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Chapter 12
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1756-6.ch012
ABSTRACT
The phytoplanktons are organisms that have limited locomotion about the current being drift in aquatic
environment. Another characteristic of phytoplankton their growth and energy are result about photo-
synthetic process. It is important to emphasize that the phytoplankton is the main primary producer of
aquatic environment, it means that, it is the base the aquatic food chain . The organic material produced
by phytoplankton is responsible in provide the material and energy which sustains the growth of fish,
crustaceans and mollusks, in marine ecosystems. Because of this, it is important to know the factors that
interfere with their accumulation in environments mainly in fishing regions. In this way, this study tries
to demonstrate the importance of retention time, often caused by hydrological issues, in the variation
of phytoplankton biomass in the estuary of the Patos Lagoon (ELP), in Rio Grande/RS. To do that, we
created one model that simulates this environment, using techniques of multi-agent-based simulation
and its implementation was done with the NetLogo tool.
Biomass Variation
Phytoplanktons Using
Agent-Based Simulation:
A Case Study to Estuary of
the Patos Lagoon
Diego de Abreu Porcellis
FURG, Brazil
Diana F. Adamatti
FURG, Brazil
Paulo Cesar Abreu
FURG, Brazil