stroemia maintained their leading positions in biomass across all decades. Multidimensional scaling analysis indicated minimal shifts in community structure, suggesting resilience to climate variation and low anthropogenic impact. The study utilized data from 107 stations, collected using different grab types, with overlapping survey areas allowing for comparative analysis.

Solyanko, K., Spiridonov, V., & Naumov, A. (2011). Biomass, commonly occurring and dominant species of macrobenthos in Onega Bay (White Sea, Russia): data from three different decades. Marine Ecology, 32(s1), 36–48. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0485.2011.00438.x