The culture of suspended kelp, such as Laminaria japonica Aresch, has arisen in nearshore areas for approximately 30 years since the 1980 s. This long-term activity has significant impact on the regional hydrodynamic ...The culture of suspended kelp, such as Laminaria japonica Aresch, has arisen in nearshore areas for approximately 30 years since the 1980 s. This long-term activity has significant impact on the regional hydrodynamic and sedimentary environments. In this study the impact was investigated, based on synchronized multi-station data from continuous observations made within and around the culture area. In total, three current velocity profiles were identified inside and on the landward side of the culture area. Based on the current velocity profiles we calculated the boundary layer parameters, the fluxes of erosion/deposition, and the rate of sediment transport in different times at each observation site. Comparison between culture and non-culture periods showed that the presence of suspended kelp caused the reduction in the average flow velocity by approximately 49.5%, the bottom friction velocity by 24.8%, the seabed roughness length by 62.7%, and the shear stress and the flux of resuspended sediment by approximately 50%. From analyses in combination with the corresponding vertical variation of the suspended sediment distribution, it is revealed that the lifted sediments by resuspension is mixed with the upper suspended material, which will modify the regional distribution of suspended sediment. These changes in flow structure and sediment movement will accelerate seabed siltation, which corresponds to the changes in seabed erosion/deposition. However, under the influences of the seasonal changes in kelp growth the magnitude of change with the seabed siltation was not obvious inside the culture area, but a fundamental change was apparent around the culture area.展开更多
Based on the investigation data of PHC content in Jiaozhou Bay, China during 1980 -1981, the distribution of PHC content in the bottom water of Jiaozhou Bay was analyzed. The results showed that PHC content in the bot...Based on the investigation data of PHC content in Jiaozhou Bay, China during 1980 -1981, the distribution of PHC content in the bottom water of Jiaozhou Bay was analyzed. The results showed that PHC content in the bottom water of Jiaozhou Bay varied from 0.028 to 0.147 mg/L. from April to November (except for May) during 1980 -1981, indicating that the bottom water was polluted slightly by PHC. PHC content was affect- ed by the vertical water body effect, so that the minimum of PHC content in the bottom water changed stably. In addition, there were no obvious seasonal variations in PHC content in the bottom water. It reveals that PHC brought by human activity was more than that transported by rivers, so PHC pollution caused by human activity was serious. From the inside water to the outside water, PHC content decreased gradually in April and Au- gust but increased in November, showing the sedimentation process of PHC. The sedimentation process of PHC showed the migration paths of PHC in Jiaozhou Bay in time and space.展开更多
Suspended particulate barite crystals were detected in the water columns at four different stations near the 90°E ridge in the Indian Ocean.Four distinct morphological types of marine barites were distinguished:e...Suspended particulate barite crystals were detected in the water columns at four different stations near the 90°E ridge in the Indian Ocean.Four distinct morphological types of marine barites were distinguished:euhedral-subhedral crystals,oval or round crystals,rhombic crystals,and irregular crystals.The barite crystals in the study area are typically fine,with a dominant size of 1–3μm.The vertical distribution of barites is significantly affected by the formation and sedimentation processes.Barites begin to appear at a depth of 30 m and are formed primarily from the surface to the depth of 2000m with a concentration peak at the depth of 200m,where particles are coarser than those in the other layers.The barites begin to settle and dissolve once formed in the water column,resulting in finer barite particles and lower particle concentrations.The formation of barite crystals is related to biological processes associated with the decomposition of barium-rich skeletons in the microenvironment of decaying organic matter that is affected by the primary productivity and dissolved oxygen content in the water column.The dissolving process of barite crystals showed similar variation with the concentration of dissolved barium in ocean water,and the substitution of strontium for barite in crystals promotes the selective dissolution of barite and exerts an important impact on its morphology.It is approximately 33%of barites in the amount and 22%in the concentration to settle to the bottom of the water column compared to that observed in the main barite formation zone.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Nos.41076031 and 41106041
文摘The culture of suspended kelp, such as Laminaria japonica Aresch, has arisen in nearshore areas for approximately 30 years since the 1980 s. This long-term activity has significant impact on the regional hydrodynamic and sedimentary environments. In this study the impact was investigated, based on synchronized multi-station data from continuous observations made within and around the culture area. In total, three current velocity profiles were identified inside and on the landward side of the culture area. Based on the current velocity profiles we calculated the boundary layer parameters, the fluxes of erosion/deposition, and the rate of sediment transport in different times at each observation site. Comparison between culture and non-culture periods showed that the presence of suspended kelp caused the reduction in the average flow velocity by approximately 49.5%, the bottom friction velocity by 24.8%, the seabed roughness length by 62.7%, and the shear stress and the flux of resuspended sediment by approximately 50%. From analyses in combination with the corresponding vertical variation of the suspended sediment distribution, it is revealed that the lifted sediments by resuspension is mixed with the upper suspended material, which will modify the regional distribution of suspended sediment. These changes in flow structure and sediment movement will accelerate seabed siltation, which corresponds to the changes in seabed erosion/deposition. However, under the influences of the seasonal changes in kelp growth the magnitude of change with the seabed siltation was not obvious inside the culture area, but a fundamental change was apparent around the culture area.
