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Historical records of eutrophication in Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary and its adjacent East China Sea
Abstract. Two sediment cores from the Changjiang (Yangtze) River estuary and its adjacent East China Sea were collected and studied for eutrophication history using paleoecological records of environmental changes over the last century. A multiproxy approach by using biological and geochemical analyses revealed changes in diatom assemblages, total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN) and biogenic silica (BSi) and give an indication of nutrient in status and trends in Changjiang River estuary and its adjacent East China Sea. The diatom assemblages in the two cores generally increased gradually from the 1970s, and accelerated from the 1990s until now, reflecting the increased eutrophication and causing large algae blooms/red tides. The TOC, TN and BSi showing the similar trends, supported the interpretation of the eutrophication process indicated by diatom analyses. The two cores were located in different sea areas of the East China Sea, and we discuss their relative changes based on their environment characteristics. We also discuss the potential effect of anthropogenic influences and ongoing projects on eutrophication in the Changjiang River and its adjacent East China Sea.
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RC C2106: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #1, 26 Jun 2012
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AC C3181: 'Responses to the referee #1', Fangjin Cheng, 13 Aug 2012
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AC C3181: 'Responses to the referee #1', Fangjin Cheng, 13 Aug 2012
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RC C2696: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #2, 24 Jul 2012
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AC C3343: 'Responses to the referee #2', Fangjin Cheng, 19 Aug 2012
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AC C3343: 'Responses to the referee #2', Fangjin Cheng, 19 Aug 2012
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RC C2106: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #1, 26 Jun 2012
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AC C3181: 'Responses to the referee #1', Fangjin Cheng, 13 Aug 2012
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AC C3181: 'Responses to the referee #1', Fangjin Cheng, 13 Aug 2012
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RC C2696: 'Review', Anonymous Referee #2, 24 Jul 2012
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AC C3343: 'Responses to the referee #2', Fangjin Cheng, 19 Aug 2012
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AC C3343: 'Responses to the referee #2', Fangjin Cheng, 19 Aug 2012
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