Sustainability of tropical small-scale fisheries: Integrated assessment in French Guiana

Like many tropical small-scale fisheries, the French Guiana coastal fishery is characterized by the high fish biodiversity of its ecosystem, the weak selectivity of the fleets exploiting the resources, and the heterogeneity of the vessels in terms of size and fishing techniques. The Rapfish method is used to assess sustainability within 11 fishery systems by means of 27 attributes relating to ecological, economic, social, and technological fields. Overall results indicate an average performance in the weak sustainability range. Comparisons made among the FSs show a gradient of sustainability performance from the western portion of the coast to the eastern portion. Several recommendations are formulated to raise the current “sustainability” status, such as the reduction of discards. This study is used as a complementary tool to the bioeconomic model in order to define a sustainable management plan for the French Guiana coastal fishery.     

Use of high water marks and eyewitness accounts to delineate flooded coastal areas: The case of Storm Johanna (10 March 2008) in Brittany,France

Mapping flooded coastal areas can be carried out using different methods and can promote a better understanding and management of coastal flood risks. The delineation of the coastal areas in western Brittany inundated during a storm that came through on 10 March 2008 was determined based on eyewitness accounts and physical marks noted in situ. Using this methodology, 25 sites were mapped, representing an overall flooded area of more than 30 ha. The delineation of the flooded areas was compared with the official French (PPR-SM) flood zones, revealing some discrepancies. Finally, two case studies illustrate how coastal flood mapping can be useful for validating hydrodynamic models.     

广西犀牛脚海岸地貌特征的初步研究

本文主要论述广西犀牛脚海岸地貌类型及其特征,并与广西海岸进行了对比,认为犀牛脚海岸地貌类型基本上是广西海岸地貌的缩影。     

Modern sediment supply to the lower delta plain of the Ganges-Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh

Vibracores and auger samples collected from the lower (tidal) delta plain of the Ganges-Brahmaputra River in Bangladesh were examined to determine whether the area is a significant sink for riverine sediments. Measurements of ¹³⁷Cs activity and radiocarbon in the sediments indicate sediment accumulation is taking place on decadal and millennial time scales at rates reaching 1.1 cm/year. The sediment of the lower delta plain is primarily derived from an offshore source after having originally been supplied by the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system, carried westward by prevailing currents and advected inland by monsoonal coastal setup and cyclonic events.     

土地利用变化对芝罘连岛沙坝附近海岸带的影响

在RS,GIS技术支持下,经过遥感影像解译获取了研究区1979,1989,1997和2007年4个典型时期土地利用信息,通过对土地利用变化分析,表明近30a来建设用地始终大幅增长,耕地一直大量减少,养殖池和河漫滩从无到有,其他地类呈波动式变化。在快速城市化进程中人类活动对芝罘连岛沙坝附近海岸带产生了深刻影响：其土地利用...     

闽南沿海平原全新世孢粉组合及其意义

本文通过对闽南沿海平原地区３个钻孔的全新世沉积的孢粉研究，划分出６个孢粉带，反映了本区全新世时期植被演替和相应的气候波动，并结合１４Ｃ测年和硅藻分析等资料，确定Ⅰ和Ⅱ孢粉带为全新世早期，Ⅲ和Ⅳ孢粉带为全新世中期，Ⅴ和Ⅵ孢粉带为全新世晚期。     

Fractal Determination of Coastal Types Based on GIS--A Case Study of China

The probability of fractal determination of coastal types based on GIS is preliminarily discussed with China as an example. Finally, some significant conclusions are drawn: (1) The fractal dimension of coastline of the bedrock coast is larger than that of the plain coast on the same scale map; (2) As far as the bedrock coast is concerned, the larger fractal dimension of coastline of the bedrock coast on the same scale map indicates that the bedrock coast is probably not typical; (3) As far as the plain coast is concerned, the smaller fractal dimension of coastline of the plain coast on the same scale map indicates that it is probably the silt plain coast; (4) The different substantial compositions affect the fractal dimensions of coastlines of different coastal types. In general, the coast which lies in the north of the Hangzhou Bay consists of sand mainly, its surface is flat, and it is connected with the coastal plain, its landform is broad shoal, its total change is comparatively homogenous in the tidal dynamic process, and thus, the relatively smaller fractal dimension of coastline results from this. For the bedrock coast, there is more bedrock, the coastline is comparatively smooth and straight, being affected by the faults and ocean dynamic process, which result in the larger fractal dimension.     

