scholarly journals Chlorophyll a Concentration Distribution on the Mainland Coast of the Gulf of California, Mexico

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1335
Author(s):  
Carlos Manuel Robles-Tamayo ◽  
Ricardo García-Morales ◽  
José Eduardo Valdez-Holguín ◽  
Gudelia Figueroa-Preciado ◽  
Hugo Herrera-Cervantes ◽  
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Coastal zones are important areas for the development of diverse ecosystems. The analysis of chlorophyll a (Chl a), as an indicator of primary production in these regions, is crucial for the quantification of phytoplankton biomass, which is considered the main food chain base in the oceans and an indicator of the trophic state index. This variable is greatly important for the analysis of the oceanographic variability, and it is crucial for determining the tendencies of change in these areas with the objective of determining the effects on the ecosystem and the population dynamics of marine resources. In this study, we analysed the Chl a concentration distribution on the mainland coast of the Gulf of California based on the monthly data from July 2002 to July 2019, obtained from remote sensing (Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer Aqua (MODIS-Aqua) with a 9 km resolution). The results showed a clear distribution pattern of Chl a observed along this area with the maximum levels in March and minimum levels in August. A four-region characterisation on this area was used to make a comparison of the Chl a concentrations during warm and cold periods. The majority of the results were statistically significant. The spectral analysis in each of the four regions analysed in this study determined the following variation frequencies: annual, semi-annual, seasonal, and inter-annual; the last was related to the macroscale climatological phenomena El Niño-La Niña affecting the variability of the Chl a concentration in the study region.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1859
Author(s):  
Mengmeng Yang ◽  
Joaquim I. Goes ◽  
Hongzhen Tian ◽  
Elígio de R. Maúre ◽  
Joji Ishizaka

We investigated the spatio-temporal variability of chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) and total suspended matter (TSM) associated with spring–neap tidal cycles in the Ariake Sea, Japan. Our study relied on significantly improved, regionally-tuned datasets derived from the ocean color sensor Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Aqua over a 16-year period (2002–2017). The results revealed that spring–neap tidal variations in Chl-a and TSM within this macrotidal embayment (the Ariake Sea) are clearly different regionally and seasonally. Generally, the spring–neap tidal variability of Chl-a in the inner part of the Ariake Sea was controlled by TSM for seasons other than summer, whereas it was controlled by river discharge for summer. On the other hand, the contribution of TSM to the variability of Chl-a was not large for two areas in the middle of Ariake Sea where TSM was not abundant. This study demonstrates that ocean color satellite observations of Chl-a and TSM in the macrotidal embayment offer strong advantages for understanding the variations during the spring–neap tidal cycle.



Author(s):  
Nguyễn Thị Cẩm Yến ◽  
Phạm Khắc Liệu

Bài báo giới thiệu một cách tiếp cận mới trong đặc trưng tình trạng dinh dưỡng của nước các hồ trong Kinh Thành Huế, dựa trên các chỉ số dinh dưỡng. Các mẫu nước từ 8 hồ lựa chọn trong Kinh Thành Huế đã được lấy với tần suất 1 lần/tháng, từ tháng 4 đến tháng 8/2010, để phân tích các thông số chất lượng nước như pH, độ đục, DO, COD, T-N, T-P, chlorophyll-a. Các chỉ số TSI (Trophic State Index) theo Carlson và TRIX (Trophic Index) theo Wollenweider đã được tính toán từ các thông số chất lượng nước đo được. Kết quả cho thấy, trừ hồ Xã Tắc, các hồ được khảo sát còn lại đều có TSI > 70 và TRIX > 8, tức đều ở trong tình trạng phú dưỡng (từ giàu dinh dưỡng đến rất hay quá giàu dinh dưỡng).Chỉ số TSI (Chl-a) và chỉ số TRIX có thể thích hợp trong sử dụng để đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng nước hồ ở các mức độ khác nhau, điều mà việc đánh giá dựa vào nồng độ của các chất dinh dưỡng không cho phép làm được. Từ khóa: chất lượng nước, hồ, Kinh Thành Huế, phú dưỡng, chỉ số dinh dưỡng.



