渤海沉积物中磷的分布与埋藏通量

对渤海27个站位的表层沉积物和25个站位的柱状沉积物中总磷(TP)、无机磷(IP)及有机磷(OP)的含量及其分布特征进行了研究.结果表明,渤海表层沉积物总磷含量的变化范围为10.83～20.27 μmol·g-1,IP是表层沉积物中磷的主要存在形式,平均占TP的81％,柱状沉积物中无机磷同样占绝对优势.沉积物中总磷与无机磷的垂直分布具有由较深层向浅层增加的趋势,有机磷含量也随着深度的增加而减小,一般是上部变化较大、下部变化较小.渤海沉积物中总磷及无机磷在黄河口及莱州湾附近海域含量最高,渤海西部也有较高含量,中部次之,东部及海峡沉积物中磷含量最低;沉积物中有机磷在渤海西北部、渤海湾及辽东湾口附近含量较高影响渤海沉积物中磷含量的主要因素有陆源输入与水动力条件渤海磷的埋藏通量和埋藏效率都具有明显的区域性,研究发现,磷的埋藏通量与沉积速率的相关性显著(r=0.897,p＜0.01),而磷的埋藏效率沿岸高,并向外海逐渐降低通过对比1998年与2008年渤海中南部的表层沉积物磷含量数据,发现2008年沉积物中总磷、有机磷含量高于1998年,说明随着社会经济的发展和人类活动的加剧,渤海水体富营养化程度愈加严重.     

Photocatalytic degradation of C. I. Reactive Red 24 solution with K6SiW11O39SnII

Environmental friendly materials, K₆SiW₁₁O₃₉Sn (SiWSn), was synthesized. SiWSn photocatalytic decomposition of C. I. Reactive Red 24 (RR24) with the UV-lamp (253.7 nm, 20 W), Xenon lamp filtered less than 390 nm light (500 W) and sun light was investigated. The results showed that RR24 solution could be effectively decolorized with the SiWSn photocatalyst. The photocatalytic degradation efficiency of RR24 with SiWSn was affected by the initial concentration of RR2 solution, the amount of SiWSn and the photolysis time. It is demonstrated that the process of photodegradation of RR24 with SiWSn is a pesudo first-order reaction, which can be described by Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation. Hydroxyl radicals and holes are both the main oxidants in the photocatalytic reaction of RR24 with SiWSn.     

Environmental changes in Jiaozhou Bay of northern China during the past 90 years using metals and biogenic elements in sediments

Metals and biogenic elements were analyzed from surface sediments and a 100 cm core collected from Jiaozhou Bay in July 2009, to determine how the environment has changed over the past 90 years due to increasing anthropogenic influences in this region. High concentrations of biogenic silica (BSi) represented the dominance of diatoms in the bay. Most metals were lower than the marine sediment quality guidelines; however, Hg, Zn, and Mn were at polluted levels. The vertical profiles of biogenic elements and metals in the sediment core suggest that the most significant environmental changes occurred since the 1990s, and three stages could be defined: (1) before 1950, characterized by low concentrations of biogenic elements and metals; (2) between 1950 and 1990, displaying an obvious increase of Hg and a slow increase of biogenic elements; (3) after 1990, reflected by a significant increase of total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), total phosphate (TP), and most metals, but a decrease of BSi. Correlation and principal component analyses indicated that most metals originated from lithogenic sources, industrial and domestic discharges as well as maricultural activities.     

PET-modified red mud as catalysts for oxidative desulfurization reactions

This work describes the synthesis of catalysts based on red mud/polyethylene terephthalate(PET) composites and their subsequent heat treatment under N2 atmosphere.The materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),temperature programmed reduction(TPR),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT–IR),X-ray diffraction(XRD),thermogravimetric(TG) analysis and N2adsorption/desorption.The catalysts were evaluated in the oxidative desulfurization reaction of dibenzothiophene(DBT) in a biphasic system.The results indicated that the PET impregnation on red mud increased the affinity of the catalyst with the nonpolar phase(fuel),in which the contaminant was dissolved,allowing a higher conversion(up to 80%) and selectivity to the corresponding dibenzothiophene sulfone.The sulfone compound is more polar than DBT and diffused into the polar solvent as indicated by the data obtained via gas chromatography–mass spectrometry(GC–MS).     

