Global Change: Mankind-Marine Environment Interactions - Proceedings of the 13th French-Japanese Oceanography Symposium

Global Change: Mankind-Marine Environment Interactions - Proceedings of the 13th French-Japanese Oceanography Symposium

von: Hubert-Jean Ceccaldi, Ivan Dekeyser, Mathias Girault, Georges Stora

Springer-Verlag, 2011

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Global Change: Mankind-Marine Environment Interactions - Proceedings of the 13th French-Japanese Oceanography Symposium


 

Global Change:Mankind-MarineEnvironment Interactions

3

List of Chairmen

10

Foreword

11

Preface

23

Contents

27

Introduction

35

Aquaculture

43

A Few Examples of the Many Approaches to Salmon Resource Creation in Japan

44

1 Introduction

44

2 Materials and Methods

45

2.1 Bio-resources Characteristics Considered from the Changes in Rhodopsin Ratio

45

2.1.1 Materials

45

2.1.2 Analysis of Composition of Visual Pigment

46

2.2 Swimming Energy of Salmon Fry

46

2.2.1 Consumption of Oxygen

46

2.2.2 Consumption of Caloric Body Energy

47

3 Results and Discussion

47

3.1 Bio-resources Characteristics Considered from the Changes in Rhodopsin Ratio

47

3.1.1 Swimming Energy of Salmon Fry

49

References

52

Trials on New Methods for Seed Culture in Japanese Abalones

53

1 Introduction

53

2 First Experiment

54

2.1 Materials and Methods

54

2.2 Results and Conclusion of the First Experiment

54

3 Second Experiment

55

3.1 Materials and Methods

55

3.2 Results and Conclusions

56

4 Conclusion

57

References

57

A Multidisciplinary Approach for Anticipating the Presence of Genetically Modified Fish in France

58

1 Technological Reality

59

2 Risk of Fortuitous Presence and Effects on the Market

59

3 GMF Regulation

60

4 GMF Traceability

60

5 GMF and Ethics

62

6 Conclusions

62

References

62

Shrimp Aquaculture: From Extensive to Intensive Rearing, the Relationship with the Environment and The Key to Sustainability

63

1 Introduction

63

2 Results and Discussions

64

References

67

Quality Control of Cultured Fish by Feed Supplements

69

1 Introduction

69

2 Materials and Methods

69

2.1 Fish and Rearing Conditions

69

2.2 Biological Measurements

69

2.3 Vitality

69

2.4 Biochemical Measurement

70

3 Results and Discussion

70

3.1 Micro- and Macro-algae (Nakagawa et al., 2009)

70

3.2 Chitin (Nakagawa et al., 2009)

71

3.3 Lauric Acid (Ji et al., 2005)

71

References

72

Experimental Culture of Arthrospira (Spirulina) platensis - Nordsted, 1844

73

1 Introduction

74

2 Results and Discussion

74

References

74

Problems Associated with the Recovery on Landings of Black Sea Bream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii) Intensively Released in Hiroshima Bay, Japan

75

1 The Stock Enhancement Programs in Japan

75

2 Stock Enhancement Programs for the Main Target Species

76

3 Black Sea Bream Abundance Constraints in Hiroshima Bay

76

3.1 Reduction of the Wholesale Price

76

3.2 Black Sea Bream as a Predator of Pacific Oyster and Short-Necked Clam

77

3.3 The Quality of Black Sea BreamMeat

77

3.4 Other Biological Constraints

78

4 Lessons and Recommendations

78

4.1 Before Implementing the Stock Enhancement Program

78

4.2 During the Development Process of the Stock Enhancement Program

79

References

80

Effect of Wavelength of Intermittent Light on the Growth and Fatty Acid Profile of the Haptophyte Isochrysis galbana

81

1 Introduction

81

2 Materials and Methods

81

3 Results

82

4 Conclusion

83

References

83

Artificial reefs

84

Profile of Payao (Floating Artificial Reef or Fish Attracting Device) Fisheries of the Philippines

