黄河下游滩岸变形时常发生,对河床稳定、防洪安全、滩区耕地保护等方面产生诸多不利影响,因此有必要在河道水沙数学模型中考虑滩岸变形计算。以1维水沙输移及床面冲淤计算模型为基础,结合滩岸崩退与淤长计算模块,建立了能同时模拟河床...黄河下游滩岸变形时常发生,对河床稳定、防洪安全、滩区耕地保护等方面产生诸多不利影响,因此有必要在河道水沙数学模型中考虑滩岸变形计算。以1维水沙输移及床面冲淤计算模型为基础,结合滩岸崩退与淤长计算模块,建立了能同时模拟河床纵向冲淤与滩岸横向变形的耦合模型。采用该模型计算了黄河全下游(755 km长河道)的河床纵向与横向变形过程,选取2018年及2020年作为率定及验证年份对该模型进行测试。计算结果表明:该模型可以很好地模拟黄河下游滩岸崩退及淤长过程,黄河下游游荡段、过渡段、弯曲段河段平滩宽度的计算误差在2018年分别为4、5、1 m, 2020年分别为12、14、4 m;选取典型断面进行分析,发现该模型可以精细地模拟黄河下游不同河型河段的断面形态变化过程、滩岸崩退及淤长宽度的变化过程,以及大致准确地模拟河床冲淤厚度变化过程。黄河下游3个河段滩岸变形程度差异较大,游荡段滩岸变形幅度远大于过渡段与弯曲段,过渡段与弯曲段变形幅度相差不大;3个河段滩岸崩退幅度均大于淤长幅度,体现出下游河床呈现展宽的趋势;黄河下游滩岸崩退与淤长会对河床冲淤产生重要影响,其中游荡段滩岸变形对于河床冲淤影响较大,而过渡段及弯曲段的河床变形主要表现为水沙不平衡输移引起的床面冲淤。展开更多
This paper, with NOAA/AHHRR data for 2 years, discusses the expanding path and extent of suspended sediment from the Changjiang River, and the relationship between the suspended sediment expanding and coastal current ...This paper, with NOAA/AHHRR data for 2 years, discusses the expanding path and extent of suspended sediment from the Changjiang River, and the relationship between the suspended sediment expanding and coastal current systems by analyzing the thermal infrared imagery with the sediment imagery, which is acquired by correlating the atmosphere corrected AVHRR imagery with in-situ suspended sediment data. The coastal current systems affecting the sediment dispersal mainly include: the Taiwan Warm Current (TWC), the Huanghai Sea Mixed Water (HSMW), North Jiangsu near-shore current, and Zhejiang near-shore current etc. In winter, the current systems are stable. Their distribution affects the sediment from north Jiangsu expanding toward the Changjiang estuary in some degree .The front between Zhejiang coastal current and TWC blocks the expanding of sediment toward the sea. In the flood season, apart from the limitation by coastal current systems, the spatial and temporal distribution of suspended sediment is also affected by the runoff, which shows as the jet stream and fresh water. Spring and autumn are the transitional periods of the forming of expanding patterns of flood season and winter respectively. In addition, the re-suspended sediment caused by the wind wave may make the expanding range of near-shore sediment larger.展开更多
Wind plays an important role in hydrodynamic processes such as the expansion of Changjiang (Yangtze) River Diluted Water (CDW), and shelf circulation in the Changjiang estuary. Thus, it is essential to include win...Wind plays an important role in hydrodynamic processes such as the expansion of Changjiang (Yangtze) River Diluted Water (CDW), and shelf circulation in the Changjiang estuary. Thus, it is essential to include wind in the numerical simulation of these phenomena. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with high resolution and wide spatial coverage is valuable for measuring spatially inhomogeneous ocean surface wind fields. We have collected 87 ERS-2 SAR images with wind-induced streaks that cover the Cbangjiang coastal area, to verify and improve the validity of wind direction retrieval using the 2D fast Fourier transform method. We then used these wind directions as inputs to derive SAR wind speeds using the C-band model. To demonstrate the applicability of the algorithms, we validated the SAR-retrieved wind fields using QuikSCAT measurements and the atmospheric Weather Research Forecasting model. In general, we found good agreement between the datasets, indicating the reliability and applicability of SAR- retrieved algorithms under different atmospheric conditions. We investigated the main error sources of this process, and conducted sensitivity analyses to estimate the wind speed errors caused by the effect of speckle, uncertainties in wind direction, and inaccuracies in the normalized radar cross section. Finally, we used the SAR-retrieved wind fields to simulate the salinity distribution off the Changjiang estuary. The findings of this study will be valuable for wind resource assessment and the development of future numerical ocean models based on SAR images.展开更多
Nitrogen and phosphorus contents are analyzed in the overlying waters and pore waters taken from the Changjiang Estuary and Shanghai coastal tidal flats in this study. In addition, the diffusion fluxes of nitrogen and...Nitrogen and phosphorus contents are analyzed in the overlying waters and pore waters taken from the Changjiang Estuary and Shanghai coastal tidal flats in this study. In addition, the diffusion fluxes of nitrogen and phosphorus across the sediment-water interface in tidal flats are estimated according to the nutrient concentration gradients at the interface. It has been indicated that the concentrations of ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and dissolved phosphorus in overlying waters range from 0.0082-2.56, 0.03-0.58, 0.69-5.38 and 0.035-0.53 mg/L, respectively, while 0.0025 - 1.35 mg /L for NH^-N, 0. 0055 ~0.20mg/L for NO2-N, 0.61-1.14 mg/L for NO3-N and 0.11~0.53mg/L for DP insurface pore waters.The findings have revealed that ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and dissolved phosphorus diffusionfluxes across the sediment-water interface are between -0.024~0.99, -0.39~ -0.0019, -3.09--0.12 and -0.48- 0.12 ug/ (cm.d ) respectively, showing that the sediment in tidal flats is the source of phosphorus and an important sink for nitrogen in the waters.展开更多
