Periphyton and Sediment Bioassessment in North Florida Bay

Periphyton colonization and sediment bioassessment were used ina survey to compare the relative environmental condition ofsampling sites located in Florida Bay and four peripheral sloughareas during the summer of 1995. Periphyton biomass, pigmentcontent, tissue quality and community composition weredetermined. In addition, benthic community composition and thetoxicities of whole sediments and associated pore waters weredetermined for two species of rooted macrophytes, an epibenthicinvertebrate and bioluminescent bacteria. Several locational differences were observed for the response parameters.Periphyton biomass was significantly greater in the Taylor Riverand the least in Shell Creek (P < 0.05). Most sediments were notacutely toxic to mysid shrimp nor phytotoxic. However, sedimentsfrom the Taylor River were more phytostimulatory than others (P< 0.05). Contaminant bioresidues were similar at most sites,however, mercury, chromium and nickel concentrations weregreater for periphyton colonized in the Taylor River and TroutCreek areas. Structural characteristics of the periphytic algalcommunity usually were statistically similar but a consistenttrend of lower density and diversity was evident for ShellCreek. The benthic community was the least diverse and dense inthe Canal C-111. The results of this study provide an initialindication of differences in the role of several slough areas aspossible sources of bioavailable contaminants to Florida Baywhich warrants additional investigation.     

渤海湾浮游植物的生态研究

2005年5～10月对渤海湾水域中的浮游植物进行了调查研究。结果表明:2005年3个航次调查共鉴定出浮游植物58种,浮游植物种数以硅藻门为主,硅藻种数占浮游植物总种数的62%。浮游植物数量时空分布呈现平水期高、丰水期次之、枯水期低;近岸略高远岸,南部海域比北部海域高的特征。浮游植物多样性,群落结构复杂性以及海水水质也随平水期、丰水期、枯水期逐渐降低。基于多样性指数评价的渤海湾水质分析,其总体上处于中度和重度污染。     

象山港表层沉积物中营养元素的分布特征及影响因素

通过对象山港表层沉积物中不同形态氮、磷含量的调查,分析了该海区表层沉积物中氮、磷的分布特征,象山港表层沉积物中氮、磷含量较高,已对底栖生物产生生态毒性;海产养殖是造成本海域营养元素超标的最主要因素,也是控制营养元素在空间和时间上变化的主要因素.     

Fish Responses to Experimental Fragmentation of Seagrass Habitat

Abstract: Understanding the consequences of habitat fragmentation has come mostly from comparisons of patchy and continuous habitats. Because fragmentation is a process, it is most accurately studied by actively fragmenting large patches into multiple smaller patches. We fragmented artificial seagrass habitats and evaluated the impacts of fragmentation on fish abundance and species richness over time (1 day, 1 week, 1 month). Fish assemblages were compared among 4 treatments: control (single, continuous 9‐m² patches); fragmented (single, continuous 9‐m² patches fragmented to 4 discrete 1‐m² patches); prefragmented/patchy (4 discrete 1‐m² patches with the same arrangement as fragmented); and disturbance control (fragmented then immediately restored to continuous 9‐m² patches). Patchy seagrass had lower species richness than actively fragmented seagrass (up to 39% fewer species after 1 week), but species richness in fragmented treatments was similar to controls. Total fish abundance did not vary among treatments and therefore was unaffected by fragmentation, patchiness, or disturbance caused during fragmentation. Patterns in species richness and abundance were consistent 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after fragmentation. The expected decrease in fish abundance from reduced total seagrass area in fragmented and patchy seagrass appeared to be offset by greater fish density per unit area of seagrass. If fish prefer to live at edges, then the effects of seagrass habitat loss on fish abundance may have been offset by the increase (25%) in seagrass perimeter in fragmented and patchy treatments. Possibly there is some threshold of seagrass patch connectivity below which fish abundances cannot be maintained. The immediate responses of fish to experimental habitat fragmentation provided insights beyond those possible from comparisons of continuous and historically patchy habitat.     

三峡水库香溪河库湾水温分布特性研究

建立三维水温数学模型,对2007年三峡水库香溪河库湾及部分库首江段的水温分布特性进行了数值研究。根据计算区域的特点,模型采用贴体网格系统,并充分考虑水体与外界的热交换、入流、出流等因素,利用实测资料率定相关参数后进行模拟,结果表明:（1）香溪河库湾属于季节性水温分层型水体,分层期会有温跃层的出现;但在水平方向上水温差异较小,全年水温在111~2914℃变化。（2）库区干流由于水体紊动作用强,模拟时段2007年全年没有发生水温分层现象。（3）库湾在水温分层期间,表层的水温普遍高于干流,底层局部水温则低于干流,香溪河口存在水平及立面环流与潜流现象,呈现极为复杂的三维流动特性。研究结果可为三峡库区生态环境安全管理提供科学依据。     