WATER QUALITY IN THE RED SEA COASTAL WATERS (EGYPT): ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIABILITY

In order to provide a background picture of the water quality of the Egyptian Red Sea a number of hydrological and chemical parameters have been measured bimonthly in 2000. Few data are available on this area, which is apparently subjected to an increasing human impact due to recreational (swimming and diving), industrial (mainly phosphate shipping and industry) and fishing/harbor activities. The results of the present study indicate that changes in the salinity and pH were not significant with highly oxygenated seawaters. The levels of suspended solids (as total suspended matter, TSM) and chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) were generally low and showed an homogeneous distribution in the study region. The ratio of chlorophyll-a to total suspended matter concentrations increased between November and March and decreased from May to September. Chlorophyll-a was significantly correlated with transparency and total suspended matter concentrations in July, September and November. Nitrogen, phosphorus and reactive silicate concentrations were generally low, and allowed classifying the Egyptian Red Sea coastal water as oligotrophic to mesotrophic. The middle region of the study area, which was located between Safaga and Qusair displayed relatively high phosphate contents when compared with other coastal areas. The high values of N:P ratios indicate that PO 4 -P is the limiting factor for phytoplankton growth in the Red Sea coastal waters, with the possible exception of the middle region. Significant relationships were found between chlorophyll-a concentrations and nutrient levels in different sampling periods. Spatial distribution patterns of the studied variables revealed that productivity of the Red Sea coastal waters is mostly controlled by phosphate concentrations, salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen.     

Facilitating landform migration by removing shore protection structures: Opportunities and constraints

Recent studies have identified the need to adapt to climate change by allowing landforms and habitats to migrate landward, although implementation of actual adaptation responses is limited. Removing the barriers that shore protection structures create between coastal and upland habitats can reestablish exchanges of sediment and the ecological functions of the natural ecotone. The potential for removing these structures was evaluated in 12 national parks managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Criteria for removal included condition of structures, influence of natural processes, environmental benefits, public safety, and visitor access and use.We found that 145 structures out of a total of 407 could be removed or allowed to deteriorate. We highlight three adaptation projects that are currently being conducted, two of which involve removing structures. Reasons for not taking a more pro-active approach to removing protection structures include (1) conflicting policy directives; (2) presence of key access roads and critical archaeological and historic sites; (3) lack of data; (4) lack of funds and human resources; (5) reluctance to replace known problems with an unknown set of problems; (6) consideration of visitor desires; and (7) reluctance to allow erosion to occur. Demonstration projects are needed to provide information about adaptation strategies that promote enhancement of ecosystem functions. Projects to remove protection structures are likely to be viewed as successful only if results are specified as a positive product, and the distinction between the concept of loss (erosion of existing landforms and habitats) and the concept of gain (evolution of new landforms and habitats) is made clear.     

Dissolved trace-metal concentrations along the Mediterranean Sea, to the north of the Nile Delta Region, Egypt

