Data on diversity and abundance of zooplanktons along the northern part of the Persian Gulf, Iran

Abstract

In this data article, we aimed to evaluate and compare the biological diversity and relative abundance of zooplankton communities in 3 different areas along the northern part of the Persian Gulf in 3 different seasons. Data showed that Centropages spp and Fish larvae were the highest and lowest species among the groups identified in summer in Lavare Saheli and Nakhle Taghi with relative abundances of 87% and 2.7% respectively. In winter, Cyphonautes larvae and Corycaeus spp. were the highest and lowest species in Kangan and Lavare Saheli with relative abundances of 57.1% and 1.88%, respectively. Also Decapoda larvae spp. and Gastropoda larvae were the highest and lowest species in spring in Kangan with relative abundances of 62.5% and 4.7% respectively. Data may serve as benchmarks for other groups working in the field of pollution control, aquatic ecosystem, and toxicology.

Investigating Bacterial Communities Resistant to Heavy Metal and PAHs Pollutants in the Persian Gulf and Their Ability to Remove These Compounds (a Review)

“…The Persian Gulf is one of the most diverse water environments in the world [51]. There are various types of marine creatures including corals, sponges and fish in this marine environment [52,53]. Mangrove forests are found in this aquatic ecosystem.…”