The heat content(HC)of water masses on the Ross Sea continental shelf plays an important role in regulating the circulations and the basal melting of the Ross Ice Shelf(RIS).Yet,the evolution of the HC on the Ross Sea...The heat content(HC)of water masses on the Ross Sea continental shelf plays an important role in regulating the circulations and the basal melting of the Ross Ice Shelf(RIS).Yet,the evolution of the HC on the Ross Sea continental shelf is still not clear due to the sparsity of observations.By employing a coupled regional ocean-sea ice-ice shelf model for the Ross Sea,this study analyzes the heat budget of water masses over the continental shelf and in the RIS cavity.According to the topographic features and the HC density,the continental shelf region is divided into 17 subdomains.The heat budget of the middle layer for every subdomain is analyzed.In addition,the heat budget for the RIS cavity is assessed for the first time.Owing to Modified Circumpolar Deep Water intrusion,water masses over the eastern shelf are warmer than over the western shelf,with the coldest water identified in the southwestern inner shelf.The horizontal heat flux mainly provides heat to the continental shelf,while the atmospheric forcing tends to warm up the ocean during the ice-melting period and cool down the ocean during the ice-freezing period.The vertical heat flux is generally upward and transports heat from the deep layer to the upper layer.In the RIS cavity,the seasonal cycle of the HC is dominated by the horizontal flux across the RIS front rather than the basal thermal forcing of the RIS.展开更多
Using literature published from 2010 onwards, this study investigates the ~3 500 km extension of the shallow shelf current in the South China Sea(SCS) during the winter and summer monsoons. This current is later ackno...Using literature published from 2010 onwards, this study investigates the ~3 500 km extension of the shallow shelf current in the South China Sea(SCS) during the winter and summer monsoons. This current is later acknowledged as the South China Sea shallow shelf Current(SCSSC). This current is primarily driven by monsoonal winds, and influenced by regional river plumes [Zhujiang(Pearl) River, Hong River, Mekong River] and the prominent South China Sea Warm Current(SCSWC) and South China Sea Western Boundary Current(SCSWBC). The current exhibits significant seasonal variations in both direction and pattern. During winter, it flows along the northern South China Sea's(NSCS) shelf and splits into two branches at the east of Hainan Island. One branch enters the Beibu Gulf through the Qiongzhou Strait and forms a major cyclonic circulation within the gulf, while the other branch flows southwestward along the southern coast of Hainan Island. These branches converge around 16°N latitude at the east of the Vietnamese shelf, then flow southward along the Sunda Shelf, where they deflect southwestward in “broadband”forms before curving southeastward along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia(ECPM) and exiting via the Karimata Strait. In summer, the current exhibits a complex pattern. At the Sunda Shelf, it flows northwestward along the ECPM,then deflects northeastward around 6°N latitude, forming the Sunda Shelf's anti-cyclonic eddy(SSE) and causing upwelling on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia(ECPMU). Near the eastern Vietnamese shelf, the current splits around 11°-12°N latitude into three distinct currents: the southward-flowing Vietnam Current, the northward-flowing Vietnam Meandering Current(VMC), and the southward-flowing SCSWBC. The VMC flows northward and then deflects northeastward south of Hainan Island, continuing northeastward along the NSCS's shelf and exiting through the Taiwan Strait.展开更多
The transport of suspended particulate matter is a crucial aspect of studies on sediment source-to-sink processes.However,research on its transport patterns in high-erosion areas of low-latitude seas remains limited.T...The transport of suspended particulate matter is a crucial aspect of studies on sediment source-to-sink processes.However,research on its transport patterns in high-erosion areas of low-latitude seas remains limited.To elucidate modern land-sea interaction processes controlled by the monsoon climate,this study investigates the seasonal transport patterns and control mechanisms of suspended particulate matter in the western Sunda Shelf.Results reveal significant seasonal variations in the spatial distribution of suspended particulate matter concentrations,with elevated levels observed during autumn compared with spring.These differences are directly attributed to the East Asian monsoon,including seasonal monsoon precipitation and the associated transport dynamics.During the northeast monsoon,the Malay Peninsula serves as a primary source for the western sea area,with terrestrial materials from its rivers transported to the northern Gulf of Thailand.This transport pattern shifts to an S-shaped,clockwise circulation during upwelling events.Conversely,in the southwest monsoon,rivers in the northern Gulf of Thailand become the predominant sources for the Sunda Shelf,with terrestrial materials carried by clockwise currents toward the eastern Malay Peninsula.When upwelling occurs off the southern Indochina Peninsula,one branch heads toward the South China Sea and the other toward the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.The seasonal variation in material sources is further supported by the distribution of clay minerals and the discrimination results of rare earth element proxies,including(La/Sm)UCC-(Gd/Yb)UCCand(La/Yb)UCC-(Gd/Yb)UCC,in surface sediments from the Sunda Shelf and surrounding marine areas.展开更多
Food breakdown during storage and transit greatly adds to worldwide food waste.Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshnes...Food breakdown during storage and transit greatly adds to worldwide food waste.Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of fresh fruit.This study explores the potential of the readily available and nutrient-rich seaweed,Caulerpa lentillifera,as a base material for edible coatings that can enhance the shelf life and maintain the physicochemical properties of fruits and vegetables.Caulerpa lentillifera,a marine macroalga renowned for its unique biochemical composition,presents a promising avenue for developing sustainable bio-coatings to improve the post-harvest quality of fresh produce.Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of fresh fruit.This study is aimed at exploring the potential of Caulerpa lentillifera,a nutrient-dense green seaweed,as a foundational material for creating edible coatings to enhance the post-harvest quality of fruits and vegetables.Various Caulerpa lentillifera-derived coating formulations were developed and applied to specific fruits and vegetables.The coated samples were maintained under controlled conditions and assessed for alterations in physicochemical parameters,including weight loss,hardness,colour,and microbial proliferation.The optimised coating formulation markedly diminished weight loss,postponed ripening,and maintained firmness and colour relative to uncoated controls.The coating demonstrated promising antibacterial properties,aiding in the extension of shelf life.Coatings derived from Caulerpa lentillifera offer a viable,environmentally sustainable alternative to synthetic preservatives,facilitating the advancement of sustainable food preservation technology.展开更多
Two new free-living marine nematode species belonging to the genus Tricoma Cobb,1894(Desmoscolecidae)are identi-fied from the continental shelf region of the Bay of Bengal.Tricoma ajmalia sp.nov.is characterized by th...Two new free-living marine nematode species belonging to the genus Tricoma Cobb,1894(Desmoscolecidae)are identi-fied from the continental shelf region of the Bay of Bengal.Tricoma ajmalia sp.nov.is characterized by the number of main rings(84 male and 85 female),the arrangement of somatic setae,the head shape with broadly truncated end,the relatively long cephalic setae(69%-73%of corresponding head diameter),the amphids extending up to second main ring,slender spicules slightly curved and gu-berbaculum with dorsocaudally directed apophyses.The second new species,Tricoma sampadansis sp.nov.is characterized by the number of rings(64),the arrangement of somatic setae(14-13 subdorsal,16 subvenral),the head shape with broadly truncated end,the relatively long cephalic setae(75%corresponding head diameter),the amphidial fovea extending over first main ring,anterioirly bent spicules and gubernaculum with hooked proximal end.An updated valid species list of Tricoma is also presented.展开更多
