China’s coastal regions,characterized by dense populations and industrial agglomeration,face escalating threats from typhoon disasters.Understanding the evolution of socio-economic exposure to future typhoon landfall...China’s coastal regions,characterized by dense populations and industrial agglomeration,face escalating threats from typhoon disasters.Understanding the evolution of socio-economic exposure to future typhoon landfalls under global change is critical for effective disaster risk management.This study utilizes future typhoon track data simulated by the regional climate model version 4(RegCM4),combined with projected population and Gross Domestic Product(GDP)data for China’s coastal regions under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways(SSPs:SSP1,sustainability;SSP2,middle of the road;SSP5,fossil-fueled development).We analyze typhoon impact zones for future periods(2030s,2050s,and 2090s)under Representative Concentration Pathways(RCPs:RCP2.6,RCP4.5,and RCP8.5,representing low,medium,and high greenhouse gas emission scenarios,respectively).Exposure levels for 2030,2050,and 2100 are calculated based on the annual average frequency of typhoon impacts during these periods,aiming to quantify the distribution characteristics of typhoon-affected population and GDP in China’s coastal regions.Key findings reveal two high-frequency typhoon im-pact zones:the Taiwan Strait region and the northern Qiongzhou Strait region.Furthermore,under RCP2.6,typhoon impacts may ex-tend to Liaoning,while RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios indicate potential impacts reaching further north to Heilongjiang.Under RCP4.5,Northeast China will experience the largest typhoon-affected area(43.800×10^(4) km^(2))by the 2030s.High population and GDP exposure concentrates in the Yangtze River Delta,the Pearl River Delta,and the Taiwan Strait coastal areas.Notably,Liaoning’s cumulative ex-posed population may exceed 0.100×10^(8) by 2030 and 2050 under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 due to typhoon track migration.Given China’s location within the Western Pacific typhoon high-incidence region,the northward expansion of impacts will substantially escalate socio-economic exposure in mid-latitude regions previously at lower risk.These findings underscore the imperative for enhanced disaster pre-vention,mitigation strategies and targeted countermeasure research.展开更多
Endowed with opportunities from both land and ocean,coastal areas attract expanding human populations and economic activities.At the same time,they face growing societal and environmental pressures from both the above...Endowed with opportunities from both land and ocean,coastal areas attract expanding human populations and economic activities.At the same time,they face growing societal and environmental pressures from both the above river catchments and the bordering sea due to climate change,ecosystem degradation,and expansion of built-up areas.Despite the accumulation of human population,economic activities,and environmental impacts,we lack social-ecological systems analysis on water-related risks to world’s coastal human population.To address this research gap,we analyze the spatial extent of six globally important water stressors to people within the world’s coastal zone(100 km from the coastal line)and classify this zone globally into 12 groups by distance from the coastline and elevation from the mean sea level.Adopting the approaches of the UN Sendai Framework and IPCC,we produce risk maps from the stressor maps by multiplying them with population exposure and vulnerability.For most risks,geographical hotspots are the Chinese coast,Bay of Bengal,Gujarat,and the Island of Java.The analysis reveals fundamental differences between water stressors and related risks,often mixed in scholarly literature.Both manifest specific geographic patterns and latitudinal profiles.Our study highlights the importance of high-resolution spatial analysis of vulnerability,exposure,and risks posed by water related stressors in the world’s coastal zone,in a manner prompted by key policy bodies to promote policy design and shared responsibility for managing stress-prone areas.展开更多
The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because o...The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because of the lack of observation stations in the tropics.Thus,this study aims to analyze LE and H and the microclimate parameters influencing them.The authors deployed an eddy covariance system in a tropical coastal region for seven months.The microclimate parameters investigated were wind speed(U),vapor pressure deficit(Δe),temperature difference(ΔT),wind-vapor pressure deficit(UΔe),wind-temperature difference(UΔT),and atmospheric stability(z/L),where z is height and L is the Monin–Obukhov length.On the daily time scale,the results show that LE was more associated with U thanΔe,while H was more related toΔT than U.Cross-wavelet analysis revealed the strong coherence in the LE-U relationship for periods between one and two days,and for H–ΔT,0.5 to 1 day.Correlation and regression analyses confirmed the time series analyses results,where strong positive correlation coefficients(r)were obtained between LE and U(r=0.494)and H andΔT(r=0.365).Compared to other water bodies,the transfer coefficient of moisture(CE N)was found to be small(=0.40×10^(-3))and independent of stability;conversely,the transfer coefficient of heat(CH N)was closer to literature values(=1.00×10^(-3))and a function of stability.展开更多
In April 2016,a moment magnitude(Mw)7.8 earthquake struck near Muisne(Pedernales),Ecuador,causing 671 fatalities,displacing>30,000 people,and generating approximately USD 3.6 billion in economic losses that severel...In April 2016,a moment magnitude(Mw)7.8 earthquake struck near Muisne(Pedernales),Ecuador,causing 671 fatalities,displacing>30,000 people,and generating approximately USD 3.6 billion in economic losses that severely impacted the coastal province of Manabí.Nine years later,the recovery trajectory of its principal urban centers-Pedernales,Manta,Portoviejo,and Chone-offers a critical perspective to assess adaptive resilience in earthquake-prone coastal cities of Latin America.This study conducts a regional assessment of post-earthquake recovery using the 4Rs resilience framework-robustness,redundancy,resourcefulness,and rapidity-applied across housing,health,education,infrastructure,and economic sectors.Official reports,statistical databases,and field validations collected between 2016 and 2025 provide the basis for documenting both progress and persistent challenges.The findings indicate that robustness improved with the enforcement of the Ecuadorian seismic code NEC-15 and the adoption of advanced technologies such as base isolation and supplemental damping in hospitals and high-rise buildings.Redundancy expanded selectively,being stronger in healthcare yet limited in housing and utilities.Resourcefulness varied across cities:municipal leadership and civic oversight in Manta and Portoviejo facilitated adaptive recovery,whereas Pedernales and Chone remained dependent on central agencies.Rapidity was similarly uneven;lifeline services were restored promptly,but complex projects-including hospitals,sewer systems,and residential complexes-faced delays of five to nine years.Structural assessments of 97 buildings revealed that nearly half remain without reinforcement,with recurrent deficiencies such as soft-story mecha-nisms,brittle masonry infill,and reinforcement corrosion sustaining latent seismic risk.Governance fragmen-tation,equity gaps,and insufficient monitoring thus emerged as critical barriers,underscoring the need for integrated governance,community participation,and AI-enabled monitoring to strengthen long-term disaster recovery in coastal cities.展开更多