台湾岛及其邻域地层和构造特征

台湾碰撞造山带作为世界上最年青的造山带之一，具有其独特的地质环境。它位于菲律宾海板块和亚欧板块的交汇处，东北面为东北-近东西走向的琉球沟-弧-盆系，东侧为西北向运动的菲律宾海板块，向南为近南北走向的吕宋岛弧，并与冲绳海槽和马尼拉海沟的形成演化密切相关，从而造就了众多形态复杂、成因各异的区域地层和构造现象。台湾岛自东向西可划分为海岸山脉带、台东纵谷、中央山脉、西部山麓带和沿海平原带五个构造-沉积单元。以台东纵谷为界，两侧在地形地貌、地层组成、岩石性质、重力、磁力等地质地球物理特征上均表现为明显不同，分别隶属于不同的板块构造单元，西侧属于欧亚板块的中国大陆边缘，东侧的海岸山脉带则是北吕宋火山岛弧的向北延伸。     

广西沿海水下地貌及其沉积物特征

本文在广西海岸带调查资料的基础上进行综合分析,论述了广西沿岸浅海水下三角洲、水下岸坡、古滨海平原和海底平原等水下地貌的形态特征及其展布规模,通过对各种地貌类型中的沉积物组成进行研究,阐述了沉积物的粒度、碎屑重矿物、微体古生物在各种地貌部位上的分布特征。     

Issues of the Holocene transgression on the southern plain of the Changjiang Delta

The paper deals with the question of Holocene transgression on the southern plain of the Changjiang Delta.At the beginning of the transgression, the paleovalleys of the Changjiang and Qiantang Rivers were covered by sea water at first.The shoreline of 8000-7500 yr BP coincided with the -7m isobath of paleotopography. Sea level had already been the present level about 7000-6500 years ago, and the Holocene transgression reached its maximum extent. During the period, the Changjiang and Qiantang Rivers and the Dongtiaoxi valley were turned into estuaries; the eastern area of Shanghai became a shallow sea; some of the bays and lagoons were distributed on the Hang-Jia-Hu and Tao-Ge Plain; the hilly region around the Taihu Lake was coastal marsh and freshwater swamp. Gangshen on the west of Shanghai was formed 7000-4000 yr BP, and during the last 4000 years, the eastern coastal plain of Shanghai advanced quickly toward the sea, and partial clear land of the western Taihu Lake was enclosed and charged into a fre     

The geological-geomorphological structure of the Baltic (Vistula) spit

A model of Holocene evolution for the coastal zone is discussed using the example of the geological-geomorphological structure of the Vistula spit. The conclusion is drawn that there is a significant role played by the aeolian factor in the formation of the studied area. The entire spit, excluding beaches, the near-gulf terrace, and several remnants of the ancient deltaic plain, is mostly composed by aeolian sands. One of these remnants is found in the near-gulf part of the spit near Cape Vysokii.     

渤海西北岸曹妃甸地区晚更新世末期以来古环境恢复

通过孢粉和硅藻分析并结合沉积学以及14C测年等资料,重建了渤海湾西北岸曹妃甸地区晚更新世末期以来的古植被、古气候以及古地理等演变过程,细致刻划了渤海湾西北岸海平面变化和海陆变迁史.曹妃甸地区自晚更新世末期以来的古沉积环境经历了冲积平原或滨海平原、河口或近海湖沼环境、三角洲与砂坝-泻湖沉积环境、废弃三角洲与砂坝-泻湖沉积环境等4个阶段.气候和植被在不同阶段也发生了相应的变化.     

Integration of High and Very High-resolution Seismic Reflection Profiles to Study Upper Quaternary Deposits of a Coastal Area in the Western Gulf of Lions, SW France

