September 2002
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No. 24
It was mentioned that about 40% of
A Report
the Chinese population lives in the
from the Workshop on
coastal zone, producing 60% of the
Chinese GNP. These numbers are
Land-Ocean Interactions in
likely to increase in the near future.
China Seas
organized by the Institute of
Introductory remarks were then
Oceanology of the Chinese
presented by Prof. Dunxin Hu, also a
Academy of Sciences
former member of the Scientific
in Mt. Laoshan, Qingdao,
Steering Committee of LOICZ.
China from 30 June
through 2 July, 2002
Prof. Jozef M. Pacyna, representing
the international community of
LOICZ has informed the workshop
A workshop on Land-Ocean Inter-
participants on the preliminary results
actions in China Seas was organized
of the synthesis of results of research
by the Institute of Oceanology of the
This is the twenty fourth
carried out within the first decade of
Chinese Academy of Sciences in Mt.
newsletter of the Land Ocean
LOICZ projects. He has also outlined
Laoshan, Qingdao, China from June
Interactions in the Coastal Zone
general plans for the next phase of
30 through July 2, 2002. The aim of
(LOICZ) International Project of
LOICZ starting in 2003. Major objec-
the IGBP. It is produced quarterly
this workshop, designed and carried
tives and themes of IGBP II were also
to provide news and information
out by Prof. Dunxin Hu, the Chair-
presented and discussed.
regarding LOICZ activities
man of the Chinese LOICZ/JGOFS
Committee was to summarize the
Dr Jun Li has given an elaboration on
results of research carried out in
the future LOICZ research activities
China on land-ocean interactions in
the Changjiang and Yellow Rivers,
in China. He stressed particularly on
the coastal zone of China.
since the project was started in July
the importance of carbon cycling
2000. Based on field and historic
research and the studies of the
The first day of the meeting was data, variations of nitrogen flux in the
impacts of changes in the catchments
dedicated to discussions of progress
Changjiang River, and transportation
on the state of the coastal environment
in the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Yellow River, primary production
in China. Dr Li focused on the research
Innovation Project "Land-Ocean Inter-
limitation and thermohaline distribu-
of dynamics of these changes as oppo-
actions in Chinese Main Estuaries and
tions were discussed.
sed to the steady state studies of geo-
the Adjacent Continental Shelf "
chemical cycles of chemicals carried
(2000-2003). The main aim of the
On the second day, more experts, out within the past period of LOICZ.
project is to explore and understand
including the Chinese LOICZ Com-
the dramatic variations of the mate-
mittee members, attended the Work-
Dr Fan Wang, the secretary of the
rials (nutrients and sediments) dis-
shop and a number of lectures were
Chinese LOICZ/JGOFS Committee
charged from the Changjiang River,
presented on various topics related to
has introduced the Chinese Academy
resulting from strong anthropogenic
the main subject of the meeting. of Sciences (CAS) innovation project
activities in China and their impacts
Welcome remarks were delivered by
on Land-Ocean Interactions in Chinese
on coastal environment, such as on
Prof. Jianhai Xiang, the Director of
Main Estuaries and Adjacent Conti-
the Zhoushan Fishery Ground.
the Institute of Oceanology of the
nental shelf. A short description of 30
Several surveys in different seasons
Chinese Academy of Sciences, who
years of research results (1968-1997)
have been carried out in the Chang-
outlined the importance of land-
was presented concluding on 5 time
jiang River estuary and catchments of
ocean interaction studied in China.
increase of nutrient releases in the
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case study of the Changjing river and
concept of biological pomp from CO2 presented the EU European Land-
10 times increase of DIN levels,
through phytoplankton, zooplankton
Ocean Interaction Studied (ELOISE)
mostly due to the enchanced use of
to fecal pellets focusing on 3 com-
program. Various ELOISE projects
fertilizers in the region. This is the
ponents of this pomp: rotary pomp.
were presented with the special focus
major driver of the environmental
Archimedean pomp, and recipro-
on the EUROCAT project. It was con-
change in the catchment of this river.
cating pomp. Then, the production of
cluded that several ELOISE projects
fecal pellets and moults by Antarctic
have similar objectives to the Chinese
Prof. Zuosheng Yang has discussed
krill was assessed (in terms of the studies presented at the workshop. It
shifts of the water flow and modern carbon production). In the next step
was clear that future cooperation
evolution of the Huanghe Delta. He
the importance of Calanus sinicus as
between the Chinese/LOICZ/JGOFS
described a shift of a coastline a food for fish was outlined, as well as
projects and the ELOISE projects will
creating new deltas, decrease of water
the amount of fecal pellets, the major
result in mutual benefits and will sub-
discharge during the last 50 years and
component of sediments reaching the
stantially contribute to better under-
the decrease of sediment discharge.
bottom of the sea. The discussion focus
standing of land-ocean interaction on
Erosion has been defined as a main
was on: feeding by large particles
the global scale. In this way this coope-
reason of these changes. Major feeder during sinking, decomposition
ration will be an important factor in
economic and environmental conse-
of bacteria, and resuspension.