Accurate assessment of site quality in coastal Casuarina equisetifolia(C.equisetifolia)plantations is essential for enhancing the protective function of shelterbelts and implementing site-specific afforestation strate...Accurate assessment of site quality in coastal Casuarina equisetifolia(C.equisetifolia)plantations is essential for enhancing the protective function of shelterbelts and implementing site-specific afforestation strategies.However,traditional ground-based surveys are limited in spatial coverage and efficiency,hindering effective forest management.To overcome these limitations,this study developed an integrated assessment framework that couples ground-based modeling with remote sensing inversion to achieve large-scale site quality mapping.Field investigations on Pingtan Island,Fujian Province,China,were used to establish a ground-based evaluation model.Soil fertility was quantified using Principal Component Analysis(PCA),and principal components were classified into discrete fertility grades through K-means clustering.These grades,together with topographic variables,were incorporated into a site quality classification model constructed using Quantification Theory I.The point-based model was subsequently extrapolated using Landsat 9 imagery to generate a spatially continuous site quality map.Spatial autocorrelation(Moran’s Ⅰ)and LISA clustering were further employed to interpret spatial patterns.Results indicate that coastal sandy soils in the study area are generally nutrient-poor,with tree growth primarily constrained by total nitrogen,organic matter,available phosphorus,and total phosphorus.The five most influential site factors,ranked by importance,are soil fertility,distance from the coastline,aspect,slope gradient,and elevation.Optimal conditions for C.equisetifolia growth include fertile soil,location>1000 m from the coastline,south-facing or semi-sunny slopes,slope gradients<15°,and elevations between 10-100 m.Only 11.94%of the area was classified as high-quality(Grade I),while 61.74%fell into moderate or poor grades(Grades Ⅲ and Ⅳ),indicating that most plantations are located on suboptimal sites.This study provides scientific support for improving the precision and sustainability of coastal shelterbelt planning and management,offering practical insights for afforestation strategies,forest restoration,and ecological forestry development in coastal zones.展开更多
On July 2^(nd),2025,32 scientists representing 15 countries gathered at Tartu,Estonia to make on-site endorsements for the Global ONCE(Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions)Program at the 12th INTECOL Wetlands Conference.Th...On July 2^(nd),2025,32 scientists representing 15 countries gathered at Tartu,Estonia to make on-site endorsements for the Global ONCE(Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions)Program at the 12th INTECOL Wetlands Conference.This marks a significant milestone for ONCE in establishing a systematic framework for coastal wetland carbon sequestration research and global collaboration(Figs.1,2).Coastal wetlands are critical transition zones linking terrestrial and marine ecosystems,yet they face severe degradation from anthropogenic land-based activities and sea level rise that propagate impacts to the ocean.As a UN Ocean Decade Program,the Global ONCE Program champions interdisciplinary and cross-regional collaboration to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean and coastal wetlands through science and innovation.Aligned with the Tartu Declaration on Wetlands that includes resolutions to promote the rights of global wetlands(especially peatlands)and advance the discipline of wetland science based on facts,this initiative addresses key knowledge gaps in land-ocean interactions.The goal is to harness the full potential of coastal wetlands and ocean systems for climate mitigation,thereby laying a scientific foundation for international policy formulation and implementation.展开更多
In coastal areas with complicated flow movement, deposition and scour readily occur in submarine excavation projects. In this study, a smallscale model, with a high resolution in the vertical direction, was used to si...In coastal areas with complicated flow movement, deposition and scour readily occur in submarine excavation projects. In this study, a smallscale model, with a high resolution in the vertical direction, was used to simulate the tidal current around a submarine excavation project. The finite volume method was used to solve Navier-Stokes equations and the Reynolds stress transport equation, and the entire process of the tidal current was simulated with unstructured meshes, generated in the irregular shape area, and structured meshes, generated in other water areas.The meshes near the bottom and free surface were densified with a minimum layer thickness of 0.05 m. The volume of fluid method was used to track the free surface, the volume fraction of cells on the upstream boundary was obtained from the volume fraction of adjacent cells, and that on the downstream boundary was determined by the water level process. The numerical results agree with the observed data, and some conclusions can be drawn: after the foundation trench excavation, the flow velocity decreases quite a bit through the foundation trench, with reverse flow occurring on the lee slope in the foundation trench; the swirling flow impedes inflow, leading to the occurrence of dammed water above the foundation trench; the turbulent motion is stronger during ebbing than in other tidal stages, the range with the maximum value of turbulent viscosity, occurring on the south side of the foundation trench at maximum ebbing, is greater than those in other tidal stages in a tidal cycle, and the maximum value of Reynolds shear stress occurs on the south side of the foundation trench at maximum ebbing in a tidal cycle. The numerical calculation method shows a strong performance in simulation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of tidal currents in the foundation trench, providing a basis for submarine engineering construction in coastal areas.展开更多
This paper reviews the history of coast evolution and coastal protection in the area of the abandoned Yellow River mouth in Jiangsu Province, analyzes the erosion characteristics and dynamic environment, evaluates the...This paper reviews the history of coast evolution and coastal protection in the area of the abandoned Yellow River mouth in Jiangsu Province, analyzes the erosion characteristics and dynamic environment, evaluates the efficiency of coastal protection engineering works and designs the dimensions of the main seadike and offshore submerged dam. A gerneral scheme of shore protection for this area is proposed.展开更多
In this paper, a brief account of the characteristic features of the coast of China is given, followed by the present status and future prospects of coastal and port engineering in China, experiences gained and proble...In this paper, a brief account of the characteristic features of the coast of China is given, followed by the present status and future prospects of coastal and port engineering in China, experiences gained and problems encountered. China has attached much importance to the rehabilitation and modernization of war damaged existing ports and the construction of new ports, as well as the maintenance and strengthening of coast protection works.展开更多