85

1 Introduction

85

2 Fishery Sub-sectors

85

3 Payao Fisheries

86

4 Fisheries Production

86

5 Payao Distribution

87

6 Catch Composition

87

6.1 Size Distribution

88

6.2 Maturity Stages

88

7 Future Directions

88

References

88

Monitoring of the Artificial Reef Fish Assemblagesof the Marine Protected Areas Along the Alpes-MaritimesCoast (France, North-Western Mediterranean)

90

1 Introduction

90

2 Materials and Methods

91

3 Results and Discussions

91

4 Conclusion

94

References

94

Artificial Reefs in French Law

95

1 Introduction

95

2 Immersion License

96

3 Granting Use of Maritime Public Domain Outside of Ports

97

4 Authorization of Marine Culture Exploitation

98

5 Conclusion

99

References

100

Contribution to the Planning of the Research in Artificial Reefs Programs

101

1 Introduction

101

2 Themas of Research

102

2.1 Coastal Oceanography

102

2.2 Physics

102

2.3 Sedimentology

103

2.4 Marine Biology

103

2.5 Physiology

103

2.6 Nutrition

103

2.7 Ecosystems and Role as Seminatural Park

104

2.8 Economy of These Submarine Animal Habitats

104

2.9 Management

104

2.10 Relationships with the Fishermen

104

2.11 Roles in Touristic Diving Activities

105

2.12 Juridic Status

105

3 Conclusions

105

References

105

Artificial Reefs in the Cote Bleue Marine Park: Assessment After 25 Years of Experiments and Scientific Monitoring

107

1 Introduction

107

2 Presentation of the Côte Bleue Marine Park

108

3 Description and Objectives of Artificial Reef Deployment

108

4 Main Results of Scientific Monitoring

110

4.1 Protection Reefs

110

4.2 Production Reefs

111

5 Conclusions

112

References

113

Artificial Reefs in Marseille: From Complex Natural Habitats to Concepts of Efficient Artificial Reef Design

114

The Dubai Underwater Observory Projects and Turtle Rehabilitation Unit

116

1 Introduction

116

2 Achievements

117

2.1 First Attempts

117

2.2 Positioning

117

3 Technical Description

118

4 Positioning Procedures

118

5 Discussion

120

6 Conclusions

120

References

120

Immersion of Artificial Reef in Ohya Island: Lessons From New Experiences

121

2 Introduction

121

3 Experiments

121

3.1 General Framework

121

3.2 Steps of Experiments

122

3.3 Following Observations

122

4 Conclusions

127

References

127

Development of Small and Lightweight Artificial Reeffor Fukutokobushi (Haliotis diversicolor diversicolor)

128

1 Introduction

128

2 Materials and Methods

128

3 Results and Discussion

128

4 Conclusion

129

Reference

129

Assessment of the Effect of Artificial Reef on Fish Distribution: The Combined Use of Acoustic Data and GIS

130

1 Introduction

130

2 The Assessment of the Fishing Ground Development in the Horizontal Plane

130

3 The Assessment of the Fishing Ground Development in the Vertical Plane

132

4 Discussion

133

References

134

Evaluation of Artificial Reefs Impact on Artisanal Fisheries: Necessity of Complementary Approaches

135

1 Introduction

135

2 Materials and Methods

136

2.1 Study Site and Artificial Reef System

136

2.2 Data Sampling and Analysis

137

2.2.1 Underwater Visual Census (UVC)

137

2.2.2 Landings Per Unit of Effort (LPUE)

137

2.2.3 Tagging

137

3 Results

137

3.1 UVC

137

3.2 LPUE

138

3.3 Tagging

139

4 Discussion

139

5 Conclusion

141

References

141

Operation Prado Reefs: A Model for Management of the Marseille Coast

144

1 Introduction

144

2 General Principles

145

3 Anticipated Organization

145

4 Description of Reef Architecture

146

5 Plan for Implantation

147

6 Initial Results (Fig. 2)

147

7 Monitoring and Development Program

147

8 Regulations and Management

149

9 Conclusion

149

References

149

Swimming Behavior of Juvenile Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Around Fish Aggragate Devices (F.A.D.S) in the Philippines