Ice shelves are important passageways for ice sheets flowing into the ocean.Through iceberg calving and basal melting,ice shelves exert considerable influence on the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and glacier...Ice shelves are important passageways for ice sheets flowing into the ocean.Through iceberg calving and basal melting,ice shelves exert considerable influence on the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and glacier stability.The Ross Ice Shelf(RIS),the largest body of floating ice on Earth,plays an essential role in any changes in the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.The long-term elevation change trend of RIS has been calculated with multiple satellite altimetry in previous studies.However,the seasonal variations were less revealed.Based on crossover analysis and indirect observation adjustments,this study proposed a new method for constructing seasonal records for surface elevation changes in the RIS using ICESat laser altimetry data from 2003 to 2009.The results showed that surface elevation changes exhibited seasonal variations with fluctuations over 20 cm,and the seasonal change characteristics were closely related to the temperature.Interannual variations in RIS surface elevation decreased from 2003 to2009 at a rate of 2 cm/yr.From March 2003 to April 2007,the surface elevation decreased at 3.7 cm/yr;however,after April 2007,the surface elevation increased at 5.5 cm/yr.The more recent stages of surface elevation growth have been influenced by reductions in the summer basal melt,which is related to the decreases in ocean heat content.展开更多
Understanding the sediment record during the Little Ice Age(LIA)can help elucidate natural sea ice fluctuation and carbon cycle variability.This study analyzed the grain size composition(including ice-rafted debris),t...Understanding the sediment record during the Little Ice Age(LIA)can help elucidate natural sea ice fluctuation and carbon cycle variability.This study analyzed the grain size composition(including ice-rafted debris),total organic carbon(TOC),total nitrogen(TN)content,and stable isotopic composition(δ13C andδ15N)of the sediment record(approximately 490 a)of core ARC7-R11 in the northern part of the Chukchi Shelf.The sediment grains comprise mostly(>90%)silt and clay components.The grain size composition suggests generally low-energy hydrodynamic conditions across the region,yet reveals a trend of enhancement in hydrodynamics from the bottom to top layers of the sediment core,particularly after the 1940s.It also shows occurrences of seasonal sea ice and retreat of the perennial sea ice margin during warmer periods of the LIA and the post-LIA period.The organic matter content is high throughout the core,with heavierδ13C values and moderate TOC/TN ratios indicating primarily marine origin;the terrestrial input is<37.5%according to the endmember model.The variation trend of marine-derived organic carbon(OC)content is similar to that of summer temperature anomalies;while variation trend of terrestrially derived OC shows significant correlation with that of the number of ice-free days in the southern shelf region,except for the period from approximately 1700s to the 1870s.During the LIA,the TOC content fluctuated and decreased,and the relative contribution of terrestrial OC was higher than during the modern warm period.The amount of OC buried in the sediment has increased with climate warming,especially after the 1940s,reflecting the enhanced ability of sediment to sequester carbon during warmer periods.展开更多
The uncertainty of ocean turbulent mixing parameterization comprises a significant challenge in ocean and climate models. A depth-dependent deep learning ocean turbulent mixing parameterization scheme was proposed wit...The uncertainty of ocean turbulent mixing parameterization comprises a significant challenge in ocean and climate models. A depth-dependent deep learning ocean turbulent mixing parameterization scheme was proposed with the hydrological and microstructure observations conducted in summer 2012 in the shelf sea east of Hainan Island, in South China Sea(SCS). The deep neural network model is used and incorporates the Richardson number Ri, the normalized depth D, the horizontal velocity speed U, the shear S^(2), the stratification N^(2), and the density ρ as input parameters. Comparing to the scheme without parameter D and region division, the depth-dependent scheme improves the prediction of the turbulent kinetic energy dissipation rate ε. The correlation coefficient(r) between predicted and observed lgε increases from 0.49 to 0.62, and the root mean square error decreases from 0.56 to 0.48. Comparing to the traditional physics-driven parameterization schemes, such as the G89 and MG03, the data-driven approach achieves higher accuracy and generalization. The SHapley Additive Explanations(SHAP) framework analysis reveals the importance descending order of the input parameters as: ρ, D, U, N^(2), S^(2), and Ri in the whole depth, while D is most important in the upper and bottom boundary layers(D≤0.3&D≥0.65) and least important in middle layer(0.3<D<0.65). The research shows applicability of constructing deep learning-based ocean turbulent mixing parameterization schemes using limited observational data and well-established physical processes.展开更多
Using the satellite altimeter data from 1993 to 2021,this study investigates the seasonal and interannual variations of Kuroshio surface water intrusion into the East China Sea(ECS)with an emphasis on transports acros...Using the satellite altimeter data from 1993 to 2021,this study investigates the seasonal and interannual variations of Kuroshio surface water intrusion into the East China Sea(ECS)with an emphasis on transports across different isobaths.The results reveal that the intrusion variability differs among the isobaths used to identify the intrusion.On the seasonal scale,the transport volume and proportion of intrusion into the outer shelf(across 200 m isobath)are greatest in spring compared to other seasons possibly because of the relief of northerly monsoon and the increase of Kuroshio transport.However,in the inner shelf regions(across 100 m isobath),the strongest intrusion occurs in summer,with a much longer residence period and broader spatial range,though the Kuroshio moves farthest away from the coast.This implies that the Kuroshio may have the highest exchange efficiency with the ECS shelf water during summer.On the interannual scale,increased upstream transport from the Kuroshio and shoreward movement of the current almost equally contribute to the enhancement of surface water intrusion into the outer shelf regions.In contrast to the seasonal characteristics,the interannual intrusion into the shallower shelf regions(across the 120 m and 100 m isobaths)is primarily correlated to the position of the Kuroshio axis,i.e.,the closer to the coast the Kuroshio is,the more water can enter the inner continental shelf.This result highlights that the importance of factors that control the intrusion variabilities may also change between seasonal and interannual time scales when different isobaths are used.展开更多
The study of back-arc sedimentary basins is key to understanding oceanic and continental geodynamic processes and mechanisms.The East China Sea Shelf Basin(ECSSB),a back-arc sedimentary basin in a continent-ocean tran...The study of back-arc sedimentary basins is key to understanding oceanic and continental geodynamic processes and mechanisms.The East China Sea Shelf Basin(ECSSB),a back-arc sedimentary basin in a continent-ocean transition zone of the western Pacific Ocean,exhibits remarkable differences in terms of the tectonic deformation characteristics of the basin and the evolutionary features of its sags.These features have led to varied understandings of deep dynamic mechanisms driving the evolution of the basin.In this study,which is based on a detailed interpretation of two-dimensional multichannel seismic data from the ECSSB,the tectonic deformation of the basin is analyzed and the tectonic evolutionary process of the basin is reconstructed.The above research work combines plate convergence processes and deep crust-mantle interactions to explore the controlling factors and deep dynamic mechanisms of the tectonic deformation in the ECSSB.The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences in tectonic deformation between the southern and northern parts of the basin and that the deformation is characterized by eastward migration.Deep crust-mantle interactions are coupled with the development of these differences.The tectonic deformation of the ECSSB is driven by the interactions of the paleo-Pacific,Pacific,Indian,and Philippine Sea Plates with the Eurasian Plate,which have shaped the tectonic pattern of the ECSSB,resulting in east-west zoning,north-south blocking,and pronounced spatiotemporal variability in tectonic deformation.This research provides new insights into the differential development of sags within the ECSSB and provides an important reference for studying back-arc sedimentary basins.展开更多