The 7th National Symposium on Coastal Engineering was held in Zhuhai, China, fromNovember 13th to 16th, 1993, co-sponsored by —Chinese Ocean Engineering Society —Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civ...The 7th National Symposium on Coastal Engineering was held in Zhuhai, China, fromNovember 13th to 16th, 1993, co-sponsored by —Chinese Ocean Engineering Society —Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civil Engineering —Harbour and Waterway Committee, Chinese Society of Hydraulic Engineering —Coast and Estuary Committee, Chinese Ocean and Limnology Society —Guangdong Ocean and Limnology Society —Guandong Society of Oceanograph展开更多
Organized by Consiglio Nazional delle Ricerche (CNR), Gruppo Nedonale diIdraulice(GNI) with the support of the Ministry of Public Works and under the auspices of theCoastal Engineering Research Council(CERC) of the Am...Organized by Consiglio Nazional delle Ricerche (CNR), Gruppo Nedonale diIdraulice(GNI) with the support of the Ministry of Public Works and under the auspices of theCoastal Engineering Research Council(CERC) of the American Society of CivilEngineering(ASCE), and co-sponsored by the international Association for Hydraulic of Navi-gation Congress(PIANC) and by the Associazione di Ingegneria Offshore e Marina(AIOM).Aim展开更多
Sponsors Chinese Ocean Engineering Society (COES) Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civil Engineering Harbour and Waterway Committee, Chinese Society of Hydraulic Engineering Tianjin Society of Water T...Sponsors Chinese Ocean Engineering Society (COES) Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civil Engineering Harbour and Waterway Committee, Chinese Society of Hydraulic Engineering Tianjin Society of Water Transport Engineering Shanghai Ocean and Limnology Society The Authority of Comprehensive Improvement for Yangtze River Estuaty and Taihu Trainage Area.展开更多
Humans have always engaged with their surroundings and the ecology in which they live.However,during the industrial age,this contact has been more intense and has had a substantial impact on environment and ecosystems...Humans have always engaged with their surroundings and the ecology in which they live.However,during the industrial age,this contact has been more intense and has had a substantial impact on environment and ecosystems.For example,overexploitation of natural resources,mining,pollution,and deforestation are all elements that negatively affect biodiversity and natural resources.Few studies have been conducted to evaluate the damage caused,despite the significant uncontrolled pressure from human activity.However,maintaining its environment is essential to the survival of coastal fishing.Goal:This study’s goal was to evaluate how human activity affected Tabounsou’s coastal ecology in order to suggest remedial actions for sustainable management.The following was the methodological approach used:executive consultation and archival analysis;stakeholder survey(locals,farmers,salt producers,fishers,and loggers);inventory of species;anthropogenic activity inventory;evaluation of how human activity affects aquatic life in the research region;suggestion and action for sustainable management;Outcome:Executive consultation indicated that the main issues are:construction projects that reduce the estuary’s surface area;agricultural practices such as woodcutting and salt farming;the rise in resource exploitation;noncompliance with fisheries laws;and the catching of young fish.Eighty-three percent of fisherman ditch their nets on the coast after using them,but only seventeen percent burn them.With a 75%frequency rate,the same survey indicates that most fisherman fish around the coast.In the Tabounsou area,according to loggers’survey,68%of the wood cut is Rhizophora,24%is Avicennia,and 8%is Laguncularia.Three fish stocks,representing nine families and nine species,were identified by the species inventory.At 18%and 15%,respectively,the actors most frequently capture the species Pseudotolithus elongatus and Arius parkii.According to a poll of 30 farmers,90%of them apply fertilizer to their soil,while only 10%do not.During the dry season,salt is grown.According to two actors,Bougna Toro Toro produces 100 kg of salt per day,followed by Khoumawadé,which produces 80 kg,and Toumbibougni,which produces 70 kg.展开更多
This study provides an in-depth exploration of seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria’s coastal waters, a largely unexplored area for marine resources. There is a dearth of sufficient data on seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria...This study provides an in-depth exploration of seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria’s coastal waters, a largely unexplored area for marine resources. There is a dearth of sufficient data on seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria. The research aimed to assess the diversity and distribution of seaweeds in this region. Seaweed samples were collected by hand, using scrapers, at low tide from four stations identified by local fisherfolk and commercial divers. These samples were analyzed in the laboratory for species identification. A total of 39 seaweed taxa were identified, with Rhodophyta (red algae) being the most abundant (74%), followed by Chlorophyta (green algae) (21%) and Heterokontophyta (brown algae) (5%). The highest biomass species included Grateloupia sp., Chaetomorpha antennina, Gracilaria sp., Ceratodictyon variabile, Cladophora sp., Gelidium pusillum, Ulva sp., Blidingia minima, and Caloglossa leprieurii. Species abundance was highest on breakwater rocks and on the bodies of anchored or sunken vessels, while sandy beaches exhibited lower abundance. The findings reveal significant potential for Nigeria’s seaweed in aquaculture, climate change mitigation, and biotechnology. The study recommends further molecular research, expansion of sampling areas, and the development of sustainable seaweed cultivation practices to support Nigeria’s blue economy.展开更多
Beach groynes are structures for erosion protection along sandy coasts near inlets and can reduce the coastal erosion substantially,but open groynes cannot stop erosion completely because sand can be removed from the ...Beach groynes are structures for erosion protection along sandy coasts near inlets and can reduce the coastal erosion substantially,but open groynes cannot stop erosion completely because sand can be removed from the groyne compartments by cross-shore processes.Beach groynes should be designed with sufficient bypassing of sand to minimise erosion.Regular beach maintenance is required to keep a sufficient beach width for recreational purposes.The effectiveness of groyne compartments can be significantly improved by using T-head groynes or by using a submerged sill or breakwater in between the groynes.An economic evaluation shows that the beach maintenance costs over 50 years may be substantially higher than the construction costs of a submerged breakwater.An important parameter to be studied is the longshore transport,which requires detailed information of the wave climate,preferably based on measured data(offshore buoys)in combination with deep water wave modelling.Various models have been used to determine the net longshore sand transport and coastline changes.The design of groynes to reduce coastal erosion is illustrated by three field cases(Atlantic coast near Soulac,France;Lagos coast,Nigeria and Black Sea coast,Romania).These example cases show that beach groynes are effective structures,but sufficient bypassing of longshore sand transport is essential to minimise erosion.Regular beach fills in the groyne compartments may be required at high-energy(exposed)coasts.A submerged or emerged breakwater can be built between the groynes to protect the beach in the groyne compartments against erosion by cross-shore processes.展开更多
