The Distribution of Green Algal Micro-Propagules and Macroalgae at the Early Stage of Green Tide in the Coastal Area of South Jiangsu Province in 2014

An integrated investigation was carried out during late April to late May of 2014 in the coastal area of South Jiangsu Province to understand the early development of green tide in the Yellow Sea and discover the temporal and spatial distribution of green algal micro-propagules and macroalgae at the early stage of green tide. The results showed that green algal micro-propagules distributed in all stations from late April to late May, and micro-propagules of high density(> 300 ind. L^(-1)) concentrated in the adjacent Porphyra aquaculture area. Floating macroalgae were initially observed in the northern survey areas, and increased gradually. The dominant species was U. prolifera in the floating macroalgae, ranging between 90% and 100%. The seawater surface temperature and salinity in the above mentioned time period were suitable for the growth of macroalgae. This work can help government to strengthen management to reduce the blooms of macroalgae in the coastal area of South Jiangsu Province and also facilitate the decision-making for managers at the early stage of green tide.

The current situations of green macroalgae and micro-propagules in Pyropia aquaculture of the Subei Shoal in spring of 2013

To discover the distribution of green algal micro-propagules in the Subei Shoal and clarify the growth of green macroalgae attached on Pyropia aquaculture rafts,an integrated investigation in Pyropia aquaculture area and one cruise in the coastal area of the Subei Shoal were carried out from March to May in 2013.The results showed that green algal micro-propagules were discovered in seawater and sediment during March to May.The average quantity of micro-propagules was 267 ind./L in surface seawater and 43 ind./g in sediment.The biomass of attached green macroalgae increased in Pyropia aquaculture from March to May.Three species,including Ulva prolifera,Ulva linza and Blidingia sp.were found in Pyropia aquaculture rafts.The dominant specie was Blidingia sp.and the second was U.prolifera in spring.This study indicated that the micro-propagules and macroalgae were existed in the coastal area of the Subei Shoal at the early stage of green tide.This was the key point to the governance of green tide in China.

Distribution of green algae micro-propagules and their function in the formation of the green tides in the coast of Qinhuangdao,the Bohai Sea, China

Since 2015, a novel green tide has been recurring in the coastal areas of Qinhuangdao at the western coast of the Bohai Sea in China, threatening the environment and ecosystem of the Beidaihe seaside holiday resort along the coast. Micro-propagules of the green algae including gametes, spores, micro-germlings and micro-vegetative fragments play an important role in the formation of green tides. They serve as a "seed source" of green macroalgae, and their distributions could reflect and influence the "algae source" of green tides. In this study,monthly surveys in the inshore and offshore areas of the Qinhuangdao coast were conducted from April to September 2016 and in January 2017 to investigate the tempo-spatial distribution patterns and the biomass variations of the green algae micro-propagules. The obtained results show that micro-propagules were mainly distributed in the inshore areas with a significantly decreasing abundance towards offshore areas. Their biomass was highest in July and August, and lowest in winter. The areas that were affected by the green tides showed a remarkably higher abundance of micro-propagules compared to other areas. These micro-propagules could serve as the "seed" source of green tides. Their distribution patterns indicate that the green tide in the coastal areas of Qinhuangdao originated locally.

Tempo-spatial distribution of Ulva spp.micro-propagules in the Yellow Sea during and after green tide in 2019

Large-scale green tides occur frequently in summer in the Yellow Sea in recent decade.Micropropagules,providing“seeds”for the seaweeds,play an important role in the formation of green tide.We studied the distribution pattern and genetic composition of the Ulva micro-propagules in the Yellow Sea during and after the green tide in 2019.In April,a great amount of Ulva micro-propagules was detected in the Subei Shoal,with the average density of 908 inds./L,being similar to that of previous studies.U.prolifera was found out at a low percentage(4%),and 25%of them were positive when tested by the specific marker for the floating ecotype.The percentage of U.prolifera was obviously lower than that in the same season from 2009 to 2016.Therefore,the quantity of U.prolifera micro-propagules sharply decreased.Significant variation in composition of the micro-propagules in Subei radial sand ridges was revealed in the background of the alternation of macroalgal tides in the Yellow Sea in the latest years.During the green tide in June and July,Ulva micro-propagules were detected from some nearshore sites where the floating seaweeds distributed,and U.prolifera was the dominate species.In September,when the green tide ended,no Ulva micro-propagule was detected from the open sea area of the Yellow Sea.It is indicated that the green algae micro-propagules were unlikely to exist in the open water of the Yellow Sea for a long time according to the large-scale surveys.The mechanism of preserving micro-propagules in Subei radial sand ridges,and the destination of U.prolifera micro-propagules in the open sea area of the Yellow Sea after green tide deserves further study.

