Title: Microbiological control of the water condition in the Novik Bay (Peter the Great Bay, Japan Sea)
Abstract: Quantitative distribution of certain ecological-trophic groups of microorganisms in the Novik Bay (Peter the Great Bay, Japan Sea) is considered for summer-fall season and compared with their state in the Posyet Bay. The marine environments quality is evaluated. There is concluded that the Novik Bay is subjected to strong anthropogenic impact whereas the Posyet Bay is a clean area with insignificant anthropogenic load.