Variability of spatial and temporal distribution of marine zooplankton communities in relation with environmental parameters in Tangier and MʹDiq (Gibraltar strait) regions

Spatiotemporal distribution of zooplankton in the Tangier and MʹDiq showed variability during the study periods. This variability more related to the environmental parameters studied, mainly in spring and summer compared to autumn in both areas. Temperature and chlorophyll ʹaʹ influence the spatial distribution of zooplankton in Tangier during the warm periods of study (spring and summer). While during the same period, water salinity affects the spatial distribution of zooplankton in MʹDiq.