湖泊水华蓝藻汲取装备水力性能数值模拟研究

蓝藻汲取盘是一种利用水动力对水华蓝藻进行打捞的设备,通过数值试验可以实现检验其水力性能,评价富藻水的汲取收集效果。采用计算流体动力学(CFD)技术,通过数值模拟的方法,对蓝藻汲取盘汲取头内部流动进行了计算分析。得到了设计流量工况和大流量工况条件下,藻汲取盘内部的整体流动特性、不同截面的流动情况、内部流动水头损失及不同过流断面的流动均匀性。经过数值试验的验证,蓝藻汲取盘整体流动基本无扰动,没有出现明显的旋涡、回流等紊乱流动形态,内部流动性能良好,汲取蓝藻水的效率较高。

Effect of Silver Nanoparticles on Growth of Eukaryotic Green Algae

Silver nanoparticles,endowed with powerful antimicrobial property,are the most widely used nanomaterial in consumer products,with associated risk of their easy access to environment and freshwater ecosystems by surface runoff.Although toxic effects of nanosilver on bacterial,fungal and mammalian cells have been documented,its impact on algal growth remains unknown.Pithophora oedogonia and Chara vulgaris are predominant members of photosynthetic eukaryotic algae,which form major component of global aquatic ecosystem.Here we report for the first time that nanosilver has significant adverse effects on growth and morphology of these filamentous green algae in a dose-dependent manner.Exposure of algal thalli to increasing concentrations of silver nanoparticles resulted in progressive depletion in algal chlorophyll content,chromosome instability and mitotic disturbance,associated with morphological malformations in algal filaments.SEM micrographs revealed dramatic alterations in cell wall in nanoparticle-treated algae,characterized with cell wall rupture and degradation in Pithophora.Although these observations underscore severe deleterious effects of nanosilver on aquatic environment,the information can also be exploited as a bioengineering strategy to control unwanted and persistent growth of noxious algal weeds that clog the municipal water supply and water channels and produce fouling of water bodies.

Increased diversity and environmental threat of harmful algal blooms in the Southern Yellow Sea,China

Harmful algal blooms(HABs)in the Southern Yellow Sea(SYS)have shown a trend of increasing diversity and detrimental ef fects.While the Bohai Sea,East China Sea,and South China Sea have experienced a high incidence of HABs since the 1980s,the Yellow Sea provides a relatively healthy ecological environment in which fewer HABs have been documented before the 21s t century.Yet largescale blooms of the green macroalga Ulva prolifera(so-called“green tides”)have occurred annually since 2007 in the Yellow Sea.Six people were poisoned and one person died in Lianyungang in 2008 due to ingestion of algal toxins.Moreover,the Yellow Sea experienced co-occurrence of harmful red tides,green tides,and golden tides in 2017.This combination of events,rare worldwide,indicates the potential for further deterioration of the marine environment in the Yellow Sea,which may be related to climate change,aquaculture,and other human activities.Using the SYS as an example,we collected data of the frequency and scale of HABs over the years,as well as that of marine algal toxins,and analyzed the trend in the diversity of HABs in the SYS,to explore the causes and impacts of HABs,as well as the interrelationships among dif ferent types of HABs,including harmful red tides,green tides,and golden tides.We also attempted to improve our understanding of HAB evolution under the influence of global climate change and intensified human activities.

Antioxidant system responses in two co-occurring green-tide algae under stress conditions

Green tides have occurred every year from 2007 to 2014 in the Yellow Sea. Ulva prolifera(Müller) J. Agardh has been identified as the bloom-forming alga,co-occurring with U. intestinalis. We observed distinct strategies for both algal species during green tides. U. prolifera exhibited a high abundance initially and then decreased dramatically,while U. intestinalis persisted throughout. The antioxidant system responses of these two macroalgae were compared in the late phase of a green tide(in-situ) and after laboratory acclimation. Lipid peroxidation and antioxidant system responses differed significantly between the two. Malondialdehyde and hydrogen peroxide contents increased significantly in-situ in U. prolifera,but not in U. intestinalis. In U. prolifera,we observed a significant decrease in total antioxidant ability(T-AOC),antioxidant enzymes(SOD and Apx),and non-enzyme antioxidants(GSH and As A) in-situ. U. intestinalis showed the same pattern of T-AOC and SOD,but its Gpx,Apx,and GSH responses did not differ significantly. The results suggest that U. prolifera was more susceptible than U. intestinalis to the harsh environmental changes during the late phase of a Yellow Sea green tide. The boom and bust strategy exhibited by U. prolifera and the persistence of U. intestinalis can be explained by differences in enzyme activity and antioxidant systems.