With the increasing high-risk factors in a changing world,building a resilient marine economy is becoming increasingly essential for sustainable coastal governance.This study aimed to assess the resilience of marine e...With the increasing high-risk factors in a changing world,building a resilient marine economy is becoming increasingly essential for sustainable coastal governance.This study aimed to assess the resilience of marine ecological-economic systems(MEES)using a multi-level approach.Using Chinese coastal regions as an example,we first developed a conceptual framework to establish the indicators for measuring the resilience of MEES.Subsequently,the study introduced the projection pursuit model,coupling coordination model,and correlation network analysis to unpack the system complexities of resilience development at different levels.The results revealed that the resilience of MEES has expanded nearly twice over the last decade,which is largely attributed to the implementation of a national strategy for building maritime power.Spatial disparities in resilience have increasingly become obvious,with developed regions commonly achieving higher resilience levels while less developed regions present inadequate resilience growth because of a lack of robustness and recoverability.In addition,the coordination of the resilience dimensions has shifted from mild disorder to primary coordination.The resilience indicators related to technological inputs had higher network centralities and significantly affected the dynamics of MEES resilience.The study’s findings provide useful implications for guiding policy arrangements and planning practices in the Chinese coastal regions.展开更多
The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge,attitude,motivation and behavior of the community before and after the experiment,and also to determine the effect of the experiment on increasing knowledge,attit...The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge,attitude,motivation and behavior of the community before and after the experiment,and also to determine the effect of the experiment on increasing knowledge,attitude,motivation,and behavior related to the construction of family toilets in coastal areas.The study was conducted in Pangkep and Maros Regencies.Atotal of 50 heads of families were selected as participants using the purposive sampling method.25 participants became the experimental group and 25 people became the control group.The research variables included knowledge,attitudes,motivation,and behavior of the community in building family toilets before and after the experiment.Data collection through tests,questionnaires,and observations to each participant.The research instruments were knowledge tests,questionnaires,and observations.Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistical analysis,with the t-test.The results of the study showed that based on the experiment,knowledge had a significant effect with a correlation coefficient of 0.94,attitudes had an effect of 0.91,motivation was 0.756,and behavior was 0.865.It can be concluded that the construction of family toilets in the coastal areas of Pangkep and Maros Regencies,before the experiment,the knowledge,attitudes,motivation,and behavior of the community were in the low category,and after the experiment increased significantly to the high category. In addition, the results of the analysis showed that the experiment had a significant effect on increasing theknowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behavior of the community towards the construction of family toilets in coastal areas.展开更多
Arsenic(As)pollution in coastal wetlands has been receiving growing attention.However,the exact mechanism of As mobility driven by tidal action is still not completely understood.The results reveal that lower total As...Arsenic(As)pollution in coastal wetlands has been receiving growing attention.However,the exact mechanism of As mobility driven by tidal action is still not completely understood.The results reveal that lower total As concentrations in solution were observed in the flood-ebb treatment(FE),with the highest concentration being 7.1μg/L,and As(V)was the predominant species.However,elevated levels of total As in solution were found in the flooded treatment(FL),with a maximum value of 14.5μg/L after 30 days,and As(III)was the predominant form.The results of dissolved organicmatter(DOM)suggest that in the early to mid-stages of the incubation,fulvic acid-like substances might be utilized by microorganisms as electron donors or shuttle bodies,facilitating the reductive release of As/Fe from sediments.Both flood-ebb and flooded treatments promoted the transformation of crystalline iron hydrous oxides-bound As into residual forms.However,prolonged flooded conditions more readily facilitated the formation of specific adsorption forms of As and the reduction of crystalline iron hydrous oxides-bound As,increasing As mobility.In addition,the flood-ebb tides have been found to increase the diversity ofmicrobial populations.The main microbial genera in the flood-ebb treatment included Salinimicrobium,Erythrobacter,Yangia,Sulfitobacter,and Marinobacter.Bacillus,Psychrobacter,and Yangia showed a significant correlation with As(V).In flooded treatment,Bacillus,Pseudomonas,and Geothermobacter played a major role in the reduction and release of As.This study significantly contributes to the current understanding of how As behaves in diverse natural environments.展开更多
Chlorophyll a(Chl a)is a key photosynthetic pigment and an essential indicator of phytoplankton biomass.Accurate Chl a measurements are crucial for understanding marine biogeochemical processes.China launched the Chin...Chlorophyll a(Chl a)is a key photosynthetic pigment and an essential indicator of phytoplankton biomass.Accurate Chl a measurements are crucial for understanding marine biogeochemical processes.China launched the Chinese Ocean Color and Temperature Scanner(COCTS)aboard the HY-1D satellite in 2020,yet its Chl a products require further validation in complex coastal waters.This study assesses HY-1D Chl a products in the Bohai and Yellow Seas,two optically complex coastal regions,using in situ data collected during multiple cruises.Additionally,we compare HY-1D Chl a products with those from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS)and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite(VIIRS).We observed that although Chl a products from HY-1D are generally consistent with those from the MODIS and VIIRS in spatial distribution,there are still significant errors when compared with in situ data.Therefore,we developed a new blended algorithm to improve the accuracy of HY-1D Chl a products.The algorithm distinguishes between turbid and relatively clean waters using a classification index based on the ratio of remote sensing reflectance(R_(rs)(λ)).After the initial classification,we developed targeted algorithms based on the optical properties of different water bodies.The new model shows a significant improvement,reducing the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE)from 43.1%to 24.3%.Additionally,merging Chl a data from HY-1D,MODIS,and VIIRS maintains good accuracy,with HY-1D Chl a products significantly enhancing data coverage and robustness.This research provides important support for producing high-quality HY-1D Chl a products for coastal waters.展开更多
