Carbonate chemistry and CO2 dynamics in the Persian Gulf
Marine Pollution Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
214, P. 117804 - 117804
Published: March 11, 2025
Language: Английский
Improvement of Bio-Optical Characteristics of Seawater in the Southern Caspian Sea Basin Triggered by COVID-19 Lockdowns: Insights from Remote Sensing Data
Ecologica Montenegrina,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76, P. 133 - 153
Published: Nov. 26, 2024
Multiple
studies
have
demonstrated
that
human
activities
significant
impacts
on
aquatic
ecosystems,
particularly
in
coastal
areas.
The
COVID-19
pandemic,
along
with
the
sharp
decline
industrial,
transportation,
and
tourism
activities,
provided
an
opportunity
to
examine
impact
of
these
changes
seawater
quality
this
study,
using
MODIS-Aqua
satellite
data,
key
indicators,
including
chlorophyll-a,
dissolved
organic
matter,
suspended
particles,
were
evaluated
offshore
areas
Southern
Caspian
Sea
basin
during
pre-lockdown
lockdown
periods.
data
analysis
results
showed
a
reduction
chlorophyll-a
concentration
matter
both
period.
More
specifically,
was
24.9%
40.7%
for
22.1%
19.5%
areas,
respectively.
indicators
reflects
improvement
pollutant
loads
findings
study
highlight
reduced
visibly
positive
effects
marine
ecosystems.
Therefore,
continuous
monitoring
bio-optical
parameters
improving
wastewater
treatment
processes
before
discharge
into
environments
are
particular
importance.
This
also
demonstrates
global
pandemics
can
provide
experimental
opportunities
environment.
Language: Английский
Suspended particulate matter in the Gulf of Oman: Spatial variations in concentration, bulk composition, and particulate metals controlled by physical and biogeochemical processes
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
950, P. 175396 - 175396
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Language: Английский