Data taken in the two large-scale ocean investigations in China in winter 1959 and 1982 are used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth in this paper. The current in wintertime off th...Data taken in the two large-scale ocean investigations in China in winter 1959 and 1982 are used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth in this paper. The current in wintertime off the river mouth consist of the Changjiang runoff, wind-driven current, coastal current, density-driven current and Taiwan Warm Current (TWC). The TWC occurs in wintertime off the mouth. The surface TWC reaches only to the east side of Dinghai, then turns southeastward. The bottom TWC can flow to the area off the Changjiang mouth along west slop of the submerged river valley (SRV) and to the area off the Subei coast. The simulated currents by 3D model are basically consistent with the observed currents, although the model was run with climatological forces and the observations was done in episodic time manner.展开更多
Data taken in two large scale ocean observations in China in summer 1959 and 1982 were used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. The currents at surface off the mouth in July 1959 ...Data taken in two large scale ocean observations in China in summer 1959 and 1982 were used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. The currents at surface off the mouth in July 1959 and 1982 flow northeastward and eastward due to the river discharge, the current speed was larger in1982 than in 1959. All the bottom currents flow landward due to baroclinic effect. The surface current was controlled by the river runoff and the Taiwan Warm Current (TWC). A return current at surface off the mouth was observed in September 1959. In general, the bottom currents were controlled by the TWC in most study area in addition to the runoff near the mouth. Although driven by 3-D model with the monthly averaged forces (river discharge, wind stress, baroclinic effect, open boundary water volume flux and tidal mixing) in August, the simulated circulations were basically consistent with the observed ones with episodic time manner.展开更多
Dry tree semi is a fast developing technology and becomes more and more appealing to the operators as a solution for producing deepwater reserves. Utilizing a dry tree semi means spending less cost on well mainte-nanc...Dry tree semi is a fast developing technology and becomes more and more appealing to the operators as a solution for producing deepwater reserves. Utilizing a dry tree semi means spending less cost on well mainte-nance and interventions,while the production platform can be integrated and commissioned at quayside. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of various technologies for dry tree semi,such as E-semi,T-semi,paired-column semi and long stroke tensioners. Each dry tree semi concept is briefed in terms of global performance,top tension riser (TTR) tensioner system,quayside integration and feasibility to environment.展开更多
The Changjiang(Yangtze)River estuary has been subject to a variety of anthropogenic pressures in recent decades.To assess the ecological health of the coastal benthic ecosystem adjacent to the estuary,three surveys we...The Changjiang(Yangtze)River estuary has been subject to a variety of anthropogenic pressures in recent decades.To assess the ecological health of the coastal benthic ecosystem adjacent to the estuary,three surveys were conducted in 2005,2009,and 2010.The AZTI's Marine Biotic Index(AMBI)and multivariate-AMBI(M-AMBI)were used to analyse the benthic ecological status of this coast.The AMBI indicate that the ecological status of the coast adjacent to the Changjiang River estuary was only slightly degraded in all 3 years.In contrast,the M-AMBI indicated that the ecological status was seriously degraded,a result that is most likely due to pollution and eutrophication induced by human activities.The assessment of the coast's ecological status by the AMBI was not in agreement with that of the M-AMBI at some stations because of lower biodiversity values at those sites.The analysis of the two indices integrated with abiotic parameters showed that the M-AMBI could be used as a suitable bio-indicator index to assess the benthic ecological status of the coast adjacent to the Changjiang River estuary.The reference conditions proposed for the coast of the Changjiang River estuary should be further evaluated in future studies.Designation of local species could also provide an important reference for Chinese waters.To improve the reliability of AMBI and M-AMBI,further research into the ecology of local species is required to understand their arrangement in ecological groups.展开更多
