Yazıcı, HazalAteş, A. SuatAcar, Seçil2025-01-272025-01-2720242147-9666https://doi.org/10.33714/masteb.1524081https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1271159https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/16548The present study focused on the soft bottom of the coastal waters (0-4 m) in the Çanakkale Strait. The objective was to determine the composition of bivalve species in the area. Sediment samples were collected using a 30×30 cm quadrat system by a SCUBA diver at eight sites between July 2008 and April 2009. The study recorded a total of 2299 individuals belonging to 55 species. The most abundant species in the study area was Lucinoma borealis. A significant positive correlation was found between seawater salinity and species diversity (rs = 0.59; p<0.05). The highest similarity in species diversity between seasons occurred between autumn and summer.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBivalviaÇanakkale StraitCommunity structureEnvironmental variablesArticle13321522410.33714/masteb.15240811271159