The problems of environmental engineering geological in coastal zone mainly include earthquakes, collapse and landslide, etc. We selected eight major evaluation indexes from the influence factors of problems of enviro...The problems of environmental engineering geological in coastal zone mainly include earthquakes, collapse and landslide, etc. We selected eight major evaluation indexes from the influence factors of problems of environmental engineering geological in coastal zone, that is active fault, seismic activity and hydrological conditions, etc. Through the index of quantitative grading, constructing fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model,evaluation of environmental engineering geological stability in coastal zone, supplying a scientific method and gist for the more reasonable and effective development and utilization of coastal zone.展开更多
基金Under the auspices of National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFA0604902,2024YFF1306802)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(No.2022J01497)Open Project of the Strait Meteorology Laboratory(No.2025KF03)。
文摘China’s coastal regions,characterized by dense populations and industrial agglomeration,face escalating threats from typhoon disasters.Understanding the evolution of socio-economic exposure to future typhoon landfalls under global change is critical for effective disaster risk management.This study utilizes future typhoon track data simulated by the regional climate model version 4(RegCM4),combined with projected population and Gross Domestic Product(GDP)data for China’s coastal regions under three Shared Socioeconomic Pathways(SSPs:SSP1,sustainability;SSP2,middle of the road;SSP5,fossil-fueled development).We analyze typhoon impact zones for future periods(2030s,2050s,and 2090s)under Representative Concentration Pathways(RCPs:RCP2.6,RCP4.5,and RCP8.5,representing low,medium,and high greenhouse gas emission scenarios,respectively).Exposure levels for 2030,2050,and 2100 are calculated based on the annual average frequency of typhoon impacts during these periods,aiming to quantify the distribution characteristics of typhoon-affected population and GDP in China’s coastal regions.Key findings reveal two high-frequency typhoon im-pact zones:the Taiwan Strait region and the northern Qiongzhou Strait region.Furthermore,under RCP2.6,typhoon impacts may ex-tend to Liaoning,while RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios indicate potential impacts reaching further north to Heilongjiang.Under RCP4.5,Northeast China will experience the largest typhoon-affected area(43.800×10^(4) km^(2))by the 2030s.High population and GDP exposure concentrates in the Yangtze River Delta,the Pearl River Delta,and the Taiwan Strait coastal areas.Notably,Liaoning’s cumulative ex-posed population may exceed 0.100×10^(8) by 2030 and 2050 under RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 due to typhoon track migration.Given China’s location within the Western Pacific typhoon high-incidence region,the northward expansion of impacts will substantially escalate socio-economic exposure in mid-latitude regions previously at lower risk.These findings underscore the imperative for enhanced disaster pre-vention,mitigation strategies and targeted countermeasure research.
基金support from the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme(Grant agreement No.819202)the Research Council of Finland’s Flagship Programme and Doctoral Education Pilot under project Digital Waters(Grant No.359248)funded by the Research Council of Finland's Flagship ProgrammeStrategic Research Council(SRC)through project‘Water&Food’(Grant No.365512).
文摘Endowed with opportunities from both land and ocean,coastal areas attract expanding human populations and economic activities.At the same time,they face growing societal and environmental pressures from both the above river catchments and the bordering sea due to climate change,ecosystem degradation,and expansion of built-up areas.Despite the accumulation of human population,economic activities,and environmental impacts,we lack social-ecological systems analysis on water-related risks to world’s coastal human population.To address this research gap,we analyze the spatial extent of six globally important water stressors to people within the world’s coastal zone(100 km from the coastal line)and classify this zone globally into 12 groups by distance from the coastline and elevation from the mean sea level.Adopting the approaches of the UN Sendai Framework and IPCC,we produce risk maps from the stressor maps by multiplying them with population exposure and vulnerability.For most risks,geographical hotspots are the Chinese coast,Bay of Bengal,Gujarat,and the Island of Java.The analysis reveals fundamental differences between water stressors and related risks,often mixed in scholarly literature.Both manifest specific geographic patterns and latitudinal profiles.Our study highlights the importance of high-resolution spatial analysis of vulnerability,exposure,and risks posed by water related stressors in the world’s coastal zone,in a manner prompted by key policy bodies to promote policy design and shared responsibility for managing stress-prone areas.
基金supported by a PETRONAS-Academia Collabora-tion Dialogue 2022 Grant[Grant number PACD 2022]from PETRONAS Research Sdn.Bhd。
文摘The atmospheric surface layer of the tropical coastal ocean is commonly very unstable and experiences weakwind conditions.How the latent(LE)and sensible(H)heat fluxes behave under such conditions are unclear because of the lack of observation stations in the tropics.Thus,this study aims to analyze LE and H and the microclimate parameters influencing them.The authors deployed an eddy covariance system in a tropical coastal region for seven months.The microclimate parameters investigated were wind speed(U),vapor pressure deficit(Δe),temperature difference(ΔT),wind-vapor pressure deficit(UΔe),wind-temperature difference(UΔT),and atmospheric stability(z/L),where z is height and L is the Monin–Obukhov length.On the daily time scale,the results show that LE was more associated with U thanΔe,while H was more related toΔT than U.Cross-wavelet analysis revealed the strong coherence in the LE-U relationship for periods between one and two days,and for H–ΔT,0.5 to 1 day.Correlation and regression analyses confirmed the time series analyses results,where strong positive correlation coefficients(r)were obtained between LE and U(r=0.494)and H andΔT(r=0.365).Compared to other water bodies,the transfer coefficient of moisture(CE N)was found to be small(=0.40×10^(-3))and independent of stability;conversely,the transfer coefficient of heat(CH N)was closer to literature values(=1.00×10^(-3))and a function of stability.
基金funded by the Chilean National Agency for Research and Development(ANID)through the Beca de Doctorado Nacional 21220089.