In this study we assessed the current status of coral reefs along the Saudi Arabian coast of the Red Sea. Among the three growth forms of Acroporid corals, the branching forms were found to dominate in the Farassan Is...In this study we assessed the current status of coral reefs along the Saudi Arabian coast of the Red Sea. Among the three growth forms of Acroporid corals, the branching forms were found to dominate in the Farassan Islands (44.55%±11.10% cover) fol-lowed by tabular forms in the Doga Islands (ranging between 18%±6.47% and 18.30%±9.47% cover). Digitate forms were rarely found along the coast except at Maqna. Among the five growth forms of non-Acroporid corals, we observed maximum cover of branching forms in the Yanbu offshore area (58.89%±15.11% cover) followed by the Jeddah coast (24.76%±14.04% cover). The Millepora spp., a non-Scleractinian coral, was abundant at all the near-shore sites, such as Jeddah (10.70%±8.21%) and A1-Wajh (9.81%±6.69%). The live coral cover (including both Scleractinian and non-Scleractinian corals) of Saudi Red Sea coast was seen to be higher in the north and gradually decrease towards the south. Principal Component analysis showed that the contribution of Acro- porid corals was greater in the southern region than in the northem and middle regions, but vice-versa in the case of non-Acroporid corals. Bray-Curtis cluster analysis categorized all the study sites into two major clusters with 60% similarity. Among them, one cluster-forming sites from Maqna to Masturah (Northem region) and the second one comprised the middle and southem regions (Jeddah to Farassan Islands), and one outlier Rabigh.展开更多
This study focuses on sedimentary environmental changes offshore of Hangzhou Bay, East China, since the Late Quaternary. AMS ^14C ages from core CJK10, lithologies, distribution of foraminifera, heavy minerals, and S ...This study focuses on sedimentary environmental changes offshore of Hangzhou Bay, East China, since the Late Quaternary. AMS ^14C ages from core CJK10, lithologies, distribution of foraminifera, heavy minerals, and S and C1 elements show a fluvial terrace environment during -23.2-11.0 cal ka BP; a littoral to tidal-flat environment during 11.0-10.2 cal ka BP; and a shallow marine environment with a relatively low sedimentation rate (0.1-0.22 cm/a) since 4.3 cal ka BP. High depositional rates (-1.6 cm/a) from 10.9 to 10.2 cal ka BP resulted from sufficient accommodation space created by rapid sea level rise from -44 m to -33 m, from high sediment delivery by local rivers, and effective trapping of sediments by tidal-flat vegetation. The rate of sea level rise was variable; relatively high from 10.9 to 10.6 cal ka BP (2.1 cm/a), and lower since 10.6 cal ka BP (1.2 cm/a). The Changjiang alongshore current crossed the Hangzhou Bay to form the mud wedge on the inner shelf of the East China Sea later than 9.4 cal ka BP. The CJK10 site was a tide-dominated shelf environment and experienced erosion from approximately 9.4-9.2 cal ka BP to 4.3 cal ka BP. The depositional hiatus was caused by the Changjiang alongshore current, which was relatively weak during 9.4-7.5 cal ka BP and increased in strength during -7.5-4 cal ka BP. From -4.3 cal ka BP, a large amount of sediment from the Changjiang River was partly deposited on the continental shelf of Hangzhou Bay with some transported southward. Therefore, this study clarifies the history of Changjiang-derived sediment dispersal and deposition, although a detailed record of the changes in the Chang3iang alongshore current since 4.3 cal ka BP is difficult to obtain because of the scarcity of evidence.展开更多
The genetic variation and differentiation of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta distributed along the coast of China were studied through amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) analysis.Six primer combinatio...The genetic variation and differentiation of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta distributed along the coast of China were studied through amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) analysis.Six primer combinations generated 193 fragments.The He values varied from 0.322 to 0.463 and the percentage of polymorphic loci ranged from 74.1% to 98.4%,which indicates a high level of genetic diversity.Cluster analysis by Nei's pairwise distance grouped all specimens by geographical origins.AMOVA consistently showed that genetic variation among populations was 8.71%,and most of the variation came from the genetic variation within populations(91.29%).Genetic differentiation among the six populations was moderate;pairwise FST ranged from 0.0282 to 0.1480,which indicated that S.constricta populations along the coast of China are genetically connected.Among all the six populations,the Beihai population is the mostly differentiated from the others,suggesting that Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula act as barriers to gene flow.All populations abide isolation by distance model as indicated by Mantel test,except for ZS(Zhoushan) and YQ(Yueqing) populations.Information obtained in this study will provide guidelines for conservation and fishery management of this species in the future.展开更多
