Associated with strong mixing and stirring, as well as enhanced bioproductivity and
ecotones, oceanic fronts have garnered worldwide attention in recent years. Research into …

Surface maps of nitrate, phosphate and silicate of the East China Sea (ECS) have been
constructed and are described. Reports on exchanges of material between the ECS and the …

The Cyanobacteria Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus account for a substantial fraction
of marine primary production. Here, we present quantitative niche models for these lineages …

Abstract The Three Gorges Reservoir, the world's largest hydropower project, has operated
stably for more than five years. To understand its water quality status, the nutrient and …

The phytoplankton community in the Changjiang Estuary is subject to intensive physical and
chemical stresses because of human-and climate-driven changes. We obtained historical …

The Three Gorges Project has been subject to intense debates regarding its benefits and
costs. The environmental impacts of this huge project have been an important focus of these …

Construction of hydroelectric dams affect river ecosystems, fish diversity, and fisheries
yields. However, there are no studies assessing the combined effects on fish caused by …

Several studies showed the linkage of the Three Gorges Dam to the downstream coastal
ecosystem in the East China Sea, yet its potential influence on the total suspended matters …

The Changjiang estuary and the coastal area of the East China Sea (ECS) represent
important interfaces of terrestrial and marine environments. This study included analyses of …

The quantity and composition of nutrients carried by rivers play an important role in
maintaining the ecosystem of downstream rivers and marginal seas. To reveal the impact of …