INFLUENCE OF OIL-CONTAINING INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER ON THE COASTAL WATERS OF THE CASPIAN SEA

2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-35
Author(s):  
L.S. Taizhanova ◽  
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G.Zh. Kenzhetayev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Waters ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Underground Water ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Production Area ◽  
Observation Wells ◽  
Area Monitoring

The article considers the influence of oil-containing wastewater generated from industrial enterprises located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, through underground drains on the groundwater and sea water of the Caspian Sea coast within the Mangistau region, the content of controlled pollutants in the studied samples is given. To determine the dynamics of changes in the level of harmful substances in underground and surface waters, 3 production facilities engaged in oil production and processing, located at different distances from the sea, were selected.Two of them are located on the seashore, one object is located 8 km from the Caspian Sea. In 3 studied objects, wastewater that has been treated is discharged into the reservoir. The work consisted in studying the production area, monitoring the level and temperature of underground and surface waters and conducting laboratory analysis of the content of polluting components in the water using marine stations and hydrogeological observation wells located in the study area. For marine waters in the vicinity of the Karazhanbas field was observed deviations from the concentrations of oil content and iron, the oscillation of the norm of certain substances in groundwater due to the fact that the underground water of the region in the area belong to the province of underground water with high concentration of heavy metals and organic substances and are of chloride-sulfate chemical composition.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED MONITORING NETWORK FOR MEASURING SALINITY OF SEA WATER

2018 ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Sima Ajdar qizi Askerova
Keyword(s):  
Surface Waters ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Water Environment ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Monitoring Networks ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Integrated Monitoring ◽  
Ecological Control ◽  
Different Depths ◽  
Optimal Construction

Monitoring of sea water condition is one of major requirements for carrying out the reliable ecological control of water environment. Monitoring networks contain such elements as sea buoys, beacons, etc. and are designated for measuringvarious hydrophysical parameters, including salinity of sea water. Development of specialized network and a separate buoy system for measuring thesea water salinity at different depths makes it possible to determine major regularities of processes of pollution and self-recovery of the sea waters. The article describes the scientific and methodological basics for development of this specialized network and questions of its optimal construction. It is well-known that at a depth of 30-45 m of the Caspian Sea salinity decreases and then at a depth of 45-60 m salinity is fully recovered. The mentioned changes of salinity at the relatively upper layer of sea waters is of special interest for studying the effect of ocean-going processes on the climate forming in the Caspian area. In terms of informativeness of measurements of surface waters salinity, the most informative is a layer ata 30-60 m depth, where inversion and recovery of salinity take place. It is shown that in most informative subrange of measurements, i. e. at a depth of 30-60 m optimization of regime of measurements complex should be carried out in order to increase the effectiveness of held researches. It is shown that at a depth of 35-50 m choice of the optimum regime of measurements makes it possible to obtain the maximum amount of information.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Biodegradation of Petroleum Contaminants by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in the Caspian Sea Coastline Waters

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Samira Mehrdad ◽  
◽  
Keivan Saeb ◽  
Lobat Taghavi ◽  
Masood Ghane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Sustainable Resources ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
Predominant Strain

Background: Water plays an essential role in supporting life on earth and sea worldwide, requiringclean, safe, high quality and sustainable resources. Nowadays, many water resources have been contaminatedwith toxic compounds originating from petroleumdue to economical and industrial developments. There is anurgent need to clean up the waters with environmentally friendlyand inexpensive methods. This study investigated the biodegradation of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) using Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in southern Caspian Sea coastline. Methods: Coastline sediment samples were collected, with P. aeruginosa being the predominant strain. The bacteria were cultured in triplicates in the presence of 0.5, 1, 2 and 4% of gasoline andunder specific experimental conditions of varying temperature, pH, salinity, shaker speed, and incubation periods. The data representing the gasoline biodegradation in the samples were statistically analyzed. Results: At optimized experimental conditions for temperature, pH, salinity, incubation period, and shaker speed, maximum biodegradation of TPH was achieved by culturing P. aeruginosa strains with the sea water samples containing varying concentrations of gasoline. Conclusion: The gram-negative bacteria, P. aeruginosa, almost completely biodegraded TPH contaminants from the samples’ culture media over 28 days of incubation. We conclude that the use of P. aeruginosa is an efficient method for the biodegradation of Caspian coastal waters contaminated with TPH.