LOICZ II success. An effort should be
quences were pointed out, including
made to strengthen this cooperation,
shrimps catching decrease, wetland
Prof. Chongguang Pang discussed possibly through the Scientific
eroding and sea salty water intrusion.
seasonal variations of the circulation
Secretarial of ELOISE.
and suspended matter transport in the
Prof. Chongxian Li discussed the Yellow and East China Seas. Results of
The final part of the workshop was a
subject of land-ocean interactions
numerical simulation of this circulation
meeting of the Chinese LOICZ/JGOFS
along the late quaternary coast with
were presented with clear gradient
Committee, during which the Global
strong tide and abundant sand. He
from the land to the sea. Variabilities in
Change Open Conference held in July
presented an example of studies in the
direction of the suspended matter tran-
2001 in Amsterdam and LOICZ
Changjiang Delta and adjacent coast.
sport in summer and winter seasons
Synthesis & Future Meeting held in
The following topics were discussed:
were presented and explained.
May-June 2002 in Miami were
transport of terrestrial sediments to
reviewed by Prof. Dunxin Hu. Dr Fan
the coast and the length of tide-level
Prof. Fei Yu presented results of the Wang introduced the working report
fluctuations (~640 km), flood tidal
analysis of shelf circulation in the
of the Chinese LOICZ/JGOFS
current (~230 km) and saltwater East China Seas with the use of Committee to Chinese IGBP Meeting
intrusion (~100 km), sea-level rise
drifting buoy's data. The advantages
held in December 2001 in Chongqing,
and formation of transgrassive of this method were discussed.
China. Attributed to the work of the
succession, sea-level change and the
committee, the LOICZ and carbon
sediment discharge and impacts of the
Prof. Weijin Yan introduced to the
cycle studies have been included in
discharged sediments on the coastal
workshop a project of Global Nutrient
the Chinese National Basic Research
zone. It was concluded that the
Modeling, supported by UNESCO.
Developing Programme. Finally,
Yangtze River delivers large amounts
Global Nutrient Modeling, supported
members discussed and the commit-
of sediments, and that the exchange of
by UNESCO. Global nutrient (CNP)
tee set up strategy for LOICZ/JGOFS
material and energy between estuary
cycling has been approached in this
studies in China, such as finding
and coastal zone cannot be ignored.
project, including the discussion of funds from the state and coastal
environmental consequences of the
regions, adding younger members to
Prof. Huanting Shen presented infor-
changes of this cycling. A review of
the committee, improving commu-
mation on sediment flux from the
various models and available data
nication and cooperation between
Changjiang River to the East China
bases is planned in the year 2002, the
natural and social scientists, etc.
Sea. This information was obtained on
decision on the selection of the model
the basis of measurements at the
for further studies in project and the
Datong station. Clear decrease of the
model formulation will be made in
COASTAL CHANGE AND
sediment transport rate was measured
2003, while the final runs of the
THE ANTHROPOCENE
at this station. The magnitude of the
model will be carried out in 2004. The
sediment discharge flux over the years
specific watersheds include: the
was then described and discussed.
Mediterranean Sea, the Chongjiang
LOICZ Synthesis & Futures
River basin, the US East Coast and
Meeting
Prof. Rong Wang presented the results
the Gulf Coast (the Mississippi
After nearly 10 years extending and
of estimation of the annual production
River), the Seine River, and the Baltic
building on initial plans and collabo-
of fecal pellets by Calanus sinicus in
Sea catchments.
rative research addressing Global
the East China Sea. He introduced a
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LOICZ Core Project is synthesizing
detail during the subsequent plenary
participants was to review and,
its major findings. Drawing on the
and workshop activities of the through workshop activities, refine
extensive work provided by a network
meeting.