This work focuses on four marine sites of the Mediterranean Sea, north of the Nile Delta, Egypt. Surface-water samples were collected seasonally during 2003. The aim of this study is to assess the levels of some dissolved trace metals (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, and Pb) in two environmental conditions. The metal concentrations in the coastal zone were in the following ranges: 11.92-30.45 μg l^-1 for Fe, 5.79-17.36 μg l^-1 for Mn, 0.87-7.80 μg l^-1 for Zn, 0.40-1.87 μg l^-1 for Cu, and 1.53-10.31 μg l^-1 for Pb. In the sites with continental water input (mixing zone), the metals were scattered in the following ranges: Fe (19.72-60.33 μg l^-1), Mn (12.63-35.60 μg l^-1), Zn (2.67-22.00), Cu (0.83-8.10 μg l^-1), and Pb (1.72-29.7 μg l^-1). The results for the metal concentrations showed a remarkable decrease in the levels of the different metals going from the estuaries and outlets into the coastal sea water. Generally, the levels of the metals in the two zones are higher than the background levels of the unpolluted area. A comparison of the trace-metal levels in the coastal zone of the Mediterranean Sea north of Nile Delta with the minimal risk concentration (reported by water-quality criteria, WQC) showed a significantly lower content at the coastal area of the Mediterranean sea of Egypt. The study also indicated that the impact of anthropogenic inputs was limited in the distribution of the metals, except that the Pb content was slightly higher in the area of the mixing zone than that reported for WQC. The relationships between the different trace-metal concentrations and the other parameters (salinity, chlorophyll a and suspended particulate matter) were discussed, and the simple regressions between them were evaluated.     

Risky business: Engaging the public on sea level rise and inundation

To examine whether U.S. public opinion may become as sharply polarized on adaptation responses as it has been on mitigation policies, we surveyed a sample of urban coastal residents in Maryland (n = 378). We then tested the impact of a community deliberative event (n = 40) with small-group sea level rise discussions as a depolarization strategy. Cultural worldviews which contribute to politically polarized beliefs about climate were predictive of perceptions of sea level rise risk. Living close to flooding hazards also significantly predicted respondents’ perceptions of household or neighborhood risks, but not of risks to the entire county. The event significantly increased topic knowledge among all participants and, among those with a worldview predisposing them to lower risk perceptions, significantly increased problem identification and concern about impacts. These results suggest small-group deliberation focused on local problem-solving may be an effective tool for reducing the polarizing effects of cultural worldviews on decision-making.     

长江口洋山海域表层沉积物重金属的富积及其潜在生态风险评价

根据长江口洋山海域表层沉积物监测资料,利用变异系数法和富积系数法,对表层沉积物中重金属的空间波动程度及富积程度进行了分析,并采用Hakanson潜在生态危害指数法对其潜在生态危害程度进行了评价.结果表明:在表层沉积物所监测的重金属中,Pb元素的空间波动程度最高,其它重金属元素的空间波动程度较低,各重金属空间波动程度的顺序依次为Pb＞Cd＞Hg＞Cu＞Cr＞As＞Zn;沉积物中Cu元素的富积程度最高,Pb元素次之,其它重金属元素的富积程度较低,各重金属富积程度的顺序依次为Cu＞Pb＞Zn＞As＞Cr＞Cd＞Hg.潜在生态危害评价结果显示:洋山海域表层沉积物中的重金属对海洋生态系统的潜在生态危害较轻微,均属于轻微潜在生态危害程度,其轻微潜在生态危害程度顺序为Cu＞As＞Hg＞Pb＞Cd＞Cr＞Zn.     

南黄海西部陆架区表层沉积物重金属污染评价

对南黄海西部陆架区486个表层沉积物中的Cu、Zn、Pb、Cd、Cr、Hg、As进行了化学测试分析,并依据海洋沉积物质量标准对沉积物质量进行了评价,结果表明,表层沉积物中的重金属Hg、Cd、Pb、Zn的含量都低于国标规定的一类沉积物的最高标准;Cr、Cu、As的含量在大部分区域也都低于国标规定的一类沉积物的最高标准,仅在局部区域为二类沉积物区。利用潜在生态危害指数法对重金属污染进行了评价,结果表明:表层沉积物中主要重金属污染因子为As,As在局部站位表现为中等单因子污染,Cr在研究区只有一个站位为中等单因子污染,其它重金属为低单因子污染,重金属总体污染低。另外,研究区各重金属潜在生态危害低,总的潜在生态风险低。