Population dynamics of the Balanus improvises (Crustacean: Cirripedia) was studied in three stations Amirabad, Khazarabad in the eastern part and Noor in the central part of the Southern Coasts of the Caspian Sea. ...Population dynamics of the Balanus improvises (Crustacean: Cirripedia) was studied in three stations Amirabad, Khazarabad in the eastern part and Noor in the central part of the Southern Coasts of the Caspian Sea. Sampling procedure was carried out monthly from July 2007 to July 2008. In this study longitudinal diameter aperture (orifice or opercula diameter) of4118 individuals as well as dry weight and ash free dry weight of 141 barnacles were measured. Barnacle population density decreased in all three stations during autumn and winter. Barnacle density in Khazarabad were significantly higher than the other two stations (P 〉 0/05). In this study, for dry weight and ash free dry weight maximum 247 and 122 mg and minimum 0/5 and 0/25 mg were obtained respectively. Emergence of a young cohort in March 2008, indicates the reproduction season and larval recruitment at this time. Also the frequency of the larval recruitment from April 2004 until mid-summer had increased. Opercula diameter of B. improvisus correlated with dry weight (R2 = 0/87, n = 115) and ash free dry weight (R2= 0/77, n = 115). In addition, two equations for correlation of opercula diameter with dry weight (W = 0/49 L2/6, Re= 14) and ash free dry weight (W = 0/16 L2/81, Re = 18/8) for this species were calculated.展开更多
Length-weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for fish species Diplodus vulgaris from the Benghazi coast along the eastern Mediterranean Sea coast of Libya. Samples were collected using trammel nets. The parame...Length-weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for fish species Diplodus vulgaris from the Benghazi coast along the eastern Mediterranean Sea coast of Libya. Samples were collected using trammel nets. The parameters a and b from the LWR formula W = aLb were estimated. The values of the exponent b of the length-weight relationships in all categories range between 2.295 in September to 3.208 in August. The total number of fish samples investigated were 290, from which 179 were males, 41 females and 70 fishes immature. The sex ratio male to female were 4.3:1. In January, August and Females the slope "b" close to equal 3, were the categories exhibited isometric relationship, in September, October and November were slope "b" not equal 3, which the categories exhibited negative allometric relationship. The mean observed length of male was 18.29 cm at mean observed weight 114.8 g, and mean observed length of female was 19.15 cm at mean observed weight 133.97 g.The general equation for the length-weight relationship for both sex was: W = 0.03835L277, for male was: W = 0.036 L274, for female, W = 0.016 L302.展开更多
The AFLP(amplified fragment length polymorphism) technique was used to analyze and compare the genetic diversity of Tachypleus tridentatus from three south-eastern coastal sites of China(Pingtan,Hong Kong and Beihai)....The AFLP(amplified fragment length polymorphism) technique was used to analyze and compare the genetic diversity of Tachypleus tridentatus from three south-eastern coastal sites of China(Pingtan,Hong Kong and Beihai).Eight pairs of primers generated 361 loci,including 285 polymorphic loci.The ratio of polymorphic loci was 96.97%.Nei's genetic diversity index was 0.420 8 and the Shannon information index was 0.607 5,both of which were higher than that reported for many other arthropods.These results show that the genetic diversity detected was mainly caused by individual differences within a population.Genetic distance showed that the rational division of the three geographic populations of T.tridentatus along the south-eastern coast of China was not significant,in which the genetic distance was not proportional to the geographic distance.All three horseshoe crab populations may belong to a large group,and had a high degree of genetic similarity.The high level of genetic diversity obtained from the present AFLP analysis may be due to the large effective population size of the species in Chinese waters.展开更多
Symbiodinium sp. occurs in a symbiotic association with various marine invertebrates, including the seleractinian corals. Understanding the flexibility and specificity in coral-algal symbiosis can have important impli...Symbiodinium sp. occurs in a symbiotic association with various marine invertebrates, including the seleractinian corals. Understanding the flexibility and specificity in coral-algal symbiosis can have important implications for predicting the future of coral reefs in the era of global climate change. In the present study, we conducted Symbiodinium phylotype analysis, based on polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), in the scleractinian coral, Galaxeafascicularis, from a tropical fringing reef in Hainan Island, over a 1-yr period. Our results showed that Galaxea fascicularis could associate with Symbiodinium clade C and D either individually or simultaneously. However, during the sampling period, the Symbiodinium phylotype did not change significantly in the scleractinian coral Galaxeafascicularis, although the seawater temperature decreased sharply in the winter season. This study further suggests that the shift in Symbiodinium communities in response to seasonally fluctuating environments might not be a universal feature of coral-algal associations.展开更多
