The fractal characteristics of tidal creeks in the Gaizhou Beach are analyzed based on high-resolution images fusionof Landsat TM and ERS2, and then the graphic models and characteristics of converse information tree ...The fractal characteristics of tidal creeks in the Gaizhou Beach are analyzed based on high-resolution images fusionof Landsat TM and ERS2, and then the graphic models and characteristics of converse information tree of tidalcreeks in the Gaizhou Beach are established. A calculation model is established based on the above results, and at thesame time, quantitative calculation of the evolution characteristics and the diversity between the northern and thesouthern parts of the Gaizhou Beach is carried out. By the supervised classification of these images, distribution andareas of high tidal flats, middle tidal flats and low tidal flats in the Gaizhou Beach are studied quantitatively, and imagecharactistics of seashell habitats in the Gaizhou Beach and the correlation between mudflat distribution and seashellhabitats are studied. At last, the engineering problems in the Gaizhou Beach are discussed.展开更多
Salt marsh-tidal creek systems as a coastal geomorphological unit represent an important natural resource. The present study on Jiangsu salt marshes, eastern China, shows that variations in tidal current velocities in...Salt marsh-tidal creek systems as a coastal geomorphological unit represent an important natural resource. The present study on Jiangsu salt marshes, eastern China, shows that variations in tidal current velocities in salt marsh creeks are controlled by the local tidal wave characteristics and the bed slope and elevation of the salt marshes and creeks. Likewise, the tidal currents modify the geomorphology of the salt marsh-tidal creek systems by transporting sediments and causing erosion/deposition. Storm events, which appear to have cyclical changes in their intensity relating to sunspot activities, can affect the geomorphic evolution of such systems. Further, in response to accelerated sea-level rise, accretional rates on salt marshes may increase. The tidal creeks have the function of transporting water and sediment onto the salt marsh surface; further, the energy of tidal currents and waves are dissipated within the salt marsh-tidal creek system. Hence, this coastal system has a potential value展开更多
Fish communities in a (third-order) intertidal creek in Dongtan marsh in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary were investigated seasonally for one year.A total of 1 996 fish specimens (10 967.8 g) comprising 26 spec...Fish communities in a (third-order) intertidal creek in Dongtan marsh in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary were investigated seasonally for one year.A total of 1 996 fish specimens (10 967.8 g) comprising 26 species and 15 families were collected.Abundances of fish communities in the intertidal salt marsh creek were primarily dominated by Boleophthalmus pectinirostris (19.8%),Collichthys lucidus (18.6%),Periophthalmus magnuspinnatus (18.2%),Liza haematocheilus (17.9%),and secondarily by Mugilogobius abei (8.5%),L.carinatus (7.2%),Odontamblyopus lacepedii (4.3%),and Acanthogobius ommaturus (3.9%);another 18 species were present only occasionally.Non-MDS ordination and SIMPER analysis indicated that there were two fish communities in the intertidal salt marsh creek.In spring,the communities were dominated by B.pectinirostris,P.magnuspinnatus,C.lucidus and M.abei;in summer,autumn,and winter by L.haematocheilus,L.carinatus,A.ommaturus and O.lacepedii.Some species showed strong habitat selection;L.carinatus and P.magnuspinnatus were distributed mainly in the upper and middle creek,while B.pectinirostris,M.abei and O.lacepedii inhabited the middle and lower creek.The study indicated that the salt marshes of the Changjiang River estuary are an important nursery and feeding habitat for many fishes and should be protected.展开更多