Arctic climate changes have profoundly influenced the polar environmental changes in recent years.The Arctic Oscillation(AO),as a key component of the Arctic climate system’s internal variability,affects the source t...Arctic climate changes have profoundly influenced the polar environmental changes in recent years.The Arctic Oscillation(AO),as a key component of the Arctic climate system’s internal variability,affects the source to sink processes and interactions across the multilayer Arctic system by regulating the land,ocean,sea ice,and atmospheric processes.The East Siberian Arctic Shelf(ESAS)has experienced significant changes in the input,transport,and burial of sedimentary organic carbon(OC)due to climate warming and shifts in the AO phase in recent decades.This study analyzes grain size,total organic carbon(TOC),total nitrogen(TN),and stable carbon isotope(δ^(13)C)in two sediment cores from the ESAS to reconstruct the burial record of OC over the past few decades and examine the response mechanism of sedimentary OC records to regional-scale climate forcing.The results show that the OC in the two sediment cores originates from mixed sources with a dominant terrestrial contribution.In the LV83-28 core from the Laptev Sea,the TOC and TN contents have increased at an accelerated rate since the 1990s,with a noticeable rise in the contribution of terrestrial OC.This trend is linked to an increase in terrigenous input caused by the positive AO phase.Core LV83-39 in the East Siberian Sea could have accumulated more terrestrial OC transported along the continental shelf during the positive AO.This implies that,under the interannual regulation of the AO regime,the input and crossshelf transport of terrigenous OC in the ESAS showed consistent sedimentary responses.This finding could enhance the understanding of the burial mechanism of sedimentary OC and its environmental response to regional climate change.展开更多
This paper presents the pollen data from deep_sea sediments of station 17962 from the continental slope of the southern South China Sea. The 8 m long profile covers the last 30 000 years including the late stage of Ma...This paper presents the pollen data from deep_sea sediments of station 17962 from the continental slope of the southern South China Sea. The 8 m long profile covers the last 30 000 years including the late stage of Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage 3, the Last Glacial Maximum, the Termination and the Holocene. The pollen results reveal that lowland rainforest covered the emerged southern continental shelf of the South China Sea (Sunda Land) during the last glacial period at low sea level stand. At the same time, upper montane rainforest on the adjacent islands expanded, showing the climate was cooler than that in present day, but no dryness was indicated. The vegetation and climate experienced great fluctuations including abrupt warming and cooling at the end of the ice age. During the Holocene, expansion of mangroves and lowland rainforest, and significant diminution of pollen influx values suggests warming of the climate, rising of the sea level and the submerge of the shelf.展开更多
With fresh-cut grass carp belly as the test material, the antibacterial con- ditions of a disinfection agent sodium hypochlorite were optimized. In addition, the shelf lives of various grass carp products were compare...With fresh-cut grass carp belly as the test material, the antibacterial con- ditions of a disinfection agent sodium hypochlorite were optimized. In addition, the shelf lives of various grass carp products were compared after disinfection, so as to provide certain basis for the processing of fresh-cut grass carp products. The re- sults showed that the optimal disinfection conditions of sodium hypochlorite were as follows： concentration 300 mg/L, soak time 5 min and solid-liquid ratio 1 g ： 5 ml. Under the optimal disinfection conditions, the inhibition rates of total bacteria and Pseudomonas reached 83% and 81%, respectively. The shelf life of refrigerated fresh-cut grass carp belly disinfected by sodium hypochlorite and packed in bag filled with gases could be extended as long as 11 d, which was increased by 5 d （83%） compared with that in the control group. The disinfection by sodium hypochlorite could significantly reduce the initial bacterial colony number and improve the sensory quality of fresh-cut grass carp belly, as well as extend the shelf life of refrigerated and modified gas-packed grass carp belly.展开更多
As a unique low-temperature water mass in Antarctic coastal region, the Ice Shelf Water (ISW) is an important component for the formation of the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). In this paper, we present a criterion for...As a unique low-temperature water mass in Antarctic coastal region, the Ice Shelf Water (ISW) is an important component for the formation of the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). In this paper, we present a criterion for ISW identification based on freezing point at the sea surface, and we study spatial distribution of ISW in front of the Amery Ice Shelf (AIS) and its flow path in Prydz Bay by analyzing hydrographic data from Australian cruises in 2001 and 2002, as well as Chinese cruises in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008, all being made in the austral summer. The relatively cold and fresh ISW occurred as several discrete water blocks with cold cores in front of the AIS, within the depth range of 100?600 m, under the seasonal thermocline. ISW had obvious temporal and spatial variations and the spatial distribution pattern changed greatly after 2005. Most of ISW was concentrated west of 73°E during 2001 to 2003 and 2006, but it was widespread to east in 2005 and 2008. In all observation years, a small amount of cold ISW always occurs at the west end of the AIS front section, where the coldest ISW in the whole section also occurred in 2001, 2003 and 2006. Considering general cyclonic circulation pattern under the AIS, the ISW flowing out from west end of the AIS front might have experienced the longest cooling period under ice shelf, so it would have the lowest temperature. Analysis of data from meridian sections in Prydz Bay in 2003 implied that ISW in the west could spread north to the continental break along the east flank of the Fram Bank near 70.5°E, mix with the upwelling Circumpolar Deep Water and possibly contribute to the formation of AABW.展开更多
Continental shelf islands are contributors of terrestrial sediment supply to shelf regions,and the sediment flux from these islands shall be quantified.We calculated the sediment flux of continental shelf islands in t...Continental shelf islands are contributors of terrestrial sediment supply to shelf regions,and the sediment flux from these islands shall be quantified.We calculated the sediment flux of continental shelf islands in the southeastern China using two empirical equations under two preconditions.The first,the sediment load/yield of the islands has the same pattern as the adjacent small,mountainous rivers along the coastline;and the second,each of the islands was treated as a single catchment.The results show that the sediment supply from these islands reached an order of magnitude of 1 Mt/a,which is comparable to the supply from the local smaller rivers.A sensitivity analysis indicates that this value represents the lower limit of estimate;if the accurate amount of sub-catchments of any island is considered,then this value will be enhanced slightly.This study demonstrates that the sediment supply from continental shelf islands to oceans is an important factor affecting the regional sedimentation and,therefore,should be paid with attention.展开更多