An increasing interest of the economic operators on the bycatch of shrimp fishery endangers bycatch species to over-exploitation risks. This study provides a better knowledge regarding to the current status of one maj...An increasing interest of the economic operators on the bycatch of shrimp fishery endangers bycatch species to over-exploitation risks. This study provides a better knowledge regarding to the current status of one major component of the bycatches Otolithes argenteus (O. argenteus) caught in the shrimp fishery area along the West coast of Madagascar using the morphometric analysis. Individual body weight and body measurement were carried out on 565 specimens collected from the sale's society of seafood (SOPROMER) in the Capital city. Results show a high proportion of small fishes like as immature young individuals. A "negative allometry" growth type within the juveniles to become "isometric allometry" for the adult, large size was observed. Marine environment is favorable to the development for the whole population of the O. argenteus species. The morphometry approach helped to better understanding of the characteristics and the operating status of the O. argenteus population thus constitute as a tool in establishing a sustainable fisheries management strategy in Madagascar.展开更多
文摘黄河下游滩岸变形时常发生,对河床稳定、防洪安全、滩区耕地保护等方面产生诸多不利影响,因此有必要在河道水沙数学模型中考虑滩岸变形计算。以1维水沙输移及床面冲淤计算模型为基础,结合滩岸崩退与淤长计算模块,建立了能同时模拟河床纵向冲淤与滩岸横向变形的耦合模型。采用该模型计算了黄河全下游(755 km长河道)的河床纵向与横向变形过程,选取2018年及2020年作为率定及验证年份对该模型进行测试。计算结果表明:该模型可以很好地模拟黄河下游滩岸崩退及淤长过程,黄河下游游荡段、过渡段、弯曲段河段平滩宽度的计算误差在2018年分别为4、5、1 m, 2020年分别为12、14、4 m;选取典型断面进行分析,发现该模型可以精细地模拟黄河下游不同河型河段的断面形态变化过程、滩岸崩退及淤长宽度的变化过程,以及大致准确地模拟河床冲淤厚度变化过程。黄河下游3个河段滩岸变形程度差异较大,游荡段滩岸变形幅度远大于过渡段与弯曲段,过渡段与弯曲段变形幅度相差不大;3个河段滩岸崩退幅度均大于淤长幅度,体现出下游河床呈现展宽的趋势;黄河下游滩岸崩退与淤长会对河床冲淤产生重要影响,其中游荡段滩岸变形对于河床冲淤影响较大,而过渡段及弯曲段的河床变形主要表现为水沙不平衡输移引起的床面冲淤。
文摘This paper, with NOAA/AHHRR data for 2 years, discusses the expanding path and extent of suspended sediment from the Changjiang River, and the relationship between the suspended sediment expanding and coastal current systems by analyzing the thermal infrared imagery with the sediment imagery, which is acquired by correlating the atmosphere corrected AVHRR imagery with in-situ suspended sediment data. The coastal current systems affecting the sediment dispersal mainly include: the Taiwan Warm Current (TWC), the Huanghai Sea Mixed Water (HSMW), North Jiangsu near-shore current, and Zhejiang near-shore current etc. In winter, the current systems are stable. Their distribution affects the sediment from north Jiangsu expanding toward the Changjiang estuary in some degree .The front between Zhejiang coastal current and TWC blocks the expanding of sediment toward the sea. In the flood season, apart from the limitation by coastal current systems, the spatial and temporal distribution of suspended sediment is also affected by the runoff, which shows as the jet stream and fresh water. Spring and autumn are the transitional periods of the forming of expanding patterns of flood season and winter respectively. In addition, the re-suspended sediment caused by the wind wave may make the expanding range of near-shore sediment larger.
基金Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2010CB951204)the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research grant(No.SKLEC-2012KYYW02)
文摘Wind plays an important role in hydrodynamic processes such as the expansion of Changjiang (Yangtze) River Diluted Water (CDW), and shelf circulation in the Changjiang estuary. Thus, it is essential to include wind in the numerical simulation of these phenomena. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with high resolution and wide spatial coverage is valuable for measuring spatially inhomogeneous ocean surface wind fields. We have collected 87 ERS-2 SAR images with wind-induced streaks that cover the Cbangjiang coastal area, to verify and improve the validity of wind direction retrieval using the 2D fast Fourier transform method. We then used these wind directions as inputs to derive SAR wind speeds using the C-band model. To demonstrate the applicability of the algorithms, we validated the SAR-retrieved wind fields using QuikSCAT measurements and the atmospheric Weather Research Forecasting model. In general, we found good agreement between the datasets, indicating the reliability and applicability of SAR- retrieved algorithms under different atmospheric conditions. We investigated the main error sources of this process, and conducted sensitivity analyses to estimate the wind speed errors caused by the effect of speckle, uncertainties in wind direction, and inaccuracies in the normalized radar cross section. Finally, we used the SAR-retrieved wind fields to simulate the salinity distribution off the Changjiang estuary. The findings of this study will be valuable for wind resource assessment and the development of future numerical ocean models based on SAR images.