Bycatch poses a severe challenge to global fishery management.Although studies have focused on marine megafauna bycatch,research on relevant issues regarding invertebrates is limited,particularly for the threatened ho...Bycatch poses a severe challenge to global fishery management.Although studies have focused on marine megafauna bycatch,research on relevant issues regarding invertebrates is limited,particularly for the threatened horseshoe crabs.In this study,the distribution of fishing gears and the bycatch intensity of Asian horseshoe crabs in the intertidal zones of the northern Beibu Gulf that harbors the most abundant juvenile Asian horseshoe crabs populations in China were evaluated.Seven intertidal nursery habitats for Tachypleus tridentatus and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda were surveyed from May to July in 2021.A transect that crossed the tidal creeks and tidal flats between the high tide embankment/vegetation and low tide line of a given habitat was surveyed during the ebb tides.The type,number,and GPS of fishing gears were recorded when sighted,and the number and prosomal width of each horseshoe crab species were measured.Bycatch intensities differed among habitats,ranging from 0.3 to 18.4 and 1.2 to 22.7 individuals per kilometer of transect for T.tridentatus and C.rotundicauda,respectively.Among the three identified fishing gear types,ground cages and stick net sets caused a stronger bycatch pressure on these two species.Most T.tridentatus bycatch and C.rotundicauda bycatch were large individuals in late juvenile and adult stages.Therefore,the ground cages and stick net sets along/near the tidal creeks,mangrove fringe,and low tide line should be regulated and removed to ensure the functionality of the intertidal zone as the spawning corridor and nursery habitat of Asian horseshoe crabs.展开更多
There are three major types of tidal channels along the coast of the Huanghe (Yellow) River Delta: tidal inlets, tidal creeks, and tidal channels developed from abandoned river channels. The tidal inlets develop mainl...There are three major types of tidal channels along the coast of the Huanghe (Yellow) River Delta: tidal inlets, tidal creeks, and tidal channels developed from abandoned river channels. The tidal inlets develop mainly in two areas with weak erosion and barrier islands. The tidal channels formed from abandoned river channels mainly developed in the area of the new delta lobes formed since 1934. Tidal creeks developed in the intertidal zone and distributed along almost all parts of the Huanghe River Delta coast, but their scales and features are different.展开更多
The Suzhou Creek Sluice is currently the largest underwater plain gate in the world, with a single span of 100 m. It is located in a tidal estuary at the junction of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, Chi...The Suzhou Creek Sluice is currently the largest underwater plain gate in the world, with a single span of 100 m. It is located in a tidal estuary at the junction of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China. In this study, physical and 2D vertical mathematical models were used to investigate and distinguish the mechanism of siltation downstream of an underwater plain gate from that of other gates types. According to quantitative data obtained by site investigation and the application of the physical hydrodynamic models, it was found that the characteristics of the tidal estuary as well as the fact that the sluice span is equal to the creek width are the major reasons contributing to siltation. A possible desiltation treatment system is proposed for the underwater plain gate. The system includes selection of a suitable location that allows the determination of a reasonable top elevation of the sluice floor, reserving sufficient space under the gate to accommodate siltation, setting up a mechanical desiltation system, and flushing silt along with overflow over the top of the gate. Furthermore, on-site hydraulic silt flushing experiments and a topography survey were conducted. These results showed that the measurement system is effective, and by maintaining this scheduled operation once a month, the downstream riverbed has been maintained in a good condition.展开更多
Salt marshes are among the most important coastal wetlands and provide critical ecological services,including climate regulation,biodiversity maintenance,and blue carbon sequestration.However,most salt marshes worldwi...Salt marshes are among the most important coastal wetlands and provide critical ecological services,including climate regulation,biodiversity maintenance,and blue carbon sequestration.However,most salt marshes worldwide are shrinking,owing to the effects of natural and human factors,such as climate change and artificial reclamation.Therefore,it is essential to understand the decline in the morphological processes of salt marshes,and accordingly,the likely evolution of these marshes,in order to enable measures to be taken to mitigate this decline.To this end,this study presented an extensive systematic review of the current state of morphological models and their