Hydrological character and Sea-current profiles structure are studied and analyzed in sea-area of the front of Amery Ice Shelf, Prydz Bay with LADCP, CTD data. These LADCP, CTD data were acquired during the 19th Chine...Hydrological character and Sea-current profiles structure are studied and analyzed in sea-area of the front of Amery Ice Shelf, Prydz Bay with LADCP, CTD data. These LADCP, CTD data were acquired during the 19th Chinese Antarctic Scientific Expedition. Results of this study agree with that, there exist four different kinds of water masses in the area of the front of Amery Ice Shelf in the summer of Antarctica. Current distribution presents a semi-circumfluence which flows in at the east and flows out in the west. Moreover, clockwise and anti - clockwise vortices were found in upper layer and mid-layer in the Prydz Bay. Western areas of these anticlockwise vortices are positions of inflows from Prydz Bay to Amery Ice Shelf. The source of these inflows is the coastal westward current originated in the east of Prydz Bay. All these characteristics come down to the pattern of circumfluence, ice melt rate under Ice Shelf, scale of Ice Shelf water production and form of water exchanges between area of Ice Shelf and area of Prydz Bay.展开更多
To ensure the safety of consumers, prolong the shelf life of moon cake and reduce the cost of manufacturing and marketing enterprises, the optimization of preservative formula and the shelf life of cantonese style moo...To ensure the safety of consumers, prolong the shelf life of moon cake and reduce the cost of manufacturing and marketing enterprises, the optimization of preservative formula and the shelf life of cantonese style moon cake were studied. Through single and compound formula preservative test, the results showed that potassium sorbate and sodium dehydroacetate could inhibit the microorganisms in the moon cake, but the inhibitory effect of sodium dehydroacetate was stronger than that of potassium sorbate; and the combination of potassium sorbate and sodium dehydroacetate had a synergistic effect, and the best formula is ＇potassium sorbate 0.44 g/kg mixed with sodium dehydroacetate 0.38 g/kg. A batch of moon cake was prepared with the best preservative formula, then the total number of colonies, molds and coliform group in the samples were detected by random sampling at irregular intervals. The total number of molds exceeded the limit on the 187^th d, and it indicated that the shelf life of the product was 187 d. Compared with the conventional 15-day shelf life, this research greatly prolongs the sheff life of cantonese style moon cake, and cut down the cost of moon cake enterprises. It is worthy of popularization and application.展开更多
Gravity core EC2005, located in the mud wedge off the Zhejiang-Fujian coast in the inner shelf of the East China Sea （ECS）, was analyzed for its lithology, grain size, rare earth elements （REE） and AMS14C dating. ...Gravity core EC2005, located in the mud wedge off the Zhejiang-Fujian coast in the inner shelf of the East China Sea （ECS）, was analyzed for its lithology, grain size, rare earth elements （REE） and AMS14C dating. Results revealed high-resolution paleoenvironmental evolution and multiple switches of sediment provenances in the inner shelf of ECS. The lithology, grain size and REE concentrations of sediments varied significantly down the core. Mean grain size ranged from 8 to 121 μm, and the values of ΣREE were 152.8-227.9 μg/g. The chondrite- and shale-normalized REE patterns indicated their similarity to the terrigenous sediments in the study area. Between 17.3-12.3 ka BP the sediments in the inner shelf of ECS were mainly originated from local drainage basins. The source then gradually switched to the Yangtze River between 12.3 and 9.8 ka BP. Since about 10-9.8 ka BP, the sediments in the study area were dominantly derived from the Yangtze River. The continuous rising of sea level and formation of coastal current along the inner shelf played a key role in the switches of sediment provenances.展开更多
The main processes of interaction between the coastal water, shelf water and Kuroshio water in the Huanghai Sea (HS) and East China Sea (ECS) are analyzed based on the observation and study results in recent years. Th...The main processes of interaction between the coastal water, shelf water and Kuroshio water in the Huanghai Sea (HS) and East China Sea (ECS) are analyzed based on the observation and study results in recent years. These processes include the intrusion of the Kuroshio water into the shelf area of the ECS, the entrainment of the shelf water into the Kuroshio, the seasonal process in the southern shelf area of the ECS controlled alternatively by the Taiwan Strait water and the Kuroshio water intruding into the shelf area, the interaction between the Kuroshio branch water, shelf mixed water and modified coastal water in the northeastern ECS, the water-exchange between the HS and ECS and the spread of the Changjiang diluted water.展开更多
Volcanic rocks both from the northern East China Sea （NECS） shelf margin and the northern Okinawa Trough are subalkaline less aluminous,and lower in High Field Strength Elements （HFSE）.These rocks are higher in La...Volcanic rocks both from the northern East China Sea （NECS） shelf margin and the northern Okinawa Trough are subalkaline less aluminous,and lower in High Field Strength Elements （HFSE）.These rocks are higher in Large Ion Lithophile Elements （LILE）,thorium and uranium contents,positive lead anomalies,negative Nb-Ta anomalies,and enrichment in Light Rare Earth Elements （LREE）.Basalts from the NECS shelf margin are akin to Indian Ocean Mid-Ocean Ridge Basalt （MORB）,and rhyolites from the northern Okinawa Trough have the highest 207 Pb/ 204 Pb and 208 Pb/ 204 Pb ratios.The NECS shelf margin basalts have lower 87 Sr/ 86 Sr ratios,ε N d and σ 18 O than the northern Okinawa Trough silicic rocks.According to 40 K– 40 Ar isotopic ages of basalts from the NECS shelf margin,rifting of the Okinawa Trough may have been active since at least 3.65–3.86 Ma.The origin of the NECS shelf margin basalt can be explained by the interaction of melt derived from Indian Ocean MORB-like mantle with enriched subcontinental lithosphere.The basalts from both sides of the Okinawa Trough may have a similar origin during the initial rifting of the Okinawa Trough,and the formation of basaltic magmas closely relates to the thinning of continental crust.The source of the formation of the northern Okinawa Trough silicic rocks was different from that of the middle Okinawa Trough,which could have been generated by the interaction of basaltic melt with an enriched crustal component.From the Ryukyu island arc to East China,the Cenozoic basalts have apparently increasing trends of MgO contents and ratios of LREE to Heavy Rare Earth Elements （HREE）,suggesting that the trace element variabilities of basalts may have been influenced by the subduction of the Philippine Sea plate,and that the effects of subduction of the Philippine Sea plate on the chemical composition of basaltic melts have had a decreasing effect from the Ryukyu island arc to East China.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2024YFF0506603)the Independent Research Foundation of the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (Grant Nos. SML2023SP201 and SML2021SP306)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province, China (Grant No. 2024A1515012717)the Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (Grant Nos. 313021004, 313022009 and 313022001)the Program of Innovation 2030 on Smart Ocean, Zhejiang University
文摘The heat content(HC)of water masses on the Ross Sea continental shelf plays an important role in regulating the circulations and the basal melting of the Ross Ice Shelf(RIS).Yet,the evolution of the HC on the Ross Sea continental shelf is still not clear due to the sparsity of observations.By employing a coupled regional ocean-sea ice-ice shelf model for the Ross Sea,this study analyzes the heat budget of water masses over the continental shelf and in the RIS cavity.According to the topographic features and the HC density,the continental shelf region is divided into 17 subdomains.The heat budget of the middle layer for every subdomain is analyzed.In addition,the heat budget for the RIS cavity is assessed for the first time.Owing to Modified Circumpolar Deep Water intrusion,water masses over the eastern shelf are warmer than over the western shelf,with the coldest water identified in the southwestern inner shelf.The horizontal heat flux mainly provides heat to the continental shelf,while the atmospheric forcing tends to warm up the ocean during the ice-melting period and cool down the ocean during the ice-freezing period.The vertical heat flux is generally upward and transports heat from the deep layer to the upper layer.In the RIS cavity,the seasonal cycle of the HC is dominated by the horizontal flux across the RIS front rather than the basal thermal forcing of the RIS.
