海底管道在位状态调查实践

根据调查设备搭载器的不同,将海底管道在位状态调查方法归为船载、自治水下机器人搭载(AUV 搭载)和无人遥控潜水器搭载(ROV搭载)三类;在浅水段采用船载调查,在深水段采用AUV搭载调查,在此基础上进行重点关注区域筛选,开展ROV调查,最后进行整体评价和分析对比,这种^“(船载/AUV)+ROV^”组合模式很好地实现了多种调查方法的优势互补。实际上,采用AUV搭载进行海底管道在位状态调查在国内业界尚属首次。调查所取得的管道位置、埋深、周边障碍物的分布以及管道人工处理情况等成果,为后期开展管道维护工作提供了重要的基础数据。此次成功实践可为以后从浅水到深水的管道在位状态调查提供经验和借鉴。     

Pre-concentration of naturally occurring radionuclides and the determination of (212)Pb from fresh waters

A novel technique has been developed for determining the ²¹²Pb activity of fresh waters. This is of interest to environmental monitoring programmes that utilise gross α-activity methods to screen for anthropogenic radionuclides. The contribution from ²¹²Pb varies, and is difficult to experimentally measure due to its relatively short half-life (t_½ = 10.6 h) and low environmental activity (<0.1 Bq l⁻¹). The use of a three-stage technique that encompasses a unique form of pre-concentration, separation and analysis by liquid scintillation counting allows a lower detection limit of 0.006 Bq l⁻¹ with a chemical yield of 92.5 ± 5.6%. The measurement can be obtained within 7 h of sample collection, and is calculated using the radioactive decay of ²¹²Bi. Other naturally occurring radionuclides may also be extracted using the pre-concentration stage of the technique, with efficiencies above 90% at a range of pH values.     

Freshwater systems and ecosystem services: Challenges and chances for cross-fertilization of disciplines

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened in the world, while providing numerous essential ecosystem services (ES) to humans. Despite their importance, research on freshwater ecosystem services is limited. Here, we examine how freshwater studies could help to advance ES research and vice versa. We summarize major knowledge gaps and suggest solutions focusing on science and policy in Europe. We found several features that are unique to freshwater ecosystems, but often disregarded in ES assessments. Insufficient transfer of knowledge towards stakeholders is also problematic. Knowledge transfer and implementation seems to be less effective towards South-east Europe. Focusing on the strengths of freshwater research regarding connectivity, across borders, involving multiple actors can help to improve ES research towards a more dynamic, landscape-level approach, which we believe can boost the implementation of the ES concept in freshwater policies. Bridging these gaps can contribute to achieve the ambitious targets of the EU’s Green Deal.     

Water Quality in the Near Coastal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Affected by Hurricane Katrina: Before and After the Storm

Water quality was assessed following Hurricane Katrina in the affected waters of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Post-landfall water quality was compared to pre-hurricane conditions using indicators assessed by EPA’s National Coastal Assessment program and additional indicators of contaminants in water and pathogens. Water quality data collected after Hurricane Katrina suggest that the coastal waters affected by the storm exhibited higher salinity and concentrations of chlorophyll a, dissolved inorganic phosphorus, and total suspended solids following the storm compared to the previous 5-year averages. Higher bottom dissolved oxygen concentrations and light attenuation were also observed. Contaminant concentrations measured in the water column were very low or undetectable, as were the presence of pathogens. Overall water quality did not significantly differ from water quality assessed in the five years preceding the storm. Statistical analyses indicate that use of a probabilistic survey design is appropriate for making pre-storm and post storm comparisons for water quality condition on an areal basis. The information in this article has been funded wholly (or in part) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has been subjected to review by the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents reflect the views of the Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use. This is contribution number 1280 from the Gulf Ecology Division.     

Assessing the steady-state [·NO<Subscript>2</Subscript>] in environmental samples

Based on available literature data of [NO₂ ⁻], steady-state [·OH], and ·OH generation rate upon nitrate photolysis in environmental aqueous samples under sunlight, the steady-state [·NO₂], could be calculated. Interestingly, one to two orders of magnitude more ·NO₂ would be formed in photochemical processes in atmospheric water droplets compared to transfer from the gas phase. The relative importance of nitrite oxidation compared to nitrate photolysis as an ·NO₂ source would be higher in atmospheric than in surface waters. The calculated levels of ·NO₂ could lead to substantial transformation of phenol into nitrophenols in both atmospheric and surface waters.     