文摘In April 2016,a moment magnitude(Mw)7.8 earthquake struck near Muisne(Pedernales),Ecuador,causing 671 fatalities,displacing>30,000 people,and generating approximately USD 3.6 billion in economic losses that severely impacted the coastal province of Manabí.Nine years later,the recovery trajectory of its principal urban centers-Pedernales,Manta,Portoviejo,and Chone-offers a critical perspective to assess adaptive resilience in earthquake-prone coastal cities of Latin America.This study conducts a regional assessment of post-earthquake recovery using the 4Rs resilience framework-robustness,redundancy,resourcefulness,and rapidity-applied across housing,health,education,infrastructure,and economic sectors.Official reports,statistical databases,and field validations collected between 2016 and 2025 provide the basis for documenting both progress and persistent challenges.The findings indicate that robustness improved with the enforcement of the Ecuadorian seismic code NEC-15 and the adoption of advanced technologies such as base isolation and supplemental damping in hospitals and high-rise buildings.Redundancy expanded selectively,being stronger in healthcare yet limited in housing and utilities.Resourcefulness varied across cities:municipal leadership and civic oversight in Manta and Portoviejo facilitated adaptive recovery,whereas Pedernales and Chone remained dependent on central agencies.Rapidity was similarly uneven;lifeline services were restored promptly,but complex projects-including hospitals,sewer systems,and residential complexes-faced delays of five to nine years.Structural assessments of 97 buildings revealed that nearly half remain without reinforcement,with recurrent deficiencies such as soft-story mecha-nisms,brittle masonry infill,and reinforcement corrosion sustaining latent seismic risk.Governance fragmen-tation,equity gaps,and insufficient monitoring thus emerged as critical barriers,underscoring the need for integrated governance,community participation,and AI-enabled monitoring to strengthen long-term disaster recovery in coastal cities.
基金supported by University Key Lab for Geomatics Technology&Optimize Resources Utilization in Fujian Province(KJG20104A)Fujian Forestry Science and Technology project(2023FKJ15)Fuzhou Forestry Science and Technology Research Project(2130206).
文摘Accurate assessment of site quality in coastal Casuarina equisetifolia(C.equisetifolia)plantations is essential for enhancing the protective function of shelterbelts and implementing site-specific afforestation strategies.However,traditional ground-based surveys are limited in spatial coverage and efficiency,hindering effective forest management.To overcome these limitations,this study developed an integrated assessment framework that couples ground-based modeling with remote sensing inversion to achieve large-scale site quality mapping.Field investigations on Pingtan Island,Fujian Province,China,were used to establish a ground-based evaluation model.Soil fertility was quantified using Principal Component Analysis(PCA),and principal components were classified into discrete fertility grades through K-means clustering.These grades,together with topographic variables,were incorporated into a site quality classification model constructed using Quantification Theory I.The point-based model was subsequently extrapolated using Landsat 9 imagery to generate a spatially continuous site quality map.Spatial autocorrelation(Moran’s Ⅰ)and LISA clustering were further employed to interpret spatial patterns.Results indicate that coastal sandy soils in the study area are generally nutrient-poor,with tree growth primarily constrained by total nitrogen,organic matter,available phosphorus,and total phosphorus.The five most influential site factors,ranked by importance,are soil fertility,distance from the coastline,aspect,slope gradient,and elevation.Optimal conditions for C.equisetifolia growth include fertile soil,location>1000 m from the coastline,south-facing or semi-sunny slopes,slope gradients<15°,and elevations between 10-100 m.Only 11.94%of the area was classified as high-quality(Grade I),while 61.74%fell into moderate or poor grades(Grades Ⅲ and Ⅳ),indicating that most plantations are located on suboptimal sites.This study provides scientific support for improving the precision and sustainability of coastal shelterbelt planning and management,offering practical insights for afforestation strategies,forest restoration,and ecological forestry development in coastal zones.
文摘On July 2^(nd),2025,32 scientists representing 15 countries gathered at Tartu,Estonia to make on-site endorsements for the Global ONCE(Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions)Program at the 12th INTECOL Wetlands Conference.This marks a significant milestone for ONCE in establishing a systematic framework for coastal wetland carbon sequestration research and global collaboration(Figs.1,2).Coastal wetlands are critical transition zones linking terrestrial and marine ecosystems,yet they face severe degradation from anthropogenic land-based activities and sea level rise that propagate impacts to the ocean.As a UN Ocean Decade Program,the Global ONCE Program champions interdisciplinary and cross-regional collaboration to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean and coastal wetlands through science and innovation.Aligned with the Tartu Declaration on Wetlands that includes resolutions to promote the rights of global wetlands(especially peatlands)and advance the discipline of wetland science based on facts,this initiative addresses key knowledge gaps in land-ocean interactions.The goal is to harness the full potential of coastal wetlands and ocean systems for climate mitigation,thereby laying a scientific foundation for international policy formulation and implementation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41406005)
文摘In coastal areas with complicated flow movement, deposition and scour readily occur in submarine excavation projects. In this study, a smallscale model, with a high resolution in the vertical direction, was used to simulate the tidal current around a submarine excavation project. The finite volume method was used to solve Navier-Stokes equations and the Reynolds stress transport equation, and the entire process of the tidal current was simulated with unstructured meshes, generated in the irregular shape area, and structured meshes, generated in other water areas.The meshes near the bottom and free surface were densified with a minimum layer thickness of 0.05 m. The volume of fluid method was used to track the free surface, the volume fraction of cells on the upstream boundary was obtained from the volume fraction of adjacent cells, and that on the downstream boundary was determined by the water level process. The numerical results agree with the observed data, and some conclusions can be drawn: after the foundation trench excavation, the flow velocity decreases quite a bit through the foundation trench, with reverse flow occurring on the lee slope in the foundation trench; the swirling flow impedes inflow, leading to the occurrence of dammed water above the foundation trench; the turbulent motion is stronger during ebbing than in other tidal stages, the range with the maximum value of turbulent viscosity, occurring on the south side of the foundation trench at maximum ebbing, is greater than those in other tidal stages in a tidal cycle, and the maximum value of Reynolds shear stress occurs on the south side of the foundation trench at maximum ebbing in a tidal cycle. The numerical calculation method shows a strong performance in simulation of the hydrodynamic characteristics of tidal currents in the foundation trench, providing a basis for submarine engineering construction in coastal areas.