2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Kusuma Wardani Laksitaningrum ◽  
Wirastuti Widyatmanti

<p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p class="abstrak">Waduk Gajah Mungkur (WGM) adalah bendungan buatan yang memiliki luas genangan maksimum 8800 ha, terletak di Desa Pokoh Kidul, Kecamatan Wonogiri, Kabupaten Wonogiri. Kondisi perairan WGM dipengaruhi oleh faktor klimatologis, fisik, dan aktivitas manusia yang dapat menyumbang nutrisi sehingga mempengaruhi status trofiknya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengkaji kemampuan citra Landsat 8 OLI untuk memperoleh parameter-parameter yang digunakan untuk menilai status trofik, menentukan dan memetakan status trofik yang diperoleh dari citra Landsat 8 OLI, dan mengevaluasi hasil pemetaan dan manfaat citra penginderaan jauh untuk identifikasi status trofik WGM. Identifikasi status trofik dilakukan berdasarkan metode <em>Trophic State Index</em> (TSI) Carlson (1997) menggunakan tiga parameter yaitu kejernihan air, total fosfor, dan klorofil-a. Model yang diperoleh berdasar pada rumus empiris dari hasil uji regresi antara pengukuran di lapangan dan nilai piksel di citra Landsat 8 OLI. Model dipilih berdasarkan nilai koefisien determinasi (R<sup>2</sup>) tertinggi. Hasil penelitian merepresentasikan bahwa nilai R<sup>2</sup> kejernihan air sebesar 0,813, total fosfor sebesar 0,268, dan klorofil-a sebesar 0,584. Apabila nilai R<sup>2 </sup>mendekati 1, maka semakin baik model regresi dapat menjelaskan suatu parameter status trofik. Berdasarkan hasil kalkulasi diperoleh distribusi yang terdiri dari kelas eutrofik ringan, eutrofik sedang, dan eutrofik berat yaitu pada rentang nilai indeks 50,051 – 80,180. Distribusi terbesar adalah eutrofik sedang. Hal tersebut menunjukkan tingkat kesuburan perairan yang tinggi dan dapat membahayakan makhluk hidup lain.</p><p><strong>Kata kunci: </strong>Waduk Gajah Mungkur, citra Landsat 8 OLI, regresi, TSI, status trofik</p><p class="judulABS"><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p class="Abstrakeng">Gajah Mungkur Reservoir is an artificial dam that has a maximum inundated areas of 8800 ha, located in Pokoh Kidul Village, Wonogiri Regency. The reservoir’s water conditions are affected by climatological and physical factors, as well as human activities that can contribute to nutrients that affect its trophic state. This study aimed to assess the Landsat 8 OLI capabilities to obtain parameters that are used to determine its trophic state, identifying and mapping the trophic state based on parameters derived from Landsat 8 OLI, and evaluating the results of the mapping and the benefits of remote sensing imagery for identification of its trophic state. Identification of trophic state is based on Trophic State Index (TSI) Carlson (1997), which uses three parameters there are water clarity, total phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a. The model is based on an empirical formula of regression between measurements in the field and the pixel values in Landsat 8 OLI. Model is selected on the highest value towards coefficient of determination (R<sup>2</sup>). The results represented that R<sup>2</sup> of water clarity is 0.813, total phosphorus is 0.268, and chlorophyll-a is 0.584. If R<sup>2</sup> close to 1, regression model will describe the parameters of the trophic state better. Based on the calculation the distribution consists of mild eutrophic, moderate eutrophic, and heavy eutrophic that has index values from 50.051 to 80.18. The most distribution is moderate eutrophication, and it showed the high level of trophic state and may harm other living beings.</p><p><strong><em>Keywords: </em></strong><em>Gajah Mungkur Reservoir, </em><em>L</em><em>andsat 8 OLI satellite imagery, regression, TSI, trophic state</em></p>



2016 ◽  
Vol 77 (2) ◽  
pp. 323-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Oliveira ◽  
C. E. M. Bicudo

