Seasonal changes of zooplanktonic organizms belong to copepoda and cladocera groups in coastal line between Yumurtalık and Botaş in Iskenderun bay

In this study, the copepod and cladocer fauna of the iskenderun Bay have been investigated from horizontal hauls of six stations during four seasons. The seasonal variations have been outlined in relation to hydrografic conditions. A total of 33 copepod species belonging to 22 genera and 3 cladocer species belonging to 2 genera have been recorded. Most of them were neritic species. Six copepod species, have been recorded for the first time in iskenderun Bay. Key Words: Copepod, Cladoser, Bay of iskenderun II w. - i