基于近湖面定点遥感连续监测藻类水华的研究

全球湖泊富营养化问题日益突出,而基于数码相机的近湖面遥感可以连续、高频地监测藻类状况。该文于2019年3-10月采用数码相机在太湖4个生态功能区的站点(梅梁湾2、避风港、小雷山和平台山)对水体相对绿度指数开展连续和高频的原位观测,并同步观测气象要素和太阳辐射。研究藻类水华的时空变化特征和单次藻华的动态演变,并分析气象因子和热带气旋事件的影响。结果表明:(1)4个站点在观测期间相对绿度指数的平均值分别为0.355、0.348、0.347和0.344。处于太湖北部藻型湖区的梅梁湾2站点相对绿度指数明显高于其他站点,蓝藻水华较为严重;太湖西南部的小雷山站和东南部的避风港站相对绿度指数发生频率处于中间水平,而处于湖心位置的平台山站则相对绿度指数普遍较低。(2)关于藻华暴发之前的天气过程,在观测时段内13次典型的藻类水华事件中,有11次水华事件在之前的3 d经历了明显降水过程,其余2次藻华过程的前期天气为冷空气过境和晴热高温天气。特别地,暴雨过后的10 h左右就有可能发生水华事件。说明强烈降水过程之后的晴朗天气,有利于藻华暴发。(3)热带气旋会使得全湖相对绿度指数降低,但是之后的水温分层和晴好天气,则有利于形成严重水华并持续一段时间。近湖面遥感方法能为水体藻类动态监测及影响机制研究提供新的数据支持和技术支撑。

基于VOSviewer文献计量的浒苔研究进展分析

浒苔属植物为广盐性和广温性藻类,其引发的绿潮灾害成为全球性的海洋生态问题,严重影响沿海地区的生态环境和经济发展。基于文献计量学方法,以Web of Science核心数据库收录的文献为基础,利用VOSviewer软件对浒苔的研究热点、动态趋势进行可视化分析。结果发现:1)1962年以来,关于浒苔研究的发文量与被引频次整体呈现上升趋势,2007年后呈指数式增长;2)主要涉及的学科有海洋与淡水生物学、环境科学、海洋学等,主要发文期刊包括《Harmful Algae》《Science of The Total Environment》《Marine Pollution Bulletin》等;3)开展研究的国家主要分布于美洲、亚洲、欧洲等地区,美国发文量和国际合作频次均为世界之首;4)研究热点包括环境因子对浒苔生理生态及其暴发的影响、绿潮的危害、防治以及对浒苔的应用等。结合研究现状,建议加强对浒苔绿潮的暴发机制、气候变化及人类活动对绿潮的影响进行研究,同时加强对绿潮的长时序、高精度的技术监测并建立预警机制。

小球藻藻渣生物炭对孔雀石绿的吸附研究

本文采用热解法制备小球藻藻渣生物炭,研究在控制氮气流速处理下的藻渣生物炭对孔雀石绿的吸附效果及机理。结果表明,小球藻藻渣生物炭对孔雀石绿的吸附随氮气流速的增加而增加,在氮气流速达到100 mL·min-1时吸附量达到最大值1505.6503 mg·g-1,比表面积达到1189.350 m2·g-1。吸附动力学实验中,小球藻藻渣生物炭对孔雀石绿的吸附更符合伪二阶模型,表明,吸附过程主要为物理吸附和化学吸附共同作用。因此以小球藻藻渣为原料制备的生物炭对于孔雀石绿具有较高吸附性能,有望成为去除水溶液中有机染料的一种有效的吸附剂。

The Overwintering Capability of Ulva prolifera Spores and Gametes in the Yellow Sea,China