基金The work is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.430100203 and 49801018)the Foundation for University Key Teachers by the Ministry of Education of China.
文摘Nitrogen and phosphorus contents are analyzed in the overlying waters and pore waters taken from the Changjiang Estuary and Shanghai coastal tidal flats in this study. In addition, the diffusion fluxes of nitrogen and phosphorus across the sediment-water interface in tidal flats are estimated according to the nutrient concentration gradients at the interface. It has been indicated that the concentrations of ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and dissolved phosphorus in overlying waters range from 0.0082-2.56, 0.03-0.58, 0.69-5.38 and 0.035-0.53 mg/L, respectively, while 0.0025 - 1.35 mg /L for NH^-N, 0. 0055 ~0.20mg/L for NO2-N, 0.61-1.14 mg/L for NO3-N and 0.11~0.53mg/L for DP insurface pore waters.The findings have revealed that ammonium, nitrite, nitrate and dissolved phosphorus diffusionfluxes across the sediment-water interface are between -0.024~0.99, -0.39~ -0.0019, -3.09--0.12 and -0.48- 0.12 ug/ (cm.d ) respectively, showing that the sediment in tidal flats is the source of phosphorus and an important sink for nitrogen in the waters.
文摘Data taken in the two large-scale ocean investigations in China in winter 1959 and 1982 are used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth in this paper. The current in wintertime off the river mouth consist of the Changjiang runoff, wind-driven current, coastal current, density-driven current and Taiwan Warm Current (TWC). The TWC occurs in wintertime off the mouth. The surface TWC reaches only to the east side of Dinghai, then turns southeastward. The bottom TWC can flow to the area off the Changjiang mouth along west slop of the submerged river valley (SRV) and to the area off the Subei coast. The simulated currents by 3D model are basically consistent with the observed currents, although the model was run with climatological forces and the observations was done in episodic time manner.
文摘Data taken in two large scale ocean observations in China in summer 1959 and 1982 were used to analyze the residual current off the Changjiang (Yangtze) River mouth. The currents at surface off the mouth in July 1959 and 1982 flow northeastward and eastward due to the river discharge, the current speed was larger in1982 than in 1959. All the bottom currents flow landward due to baroclinic effect. The surface current was controlled by the river runoff and the Taiwan Warm Current (TWC). A return current at surface off the mouth was observed in September 1959. In general, the bottom currents were controlled by the TWC in most study area in addition to the runoff near the mouth. Although driven by 3-D model with the monthly averaged forces (river discharge, wind stress, baroclinic effect, open boundary water volume flux and tidal mixing) in August, the simulated circulations were basically consistent with the observed ones with episodic time manner.
文摘Dry tree semi is a fast developing technology and becomes more and more appealing to the operators as a solution for producing deepwater reserves. Utilizing a dry tree semi means spending less cost on well mainte-nance and interventions,while the production platform can be integrated and commissioned at quayside. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of various technologies for dry tree semi,such as E-semi,T-semi,paired-column semi and long stroke tensioners. Each dry tree semi concept is briefed in terms of global performance,top tension riser (TTR) tensioner system,quayside integration and feasibility to environment.
基金Supported by the National Special Research Fund for Non-profit Sector(Environmental Protection)(No.2008467041)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40976086)
文摘The Changjiang(Yangtze)River estuary has been subject to a variety of anthropogenic pressures in recent decades.To assess the ecological health of the coastal benthic ecosystem adjacent to the estuary,three surveys were conducted in 2005,2009,and 2010.The AZTI's Marine Biotic Index(AMBI)and multivariate-AMBI(M-AMBI)were used to analyse the benthic ecological status of this coast.The AMBI indicate that the ecological status of the coast adjacent to the Changjiang River estuary was only slightly degraded in all 3 years.In contrast,the M-AMBI indicated that the ecological status was seriously degraded,a result that is most likely due to pollution and eutrophication induced by human activities.The assessment of the coast's ecological status by the AMBI was not in agreement with that of the M-AMBI at some stations because of lower biodiversity values at those sites.The analysis of the two indices integrated with abiotic parameters showed that the M-AMBI could be used as a suitable bio-indicator index to assess the benthic ecological status of the coast adjacent to the Changjiang River estuary.The reference conditions proposed for the coast of the Changjiang River estuary should be further evaluated in future studies.Designation of local species could also provide an important reference for Chinese waters.To improve the reliability of AMBI and M-AMBI,further research into the ecology of local species is required to understand their arrangement in ecological groups.