Abstract Limnological features of two reservoirs were studied in dry (August 2013) and rainy (January 2014) periods to evaluate the water quality that supply the city of Guarulhos, southeast Brazil. Water samples were collected in three depths and the following characteristics were measured: alkalinity, dissolved O2, free and total CO2, HCO3, soluble reactive silica, dissolved and total nitrogen and phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a. Water transparency was also measured and temperature, pH and electric conductivity profiles were obtained. Great seasonal and low spatial variability of the water characteristics occurred in the reservoirs. High values of water transparency, free CO2 availability, and low of pH, soluble reactive silica and total and dissolved nutrients values were recorded at the dry period, and different conditions were found at the rainy season. The two reservoirs were characterized by low nutrients, chlorophyll-a and turbidity, and high transparency, these features being typical of oligotrophic systems. The two reservoirs still remain under low anthropogenic impact conditions, and are presently considered reference systems for the SPMR, São Paulo Metropolitan Region. The need for actions that will reduce the input of nutrients from the neighboring cities and the main tributaries of the hydrographic basin is emphasized to maintain the ecological quality of the reservoirs and their reference conditions among the SPRM reservoirs.



2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Shang ◽  
Q. Dong ◽  
C. M. Hu ◽  
G. Lin ◽  
Y. H. Li ◽  
...  

Abstract. Chlorophyll a (Chl) concentrations derived from satellite measurements have been used in oceanographic research, for example to interpret eco-responses to environmental changes on global and regional scales. However, it is unclear how existing Chl products compare with each other in terms of accuracy and consistency in revealing temporal and spatial patterns, especially in the optically complex marginal seas. In this study, we examined three MODIS (Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) Chl data products that have been made available to the community by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) using community-accepted algorithms and default parameterization. These included the products derived from the OC3M (ocean chlorophyll three-band algorithm for MODIS), GSM (Garver–Siegel–Maritorena model) and GIOP (generalized inherent optical properties) algorithms. We compared their temporal variations and spatial distributions in the northern South China Sea. We found that the three products appeared to capture general features such as unique winter peaks at the Southeast Asian Time-series Study station (SEATS, 18° N, 116° E) and the Pearl River plume associated blooms in summer. Their absolute magnitudes, however, may be questionable in the coastal zones. Additional error statistics using field measured Chl as the truth demonstrated that the three MODIS Chl products may contain high degree of uncertainties in the study region. Root mean square error (RMSE) of the products from OC3M and GSM (on a log scale) was about 0.4 and average percentage error (ε) was ~ 115% (Chl between 0.05–10.41 mg m−3, n = 114). GIOP with default parameterization led to higher errors (ε = 329%). An attempt to tune the algorithms based on a local coastal-water bio-optical data set led to reduced errors for Chl retrievals, indicating the importance of local tuning of globally-optimized algorithms. Overall, this study points to the need of continuous improvements for algorithm development and parameterization for the coastal zones of the study region, where quantitative interpretation of the current Chl products requires extra caution.



2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-28
Author(s):  
Roumen Kalchev ◽  
Árpád Berczik ◽  
Michaela Beshkova ◽  
Mária Dinka ◽  
Hristina Kalcheva ◽  
...  

Abstract The phytoplankton limitation conditions in a few Bulgarian and Hungarian wetlands and in two more sampling sites, one for each Danube stretch, were investigated by means of trophic state index of Carlson (1977) for phytoplankton chlorophyll-a (CHL), Secchi disk depths (SD), total phosphorus (TP), and total nitrogen (TN) concentrations. Phytoplankton of both river sites was not limited by non-algal turbidity, nor was they phosphorus and nitrogen limited. In summer months the studied wetlands were predominantly nitrogen limited, while in spring and autumn limitation by non-algal turbidity prevailed.



2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-184
Author(s):  
Md. Sirajul Islam ◽  
Yousuf Ali ◽  
Md. Humayun Kabir ◽  
Rofi Md. Zubaer ◽  
Nowara Tamanna Meghla ◽  
...  