application to salt marshes.The emergence of process-based(PB)and data-driven(DD)models has contributed to the development of morphological models.In morphodynamic simulations in PB models,multiple physical and biological factors(e.g.,the hydrodynamics of water bodies,sediment erosion,sediment deposition,and vegetation type)have been considered.The systematic review revealed that PB models have been extended to a broader interdisciplinary field.Further,most DD models are based on remote sensing database for the prediction of morphological characteristics with latent uncertainty.Compared to DD models,PB models are more transparent but can be complex and require a lot of computational power.Therefore,to make up for the shortcomings of each model,future studies could couple PB with DD models that consider vegetation,microorganisms,and benthic animals together to simulate or predict the biogeomorphology of salt marsh systems.Nevertheless,this review found that there is a lack of unified metrics to evaluate model performance,so it is important to define clear objectives,use multiple metrics,compare multiple models,incorporate uncertainty,and involve experts in the field to provide guidance in the further study.展开更多
潮沟既是滨海湿地特有的地貌因子,也是输送水分与盐分的重要通道,对植被的生长与空间分布有重要的影响。为探究互花米草入侵对盐城滨海湿地潮沟系统演变的影响,本文利用遥感与地理信息系统(Geographic Information System,GIS)技术,分析...潮沟既是滨海湿地特有的地貌因子,也是输送水分与盐分的重要通道,对植被的生长与空间分布有重要的影响。为探究互花米草入侵对盐城滨海湿地潮沟系统演变的影响,本文利用遥感与地理信息系统(Geographic Information System,GIS)技术,分析了1989年至2020年江苏盐城典型淤泥质潮滩湿地互花米草沼泽时空变化过程与潮沟系统演变特征。研究结果表明:①互花米草扩张经历了入侵初期的斑块阶段、中期连续带状分布阶段及现状阶段过程,入侵影响的景观类型也从光滩转变为碱蓬沼泽;②互花米草入侵过程对潮沟系统产生的影响主要表现为潮沟平均宽度与长度减小、互花米草内潮沟的数量与分支增多;③潮沟系统的变化与互花米草的平均面积、平均周长等存在较大的相关性,表明互花米草的入侵是潮沟系统变化的重要影响因素。展开更多
In Nov. 2005, the macrobenthic community and niche analysis at creeks in three diked tidal flats were studied at Lingkun Island, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The result revealed 31 species belonging to 19 families...In Nov. 2005, the macrobenthic community and niche analysis at creeks in three diked tidal flats were studied at Lingkun Island, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The result revealed 31 species belonging to 19 families, 7 classes and 6 phyla most of which were gastropoda, lamellibranchia, crustacea and polychaeta. In the different habitats of the creeks (the grass flat, the bank of creek and the bottom of the creek), the composition and abundance of the macrobenthic differed. There were 16 species in the grass flat, 21 species in the bank of the creek and 13 species at the bottom of creek. The macrobenthic structure and life forms of the creeks were different in these three habitats, and showed that the creeks changed regularly with the environment factors. In general, the Margalef’s species diversity index: BaC > BoC > GF; the Shannon-Wiener’s index: BaC > Boc > GF; the Pielou’s index: BoC > BaC > GF; the Simpson’s index: GF > BaC > BoC. The analysis of the niche breadth and niche overlap showed that these two were closed related to the distribution and density of the species, which revealed that the niche breadth and the niche overlaps reflect the species distribution, the abundance and the species ability of utilizing the environmental resource. Combined with the data of the four times extraction of the density of macrobenthic species, using the Hierarchical Cluster of between-groups linkage method and the Non-matric Multidimentional Scaling method, these species could be assigned to several groups.展开更多
基金This study was supported by the Project of“863”Marine Monitor of Hi-Tech Research and Development Program of China under contract No.2003AA604040.
文摘The fractal characteristics of tidal creeks in the Gaizhou Beach are analyzed based on high-resolution images fusionof Landsat TM and ERS2, and then the graphic models and characteristics of converse information tree of tidalcreeks in the Gaizhou Beach are established. A calculation model is established based on the above results, and at thesame time, quantitative calculation of the evolution characteristics and the diversity between the northern and thesouthern parts of the Gaizhou Beach is carried out. By the supervised classification of these images, distribution andareas of high tidal flats, middle tidal flats and low tidal flats in the Gaizhou Beach are studied quantitatively, and imagecharactistics of seashell habitats in the Gaizhou Beach and the correlation between mudflat distribution and seashellhabitats are studied. At last, the engineering problems in the Gaizhou Beach are discussed.