文摘This paper reviews the history of coast evolution and coastal protection in the area of the abandoned Yellow River mouth in Jiangsu Province, analyzes the erosion characteristics and dynamic environment, evaluates the efficiency of coastal protection engineering works and designs the dimensions of the main seadike and offshore submerged dam. A gerneral scheme of shore protection for this area is proposed.
基金This article is reprinted by permission from The Proceedings of Coastal & Port Engineering in Developing Countries(ISBN 7-5027-0052-8/P.17),1987,Vol.Ⅰ.
文摘In this paper, a brief account of the characteristic features of the coast of China is given, followed by the present status and future prospects of coastal and port engineering in China, experiences gained and problems encountered. China has attached much importance to the rehabilitation and modernization of war damaged existing ports and the construction of new ports, as well as the maintenance and strengthening of coast protection works.
文摘The 7th National Symposium on Coastal Engineering was held in Zhuhai, China, fromNovember 13th to 16th, 1993, co-sponsored by —Chinese Ocean Engineering Society —Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civil Engineering —Harbour and Waterway Committee, Chinese Society of Hydraulic Engineering —Coast and Estuary Committee, Chinese Ocean and Limnology Society —Guangdong Ocean and Limnology Society —Guandong Society of Oceanograph
文摘Organized by Consiglio Nazional delle Ricerche (CNR), Gruppo Nedonale diIdraulice(GNI) with the support of the Ministry of Public Works and under the auspices of theCoastal Engineering Research Council(CERC) of the American Society of CivilEngineering(ASCE), and co-sponsored by the international Association for Hydraulic of Navi-gation Congress(PIANC) and by the Associazione di Ingegneria Offshore e Marina(AIOM).Aim
文摘Sponsors Chinese Ocean Engineering Society (COES) Harbour Engineering Committee, Chinese Society of Civil Engineering Harbour and Waterway Committee, Chinese Society of Hydraulic Engineering Tianjin Society of Water Transport Engineering Shanghai Ocean and Limnology Society The Authority of Comprehensive Improvement for Yangtze River Estuaty and Taihu Trainage Area.
文摘Humans have always engaged with their surroundings and the ecology in which they live.However,during the industrial age,this contact has been more intense and has had a substantial impact on environment and ecosystems.For example,overexploitation of natural resources,mining,pollution,and deforestation are all elements that negatively affect biodiversity and natural resources.Few studies have been conducted to evaluate the damage caused,despite the significant uncontrolled pressure from human activity.However,maintaining its environment is essential to the survival of coastal fishing.Goal:This study’s goal was to evaluate how human activity affected Tabounsou’s coastal ecology in order to suggest remedial actions for sustainable management.The following was the methodological approach used:executive consultation and archival analysis;stakeholder survey(locals,farmers,salt producers,fishers,and loggers);inventory of species;anthropogenic activity inventory;evaluation of how human activity affects aquatic life in the research region;suggestion and action for sustainable management;Outcome:Executive consultation indicated that the main issues are:construction projects that reduce the estuary’s surface area;agricultural practices such as woodcutting and salt farming;the rise in resource exploitation;noncompliance with fisheries laws;and the catching of young fish.Eighty-three percent of fisherman ditch their nets on the coast after using them,but only seventeen percent burn them.With a 75%frequency rate,the same survey indicates that most fisherman fish around the coast.In the Tabounsou area,according to loggers’survey,68%of the wood cut is Rhizophora,24%is Avicennia,and 8%is Laguncularia.Three fish stocks,representing nine families and nine species,were identified by the species inventory.At 18%and 15%,respectively,the actors most frequently capture the species Pseudotolithus elongatus and Arius parkii.According to a poll of 30 farmers,90%of them apply fertilizer to their soil,while only 10%do not.During the dry season,salt is grown.According to two actors,Bougna Toro Toro produces 100 kg of salt per day,followed by Khoumawadé,which produces 80 kg,and Toumbibougni,which produces 70 kg.
文摘This study provides an in-depth exploration of seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria’s coastal waters, a largely unexplored area for marine resources. There is a dearth of sufficient data on seaweed biodiversity in Nigeria. The research aimed to assess the diversity and distribution of seaweeds in this region. Seaweed samples were collected by hand, using scrapers, at low tide from four stations identified by local fisherfolk and commercial divers. These samples were analyzed in the laboratory for species identification. A total of 39 seaweed taxa were identified, with Rhodophyta (red algae) being the most abundant (74%), followed by Chlorophyta (green algae) (21%) and Heterokontophyta (brown algae) (5%). The highest biomass species included Grateloupia sp., Chaetomorpha antennina, Gracilaria sp., Ceratodictyon variabile, Cladophora sp., Gelidium pusillum, Ulva sp., Blidingia minima, and Caloglossa leprieurii. Species abundance was highest on breakwater rocks and on the bodies of anchored or sunken vessels, while sandy beaches exhibited lower abundance. The findings reveal significant potential for Nigeria’s seaweed in aquaculture, climate change mitigation, and biotechnology. The study recommends further molecular research, expansion of sampling areas, and the development of sustainable seaweed cultivation practices to support Nigeria’s blue economy.
文摘Beach groynes are structures for erosion protection along sandy coasts near inlets and can reduce the coastal erosion substantially,but open groynes cannot stop erosion completely because sand can be removed from the groyne compartments by cross-shore processes.Beach groynes should be designed with sufficient bypassing of sand to minimise erosion.Regular beach maintenance is required to keep a sufficient beach width for recreational purposes.The effectiveness of groyne compartments can be significantly improved by using T-head groynes or by using a submerged sill or breakwater in between the groynes.An economic evaluation shows that the beach maintenance costs over 50 years may be substantially higher than the construction costs of a submerged breakwater.An important parameter to be studied is the longshore transport,which requires detailed information of the wave climate,preferably based on measured data(offshore buoys)in combination with deep water wave modelling.Various models have been used to determine the net longshore sand transport and coastline changes.The design of groynes to reduce coastal erosion is illustrated by three field cases(Atlantic coast near Soulac,France;Lagos coast,Nigeria and Black Sea coast,Romania).These example cases show that beach groynes are effective structures,but sufficient bypassing of longshore sand transport is essential to minimise erosion.Regular beach fills in the groyne compartments may be required at high-energy(exposed)coasts.A submerged or emerged breakwater can be built between the groynes to protect the beach in the groyne compartments against erosion by cross-shore processes.