文摘In this study we assessed the current status of coral reefs along the Saudi Arabian coast of the Red Sea. Among the three growth forms of Acroporid corals, the branching forms were found to dominate in the Farassan Islands (44.55%±11.10% cover) fol-lowed by tabular forms in the Doga Islands (ranging between 18%±6.47% and 18.30%±9.47% cover). Digitate forms were rarely found along the coast except at Maqna. Among the five growth forms of non-Acroporid corals, we observed maximum cover of branching forms in the Yanbu offshore area (58.89%±15.11% cover) followed by the Jeddah coast (24.76%±14.04% cover). The Millepora spp., a non-Scleractinian coral, was abundant at all the near-shore sites, such as Jeddah (10.70%±8.21%) and A1-Wajh (9.81%±6.69%). The live coral cover (including both Scleractinian and non-Scleractinian corals) of Saudi Red Sea coast was seen to be higher in the north and gradually decrease towards the south. Principal Component analysis showed that the contribution of Acro- porid corals was greater in the southern region than in the northem and middle regions, but vice-versa in the case of non-Acroporid corals. Bray-Curtis cluster analysis categorized all the study sites into two major clusters with 60% similarity. Among them, one cluster-forming sites from Maqna to Masturah (Northem region) and the second one comprised the middle and southem regions (Jeddah to Farassan Islands), and one outlier Rabigh.
基金Supported by the National Special Research Fund for Non-Profit Marine Sector(No.200805063)the Continental Shelf Drilling Program(No.GZH201100202)the State Key Laboratory of Marine Geology and Environment,Institute of Oceanology Program(No.MGE2012KG09)
文摘This study focuses on sedimentary environmental changes offshore of Hangzhou Bay, East China, since the Late Quaternary. AMS ^14C ages from core CJK10, lithologies, distribution of foraminifera, heavy minerals, and S and C1 elements show a fluvial terrace environment during -23.2-11.0 cal ka BP; a littoral to tidal-flat environment during 11.0-10.2 cal ka BP; and a shallow marine environment with a relatively low sedimentation rate (0.1-0.22 cm/a) since 4.3 cal ka BP. High depositional rates (-1.6 cm/a) from 10.9 to 10.2 cal ka BP resulted from sufficient accommodation space created by rapid sea level rise from -44 m to -33 m, from high sediment delivery by local rivers, and effective trapping of sediments by tidal-flat vegetation. The rate of sea level rise was variable; relatively high from 10.9 to 10.6 cal ka BP (2.1 cm/a), and lower since 10.6 cal ka BP (1.2 cm/a). The Changjiang alongshore current crossed the Hangzhou Bay to form the mud wedge on the inner shelf of the East China Sea later than 9.4 cal ka BP. The CJK10 site was a tide-dominated shelf environment and experienced erosion from approximately 9.4-9.2 cal ka BP to 4.3 cal ka BP. The depositional hiatus was caused by the Changjiang alongshore current, which was relatively weak during 9.4-7.5 cal ka BP and increased in strength during -7.5-4 cal ka BP. From -4.3 cal ka BP, a large amount of sediment from the Changjiang River was partly deposited on the continental shelf of Hangzhou Bay with some transported southward. Therefore, this study clarifies the history of Changjiang-derived sediment dispersal and deposition, although a detailed record of the changes in the Chang3iang alongshore current since 4.3 cal ka BP is difficult to obtain because of the scarcity of evidence.
基金supported by the grants from National High Technology Research and Development Program (2007AA09Z433)the Major State Basic Research Development Program of China (973 Program, 2010CB-126406)Chinese Ministry of Education (707041)
文摘The genetic variation and differentiation of the razor clam Sinonovacula constricta distributed along the coast of China were studied through amplified fragment length polymorphism(AFLP) analysis.Six primer combinations generated 193 fragments.The He values varied from 0.322 to 0.463 and the percentage of polymorphic loci ranged from 74.1% to 98.4%,which indicates a high level of genetic diversity.Cluster analysis by Nei's pairwise distance grouped all specimens by geographical origins.AMOVA consistently showed that genetic variation among populations was 8.71%,and most of the variation came from the genetic variation within populations(91.29%).Genetic differentiation among the six populations was moderate;pairwise FST ranged from 0.0282 to 0.1480,which indicated that S.constricta populations along the coast of China are genetically connected.Among all the six populations,the Beihai population is the mostly differentiated from the others,suggesting that Hainan Island and Leizhou Peninsula act as barriers to gene flow.All populations abide isolation by distance model as indicated by Mantel test,except for ZS(Zhoushan) and YQ(Yueqing) populations.Information obtained in this study will provide guidelines for conservation and fishery management of this species in the future.