Green tides caused by the bloom of Ulva prolifera have affected the Yellow Sea annually since 2007.To explore the intrinsic causes of successive blooms,field investigations and indoor simulation experiments were conducted using micro-propagules of U.prolifera.From January to February 2014,micro-propagules of various green algae,including U.prolifera,Ulva flexuosa,and Ulva linza,were prevalent in the coastal waters of Rudong,Lianyungang,and Qingdao.However,in March 2014,micro-propagules of U.prolifera were not detected in the coastal waters of Lianyungang and Qingdao.Neither the spores nor gametes of U.prolifera can germinate at temperatures below 5℃.At 2℃and 5℃,U.prolifera spores and gametes could survive for 1-3 months at a light intensity range of 0-30μmol m^(-2)s^(-1)and for less than 1 month if the light intensity exceeded 30μmol m^(-2)s^(-1).By integrating indoor experiments and field investigations,this study found that U.prolifera spores and gametes could overwinter in the Rudong coastal area,which is an important factor for the annual emergence of recurring green tides in the Yellow Sea.

Greener approach to the comprehensive utilization of algal biomass and oil using novel Clostridial fusants and bio-based solvents

A greener method has been tested to utilize algal biomass as a feedstock to produce bio-oil in addition to acetone,butanol,and ethanol(ABE)products.Various hydrolysis treatments were used prior to fermentation including combination of thermal,chemical,and enzymatic,which resulted in maximum sugar release of 27.78 g/L.Bio-based terpenes was used instead of common toxic chemicals together with Clostridial fustants to produce bio-alcoholic fuels.Protoplast fusion technique were used to produce the novel Clostridia fusants(C.beijernickii+C.thermocellum and C.acetobutylicum+C.thermocellocum).Fused strains were then subjected to UV radiation for strain enhancement.Final fusansts showed clear improvement in thermal stability and resistance to biobutanol toxicity.Fermentation experiments showed maximum biobutanol final production of 7.98 g/L using CbCt versus 7.39 g/L using CaCt.Oil extraction from virgin algae was tested using a green,bio-based approach using ter-penes with ultrasonication and green Bligh and Dyer method,separately.In preliminary study on algal biomass,the combinations of ultrasonication followed by the green Bligh and Dyer have resulted in oil yield of 46.27%(d-limonene)and 39.85%(p-cymene).Oil extraction from an algae sample following fermentation using the combined extraction method resulted in significantly higher oil yield of 65.04%.

NOAA卫星监测巢湖蓝藻水华的试验分析

采用实地水质采样分析、水面光谱测量等实地监测 ,并结合NOAA气象卫星遥感信息 ,对巢湖水华进行星地同步调查监测。结果表明 ,蓝藻叶绿素的存在使得进入近红外波段水体反射率明显上升 ,基于这一光谱特性以及蓝藻特有的漂浮特性 ,可利用NOAA卫星监测巢湖等内陆大面积的严重污染湖泊蓝藻水华的分布状况。

滇池蓝藻“水华”微囊藻毒素的分离和鉴定

慎池不同季节微囊藻水华的冻触藻浆注射小白鼠，其LD_（50）分别为432mg／kg，313mg／kg．287mg／kg，样品含肝毒素或微囊藻毒素（Mierocystin-LR）．毒素用HPLC进行分析制备，得到如下结果：A样、B祥和C样均含Microcystin-LR，此外，A样中还含Microcystin－RR，B样含Microcystin-YR，C样含Microcystin-RR和Microcystin-YR，这反映滇池蓝藻水华在不同季节优势种不一样．优势藻的产毒情况有差别，从而引起水质的季节性变化．

滇池蓝藻水华光谱特征、遥感识别及暴发气象条件

通过研究滇池蓝藻水华在可见光、红外谱段的光谱特征,并利用假彩色合成法以及归一化植被指数(NDVI)法进行了滇池蓝藻水华信息的遥感识别和提取,进而对提取结果进行了对比分析.结果表明:假彩色合成图的绿色区域和NDVI值大于-0.1的区域,为蓝藻水华区域.-0.1≤NDVI≤0.2时,轻度水华,像元内水华覆盖度为0-30%;0.2<NDVI≤0.4时,中度水华,像元内蓝藻水华覆盖度为31%-80%;NDVI>0.4时,重度水华,水华浓厚,像元内蓝藻水华覆盖度为81%-100%.同时研究了激励滇池蓝藻水华暴发的关键气象因子和指标.滇池蓝藻水华暴发的关键时期是6-9月份,影响滇池蓝藻暴发的关键因子是日照和风速.6-9月份连续4-5h的光照,且风速≤2m/s的气象条件组合极易引起蓝藻水华暴发.