150

1 Introduction

150

2 Materials and Methods

150

3 Results

151

4 Discussion

152

5 Conclusions

152

References

152

Summary of French Artificial Reefs Immersions Since 1968, Sites, Volumes, Types and Costs

154

1 French Fisheries Situation

154

2 Towards national land plan establishment and policy

155

References

156

The Artificial Habitat, an Evolutionary Strategic Tool for Integrated Coastal Area Management

157

1 Introduction

157

2 The Geo-system: An Entry for the Integrated Management of Coastal Zone?

158

3 The Japanese Management Experience with the Service of a Strategy Type ICAM

159

4 Artificial Habitat, an Ownership Tool for Coastal Zone Management: The Example of French Overseas Reunion Island

160

5 Conclusion

161

References

162

Spatial and Temporal Variation of the Fish Assemblage on a Large Artificial Reef Assessed Using Multiple-Point Stationary Observations

163

1 Introduction

163

2 FISCHOM

164

3 Test Surveys of a High-Rise Artificial Reef

165

4 Data Analysis

165

5 Results

166

5.1 Fish Fauna (Fish Species Compositions)

166

5.2 Time Series and Diurnal Cycle of Fish Appearance

167

5.3 Fish Body Size

167

6 Discussion

167

7 Conclusion

168

References

168

Artificial Reefs: Perceptions and Impact on the Marine Environment

169

1 Introduction

169

2 An Inescapable Management

169

3 A Lack of Data and Indicators

170

4 A Response to a Limited Habitat and to Marine Biocenosis Devaluation?

170

5 Artificial Reefs and Bioethics

171

6 Multifunction Reefs

171

7 Multi-purpose Reef

171

8 Towards New Perspectives

172

9 Conclusion

172

Biodiversity

173

Characterization of Three Populations of Phallocryptus Spinosa (Branchiopoda, Crustacea) from North-East of Algeria

174

1 Introduction

174

2 Materials and Methods

174

3 Results

175

4 Discussion

175

5 Conclusions

175

References

176

Biological Invasion: The Thau Lagoon, a Japanese Biological Island in the Mediterranean Sea

177

1 Introduction

177

2 The Thau Lagoon Story

178

3 The Thau Lagoon “Japanese Botanical Garden”

178

4 The Thau Lagoon: A Japanese Landscape?

178

5 Conclusion

180

References

182

Distribution of Giant Viruses in Marine Environments

183

1 Introduction

183

2 Discoveries from the GiantMimivirus

184

3 Existence of Mimivirus Relativesin the Sea

184

4 Phylogenetic Mapping forthe Classification of Metagenomic Sequences

185

5 Abundance of Mimivirus-Like PolB Sequences in the Sea

186

6 Geographic Distribution

187

7 Concluding Remarks

187

References

188

Catch, Bycatch of Sharks, and Incidental Catch of Sea Turtlesin the Reunion-Based Longline Swordfish Fishery (Southwest Indian Ocean) Between 1997 and 2000

189

References

191

Biodiversity Requires Adaptations Under a ChangingClimate in Northwest Europe: Planning and Coastal Wildlife, the Example of Normandy in France

192

1 Introduction

193

2 Coastal Issues: The Exampleof Normandy

193

3 The Example of the Baie des Veys

194

4 Stakeholders and Climate Change

196

5 Conclusion

198

Taking Biodiversity into Account in Territorial Planning Documents: A Methodological Approach Applied to the Marine Field

199

1 Introduction

199

2 Material and Methods

200

3 Biodiversity in Planning Documents

200

4 Toward a Methodological Proposal

201

4.1 To Establish a better definitionof the term Biodiversity fromthe beginning of the process

202

4.2 Improve the integrationof various aspects of marine biodiversity

202

4.3 Establish a Knowledge Transferin a Participative Way

203

5 Conclusion

203

References

203

Coastal managements

205

Temporal Changes of Benthic Macrofauna of the Mellah Lagoon (Northeast Algeria): Effects of Development Works

