摘要：Seasonal physicochemical parameters were measured in Sodalaipuri estuary,Puducherry from September 2006 to August 2007. Atmospheric and watertemperatures, pH, salinity and chlorinity were maximum during summer season, andminimum during monsoon season. TS, TDS and TSS were higher and act as anindicator of pollution. Maximum dissolved oxygen was recorded in summer and monsoonseasons and minimum in post monsoon season. Free carbon dioxide showed an inverserelationship with dissolved oxygen. With the prevailing hydrochemical parameters theestuary serves as a nursery ground for fishery resources.