基金Supported by the Doctoral Degree Construction Library of Guizhou Minzu UniversitySupporting Plan Project for New Century Excellent Talents by Ministry of Education(NCET-12-0659)+5 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(31560107)Major Project of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province([2004]6007-01)Guizhou R&D Program for Social Development([2014]3036)Scientific Research Project for Introduction of Talents of Guizhou Minzu University([2014]02)Natural Scientific Research Project of Education Department of Guizhou Province,China(KY[2014]266)Joint Foundation of Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province,China(LH[2014]7376)
文摘Based on the investigation data of PHC content in Jiaozhou Bay, China during 1980 -1981, the distribution of PHC content in the bottom water of Jiaozhou Bay was analyzed. The results showed that PHC content in the bottom water of Jiaozhou Bay varied from 0.028 to 0.147 mg/L. from April to November (except for May) during 1980 -1981, indicating that the bottom water was polluted slightly by PHC. PHC content was affect- ed by the vertical water body effect, so that the minimum of PHC content in the bottom water changed stably. In addition, there were no obvious seasonal variations in PHC content in the bottom water. It reveals that PHC brought by human activity was more than that transported by rivers, so PHC pollution caused by human activity was serious. From the inside water to the outside water, PHC content decreased gradually in April and Au- gust but increased in November, showing the sedimentation process of PHC. The sedimentation process of PHC showed the migration paths of PHC in Jiaozhou Bay in time and space.
基金supported by the COMRA Major Project(No.DY135-S1-01-09)the Opening Foundation of Key Laboratory of Submarine Geosciences and Prospecting Techniques,Ocean University of China(No.SGPT-2019OF-02).
文摘Suspended particulate barite crystals were detected in the water columns at four different stations near the 90°E ridge in the Indian Ocean.Four distinct morphological types of marine barites were distinguished:euhedral-subhedral crystals,oval or round crystals,rhombic crystals,and irregular crystals.The barite crystals in the study area are typically fine,with a dominant size of 1–3μm.The vertical distribution of barites is significantly affected by the formation and sedimentation processes.Barites begin to appear at a depth of 30 m and are formed primarily from the surface to the depth of 2000m with a concentration peak at the depth of 200m,where particles are coarser than those in the other layers.The barites begin to settle and dissolve once formed in the water column,resulting in finer barite particles and lower particle concentrations.The formation of barite crystals is related to biological processes associated with the decomposition of barium-rich skeletons in the microenvironment of decaying organic matter that is affected by the primary productivity and dissolved oxygen content in the water column.The dissolving process of barite crystals showed similar variation with the concentration of dissolved barium in ocean water,and the substitution of strontium for barite in crystals promotes the selective dissolution of barite and exerts an important impact on its morphology.It is approximately 33%of barites in the amount and 22%in the concentration to settle to the bottom of the water column compared to that observed in the main barite formation zone.