the chapter assessments to derive the
of more than 2500 scientists around
key implications for the changing
the world, the LOICZ Synthesis and
The Executive Director of IGBP, coastal environments under natural
Futures Meeting (29 May to 1 June
Dr Will Steffen, provided a synopsis
and anthropogenic forcing. Prelimi-
2002 at the Rosenstiel School of
of the achievements and fascinating nary draft chapters of the LOICZ
Marine and Atmospheric Science,
spatial and temporal findings that
Synthesis were presented in plenary
University of Miami, Florida, USA)
have derived from the wider IGBP
and formed the basis for review and
provided a forum for:
activities that describe Global discussion, including:
·
discussion of draft chapter deve-
Changes in Earth systems. He noted
lopments leading to delivery of a
the clear demonstration that the Earth
1. Coastal Ecosystems and Resources.
book that provides a first integra-
environment is changing at an
The key purpose of the chapter is:
ted assessment of global change in
unprecedented rate, both in:
to describe succinctly the coastal
the coastal zone, and
a) its broad climatic setting (e.g.,
habitats, the living resources and
·
discussion and development of
atmospheric CO2 levels are
increasing human pressures that
thematic research areas for a
beyond the historical boundaries
are important for the global
Future LOICZ program (2003+).
of the last 400 000 years) and
coastal zone, and to provide
At the meeting, more than 130 b) the extraordinary pressures of
support information and a context
scientists, coastal managers and
human development, especially
for the other chapters.
representatives of agencies from all
over the last 50 ­ 100 years (e.g.,
parts of the world engaged in lively
more nitrogen is now chemically
2. Water and the Coastal Zone.
and constructive discussion and
produced by humans than is fixed
The chapter is aimed at assess-
debate on the range of issues and
by the natural system).
ment of river basin or catchment
questions put to the meeting.
The major research findings from the
units and is underpinned by a
whole IGBP indicate:
modified DPSIR framework in
LOICZ Synthesis
·
The Earth is a system that life
order to evaluate the continuum of
The focus of the Synthesis work is on
itself helps to control.
water and allied material fluxes in
material flux models and processes,
·
Global change is much more than
relation to human activities.
and the human dimensions. The
climate change. It is real, it is hap-
One important goal is development
meeting promoted vital discussions to
pening now, and in many ways it is
of critical load/ threshold assess-
enable the latest updating of the
accelerating.
ments of coastal impacts across
various chapters that will form the
·
The human enterprise drives
local to regional (continental)
first global LOICZ assessment report.
multiple, interacting effects that
scales.
The Chair of the LOICZ Scientific
cascade through the Earth System.
Steering Committee, Dr Han Linde-
·
The Earth's dynamics are charac-
3. Dynamics of the Coastal Zone.
boom, provided an overview of the
terised by critical thresholds and
The chapter is primarily addressing
LOICZ project to date. He reviewed
abrupt changes. Human activities
the physics of the global coastal
the directions taken to gain answers to
could inadvertently trigger zone and non-reactive material
the major questions on global change
changes with catastrophic conse-
fluxes, looking to document how
in the coastal zone that had been the
quences for the Earth System.
human impacts and environmental
focus of the wider LOICZ research
·
The Earth is currently operating in
shifts can affect and have affected
endeavours over the last decade.
a no-analogues state.
the stability of our coastlines on a
While most of the scientific research
global scale
has been focussed at local to regional
These findings have opened up some
scale, the role of LOICZ in inte-
real conundrums for the science 4. C, N and P Cycling in the Coastal
gration of data and information at
community in order to understand
Zone.
regional to global scale assessment
issues such as the extent and effects of
A somewhat different approach is
was emphasised. Some of the major
teleconnection across large spatial
being made to that of other
findings from the river catchment-
scales of processes, the increased
chapters with a quantitative,
basins, biogeochemical budgeting,
awareness of the non-linearity of
internally consistent methodology
and scaling approaches were provided
biogeochemical system responses to
being applied to the derivation of
as examples of outcomes from the
multiple forcings, and questions
site-specific nutrient budgets and
global LOICZ effort. Most of this
about the potential for feedbacks and
the up-scaling to regional and
work was being captured by the sudden changes in the poise of
global assessments using a
synthesis work in preparation of the
systems and thresholds for change in
typology. A study of trace gases
LOICZ book, and the key messages
Earth systems processes.
and their significance is included.
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5. Science for Management in the
LOICZ Futures
From an outside and regional per-
Coastal Zone.