scholarly journals Caspian Sea Level changes based on Satellite altimetry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Memarian Sorkhabi
Keyword(s):  
Sea Level ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Satellite Altimetry ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Sea Level Change ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Sea Level Changes ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Level Change

Abstract Today, despite the satellite altimetry, it is possible to determine the average sea level and determine the sea level change with high accuracy. In this research, data from 1992-2017 TOPEX / Poseidon, Jason1, OSTM and Jason3 altimeter satellites in the Caspian Sea have been used. The results show that every year the average of 75 mm of the Caspian Sea water level decreases and the downward trend.

scholarly journals Caspian Sea Level changes based on Satellite altimetry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omid Memarian Sorkhabi
Keyword(s):  
Sea Level ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Satellite Altimetry ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Sea Level Change ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Sea Level Changes ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Level Change

Abstract Today, despite the satellite altimetry, it is possible to determine the average sea level and determine the sea level change with high accuracy. In this research, data from 1992-2017 TOPEX / Poseidon, Jason1, OSTM and Jason3 altimeter satellites in the Caspian Sea have been used. The results show that every year the average of 75 mm of the Caspian Sea water level decreases and the downward trend.

scholarly journals THE DISTRIBUTION OF DISSOLVED FORMS COPPER IN THE WATER COLUMN OF THE CASPIAN SEA

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
В.В. Ковалев ◽  
С.Г. Парада
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Water Column ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Average Content ◽  
Vital Activity ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Organic Complexes ◽  
High Concentrations

По результатам химических анализов проб воды Северного, Среднего Каспия и, частично, Южного Каспия, отобранных по профилям из различных горизонтов водной толщи, определены содержания растворенных форм меди. Построены карты пространственного распределения этого элемента в поверхностном и наддонном водных горизонтах, а также по вертикальным разрезам водной толщи, выявлены закономерности их распространения в объеме морской воды. Установлены средние содержания растворенных форм меди в поверхностном (8,6 мкг/л) и в наддонном (9,6 мкг/л) горизонтах  Каспийского моря. Выделены участки с аномально высокими (более 20 мкг/л) и аномально низкими (менее 5 мкг/л) концентрациями растворенных форм меди в них. Особенности распределения растворенных форм меди по вертикали водной толщи определяются жизнедеятельностью планктонных организмов и их отмиранием. В поверхностном слое аномально высокие концентрации меди связаны с прижизненным накоплением металла планктоном. На глубинах свыше 100 м аномально высокие ее концентрации связаны с распадом отмерших организмов и выделением меди и других металлов в виде органических комплексов According to the results of chemical analyzes of water samples from the Northern, Middle Caspian and, partially, the Southern Caspian, taken from profiles from different horizons of the water column, the contents of dissolved forms of copper were determined. Maps of the spatial distribution of this element in the surface and supra-aquatic horizons, as well as along vertical sections of the water column, have been constructed, and patterns of their distribution in the volume of sea water have been revealed. The average content of dissolved forms of copper in the surface (8.6 μg/l) and in the above bottom (9.6 μg/l) horizons of the Caspian Sea has been established. Selected areas with abnormally high (more than 20 μg/l) and abnormally low (less than 5 μg/l) concentrations of dissolved forms of copper in them. The specific features of the distribution of dissolved forms of copper along the vertical of the water column are determined by the vital activity of planktonic organisms and their death. In the surface layer, abnormally high concentrations of copper are associated with the lifetime accumulation of metal by plankton. At depths above 100 m, its abnormally high concentrations are associated with the decay of dead organisms and the release of copper and other metals in the form of organic complexes

scholarly journals USE OF MODERN METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION OF HYDROCARBON CONTAINING MICROORGANISMS ISOLATED FROM THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT OF THE CASPIAN SEA