基金Long-Term Research Grant Scheme (LRGS:56041)Interaction of Ocean Dynamics With The Climate System of Past,Present,and Future Using Ocean Observation Integrated Data and Numerical Modeling。
文摘Using literature published from 2010 onwards, this study investigates the ~3 500 km extension of the shallow shelf current in the South China Sea(SCS) during the winter and summer monsoons. This current is later acknowledged as the South China Sea shallow shelf Current(SCSSC). This current is primarily driven by monsoonal winds, and influenced by regional river plumes [Zhujiang(Pearl) River, Hong River, Mekong River] and the prominent South China Sea Warm Current(SCSWC) and South China Sea Western Boundary Current(SCSWBC). The current exhibits significant seasonal variations in both direction and pattern. During winter, it flows along the northern South China Sea's(NSCS) shelf and splits into two branches at the east of Hainan Island. One branch enters the Beibu Gulf through the Qiongzhou Strait and forms a major cyclonic circulation within the gulf, while the other branch flows southwestward along the southern coast of Hainan Island. These branches converge around 16°N latitude at the east of the Vietnamese shelf, then flow southward along the Sunda Shelf, where they deflect southwestward in “broadband”forms before curving southeastward along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia(ECPM) and exiting via the Karimata Strait. In summer, the current exhibits a complex pattern. At the Sunda Shelf, it flows northwestward along the ECPM,then deflects northeastward around 6°N latitude, forming the Sunda Shelf's anti-cyclonic eddy(SSE) and causing upwelling on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia(ECPMU). Near the eastern Vietnamese shelf, the current splits around 11°-12°N latitude into three distinct currents: the southward-flowing Vietnam Current, the northward-flowing Vietnam Meandering Current(VMC), and the southward-flowing SCSWBC. The VMC flows northward and then deflects northeastward south of Hainan Island, continuing northeastward along the NSCS's shelf and exiting through the Taiwan Strait.
基金the Basic Scientific Fund for National Public Research Institutes of China(No.2023Q03)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42476078,42306091)+2 种基金the National Programme on Global Change and Air-Sea Interaction(Nos.GASI-04-HYDZ-02,GASI-02-SCS-CJB01)the China-Malaysia Cooperation Project‘Effect on Variability of Seasonal Monsoon on Sedimentary Process in Peninsular Malaysia Waters’the China-Thailand Cooperation Project‘Research on Vulnerability of Coastal Zone’。
文摘The transport of suspended particulate matter is a crucial aspect of studies on sediment source-to-sink processes.However,research on its transport patterns in high-erosion areas of low-latitude seas remains limited.To elucidate modern land-sea interaction processes controlled by the monsoon climate,this study investigates the seasonal transport patterns and control mechanisms of suspended particulate matter in the western Sunda Shelf.Results reveal significant seasonal variations in the spatial distribution of suspended particulate matter concentrations,with elevated levels observed during autumn compared with spring.These differences are directly attributed to the East Asian monsoon,including seasonal monsoon precipitation and the associated transport dynamics.During the northeast monsoon,the Malay Peninsula serves as a primary source for the western sea area,with terrestrial materials from its rivers transported to the northern Gulf of Thailand.This transport pattern shifts to an S-shaped,clockwise circulation during upwelling events.Conversely,in the southwest monsoon,rivers in the northern Gulf of Thailand become the predominant sources for the Sunda Shelf,with terrestrial materials carried by clockwise currents toward the eastern Malay Peninsula.When upwelling occurs off the southern Indochina Peninsula,one branch heads toward the South China Sea and the other toward the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.The seasonal variation in material sources is further supported by the distribution of clay minerals and the discrimination results of rare earth element proxies,including(La/Sm)UCC-(Gd/Yb)UCCand(La/Yb)UCC-(Gd/Yb)UCC,in surface sediments from the Sunda Shelf and surrounding marine areas.
文摘Food breakdown during storage and transit greatly adds to worldwide food waste.Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of fresh fruit.This study explores the potential of the readily available and nutrient-rich seaweed,Caulerpa lentillifera,as a base material for edible coatings that can enhance the shelf life and maintain the physicochemical properties of fruits and vegetables.Caulerpa lentillifera,a marine macroalga renowned for its unique biochemical composition,presents a promising avenue for developing sustainable bio-coatings to improve the post-harvest quality of fresh produce.Biodegradable edible coatings derived from natural sources provide a sustainable method to extend the shelf life and preserve the freshness of fresh fruit.This study is aimed at exploring the potential of Caulerpa lentillifera,a nutrient-dense green seaweed,as a foundational material for creating edible coatings to enhance the post-harvest quality of fruits and vegetables.Various Caulerpa lentillifera-derived coating formulations were developed and applied to specific fruits and vegetables.The coated samples were maintained under controlled conditions and assessed for alterations in physicochemical parameters,including weight loss,hardness,colour,and microbial proliferation.The optimised coating formulation markedly diminished weight loss,postponed ripening,and maintained firmness and colour relative to uncoated controls.The coating demonstrated promising antibacterial properties,aiding in the extension of shelf life.Coatings derived from Caulerpa lentillifera offer a viable,environmentally sustainable alternative to synthetic preservatives,facilitating the advancement of sustainable food preservation technology.