The introductory "Futures-plenary"
spective, Dr Christos Fragakis (EU
The chapter will focus on what is
recalled that the goal of the present
Commission) noted that the synthesis
"new" from LOICZ, translated into
futures discussion was to get input on
of LOICZ is very timely for the Euro-
key issues for management, and
the themes, issues and foci for the
pean Commission and should feed
will build on the messages from
future. Building on the preliminary
into the design of future EU
earlier chapters ­ challenges,
thematics identified in the Futures
programs; in particular, in the 6th
questions, new knowledge and
Discussion document, viz.:
Framework Programme (2002-2006).
knowledge needs. Socio-economic
·
River Basins and Human Dimen-
There European research will evolve
elements will address goods and
sions
from clusters (such as, ELOISE) into
services provision in the coastal
·
Spatial Issues: Implications of
large integrated mega-projects and
zone and will consider approaches
Land Use Changes in the Coastal
networks of excellence. In addition,
and models for assessment and
Zone
Dr Hartmut Barth (EU Commission)
evolution of the DPSIR framework
·
Fate and Transformation of Mate-
elaborated on the EU Water Frame-
to support integration of scientific
rials in Coastal and Shelf Waters
work Directive (1999) and its rele-
information into management ·
Towards System Sustainability
vance for LOICZ research. As with
utility. An emphasis will be put on
and Resource Management
some of the most important LOICZ
identifying where management can ·
Risk and Vulnerability;
assessment approaches, the geo-
effectively intervene in the global
the plenary provided focus for discus-
graphical reference applied in the
coastal zone.
sion on LOICZ future directions and
Directive is at the river basin scale,
related IGBP core projects that are
including the coastal zone. Under-
Support presentations were provided
currently planned or implemented, such
lying quality criteria are based on
in each chapter's plenary session to
as Oceans, SOLAS and Land. Institu-
reference levels rather than "pristine"
expand on particular issues raised in
tional perspectives where given by the
conditions, which are considered
each chapter outline. The combined
European Commission, the IAI, and
inappropriate in a human-dominated
plenary presentations were considered
UNESCO's IOC encompassing both a
environment. Research covering the
by the meeting participants as a whole,
client's view of LOICZ science and
whole water cascade and the different
with suggestions and issues such as
products, and perspectives for scientific disciplines is needed to
chapter structure, gaps in information
funding. Further insight was given
support the implementation.
and potential additional information
into current and potential applications
being noted for detailed consideration
of LOICZ science by representatives
Dr Michel Meybeck reflected on
during the deliberations of the of the Coastal GOOS (Global Oceans coastal issues in the water continuum,
working group allied to each chapter.
Observation System) of IOC and the
and promoted the scientific need to
EU 6th Framework Programme. The
regionalize C-N-P budgets taking into
The working group discussions and
immediate relevance of river basin/
account this coastal zone filter
recommendations, along with
coastal sea assessment scales was
function and to reconstruct trends in
comments contributed by the wider supported and the implications for
riverine C-N-P and silicate delivery for
meeting forum during report-back by
policy advice (EU water framework
the 20th century. Therefore, a key issue
each working group, provided directive) were highlighted.
for an integrated new LOICZ project
constructive advice for the LOICZ
with a catchment/coast focus could be
SSC and lead authors of chapters.
Prof. Robert Costanza emphasised
reconstruction of riverine inputs to
Work continues on the chapters and
the importance of socio-economic oceans since the last glacial maximum.
the LOICZ Synthesis book publi-
elements in any kind of integrated
cation is anticipated for mid-2003. assessment relevant for Earth systems
The SOLAS core project was reviewed
A companion synoptic overview of
and change description. Rather than
by Dr Tim Jickells; it will address the
the LOICZ findings and messages
following conventional models, which
air-sea interface aiming to describe
also will be published as part of the
mainly focus on the growth rate of the
and assess the biogeochemical fluxes
IGBP Science Series.
economy, new approaches employing
and feedback between the ocean sur-
expanded models of the combined
face and the lower atmosphere as two
Details of the discussions and the
Ecological-Economic System are
coupled systems. This domain consists
recommendations are available in
preferred. These try to describe how
of the lower first kilometre of the
hardcopy (Coastal Change and the
the development of goods and services
atmosphere and the upper 100­200 m
Anthropocene. Conference Procee-
of the ecosystem can support human top layer of the ocean, which is consi-
dings) from LOICZ IPO or on the
welfare taking into account the
dered to be of crucial importance for
LOICZ website.
various forms of natural, human,
the advancement of climate modelling.
social and manufactured capital and
Coastal zones play a key role in
their interplay.