文摘Salt marsh-tidal creek systems as a coastal geomorphological unit represent an important natural resource. The present study on Jiangsu salt marshes, eastern China, shows that variations in tidal current velocities in salt marsh creeks are controlled by the local tidal wave characteristics and the bed slope and elevation of the salt marshes and creeks. Likewise, the tidal currents modify the geomorphology of the salt marsh-tidal creek systems by transporting sediments and causing erosion/deposition. Storm events, which appear to have cyclical changes in their intensity relating to sunspot activities, can affect the geomorphic evolution of such systems. Further, in response to accelerated sea-level rise, accretional rates on salt marshes may increase. The tidal creeks have the function of transporting water and sediment onto the salt marsh surface; further, the energy of tidal currents and waves are dissipated within the salt marsh-tidal creek system. Hence, this coastal system has a potential value
基金Supported by Special Research Fund for the National Non-profit Institutes (East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute) (No.2007M03) and Administration Bureau of Virescence of Shanghai Municipality
文摘Fish communities in a (third-order) intertidal creek in Dongtan marsh in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary were investigated seasonally for one year.A total of 1 996 fish specimens (10 967.8 g) comprising 26 species and 15 families were collected.Abundances of fish communities in the intertidal salt marsh creek were primarily dominated by Boleophthalmus pectinirostris (19.8%),Collichthys lucidus (18.6%),Periophthalmus magnuspinnatus (18.2%),Liza haematocheilus (17.9%),and secondarily by Mugilogobius abei (8.5%),L.carinatus (7.2%),Odontamblyopus lacepedii (4.3%),and Acanthogobius ommaturus (3.9%);another 18 species were present only occasionally.Non-MDS ordination and SIMPER analysis indicated that there were two fish communities in the intertidal salt marsh creek.In spring,the communities were dominated by B.pectinirostris,P.magnuspinnatus,C.lucidus and M.abei;in summer,autumn,and winter by L.haematocheilus,L.carinatus,A.ommaturus and O.lacepedii.Some species showed strong habitat selection;L.carinatus and P.magnuspinnatus were distributed mainly in the upper and middle creek,while B.pectinirostris,M.abei and O.lacepedii inhabited the middle and lower creek.The study indicated that the salt marshes of the Changjiang River estuary are an important nursery and feeding habitat for many fishes and should be protected.
基金the Basic Research Fund of Guangxi Academy of Sciences(No.2020YBJ706)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32060129)+3 种基金the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(No.2018 GXNSFBA281071)the Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project(No.2021AC19355)the Guangxi Ba Gui Youth Scholar Programthe Guangxi Recruitment Program of 100 Global Experts。
文摘Bycatch poses a severe challenge to global fishery management.Although studies have focused on marine megafauna bycatch,research on relevant issues regarding invertebrates is limited,particularly for the threatened horseshoe crabs.In this study,the distribution of fishing gears and the bycatch intensity of Asian horseshoe crabs in the intertidal zones of the northern Beibu Gulf that harbors the most abundant juvenile Asian horseshoe crabs populations in China were evaluated.Seven intertidal nursery habitats for Tachypleus tridentatus and Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda were surveyed from May to July in 2021.A transect that crossed the tidal creeks and tidal flats between the high tide embankment/vegetation and low tide line of a given habitat was surveyed during the ebb tides.The type,number,and GPS of fishing gears were recorded when sighted,and the number and prosomal width of each horseshoe crab species were measured.Bycatch intensities differed among habitats,ranging from 0.3 to 18.4 and 1.2 to 22.7 individuals per kilometer of transect for T.tridentatus and C.rotundicauda,respectively.Among the three identified fishing gear types,ground cages and stick net sets caused a stronger bycatch pressure on these two species.Most T.tridentatus bycatch and C.rotundicauda bycatch were large individuals in late juvenile and adult stages.Therefore,the ground cages and stick net sets along/near the tidal creeks,mangrove fringe,and low tide line should be regulated and removed to ensure the functionality of the intertidal zone as the spawning corridor and nursery habitat of Asian horseshoe crabs.
文摘There are three major types of tidal channels along the coast of the Huanghe (Yellow) River Delta: tidal inlets, tidal creeks, and tidal channels developed from abandoned river channels. The tidal inlets develop mainly in two areas with weak erosion and barrier islands. The tidal channels formed from abandoned river channels mainly developed in the area of the new delta lobes formed since 1934. Tidal creeks developed in the intertidal zone and distributed along almost all parts of the Huanghe River Delta coast, but their scales and features are different.