High resolution (HR – sparker) and very high resolution (VHR – boomer) seismic reflection data acquired in shallow water environments of the Roussillon coastal area are integrated to provide an accurate image of the stratigraphic architecture of the Quaternary deposits. The complementary use of the two systems is shown to be of benefit for studies of shallow water environments. The HR sparker data improved the landward part of a general model of Quaternary stratigraphy previously established offshore. They document an incised valley complex interpreted as the record of successive late Quaternary relative sea-level cycles. The complex is capped by a polygenetic erosional surface developed during the last glacial period (>18 ky) and variably reworked by wave ravinement during the subsequent post-glacial transgression. The overlying transgressive systems tract is partly preserved and presents a varying configuration along the Roussillon coastal plain. The VHR boomer data provide information on the architecture of the uppermost deposits, both in the near-shore area and in the lagoon. These deposits overlie a maximum flooding surface at the top of the transgressive systems tract and constitute a highstand systems tract composed of two different architectural elements. In the near-shore area, a sandy coastal wedge is subdivided into a lower unit and an upper unit in equilibrium with present day dynamics. In the Salses-Leucate lagoon area, the sedimentary architecture is highly complex due to the closure of a former embayment and the formation of the present beach barrier.     

Characterization of Estuarine Marine Clays for Coastal Reclamation in Pusan,Korea

Large scale reclamation works in coastal areas of the Nakdong River plain are at various stages of progress, since early 1990's on in-situ soft marine clay deposits. These deposits are of the order of 30 to 40 m thick. A realistic rapid characterization of soft ground would ensure success of any reclamation work in this area. In order to cope with the work carried out with different agencies, it is desirable to evolve a systematic methodology. In this study, engineering properties of clays at three coastal areas, Gadukdo, Noksan and Shinho, have been generated. The analysis of data has been done within the framework of classical developments in soil mechanics. Analysis has also been made by making use of the recent developments in dealing with soft clays. The dominant factors, namely, stress, time, and environment influencing the response of clay to loading are identified.     

SEA LEVEL FLUCTUATION ALONG THE NORTHERN COAST OF BOHAI GULF ABOUT 2000 YEARS BP

Sea ingressions have happened twice in the Bohai Gulf since the Holocene. In the Mid-Holo-cene (about 6000 yrs BP) the sea reached the farthest inland and flooded the area about 4 meters ASL. Later, the seawater retrograded gradually and formed a coastal plain. It was once again submerged about 2000 BP, resulting in the submergence of large-scale cultural remains at about 2.5-3 m ASL from the Warring States to the Western Han Dynasty by marine accumulations, or the overlap of peat and clay layers of continental facies by the coastal dunes about 3000 BP.     

Characterization of Estuarine Marine Clays for Coastal Reclamation in Pusan, Korea

Large scale reclamation works in coastal areas of the Nakdong River plain are at various stages of progress, since early 1990's on in-situ soft marine clay deposits. These deposits are of the order of 30 to 40 m thick. A realistic rapid characterization of soft ground would ensure success of any reclamation work in this area. In order to cope with the work carried out with different agencies, it is desirable to evolve a systematic methodology. In this study, engineering properties of clays at three coastal areas, Gadukdo, Noksan and Shinho, have been generated. The analysis of data has been done within the framework of classical developments in soil mechanics. Analysis has also been made by making use of the recent developments in dealing with soft clays. The dominant factors, namely, stress, time, and environment influencing the response of clay to loading are identified.     

中国东部沿海平原第四系层序类型

据渤海湾西岸、长江三角洲地区钻孔资料,确定在构造沉降背景下形成的中国东部沿海平原第四系见两类层序。超过0.10Ma周期的大洪泛事件,分别发生在约2.60、0.8、0.5(?)和0.15Ma前后,相当于层序地层的水进体系域,在天津北部平原系华北盆地北边缘山体周期性隆升,在长江一线是附近低山丘陵周期性隆升的表现,反映沿海平原环境变化对西部构造-气候旋回的响应。MIS5以来沿海出现受全球海面变化控制的3期10ka级海侵,结合海域研究可以确定MIS1期间出现完整的海侵-海退层序,沿海平原10ka开始的全新世沉积为高位体系域,7～10ka基底泥炭作为最大海进面,在下切河谷内可见14C测年早于10ka的泥炭。     

莱州湾沿岸平原海水入侵灾害的发展进程

莱州湾东、南沿岸平原的海（咸）水入侵是人为过量采取地下水和自然环境变化共同引发的灾害。根据多年观测数据绘制的地下水位负值区、淡水资源超采量和海（咸）水入侵面积等三标志划分灾害进程为初始阶段、发展阶段、恶化阶段和缓解阶段。给出了灾害发展模式。以此解释新区灾害,针对灾害发展的不同阶段,采取适时而有效的防灾减灾对策和措施。