基金the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE),Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Kochi, Government of India, for the support of crew ‘FORV Sagar Sampada’Funding was provided by the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Kochi, Government of India
文摘Two new free-living marine nematode species belonging to the genus Tricoma Cobb,1894(Desmoscolecidae)are identi-fied from the continental shelf region of the Bay of Bengal.Tricoma ajmalia sp.nov.is characterized by the number of main rings(84 male and 85 female),the arrangement of somatic setae,the head shape with broadly truncated end,the relatively long cephalic setae(69%-73%of corresponding head diameter),the amphids extending up to second main ring,slender spicules slightly curved and gu-berbaculum with dorsocaudally directed apophyses.The second new species,Tricoma sampadansis sp.nov.is characterized by the number of rings(64),the arrangement of somatic setae(14-13 subdorsal,16 subvenral),the head shape with broadly truncated end,the relatively long cephalic setae(75%corresponding head diameter),the amphidial fovea extending over first main ring,anterioirly bent spicules and gubernaculum with hooked proximal end.An updated valid species list of Tricoma is also presented.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under grant numbers 2023YFC2809103 and 2024YFC2813505the National Natural Science Foundation of China under the grant number 41706216+2 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under grant numbers 2042022kf1204,2042022kf1069,2042023gf0012,2042022dx0001the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China under grant number 2022CFB081the State Key Laboratory of Geodesy and Earth's Dynamics,Innovation Academy for Precision Measurement Science and Technology under grant number SKLGED2023-2-6。
文摘Ice shelves are important passageways for ice sheets flowing into the ocean.Through iceberg calving and basal melting,ice shelves exert considerable influence on the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet and glacier stability.The Ross Ice Shelf(RIS),the largest body of floating ice on Earth,plays an essential role in any changes in the mass balance of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.The long-term elevation change trend of RIS has been calculated with multiple satellite altimetry in previous studies.However,the seasonal variations were less revealed.Based on crossover analysis and indirect observation adjustments,this study proposed a new method for constructing seasonal records for surface elevation changes in the RIS using ICESat laser altimetry data from 2003 to 2009.The results showed that surface elevation changes exhibited seasonal variations with fluctuations over 20 cm,and the seasonal change characteristics were closely related to the temperature.Interannual variations in RIS surface elevation decreased from 2003 to2009 at a rate of 2 cm/yr.From March 2003 to April 2007,the surface elevation decreased at 3.7 cm/yr;however,after April 2007,the surface elevation increased at 5.5 cm/yr.The more recent stages of surface elevation growth have been influenced by reductions in the summer basal melt,which is related to the decreases in ocean heat content.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation of China(Grant no.42376064)the Chinese Polar Environment Comprehensive Investigation&Assessment Programs(Grant no.CHINARE 2016-03-02).
文摘Understanding the sediment record during the Little Ice Age(LIA)can help elucidate natural sea ice fluctuation and carbon cycle variability.This study analyzed the grain size composition(including ice-rafted debris),total organic carbon(TOC),total nitrogen(TN)content,and stable isotopic composition(δ13C andδ15N)of the sediment record(approximately 490 a)of core ARC7-R11 in the northern part of the Chukchi Shelf.The sediment grains comprise mostly(>90%)silt and clay components.The grain size composition suggests generally low-energy hydrodynamic conditions across the region,yet reveals a trend of enhancement in hydrodynamics from the bottom to top layers of the sediment core,particularly after the 1940s.It also shows occurrences of seasonal sea ice and retreat of the perennial sea ice margin during warmer periods of the LIA and the post-LIA period.The organic matter content is high throughout the core,with heavierδ13C values and moderate TOC/TN ratios indicating primarily marine origin;the terrestrial input is<37.5%according to the endmember model.The variation trend of marine-derived organic carbon(OC)content is similar to that of summer temperature anomalies;while variation trend of terrestrially derived OC shows significant correlation with that of the number of ice-free days in the southern shelf region,except for the period from approximately 1700s to the 1870s.During the LIA,the TOC content fluctuated and decreased,and the relative contribution of terrestrial OC was higher than during the modern warm period.The amount of OC buried in the sediment has increased with climate warming,especially after the 1940s,reflecting the enhanced ability of sediment to sequester carbon during warmer periods.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42276019)the Guangdong Provincial Observation and Research Station for Tropical Ocean Environment in Western Coastal Waters(No.GSTOEW)。
文摘The uncertainty of ocean turbulent mixing parameterization comprises a significant challenge in ocean and climate models. A depth-dependent deep learning ocean turbulent mixing parameterization scheme was proposed with the hydrological and microstructure observations conducted in summer 2012 in the shelf sea east of Hainan Island, in South China Sea(SCS). The deep neural network model is used and incorporates the Richardson number Ri, the normalized depth D, the horizontal velocity speed U, the shear S^(2), the stratification N^(2), and the density ρ as input parameters. Comparing to the scheme without parameter D and region division, the depth-dependent scheme improves the prediction of the turbulent kinetic energy dissipation rate ε. The correlation coefficient(r) between predicted and observed lgε increases from 0.49 to 0.62, and the root mean square error decreases from 0.56 to 0.48. Comparing to the traditional physics-driven parameterization schemes, such as the G89 and MG03, the data-driven approach achieves higher accuracy and generalization. The SHapley Additive Explanations(SHAP) framework analysis reveals the importance descending order of the input parameters as: ρ, D, U, N^(2), S^(2), and Ri in the whole depth, while D is most important in the upper and bottom boundary layers(D≤0.3&D≥0.65) and least important in middle layer(0.3<D<0.65). The research shows applicability of constructing deep learning-based ocean turbulent mixing parameterization schemes using limited observational data and well-established physical processes.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No.42276003the Oceanic Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University under contract No.SL2021MS021.
文摘Using the satellite altimeter data from 1993 to 2021,this study investigates the seasonal and interannual variations of Kuroshio surface water intrusion into the East China Sea(ECS)with an emphasis on transports across different isobaths.The results reveal that the intrusion variability differs among the isobaths used to identify the intrusion.On the seasonal scale,the transport volume and proportion of intrusion into the outer shelf(across 200 m isobath)are greatest in spring compared to other seasons possibly because of the relief of northerly monsoon and the increase of Kuroshio transport.However,in the inner shelf regions(across 100 m isobath),the strongest intrusion occurs in summer,with a much longer residence period and broader spatial range,though the Kuroshio moves farthest away from the coast.This implies that the Kuroshio may have the highest exchange efficiency with the ECS shelf water during summer.On the interannual scale,increased upstream transport from the Kuroshio and shoreward movement of the current almost equally contribute to the enhancement of surface water intrusion into the outer shelf regions.In contrast to the seasonal characteristics,the interannual intrusion into the shallower shelf regions(across the 120 m and 100 m isobaths)is primarily correlated to the position of the Kuroshio axis,i.e.,the closer to the coast the Kuroshio is,the more water can enter the inner continental shelf.This result highlights that the importance of factors that control the intrusion variabilities may also change between seasonal and interannual time scales when different isobaths are used.