文摘The Suzhou Creek Sluice is currently the largest underwater plain gate in the world, with a single span of 100 m. It is located in a tidal estuary at the junction of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China. In this study, physical and 2D vertical mathematical models were used to investigate and distinguish the mechanism of siltation downstream of an underwater plain gate from that of other gates types. According to quantitative data obtained by site investigation and the application of the physical hydrodynamic models, it was found that the characteristics of the tidal estuary as well as the fact that the sluice span is equal to the creek width are the major reasons contributing to siltation. A possible desiltation treatment system is proposed for the underwater plain gate. The system includes selection of a suitable location that allows the determination of a reasonable top elevation of the sluice floor, reserving sufficient space under the gate to accommodate siltation, setting up a mechanical desiltation system, and flushing silt along with overflow over the top of the gate. Furthermore, on-site hydraulic silt flushing experiments and a topography survey were conducted. These results showed that the measurement system is effective, and by maintaining this scheduled operation once a month, the downstream riverbed has been maintained in a good condition.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2040204)the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.BK2020020,BK20220979,and BK20220993)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University(Grant No.B220202057).
文摘Salt marshes are among the most important coastal wetlands and provide critical ecological services,including climate regulation,biodiversity maintenance,and blue carbon sequestration.However,most salt marshes worldwide are shrinking,owing to the effects of natural and human factors,such as climate change and artificial reclamation.Therefore,it is essential to understand the decline in the morphological processes of salt marshes,and accordingly,the likely evolution of these marshes,in order to enable measures to be taken to mitigate this decline.To this end,this study presented an extensive systematic review of the current state of morphological models and their application to salt marshes.The emergence of process-based(PB)and data-driven(DD)models has contributed to the development of morphological models.In morphodynamic simulations in PB models,multiple physical and biological factors(e.g.,the hydrodynamics of water bodies,sediment erosion,sediment deposition,and vegetation type)have been considered.The systematic review revealed that PB models have been extended to a broader interdisciplinary field.Further,most DD models are based on remote sensing database for the prediction of morphological characteristics with latent uncertainty.Compared to DD models,PB models are more transparent but can be complex and require a lot of computational power.Therefore,to make up for the shortcomings of each model,future studies could couple PB with DD models that consider vegetation,microorganisms,and benthic animals together to simulate or predict the biogeomorphology of salt marsh systems.Nevertheless,this review found that there is a lack of unified metrics to evaluate model performance,so it is important to define clear objectives,use multiple metrics,compare multiple models,incorporate uncertainty,and involve experts in the field to provide guidance in the further study.
文摘潮沟既是滨海湿地特有的地貌因子,也是输送水分与盐分的重要通道,对植被的生长与空间分布有重要的影响。为探究互花米草入侵对盐城滨海湿地潮沟系统演变的影响,本文利用遥感与地理信息系统(Geographic Information System,GIS)技术,分析了1989年至2020年江苏盐城典型淤泥质潮滩湿地互花米草沼泽时空变化过程与潮沟系统演变特征。研究结果表明:①互花米草扩张经历了入侵初期的斑块阶段、中期连续带状分布阶段及现状阶段过程,入侵影响的景观类型也从光滩转变为碱蓬沼泽;②互花米草入侵过程对潮沟系统产生的影响主要表现为潮沟平均宽度与长度减小、互花米草内潮沟的数量与分支增多;③潮沟系统的变化与互花米草的平均面积、平均周长等存在较大的相关性,表明互花米草的入侵是潮沟系统变化的重要影响因素。
文摘In Nov. 2005, the macrobenthic community and niche analysis at creeks in three diked tidal flats were studied at Lingkun Island, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The result revealed 31 species belonging to 19 families, 7 classes and 6 phyla most of which were gastropoda, lamellibranchia, crustacea and polychaeta. In the different habitats of the creeks (the grass flat, the bank of creek and the bottom of the creek), the composition and abundance of the macrobenthic differed. There were 16 species in the grass flat, 21 species in the bank of the creek and 13 species at the bottom of creek. The macrobenthic structure and life forms of the creeks were different in these three habitats, and showed that the creeks changed regularly with the environment factors. In general, the Margalef’s species diversity index: BaC > BoC > GF; the Shannon-Wiener’s index: BaC > Boc > GF; the Pielou’s index: BoC > BaC > GF; the Simpson’s index: GF > BaC > BoC. The analysis of the niche breadth and niche overlap showed that these two were closed related to the distribution and density of the species, which revealed that the niche breadth and the niche overlaps reflect the species distribution, the abundance and the species ability of utilizing the environmental resource. Combined with the data of the four times extraction of the density of macrobenthic species, using the Hierarchical Cluster of between-groups linkage method and the Non-matric Multidimentional Scaling method, these species could be assigned to several groups.