This study was conducted to determine the suitability of water quality for fisheries management in Kaptai Lake from February 2019 to January 2020. Results showed that the temperature, transparency, TDS, pH, DO, EC, alkalinity and hardness were 20.9 to 31.8°C, 17 to 303 cm, 40 to 105 mg/L, 6.82 to 7.96, 6.1 to 7.65 mg/L, 75.33 to 172.33 µS/cm, 37 to 83 mg/L and 35 to 190 mg/L, respectively. However, nutrients as NH3, NO3-, NO2-, PO43- and SO42- were 0.01 to 0.05, 0.03 to 2.21, 36 to 96, 0.01 to 0.04 and 0.3 to 1.9 mg/L, respectively. Chlorophyll a and trophic state index (TSI) were 0.70 to 2.12 µg/L and 27.43 to 37.79, respectively. Study revealed that SO42-, DO and TDS were higher than the standard of ECR. On the other hand, NH3, NO3-, NO2-, PO43-, temperature, transparency, pH, EC, total hardness, total alkalinity, Chlorophyll a and TSI were within the standard levels. Concentrations of NO3-, NO2-, PO43-, Chlorophyll a and TSI (CHL) showed no significant variation with seasons. Conversely, TDS, transparency, EC, alkalinity, hardness, and SO42- were lower in monsoon compared to pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Besides, temperature, NH3, DO and TSI (SD) were higher in monsoon season. Results concluded that the Kaptai Lake is in mesotrophic condition with TSI (CHL) less than 40, and prominently there was a positive relationship between Chlorophyll a and Trophic State Index (TSI). In this regard, major nutrients and Chlorophyll a concentration in the Kaptai Lake may have an impact on the aquatic environment.



2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haijun Liu ◽  
Yaning Chen ◽  
Zhaoxia Ye ◽  
Yupeng Li ◽  
Qifei Zhang

Abstract Using Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) 500 m spatial resolution global water product data, Least Squares Method (LSM) was applied to analyze changes in the area of 14 lakes in Central Asia from 2001 to 2016. Interannual changes in lake area, along with seasonal change trends and influencing factors, were studied for the months of April, July and September. The results showed that the total lakes area differed according to interannual variations and was largest in April and smallest in September, measuring −684.9 km2/a, −870.6 km2/a and −827.5 km2/a for April, July and September, respectively. The change rates for the total area of alpine lakes during the same three months were 31.1 km2/a, 29.8 km2/a and 30.6 km2/a, respectively, while for lakes situated on plains, the change rates were −716.1 km2/a, −900.5 km2/a, and −858 km2/a, respectively. Overall, plains lakes showed a declining trend and alpine lakes showed an expanding trend, the latter likely due to the warmer and wetter climate. Furthermore, there was a high correlation (r = 0.92) between area changes rate of all alpine lakes and the lakes basin supply coefficient, although there was low correlation (r = 0.43) between area changes rate of all alpine lakes area and glacier area/lake area. This indicates that lakes recharge via precipitation may be greater than lakes recharge via glacier meltwater. The shrinking of area changes for all plains lakes in the study region was attributable to climate change and human activities.



2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 730-744
Author(s):  
Francisco Bruno Monte Gomes ◽  
Davis Pereira De Paula

A pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar o índice de estado trófico no rio Acaraú localizado em Sobral-Ceará-Brasil. A metodologia consistiu em revisões bibliográficas, análises de campo, delimitação de cinco pontos amostrais ao longo do trecho fluvial, culminando na coleta de amostras de água e avaliação dos parâmetros de Clorofila “A” e Fósforo Total, no período de março/2015 a março/2016. O trecho do rio Acaraú no espaço urbano de Sobral foi dividido em cinco trechos principais, abrangendo entrada e saída. A Clorofila “A” apresentou uma crescente nas estações PT-3 (40,0 µg/L), PT-4 (32,0 µg/L), nos meses de setembro/15 e PT-5 (12,5 µg/L), para o mês de março/16, os menores resultados foram nas estações PT-1 (6,2 µg/L a 9,0 µg/L), PT-2 (6,7 µg/L a 8,0 µg/L). O Fósforo Total variou entre 0,02 mg/l em agosto/15 na estação PT-1 a 22,5 mg/l em dezembro/15 da estação de coleta PT-5. O cálculo do IET (Índice de Estado Trófico) se mostrou com nível de predominância no grau mesotrófico nos pontos PT-1, PT-3 e PT-5, entre agosto/15 a dezembro/15. O grau hipereutrófico foi resultado nos pontos PT-3, PT-4 e PT-5, afetados significativamente pelas elevadas concentrações de matéria orgânica e nutrientes. Portanto, conclui-se que as águas no rio Acaraú apresentaram vulnerabilidades aos processos de eutrofização, se fazendo necessária a implantação de um planejamento urbano eficiente.Palavras-chave: Eutrofização; Poluição hídrica; Qualidade de água; Rio urbano. ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was analyze the trophic state index in the Acaraú river located in Sobral-Ceará-Brazil. The methodology consisted of bibliographic reviews, field recognition, delimitation of five sampling points along the river, culminating in the water sampling and evaluation of the parameters of Chlorophyll "A" and Total Phosphorus, from March/2015 to March/2016. The section of the Acaraú River in the urban space of Sobral was divided into five main sections, including entrance and exit. Chlorophyll "A" increased in PT-3 (40.0 μg/L), PT-4 (32.0 μg/L) in September/15 and PT-5 (12.5 μg/L), for the month of  March/16, the lowest results were in PT-1 (6.2 μg/L at 9.0 μg/L), PT-2 (6.7 μg/L at 8.0 μg/L). Total Phosphorus ranged from 0.02 mg/L to 22.5 mg/L (August/15– December/15) at the PT-5 sampling point. The TSI (Trophic State Index) showed that there was predominance on mesotrophic degree at points PT-1, PT-3 and PT-5among August/15 and December/15. The hypereutrophic degree that was found in points PT-3, PT-4 and PT-5, were the results of a significant influence by high concentrations of organic matter and nutrients. Therefore, it is concluded that the waters in Acaraú River presents vulnerabilities to the eutrophication processes, and it is necessary to implement efficient urban planning.Keywords: Eutrophication; Water pollution; Water quality; Urban river. RESUMENLa investigación tuvo como objetivo analizar el índice de estado trófico en el río Acaraú ubicado en Sobral-Ceará-Brasil. La metodología consistió en revisiones bibliográficas, análisis de campo, delimitación de cinco puntos de muestreo a lo largo de la sección del río, que culminó con la recolección de muestras de agua y la evaluación de los parámetros de Clorofila "A" y Fósforo Total, de marzo/2015 a marzo/2016. El tramo del río Acaraú en el espacio urbano de Sobral se dividió en cinco tramos principales, que incluyen la entrada y la salida. La clorofila “A” presentó un crecimiento en las estaciones PT-3 (40.0 µg/L), PT-4 (32.0 µg/L) en septiembre/15 y PT-5 (12.5 µg/L). L), para el mes de marzo/16, los resultados más bajos fueron en PT-1 (6.2 µg/L a 9.0 µg/L), PT-2 (6.7 µg/L a 8.0 µg/L). El fósforo total varió de 0.02 mg/l en agosto/15 en la estación PT-1 a 22.5 mg/l en diciembre/15 desde la estación de recolección PT-5. El cálculo del EIT (Índice de estado trófico) fue predominantemente mesotrófico en PT-1, PT-3 y PT-5, del 15 de agosto al 15 de diciembre. El grado hipereutrófico se obtuvo en los puntos PT-3, PT-4 y PT-5, significativamente afectados por las altas concentraciones de materia orgánica y nutrientes. Por lo tanto, se concluye que las aguas del río Acaraú presentan vulnerabilidades a los procesos de eutrofización, lo que hace necesaria la implementación de una planificación urbana eficiente.Palabras clave: Eutrofización; Contaminación del agua; Calidad del agua; Río urbano.



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