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important scientific reasons in that
this is the most productive zone in
global oceans, representing a signi-
ficant source of radiatively important
gases (N2O, CH4, CO, COS) and that
global change will have major impact
in the coastal zone.
LOICZ was invited to continue colla-
boration in the development of the
OCEANS core project. Dr Julie Hall
summarised the research issues of
this new project that will build on
former JGOFS research by examining
the time control function in biogeo-
chemical variability, marine food
webs and carbon accumulation. Also
considered will be `hot spots', switch
points and choke points in systems
processes.
Coastal GOOS was presented by Prof.
Tom Malone. The initiative goes back
to the UNCED Conference in 1992,
which expressed the need for repeated
and timely assessments and predic-
tions of the oceans. Most important
phenomena of interest addressed in
the coastal module of GOOS are the
major drivers of change for coastal
marine estuarine systems. At present,
LOICZ provides some of the science
foundation for C-GOOS, and could
assist in the location of sentinel and
reference stations for coastal moni-
toring. The LOICZ "typology" and
database could assist in dealing with
processes that define Coastal System
LOICZ would have as a contributor to
rapid access and sustained data Dynamics, the changes that are occur-
the global scale Earth System Sciences
streams on key variables and the ring in these dynamics, and the role of
needs a balance between applied and
propagation of global scale variability
human activities in these changes", the
fundamental science.
to local scales.
meeting noted that this objective will
be refined as the LOICZ Futures The following points were high-
A short overview of IGBP-PAGES
discussion evolves and the Science
lighted during the discussion:
noted a focus on evaluation of soil and
Planning group is established. It was
·
LOICZ will have to direct efforts
ice cores and existing collaboration
affirmed that the five research thema-
towards higher levels of integration
with LOICZ in the area of sea level
tics and broad scientific directions
between natural and social sciences
dynamics. A polar program under
and key questions outlined in the
and this is likely to be assisted by
PAGES may provide further oppor-
Futures Document were endorsed by
tailored models elaborating on
tunity for co-operation with LOICZ.
the meeting, with additional coupled ecological-economic
suggestions and amendments from
systems. This needs to encompass
Key Findings of the Futures
the working groups. One of the most
the agendas of a broader audience
Working Groups
important changes for LOICZ would
with stakes in the coastal zone.
In adopting the interim objective of a
be moving towards more user-driven
Thus, the new LOICZ will include
new LOICZ:
science and development of closer
the various aspects of the human
"to undertake a systems analysis of
links to the International Human
dimensions in all the scientific
coastal zone composition and dyna-
Dimensions Program and its core
thematics and mechanisms for this
mics, focussing on the interactive projects. This has to be implemented
broader participatory approach
biological, chemical and physical with recognition that the role a new
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·
Applying full catchment scales in
and adding value-functions to
social science community, relevant
assessment, synthesis and upsca-
impact and potential response institutions and the sponsors. This has
ling of the coastal issues was a key
scenarios will allow this research
to be supported by a new strategic
recommendation made on various
to contribute appropriate response
plan that provides guidelines for
occasions during the meeting.
action and perception of uncer-
project implementation, timelines
Inherent in this approach is the
tainty among coastal users.
and milestones. Both planning
need to identify those manage-
elements will be the next milestones
ment units and their key environ-
Prof. Holligan referred to the in the transition towards a LOICZ II.
mental system functions where
Implementation Plan from 1995, A joint task team of LOICZ and IHDP
intervention can best be imple-
concluding that while LOICZ has
expertise is proposed to draft the new
mented and cost benefit evalu-
achieved a remarkable improvement
Science Plan.
ation under different climate and
in our scientific understanding and
human pressure change scenarios
promoted a global perspective, the
be calculated.
future research would need:
·
Concerning the methodologies and
·
to include improved databases and
scientific protocols for research,
typologies, including continued
LOICZ IPO NOTES
LOICZ should build on existing
self-education in this vital field of
tools in parallel with the develop-
scaling tools;
ment and adoption of new mode-
·
to address the role of biology in
Crossland family back to
ling and assessment approaches.
LOICZ in conjunction with mate-
Australia
Assessments of coastal fluxes and
rial transformation and storage,
After living and working on Texel for
ecosystem function can rely partly
system entropy, impacts of changes
more than four years we have to say
on the modelling approaches
in sea level, temperature and pCO2 goodbye to the Crossland family.
conducted earlier but these could
- in other words, to include and
Chris, Jan and their two daughters
be broadened towards questions of
integrate important aspects of bio-
Angela and Suzie are moving back to
system resilience and thresholds.
geomorphology;
Australia. Jan has already left Texel
The typology approach is valuable
·
to include socio-economic aspects
with Angela and Suzie to get settled in
for scaling and application in
of goods and services and functio-
their new home in Yaroomba,
management.
nality of systems;
Queensland.
