The direct influence of freshwater discharge along the coastal regions is observed in several processes following a wide spectrum on spatial and temporal variability. The knowledge of relative importance of this physical forcing is fundamental by the correct management of the coastal sites and the understanding of consequences associated with processes of climatic order is one point deserves so...

Underwater archaeological research, survey, and documentation are influenced by environmental conditions, in particular for the photographic aspects. The last challenge of underwater survey is application photogrammetric technique low visibility murky lagoon water with a strong current constant tide. These conditioning factors have determined employment digital technologies to obtain 3D model s...

RESEARCH ARTICLE This paper provides an overview of some of the research activities carried out in the Oristano 1 Lagoon-Gulf system (western Sardinia, Italy) aimed at assessing the ecological quality of a complex transitional-coastal system renowned for its naturalistic and economical value, but subject to an increasing anthropogenic pressure. Numerical models concerning physical and ecologica...

It is well known that chlor-alkali industries using mercury as a cathode are an important source of this heavy metal to aquatic environments. Once discharged into rivers, lakes or coastal waters, mercury accumulates in sediments and in the aquatic food web (Gonzalez, 1991). Both elemental mercury and its compounds are noxious to all living organisms, and are bioaccumulative and persistent. Meta...

This section aims to identify feasible policy options that target key components identified in the Causal chain analysis in order to minimise future impacts on the transboundary aquatic environment. Recommended policy options were identified through a pragmatic process that evaluated a wide range of potential policy options proposed by regional experts and key political actors according to a nu...

The population dynamics of the capitellid polychaete Capitella aff. teleta were studied in Gamo Lagoon, located northeast Japan, for subsequent 2 years from 2016, when a series restoration works was conducted following 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. found to be widely distributed estuary side, where levee located, innermost part but more abundant part, which is rich organic matte...

Sedimentation causes land accretion, silting river water, lagoon, and mangrove degradation. The current study aims to analyze the potential impact of sedimentation toward lagoon ecosystem in Segara Anakan Lagoon. research methods used mapping analysis, total suspended solid analysis (TSS), rate biodiversity covering. result showed that (1) value TSS between 0.25-1,16 g L-1 (2) sediment flux 6,8...