基金the Laoshan Laboratory(No.LSKJ202203401)the Geological Survey Projects of the China Geological Survey(Nos.DD20221723,DD20243116)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2023MD047)the Major Basic Research Project of Shandong Province(No.ZR2021ZD09)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42476077)。
文摘The study of back-arc sedimentary basins is key to understanding oceanic and continental geodynamic processes and mechanisms.The East China Sea Shelf Basin(ECSSB),a back-arc sedimentary basin in a continent-ocean transition zone of the western Pacific Ocean,exhibits remarkable differences in terms of the tectonic deformation characteristics of the basin and the evolutionary features of its sags.These features have led to varied understandings of deep dynamic mechanisms driving the evolution of the basin.In this study,which is based on a detailed interpretation of two-dimensional multichannel seismic data from the ECSSB,the tectonic deformation of the basin is analyzed and the tectonic evolutionary process of the basin is reconstructed.The above research work combines plate convergence processes and deep crust-mantle interactions to explore the controlling factors and deep dynamic mechanisms of the tectonic deformation in the ECSSB.The results of this study indicate that there are significant differences in tectonic deformation between the southern and northern parts of the basin and that the deformation is characterized by eastward migration.Deep crust-mantle interactions are coupled with the development of these differences.The tectonic deformation of the ECSSB is driven by the interactions of the paleo-Pacific,Pacific,Indian,and Philippine Sea Plates with the Eurasian Plate,which have shaped the tectonic pattern of the ECSSB,resulting in east-west zoning,north-south blocking,and pronounced spatiotemporal variability in tectonic deformation.This research provides new insights into the differential development of sags within the ECSSB and provides an important reference for studying back-arc sedimentary basins.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 42130412 and 42376068the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under contract No.202241001+2 种基金the Ocean Negative Carbon Emissions Program and the Taishan Scholar Program under contract No.TSQN20182117the Russian Scientific Foundation under contract No.21-77-30001the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation under contract Nos 124022100083-1 and 124022100084-8.
文摘Arctic climate changes have profoundly influenced the polar environmental changes in recent years.The Arctic Oscillation(AO),as a key component of the Arctic climate system’s internal variability,affects the source to sink processes and interactions across the multilayer Arctic system by regulating the land,ocean,sea ice,and atmospheric processes.The East Siberian Arctic Shelf(ESAS)has experienced significant changes in the input,transport,and burial of sedimentary organic carbon(OC)due to climate warming and shifts in the AO phase in recent decades.This study analyzes grain size,total organic carbon(TOC),total nitrogen(TN),and stable carbon isotope(δ^(13)C)in two sediment cores from the ESAS to reconstruct the burial record of OC over the past few decades and examine the response mechanism of sedimentary OC records to regional-scale climate forcing.The results show that the OC in the two sediment cores originates from mixed sources with a dominant terrestrial contribution.In the LV83-28 core from the Laptev Sea,the TOC and TN contents have increased at an accelerated rate since the 1990s,with a noticeable rise in the contribution of terrestrial OC.This trend is linked to an increase in terrigenous input caused by the positive AO phase.Core LV83-39 in the East Siberian Sea could have accumulated more terrestrial OC transported along the continental shelf during the positive AO.This implies that,under the interannual regulation of the AO regime,the input and crossshelf transport of terrigenous OC in the ESAS showed consistent sedimentary responses.This finding could enhance the understanding of the burial mechanism of sedimentary OC and its environmental response to regional climate change.
文摘This paper presents the pollen data from deep_sea sediments of station 17962 from the continental slope of the southern South China Sea. The 8 m long profile covers the last 30 000 years including the late stage of Marine Oxygen Isotope Stage 3, the Last Glacial Maximum, the Termination and the Holocene. The pollen results reveal that lowland rainforest covered the emerged southern continental shelf of the South China Sea (Sunda Land) during the last glacial period at low sea level stand. At the same time, upper montane rainforest on the adjacent islands expanded, showing the climate was cooler than that in present day, but no dryness was indicated. The vegetation and climate experienced great fluctuations including abrupt warming and cooling at the end of the ice age. During the Holocene, expansion of mangroves and lowland rainforest, and significant diminution of pollen influx values suggests warming of the climate, rising of the sea level and the submerge of the shelf.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Foundation of the Education Department of Hubei Province,China(Q20141701)~~
文摘With fresh-cut grass carp belly as the test material, the antibacterial con- ditions of a disinfection agent sodium hypochlorite were optimized. In addition, the shelf lives of various grass carp products were compared after disinfection, so as to provide certain basis for the processing of fresh-cut grass carp products. The re- sults showed that the optimal disinfection conditions of sodium hypochlorite were as follows： concentration 300 mg/L, soak time 5 min and solid-liquid ratio 1 g ： 5 ml. Under the optimal disinfection conditions, the inhibition rates of total bacteria and Pseudomonas reached 83% and 81%, respectively. The shelf life of refrigerated fresh-cut grass carp belly disinfected by sodium hypochlorite and packed in bag filled with gases could be extended as long as 11 d, which was increased by 5 d （83%） compared with that in the control group. The disinfection by sodium hypochlorite could significantly reduce the initial bacterial colony number and improve the sensory quality of fresh-cut grass carp belly, as well as extend the shelf life of refrigerated and modified gas-packed grass carp belly.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.40676011)the Key Technology Research and Development Program of China(No.2006BAB18B02)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(No.20100132110016)
文摘As a unique low-temperature water mass in Antarctic coastal region, the Ice Shelf Water (ISW) is an important component for the formation of the Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW). In this paper, we present a criterion for ISW identification based on freezing point at the sea surface, and we study spatial distribution of ISW in front of the Amery Ice Shelf (AIS) and its flow path in Prydz Bay by analyzing hydrographic data from Australian cruises in 2001 and 2002, as well as Chinese cruises in 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008, all being made in the austral summer. The relatively cold and fresh ISW occurred as several discrete water blocks with cold cores in front of the AIS, within the depth range of 100?600 m, under the seasonal thermocline. ISW had obvious temporal and spatial variations and the spatial distribution pattern changed greatly after 2005. Most of ISW was concentrated west of 73°E during 2001 to 2003 and 2006, but it was widespread to east in 2005 and 2008. In all observation years, a small amount of cold ISW always occurs at the west end of the AIS front section, where the coldest ISW in the whole section also occurred in 2001, 2003 and 2006. Considering general cyclonic circulation pattern under the AIS, the ISW flowing out from west end of the AIS front might have experienced the longest cooling period under ice shelf, so it would have the lowest temperature. Analysis of data from meridian sections in Prydz Bay in 2003 implied that ISW in the west could spread north to the continental break along the east flank of the Fram Bank near 70.5°E, mix with the upwelling Circumpolar Deep Water and possibly contribute to the formation of AABW.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.41625021,41876092,41576095,41906021)。
文摘Continental shelf islands are contributors of terrestrial sediment supply to shelf regions,and the sediment flux from these islands shall be quantified.We calculated the sediment flux of continental shelf islands in the southeastern China using two empirical equations under two preconditions.The first,the sediment load/yield of the islands has the same pattern as the adjacent small,mountainous rivers along the coastline;and the second,each of the islands was treated as a single catchment.The results show that the sediment supply from these islands reached an order of magnitude of 1 Mt/a,which is comparable to the supply from the local smaller rivers.A sensitivity analysis indicates that this value represents the lower limit of estimate;if the accurate amount of sub-catchments of any island is considered,then this value will be enhanced slightly.This study demonstrates that the sediment supply from continental shelf islands to oceans is an important factor affecting the regional sedimentation and,therefore,should be paid with attention.