REPORTS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (334) ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Zh.K. Musayeva ◽  
◽  
E.K. Musayev ◽  
S.E. Koibakova ◽  
S. Syrlybekkyzy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Marine Environment ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Industrial Ecology ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
Oil Pollution ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Oil Products ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
Microbiological Methods ◽  
Low Efficiency

Currently, the problem of the negative impact of petroleum hydrocarbons in the Caspian Sea has become catastrophic. Intensive pollution of marine waters by oil and oil products, from production, transportation and storage of hydrocarbons leads to the oppression of the sea ecosystem. Mechanical and physico-chemical methods for cleaning the marine environment are characterized by low efficiency, secondary pollution and high cost. The most promising is the use of microbiological methods for cleaning waters from oil pollution. In the article presents the results of the identification of reactive oxidizing bacteria isolated from the marine environment of the Caspian Sea, for further use in new biopreparation from oil pollutions. From the sea water in bulk berths Aktau sea port and the port of Bautino (North Caspian) allocated 27 hydrocarbon isolates of microorganisms having the ability to oil degradation of these strains selected the 4 most active cultures, which were identified as Bacillus cereus (2 strains), strain Bacillus sr.13 and Acinetobacter sr.10. Article is written by results of the scientific project of grant financing of Committee of Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Activization of the self-clearing ability of sea water of the Caspian Sea from oil products". Article is issued thanks to the international project Tempus of IV IEMAST of "Establishing Modern Master-level Studies in Industrial Ecology".

Migratory behaviour of bird species occurring in critical numbers at Besh Barmag bottleneck in Azerbaijan

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
MICHAEL HEISS
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Plain ◽  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Bird Species ◽  
Wind Farms ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Migratory Behaviour ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
The Caspian Sea ◽  
International Importance ◽  
Overhead Power Lines

SummaryA narrow coastal plain located between the Greater Caucasus and the Caspian Sea was recently discovered to be a major avian flyway through Transcaucasia. Here at the Besh Barmag bottleneck in Azerbaijan an estimated 1.24–1.51 million migrants passed through in autumn 2011 and a further 0.65–0.82 million in spring 2012, elevating this bottleneck to international importance. Furthermore, 34 bird species were observed in numbers in excess of the 1% threshold of world or flyway population in at least one of the observation seasons. Due to the high concentration of these species, any dangers affecting this passage can be threatening at a population scale. This study therefore aims to describe the migratory behaviour of these 34 species and subsequently to identify the dangers involved in passage through the area. Collision with anthropogenic obstacles was regarded as the main threat in the coastal plain. Ten (40%) of the species studied and observed in autumn 2011 were flying at the lowest altitudes and are therefore under threat on migration through the bottleneck due to overhead power lines, buildings, traffic and hunting. Planned infrastructural developments with heights of up to 200 m (e.g. towers, wind farms) pose a future threat for an additional 13 (52%) of the study species observed in autumn, making a total of 23 species that would be threatened. Only two species, Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus and Grey Heron Ardea cinerea, can be expected to maintain their currently safe passage in future as they migrate mainly above 200 m above ground level. In spring 2012, all 14 (100%) of the species that used the coastal plain as flyway, migrated below 50 m and are therefore imminently threatened by collision. Although birds migrating over the Caspian Sea were concentrated at the lower altitudes, there was no identifiable threat for migrants using this flyway, but hazards can be expected in the oil production areas further south.

Behavior of Cu, Zn, Pb, Ni and Mn during mixing of freshwater with the Caspian Sea water

Desalination ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 229 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 118-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Karbassi ◽  
J. Nouri ◽  
Gh.R. Nabi Bidhendi ◽  
G.O. Ayaz
Keyword(s):  
Caspian Sea ◽  
Sea Water ◽  
The Caspian Sea
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