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.