黄海浒苔绿潮及其溯源研究进展

2007-2012年,黄海连续6a暴发了大规模绿潮。分析了过去5a国内外对黄海绿潮以及绿潮形成种浒苔的研究进展,并总结了对黄海绿潮浒苔溯源的主要观点。结合国内外对绿潮浒苔生物学研究结果,深入分析了大规模黄海绿潮暴发的关键要素(绿潮形成种、近海海水富营养化和其它海洋环境因子)以及生物生态学机制,根据已知的结果推演黄海绿潮全年发生发展过程。据此,认为黄海绿潮大暴发与江苏省近岸海域海水富营养化密切相关,辐射沙洲的浒苔微观繁殖体(孢子、配子及其不同发育程度的显微个体)在绿潮暴发过程中扮演重要角色。

绿潮生物学机制研究

绿潮发生机制极其复杂,但其核心机理是绿潮暴发时漂浮"藻席"中的浒苔快速形成巨大生物量,涉及浒苔生物学过程对环境的响应及其生理生化基础。为此,本文在已有研究报道的基础上,对浒苔生活史研究进行了充分的理论补遗;分析了漂浮"藻席"中浒苔生长与繁殖过程,认为该过程是绿潮生物量形成的关键;阐述了浒苔孢子囊形成是对富营养化背景下海水溶解无机氮(DIN)中硝态氮高占比的响应,认为一氧化氮分子可促进浒苔营养细胞向孢子囊的转化;解析了浒苔细胞对逆境因子的响应途径与机制。基于已有的研究成果,本文对浒苔引发绿潮的生物学过程进行了理论推定。人为或自然因素使固着浒苔处于漂浮状态,形成小规模"藻席";富营养化背景下海水DIN中硝态氮占比的升高赋予了浒苔巨大的繁殖潜能,漂浮过程溶解无机碳(DIC)"充裕"和"不足"两个阶段的交替以及食藻动物啃食产生的藻片段使孢子囊形成比例大幅提升;孢子原位萌发等使释放的孢子在"藻席"中获得了附着基,个体数目随之指数增长;结合漂浮浒苔的高生长速率,"藻席"规模不断扩大,短时间内形成巨大生物量。同时,本文还对今后的绿潮研究提出一些建议,认为啃食动物在浒苔生物量消长过程中发挥重要作用,在漂浮"藻席"系统中扮演着"生态引擎"的功能,同时系统阐明浒苔孢子的原位萌发等现象的生物学机理应该是未来绿潮的重要研究内容。

去除藻毒素的水处理方法

蓝-绿藻水华及其所含毒素已成为我国许多富营养化水源的主要问题.蓝-绿藻所含的毒素是复杂的有机化合物,其中包括神经毒素、肝毒素和皮肤毒素.在水处理时如能有效去除藻类,则藻毒素将随之减少.除藻措施可在水源地或水厂内同时进行.在水源处可采取的措施是预氧化、投加除藻剂和防止水源水因水质或水温而引起的上下分层.一般水厂常规处理工艺不能有效去除藻毒素,可以采用强化混凝、优化粉末活性炭和臭氧以及氯的投加量、用生物活性炭过滤或组合工艺.其中生物预处理、臭氧氧化、粉末或颗粒活性炭吸附有较好去除效果.但是在藻类大量繁殖时,须慎重采用预氧化,否则当用氯或臭氧进行预氧化时,如投药量不当,会使藻细胞破裂,反而析出较多的毒素到水中.蓝-绿藻毒素的最佳去除工艺是臭氧和活性炭相结合的生物活性炭法.

基于决策树的Landsat TM/ETM+图像中太湖蓝藻水华信息提取

以9期Landsat TM/ETM＋影像为数据源,基于K-T变换和归一化植被指数（NDW）,建立了湖泊蓝藻水华信息提取的决策树模型.基于大气顶面反射率图像,选用2005年10月17日太湖图像进行了对比验证,表明决策树模型比单波段阈值法、多波段阈值法（RVI、DVI、NDW）能够更有效地提取蓝藻水华信息,区分陆生植被、水生植物和水华,省去了水体掩膜的过程.使用太湖2002年10月25日和2011年7月22日图像、巢湖2005年8月12日的图像,验证决策树模型方法和工作流程的有效性.使用多期TM图像确定了阈值的取值范围,其中,亮度、绿度、NDVI的下限值依次为0.191、-0.007、-0.054,湿度下限范围为0.07～0.15;亮度阈值上限范围为0.3～0.7、绿度为0.2～0.5、湿度为0.1～0.3,这些结果可作为湖泊蓝藻水华遥感监测的参考.