惠州大亚湾石化区综合污水处理厂技改尝试

为提高污水处理效果,降低运行成本,惠州大亚湾石化区综合污水处理厂针对实际来水状况,对原有工艺进行一系列工艺技术改造,改造后工艺系统运行良好,出水水质较高,达到广东省《水污染物排放限值》(DB4426-2001)第二时段一级标准。惠州大亚湾石化区综合污水处理厂的小水量技术改造表明:通过有效的技术改造和调整技术管理措施,可提高污水处理率、减少环境污染、降低生产成本、减少资源浪费。     

Norway's role in international collaboration towards rehabilitation of Andreeva Bay

Andreeva Bay is one of the largest and most hazardous nuclear legacy sites in northwest Russia. The site is the location of large amounts of Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) and radioactive wastes and the risks associated with the site have precipitated an extensive international collaborative effort towards securing and rehabilitating the site. Given the location and proximity of the site, Norway has and continues to contribute in a number of ways towards this effort. Norway's activities in relation to rehabilitative efforts at Andreeva Bay are focused on both infrastructural and remediative initiatives as well as regulatory collaboration with Russia towards ensuring effective and safe operations during handling and removal of SNF and radioactive materials. This article describes Norway's role within international efforts in the context of the rehabilitation of Andreeva Bay and outlines previous activities and Norway's future direction with respect to the site.     

人工控制条件下水流速对香溪河库湾浮游植物影响的初步研究

为了揭示三峡水库不同藻类对水流速度的响应,2008年8月,利用香溪河库湾原水进行了人工控制条件下水流速度对浮游植物生长和群落组成影响的研究。结果表明,在水温、光照及营养盐相同的条件下,水流条件对藻类的细胞密度和组成会产生显著的影响。单因素方差分析的S N K多重比较结果表明,在实验设定的流速范围内针杆藻(Synedra sp.)在高流速(0139 m/s)下的细胞密度显著高于其他流速组(p<005),相对密度最高;盘星藻(Pediastrumspp.)在中流速(0075 m/s)下的细胞密度显著高于其他各处理组(p<005);微囊藻(Microcystisspp.)各实验组间细胞密度无显著差异（p>005）,但在低流速（0046 m/s）下的细胞密度和相对密度均高于其他各组;小环藻(Cyclotella sp.)细胞密度在水流动组间无显著差异（p>005）,但都显著高于0 m/s实验组的细胞密度（p<005     

胶州湾表层沉积物重金属污染分布特征及其生态风险评价

根据2009年对胶州湾东岸表层沉积物中重金属调查结果,对重金属含量分布及富集特征进行分析,并采用潜在生态危害指数(RI)法对其生态危害程度进行评价。结果表明,胶州湾东岸表层沉积物中的重金属含量,除7月的Cu、Cr平均含量略低于12月外,其他重金属(Cd、Zn、Pb、As)平均含量7月均高于12月。在表层沉积物中Cd的污染程度最高,7月平均污染指数达1.68。单个重金属潜在生态危害系数(Eir)表明,Cd的Eir大于其他重金属的Eir,其他重金属的Eir均小于轻微危害程度的划分标准,表明对胶州湾东岸生态环境具有潜在影响的重金属主要是Cd,从多个重金属的RI均值看,均小于150,属于轻微生态危害。     

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) in surface sediments from Monastir Bay (Tunisia,Central Mediterranean): Occurrence,distribution and seasonal variations

An assessment of PCB and PBDE contamination of surface sediments in Monastir Bay was carried out in two contrasted seasons of the year. Samples were collected from 5 sites and analyzed for the ∑₇ marker PCBs (i.e. PCBs 28, 52, 101, 118, 138, 153 and 180) and ∑₄ PBDE congeners (PBDEs 47, 99, 119 and 153) by GC/ECD. Concentrations of both PCBs and PBDEs showed seasonal variations. PCB concentrations were in the range of 3.1–9.3 ng g⁻¹ and 1.1–8.1 ng g⁻¹ in wet and dry season respectively, and sediments were considered moderately contaminated with PCBs. All PCBs analyzed were detected in surface sediments. PCB 153 and 52 congeners showed the highest relative abundance in both winter and summer. PBDE concentrations ranged from not detect to 0.1 ng g⁻¹, with only BDE-47 congener detected in sediments and only in winter. Analysis of spatial and seasonal variations indicated that PCB distribution is governed by hydrodynamics and temporal variability of inputs. While the PCB contamination appeared to be mainly land-based, PBDEs are suspected to originate from atmospheric deposition.