Evaluation of Iraqi Marshlands Environment through spatio-temporal differences of fish integrated biological index

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Restored environment of central and southern marshes were evaluated by applying fish integrated biological index (FIBI) on data collected during the period from October 2005 to February 2007.

Monthly and yearly changes of FIBI were noticed in the three of the major restored marshes (Huwazah, Chebiyesh and East Hammar).

Temporal FIBI scores in East Hammar was higher than the other two marshes , the scores were rated more than 50 (fair) in several months and in few months exceed 60 (fair).

Spatial differences in FIBI scores were recorded between several restored central and southern marshes during summer 2007, variations existed even between local stations in the same marsh.

The highest spatial scores were recorded in East Hammar, followed Restored environment of central and southern marshes were evaluated by applying fish integrated biological index (FIBI) on data collected during the period from October 2005 to February 2007.

Monthly and yearly changes of FIBI were noticed in the three of the major restored marshes (Huwazah, Chebiyesh and East Hammar).

Temporal FIBI scores in East Hammar was higher than the other two marshes , the scores were rated more than 50 (fair) in several months and in few months exceed 60 (fair).

Spatial differences in FIBI scores were recorded between several restored central and southern marshes during summer 2007, variations existed even between local stations in the same marsh.

The highest spatial scores were recorded in East Hammar, followed by west Hammar and Chebiyesh.

Low saptio-temporal scores obtained in most of the studied marshes reflect that the environment of marshes is still distributed and fragile, need more time and care to be fully recovered.

Followed by west Hammar and Chebiyesh.

Low saptio-temporal scores obtained in most of the studied marshes reflect that the environment of marshes is still distributed and fragile, need more time and care to be fully recovered.