自动吹扫捕集/气相色谱—质谱法同时测定地表水中的2-甲基茚、1-甲基萘、1,4-二氢萘和4-甲基苯乙烯

将地表水中的2-甲基茚、1-甲基萘、1,4-二氢萘和4-甲基苯乙烯同时用吹扫捕集/气相色谱—质谱法进行测定。结果表明,当进样体积为20mL时,方法检出限为0.42~0.46μg/L,标准曲线相关系数大于0.999,方法精密度的相对标准偏差为1.1%~4.2%,加标回收率为80.0%~118.0%,均符合有关分析要求。该方法灵敏度高、分离效果良好,在实际样品测定特别是突发性环境污染应急事故监测中有较好的应用。     

Modelling the effects of ‘coastal’ acidification on copper speciation

We present here a copper speciation model that accounts for the long-term (‘coastal-acidification’) and short-term (daily and seasonal variation) variability in water pH and water temperature. The developed model is applied to a sub-tropical estuary (Moreton Bay, Australia) at a one hundred year time scale so that outputs are consistent with climate change projections. The model predicts that the mean cupric ion concentration (Cu²⁺) in the estuary will increase by 115% over the next 100 years as a result of the projected decrease in pH and increase in water temperature. Through calibration, the estimated concentration of copper-complexing dissolved organic matter (DOM) in the estuary is found to be 22.5 nM. An increase in the concentration of Cu²⁺, which is the most toxic and bioavailable form of copper, has implications for ecosystem health and may have a negative effect on the detoxifying capacity of DOM. Models that provide a framework for coupling biological, chemical and physical processes are important for providing a holistic perspective of coastal systems, especially for better understanding a system within the context of climatic and non-climatic drivers.     

港口水域突发事件应急预案存在的问题与对策分析

针对港口功能的拓展和规模的扩大以及自然灾害的影响,港口水域安全面临较为严峻形势的特点,系统分析现有的港口水域突发事件应急预案在应急指挥机制、应急运行机制和应急保障力量建设等方面存在不足,根据国家和地方有关应急预案建设相关的法律法规要求,结合港口水域安全管理的特点,提出港口水域安全管理相关职能部门密切协作,建立起协作、高效的应急指挥体系、进一步完善预防预警机制、加强应急队伍建设、构建完备的应急物资装备保障体系和经费保障制度等方面的具体措施,全面加强港口水域突发事件应急处置能力建设,提高港口水域各相关部门的应急能力,为港口城市经济的发展提供安全的港口营运环境。     

Environmental significance of biogenic elements in surface sediments of the Changjiang Estuary and its adjacent areas

Biogenic elements and six phosphorus(P) fractions in surface sediments from the Changjiang Estuary and adjacent waters were determined to investigate the governing factors of these elements, and further to discuss their potential uses as paleo-environment proxies and risks of P release from sediment. Total organic carbon(TOC) and leachable organic P(Lea-OP) showed high concentrations in the estuary, Zhejiang coast and ofshore upwelling area. They came from both the Changjiang River and marine biological input.Biogenic silicon(BSi) exhibited a high concentration band between 123 and 124°E. BSi mainly came from diatom production and its concentration in the inshore area was diluted by river sediment. Total nitrogen(TN) was primarily of marine biogenic origin. Seaward decreasing trends of Fe-bound P and Al-bound P revealed their terrestrial origins. Influenced by old Huanghe sediment delivered by the Jiangsu coastal current, the maximum concentration of detrital P(Det-P) was observed in the area north of the estuary. Similar high concentrations of carbonate fluorapatite(CFA-P) and CaCO3 in the southern study area suggested marine calcium-organism sources of CFA-P. TOC, TN and non-apatite P were enriched in fine sediment, and Det-P partially exhibited coarse-grain enrichment, but BSi had no correlation with sediment grain size. Diferent sources and governing factors made biogenic elements and P species have distinct potential uses in indicating environmental conditions. Transferable P accounted for 14%-46% of total P. In an aerobic environment,there was low risk of P release from sediment, attributed to excess Fe oxides in sediments.     

城市景观水体的污染控制和修复技术

分析了城市景观水体的特点及其水质污染状况,表明景观水体处理的必要性和迫切性。综述近年来景观水体的污染控制和修复技术及其机理。提出城市景观水体污染控制的关键应将污水处理的常规生物处理技术与生态处理技术有效结合,以合乎城市生态建设的要求。