基金funded by the National Science Funded Key Project(Grant No.40231013).
文摘Hydrological character and Sea-current profiles structure are studied and analyzed in sea-area of the front of Amery Ice Shelf, Prydz Bay with LADCP, CTD data. These LADCP, CTD data were acquired during the 19th Chinese Antarctic Scientific Expedition. Results of this study agree with that, there exist four different kinds of water masses in the area of the front of Amery Ice Shelf in the summer of Antarctica. Current distribution presents a semi-circumfluence which flows in at the east and flows out in the west. Moreover, clockwise and anti - clockwise vortices were found in upper layer and mid-layer in the Prydz Bay. Western areas of these anticlockwise vortices are positions of inflows from Prydz Bay to Amery Ice Shelf. The source of these inflows is the coastal westward current originated in the east of Prydz Bay. All these characteristics come down to the pattern of circumfluence, ice melt rate under Ice Shelf, scale of Ice Shelf water production and form of water exchanges between area of Ice Shelf and area of Prydz Bay.
基金Supported by Project of the Department of Education of Fujian Province(JB13317)~~
文摘To ensure the safety of consumers, prolong the shelf life of moon cake and reduce the cost of manufacturing and marketing enterprises, the optimization of preservative formula and the shelf life of cantonese style moon cake were studied. Through single and compound formula preservative test, the results showed that potassium sorbate and sodium dehydroacetate could inhibit the microorganisms in the moon cake, but the inhibitory effect of sodium dehydroacetate was stronger than that of potassium sorbate; and the combination of potassium sorbate and sodium dehydroacetate had a synergistic effect, and the best formula is ＇potassium sorbate 0.44 g/kg mixed with sodium dehydroacetate 0.38 g/kg. A batch of moon cake was prepared with the best preservative formula, then the total number of colonies, molds and coliform group in the samples were detected by random sampling at irregular intervals. The total number of molds exceeded the limit on the 187^th d, and it indicated that the shelf life of the product was 187 d. Compared with the conventional 15-day shelf life, this research greatly prolongs the sheff life of cantonese style moon cake, and cut down the cost of moon cake enterprises. It is worthy of popularization and application.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (40776030)Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (ZR2010DL009)+2 种基金Open Fund of the Key Laboratory of Marine Geology and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences (MGE2010KG02)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (10CX04004A)the Doctoral Fund of China University of Petroleum (Y0901036)
文摘Gravity core EC2005, located in the mud wedge off the Zhejiang-Fujian coast in the inner shelf of the East China Sea （ECS）, was analyzed for its lithology, grain size, rare earth elements （REE） and AMS14C dating. Results revealed high-resolution paleoenvironmental evolution and multiple switches of sediment provenances in the inner shelf of ECS. The lithology, grain size and REE concentrations of sediments varied significantly down the core. Mean grain size ranged from 8 to 121 μm, and the values of ΣREE were 152.8-227.9 μg/g. The chondrite- and shale-normalized REE patterns indicated their similarity to the terrigenous sediments in the study area. Between 17.3-12.3 ka BP the sediments in the inner shelf of ECS were mainly originated from local drainage basins. The source then gradually switched to the Yangtze River between 12.3 and 9.8 ka BP. Since about 10-9.8 ka BP, the sediments in the study area were dominantly derived from the Yangtze River. The continuous rising of sea level and formation of coastal current along the inner shelf played a key role in the switches of sediment provenances.
基金National Thematic Project of Marine SurveysNational Major Fundamental ResearchDevelopment Project of China under contract No.G1999-043802.
文摘The main processes of interaction between the coastal water, shelf water and Kuroshio water in the Huanghai Sea (HS) and East China Sea (ECS) are analyzed based on the observation and study results in recent years. These processes include the intrusion of the Kuroshio water into the shelf area of the ECS, the entrainment of the shelf water into the Kuroshio, the seasonal process in the southern shelf area of the ECS controlled alternatively by the Taiwan Strait water and the Kuroshio water intruding into the shelf area, the interaction between the Kuroshio branch water, shelf mixed water and modified coastal water in the northeastern ECS, the water-exchange between the HS and ECS and the spread of the Changjiang diluted water.
基金The Pilot Project of Knowledge Innovation Project,Chinese Academy of Sciences under contract Nos KZCX2- YW-211 and KZCX3-SW-223the National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 40830849 and 40976027+1 种基金Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation of China for Distinguished Young Scholars under contract No.JQ200913the National Major Fundamental Research and Development Project under contract No.G2000046701
文摘Volcanic rocks both from the northern East China Sea （NECS） shelf margin and the northern Okinawa Trough are subalkaline less aluminous,and lower in High Field Strength Elements （HFSE）.These rocks are higher in Large Ion Lithophile Elements （LILE）,thorium and uranium contents,positive lead anomalies,negative Nb-Ta anomalies,and enrichment in Light Rare Earth Elements （LREE）.Basalts from the NECS shelf margin are akin to Indian Ocean Mid-Ocean Ridge Basalt （MORB）,and rhyolites from the northern Okinawa Trough have the highest 207 Pb/ 204 Pb and 208 Pb/ 204 Pb ratios.The NECS shelf margin basalts have lower 87 Sr/ 86 Sr ratios,ε N d and σ 18 O than the northern Okinawa Trough silicic rocks.According to 40 K– 40 Ar isotopic ages of basalts from the NECS shelf margin,rifting of the Okinawa Trough may have been active since at least 3.65–3.86 Ma.The origin of the NECS shelf margin basalt can be explained by the interaction of melt derived from Indian Ocean MORB-like mantle with enriched subcontinental lithosphere.The basalts from both sides of the Okinawa Trough may have a similar origin during the initial rifting of the Okinawa Trough,and the formation of basaltic magmas closely relates to the thinning of continental crust.The source of the formation of the northern Okinawa Trough silicic rocks was different from that of the middle Okinawa Trough,which could have been generated by the interaction of basaltic melt with an enriched crustal component.From the Ryukyu island arc to East China,the Cenozoic basalts have apparently increasing trends of MgO contents and ratios of LREE to Heavy Rare Earth Elements （HREE）,suggesting that the trace element variabilities of basalts may have been influenced by the subduction of the Philippine Sea plate,and that the effects of subduction of the Philippine Sea plate on the chemical composition of basaltic melts have had a decreasing effect from the Ryukyu island arc to East China.