基金supported by the National Social Science Foundation of China[Grant No.25CJY091].
文摘With the increasing high-risk factors in a changing world,building a resilient marine economy is becoming increasingly essential for sustainable coastal governance.This study aimed to assess the resilience of marine ecological-economic systems(MEES)using a multi-level approach.Using Chinese coastal regions as an example,we first developed a conceptual framework to establish the indicators for measuring the resilience of MEES.Subsequently,the study introduced the projection pursuit model,coupling coordination model,and correlation network analysis to unpack the system complexities of resilience development at different levels.The results revealed that the resilience of MEES has expanded nearly twice over the last decade,which is largely attributed to the implementation of a national strategy for building maritime power.Spatial disparities in resilience have increasingly become obvious,with developed regions commonly achieving higher resilience levels while less developed regions present inadequate resilience growth because of a lack of robustness and recoverability.In addition,the coordination of the resilience dimensions has shifted from mild disorder to primary coordination.The resilience indicators related to technological inputs had higher network centralities and significantly affected the dynamics of MEES resilience.The study’s findings provide useful implications for guiding policy arrangements and planning practices in the Chinese coastal regions.
文摘The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge,attitude,motivation and behavior of the community before and after the experiment,and also to determine the effect of the experiment on increasing knowledge,attitude,motivation,and behavior related to the construction of family toilets in coastal areas.The study was conducted in Pangkep and Maros Regencies.Atotal of 50 heads of families were selected as participants using the purposive sampling method.25 participants became the experimental group and 25 people became the control group.The research variables included knowledge,attitudes,motivation,and behavior of the community in building family toilets before and after the experiment.Data collection through tests,questionnaires,and observations to each participant.The research instruments were knowledge tests,questionnaires,and observations.Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistical analysis,with the t-test.The results of the study showed that based on the experiment,knowledge had a significant effect with a correlation coefficient of 0.94,attitudes had an effect of 0.91,motivation was 0.756,and behavior was 0.865.It can be concluded that the construction of family toilets in the coastal areas of Pangkep and Maros Regencies,before the experiment,the knowledge,attitudes,motivation,and behavior of the community were in the low category,and after the experiment increased significantly to the high category. In addition, the results of the analysis showed that the experiment had a significant effect on increasing theknowledge, attitudes, motivation, and behavior of the community towards the construction of family toilets in coastal areas.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41977283)the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province of China.
文摘Arsenic(As)pollution in coastal wetlands has been receiving growing attention.However,the exact mechanism of As mobility driven by tidal action is still not completely understood.The results reveal that lower total As concentrations in solution were observed in the flood-ebb treatment(FE),with the highest concentration being 7.1μg/L,and As(V)was the predominant species.However,elevated levels of total As in solution were found in the flooded treatment(FL),with a maximum value of 14.5μg/L after 30 days,and As(III)was the predominant form.The results of dissolved organicmatter(DOM)suggest that in the early to mid-stages of the incubation,fulvic acid-like substances might be utilized by microorganisms as electron donors or shuttle bodies,facilitating the reductive release of As/Fe from sediments.Both flood-ebb and flooded treatments promoted the transformation of crystalline iron hydrous oxides-bound As into residual forms.However,prolonged flooded conditions more readily facilitated the formation of specific adsorption forms of As and the reduction of crystalline iron hydrous oxides-bound As,increasing As mobility.In addition,the flood-ebb tides have been found to increase the diversity ofmicrobial populations.The main microbial genera in the flood-ebb treatment included Salinimicrobium,Erythrobacter,Yangia,Sulfitobacter,and Marinobacter.Bacillus,Psychrobacter,and Yangia showed a significant correlation with As(V).In flooded treatment,Bacillus,Pseudomonas,and Geothermobacter played a major role in the reduction and release of As.This study significantly contributes to the current understanding of how As behaves in diverse natural environments.
基金The National Key Research and Development Program of China under contract No.2021YFB3901304the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.42842176181,42476173,and 42176179the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province under contract No.BK20211289.
文摘Chlorophyll a(Chl a)is a key photosynthetic pigment and an essential indicator of phytoplankton biomass.Accurate Chl a measurements are crucial for understanding marine biogeochemical processes.China launched the Chinese Ocean Color and Temperature Scanner(COCTS)aboard the HY-1D satellite in 2020,yet its Chl a products require further validation in complex coastal waters.This study assesses HY-1D Chl a products in the Bohai and Yellow Seas,two optically complex coastal regions,using in situ data collected during multiple cruises.Additionally,we compare HY-1D Chl a products with those from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer(MODIS)and the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite(VIIRS).We observed that although Chl a products from HY-1D are generally consistent with those from the MODIS and VIIRS in spatial distribution,there are still significant errors when compared with in situ data.Therefore,we developed a new blended algorithm to improve the accuracy of HY-1D Chl a products.The algorithm distinguishes between turbid and relatively clean waters using a classification index based on the ratio of remote sensing reflectance(R_(rs)(λ)).After the initial classification,we developed targeted algorithms based on the optical properties of different water bodies.The new model shows a significant improvement,reducing the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE)from 43.1%to 24.3%.Additionally,merging Chl a data from HY-1D,MODIS,and VIIRS maintains good accuracy,with HY-1D Chl a products significantly enhancing data coverage and robustness.This research provides important support for producing high-quality HY-1D Chl a products for coastal waters.
文摘The problems of environmental engineering geological in coastal zone mainly include earthquakes, collapse and landslide, etc. We selected eight major evaluation indexes from the influence factors of problems of environmental engineering geological in coastal zone, that is active fault, seismic activity and hydrological conditions, etc. Through the index of quantitative grading, constructing fuzzy comprehensive evaluation model,evaluation of environmental engineering geological stability in coastal zone, supplying a scientific method and gist for the more reasonable and effective development and utilization of coastal zone.
