Preliminary data on the macrozoobenthos of the Albanian coastal lagoons (lagoons of Patok, Karavasta, Narta)

1 - Macrozoobenthic community of three Albanian coastal lagoons (Patok, Karavasta, Narta) has been studied during 2004 – 2005. 2 - A relatively low number of taxa (40) have been identified 3 - Quantitative assessments, seasonal variations and distribution of the macrozoobenthic community within each lagoon have been analyzed. 4 - There is a slight difference in species number between lagoons, but a considerable difference in species composition between Patok and the two other lagoons. 5 - Preliminary results show a higher uniformity in the distribution of macroinvertebrates in Karavasta Lagoon. The highest seasonal variations in species composition and density have been recorded in the western parts of the lagoons.