·
Shelf processes were considered a
·
to increase partnerships and anti-
Chris will join his family shortly and
key element of the coastal eco-
cipation in a new LOICZ program;
remains the LOICZ IPO Executive
system for future assessments.
and
Officer till the end of this year. Jan
This needs to be allied with
·
to contribute to the critical step
Crossland, responsible for the editing
appropriate estimates of land-
from Earth System Science
of the LOICZ Reports and Studies
based loads reaching the shelf and
towards adaptive management.
series and other LOICZ publication
to provide information on effects
will keep editing our publications.
of shelf processes and change on
The LOICZ Chair, Dr Han Linde-
The LOICZ IPO on Texel stays the
the coastal goods and services.
boom, enlarged on these points, contact point for Chris and Jan. Both
·
Desirable futures scenarios in the
confirming that the goal and mission
their e-mail addresses ccross@nioz.nl
context of strong and weak statement of a new LOICZ would be
and jcross@nioz.nl stay active.
sustainability options for coastal
to provide science needed for Although physically no longer in the
development under multiple "healthy coasts" in a sustainable and
IPO from the end of September we
forcing were seen as important
desirable future. The current transition
will continue enjoying working with
ways for LOICZ to evolve into a
phase of LOICZ would need to
them on a virtual basis, but will
"learning organization", brokering
involve consultation with a wide definitely miss their presence
science and issues between constituency of coastal zone interests.
(especially Chris' good spirit(s) and
researchers and users.
This would contribute to the Jan's homemade cookies) at the office
·
Regionality and typological
broadening of the scientific scope of
as well as on Texel.
approaches encompassing the key
the project, as recommended by all
Lot's of happiness for you all in your
coastal change issues in the global
working groups, and help build the
new home. Bye for now. Hartwig,
coastal zone (sea level rise and
necessary interfaces with other Mildred & Hester.
hydrological cycles), polar areas
scientific programmes and inter-
(climate change), temperate
governmental organisations.
regions (eutrophication) and soil
erosion in tropical regions should
LOICZ will need to develop a Science
form the basis of the risk and Plan that is widely owned and
vulnerability theme. Linking state
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glacial-interglacial
more senior professionals. Program
cycles", edited by Louis Francois et
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mation, are available through the
The Coastal Oasis: Ice Age Springs
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on emerged continental shelves.Eds.
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glas R. Grant.
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of River Catchment-Coastal Sea
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the glacial low sealevel.
Interactions and Human Dimen-
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To reach this conclusion we have sions. Eds. Arthurton, R.S., H.H.
http://www.kgs.ukans.edu/Hexacoral
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Kremer, E. Odada, W. Salomons and
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mations on the ocean and continental
J.I. Marshall Crossland 2002, LOICZ
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shelves, on submarine groundwater
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of Tropical America) database is now
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sions. Eds. Hong G.H., H.H. Kremer,
NMITA, searches of Heaxacoral as
mip.fr/omp/umr5563/4equ/hg/IGCP
J. Pacyna, Chen-Tung Arthur Chen,
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H. Behrendt, W. Salomons and J.I.
initiated from the OBIS portal. OBIS
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Marshall Crossland 2002, LOICZ
partner Fishbase:
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http://www.fishbase.org/ and Ceph-
LOICZ IPO, Texel, The Netherlands.
base:http://cephbase.nrcc.utmb.edu/
The following sites are accessible via
now use remote environmental data-
the LOICZ web-site:
Soon to be published in the LOICZ
base and/or mapping tool links to
http://www.nioz.nl/loicz
Report & Studies series:
Hexacoral to provide visualisation
R & S No. 27 Caribbean and
and environmental information on
Biogeochemical Budgets and Model-
Oceania Basins
their holding.
ling ­ new sites and tutorial materials
(http://data.ecology.su.se/MNODE/)
The Science Plan and Implementation
Strategy for the next phase of the
Typology web-site: (http://water.kgs.
International Global Atmospheric
ukans.edu:8888/public/Typpages/index
Chemistry Project (IGAC-II) is now
.htm) and (www.kgs.ukans.edu/
available on the IGAC website. Under
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