文摘Population dynamics of the Balanus improvises (Crustacean: Cirripedia) was studied in three stations Amirabad, Khazarabad in the eastern part and Noor in the central part of the Southern Coasts of the Caspian Sea. Sampling procedure was carried out monthly from July 2007 to July 2008. In this study longitudinal diameter aperture (orifice or opercula diameter) of4118 individuals as well as dry weight and ash free dry weight of 141 barnacles were measured. Barnacle population density decreased in all three stations during autumn and winter. Barnacle density in Khazarabad were significantly higher than the other two stations (P 〉 0/05). In this study, for dry weight and ash free dry weight maximum 247 and 122 mg and minimum 0/5 and 0/25 mg were obtained respectively. Emergence of a young cohort in March 2008, indicates the reproduction season and larval recruitment at this time. Also the frequency of the larval recruitment from April 2004 until mid-summer had increased. Opercula diameter of B. improvisus correlated with dry weight (R2 = 0/87, n = 115) and ash free dry weight (R2= 0/77, n = 115). In addition, two equations for correlation of opercula diameter with dry weight (W = 0/49 L2/6, Re= 14) and ash free dry weight (W = 0/16 L2/81, Re = 18/8) for this species were calculated.
文摘Length-weight relationships (LWRs) were determined for fish species Diplodus vulgaris from the Benghazi coast along the eastern Mediterranean Sea coast of Libya. Samples were collected using trammel nets. The parameters a and b from the LWR formula W = aLb were estimated. The values of the exponent b of the length-weight relationships in all categories range between 2.295 in September to 3.208 in August. The total number of fish samples investigated were 290, from which 179 were males, 41 females and 70 fishes immature. The sex ratio male to female were 4.3:1. In January, August and Females the slope "b" close to equal 3, were the categories exhibited isometric relationship, in September, October and November were slope "b" not equal 3, which the categories exhibited negative allometric relationship. The mean observed length of male was 18.29 cm at mean observed weight 114.8 g, and mean observed length of female was 19.15 cm at mean observed weight 133.97 g.The general equation for the length-weight relationship for both sex was: W = 0.03835L277, for male was: W = 0.036 L274, for female, W = 0.016 L302.
基金Supported by the Conservation of Horseshoe Crabs in Hong Kong:Artificial Breeding and Public Awareness by Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (No. PJ 9230048)
文摘The AFLP(amplified fragment length polymorphism) technique was used to analyze and compare the genetic diversity of Tachypleus tridentatus from three south-eastern coastal sites of China(Pingtan,Hong Kong and Beihai).Eight pairs of primers generated 361 loci,including 285 polymorphic loci.The ratio of polymorphic loci was 96.97%.Nei's genetic diversity index was 0.420 8 and the Shannon information index was 0.607 5,both of which were higher than that reported for many other arthropods.These results show that the genetic diversity detected was mainly caused by individual differences within a population.Genetic distance showed that the rational division of the three geographic populations of T.tridentatus along the south-eastern coast of China was not significant,in which the genetic distance was not proportional to the geographic distance.All three horseshoe crab populations may belong to a large group,and had a high degree of genetic similarity.The high level of genetic diversity obtained from the present AFLP analysis may be due to the large effective population size of the species in Chinese waters.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40830850)the Knowledge Innovation of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.KZCX2-YW-227)
文摘Symbiodinium sp. occurs in a symbiotic association with various marine invertebrates, including the seleractinian corals. Understanding the flexibility and specificity in coral-algal symbiosis can have important implications for predicting the future of coral reefs in the era of global climate change. In the present study, we conducted Symbiodinium phylotype analysis, based on polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), in the scleractinian coral, Galaxeafascicularis, from a tropical fringing reef in Hainan Island, over a 1-yr period. Our results showed that Galaxea fascicularis could associate with Symbiodinium clade C and D either individually or simultaneously. However, during the sampling period, the Symbiodinium phylotype did not change significantly in the scleractinian coral Galaxeafascicularis, although the seawater temperature decreased sharply in the winter season. This study further suggests that the shift in Symbiodinium communities in response to seasonally fluctuating environments might not be a universal feature of coral-algal associations.
文摘An increasing interest of the economic operators on the bycatch of shrimp fishery endangers bycatch species to over-exploitation risks. This study provides a better knowledge regarding to the current status of one major component of the bycatches Otolithes argenteus (O. argenteus) caught in the shrimp fishery area along the West coast of Madagascar using the morphometric analysis. Individual body weight and body measurement were carried out on 565 specimens collected from the sale's society of seafood (SOPROMER) in the Capital city. Results show a high proportion of small fishes like as immature young individuals. A "negative allometry" growth type within the juveniles to become "isometric allometry" for the adult, large size was observed. Marine environment is favorable to the development for the whole population of the O. argenteus species. The morphometry approach helped to better understanding of the characteristics and the operating status of the O. argenteus population thus constitute as a tool in establishing a sustainable fisheries management strategy in Madagascar.