206

1 Introduction

206

2 Methodology

206

3 Results and Discussion

206

4 Conclusion

207

References

207

Regional and Governmental Action Plan for Integrationof Port Development and Environmental Restoration

208

1 Introduction

208

2 Case 1: An Adaptive Approach to the Implementation of the Tokyo Bay Restoration Plan

209

2.1 Environmental Situationof Tokyo Bay

209

2.2 Tokyo Bay Restoration Plan

209

3 Case 2: An Ecosystem Approach in the Miakawa Port Development Plan

210

3.1 Mikawa Port Development Plan

210

3.2 Implementation of Ecosystem Approach

211

4 Conclusion

212

References

213

Towards Integrated Coastal and Ocean Policies in France: a Parallel with Japan

214

1 Introduction

215

2 Recent Elements of Reflections and Decisions

215

2.1 In Europe

215

2.2 In France

216

2.2.1 The European Framework

216

2.2.2 Marine Strategy Directive

216

2.2.3 France and Japan National Contexts: Fertile Grounds for Further Collaboration

218

References

219

Pôle de compétitivité Pôle Mer PACA: Maritime Cluster in Provence–French Riviera Region

220

4 Marine Energy Resources

225

5 Biology, Marine Biotechnology

225

Accumulation of Bromoform, a Chlorination Byproduct,by Japanese Flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus

226

1 Introduction

226

2 Methods

226

3 Results and Discussion

228

References

230

Results of the Implementation of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (I.C.Z.M) in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur (P.A.C.A) and Outlook for the Mediterranean Context

231

1 Logical Commitment from the National to Local Level and Vice Versa

231

2 P.A.C.A’s “Family” of I.C.Z.M Projects

232

3 Geographic Scale

232

4 Implementation

233

5 Methodological Knowledge

233

6 Outlook for I.C.Z.M Deployment

234

6.1 Toward Strategic Planning

234

6.2 Toward an Appropriate Framework of Action

234

Reference

235

Outline of Ongoing Research Activities of the Marine Ecology Research Institute, Mainly Regarding Thermal Issues in Japan

236

1 What is MERI

236

2 Marine Thermal Issues in Which MERI Has Been Involved

237

3 Macrophyte bed survey throughout Japan

237

3.1 Intensive surveys aroundpower plants

237

3.2 Macrophyte Data Compiling

238

4 Surveys on Macrophyte Bed Damage by_Rabbit Fish, Siganus fuscescens, Feeding

238

5 Demonstration Surveyof Ecological Impact AssessmentUsing a Virtual Power Plant

238

6 Management of the Coastal Ecosystem Around the Power Plant

239

7 Offshore Environment Radioactivity

239

8 Projects Relating to CO2 Ocean Sequestration

239

9 Other Main Ongoing Projectsof MERI

240

9.1 Mussel Fouling and Jellyfish Invasion

240

9.2 Bioassey Technology Development

241

10 Conclusion

241

References

241

Mass Mortality of a Coral Community in Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan, Caused by the Discharge of Terrigenous Fine Particles

243

1 Introduction

243

2 Study Area and Methods

244

3 Results

245

3.1 Mass Mortality in the Coral Community

245

3.2 Causes of Mass Mortality

246

3.3 Sedimentation Rate and Grain Size Composition

246

3.4 Content of Calcium Carbonate, Total Nitrogen, and Carbon in the Sediments

247

4 Discussion

248

References

249

Observation of marine environment

251

Alister – Rapid Environment Assessment AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle)

252

1 Introduction

252

2 Interest in AUVs

253

3 ALISTAR 3000 System

253

3.1 Description of the Alistar 3000 System

253

3.2 Missions

254

3.3 Inspection Capabilities

254

4 ALISTER AUV

254

4.1 Description of the ALISTER System

254

4.2 ALISTER Suite of Sensors

256

4.3 ALISTER Mission Management System

256

5 Conclusion: Toward the Future

257

Bathyscaphs, a Mediterranean Adventure in Marine Dialogues Between France and Japan

258

1 Introduction

258

2 Some Remarkable Points of History

259

3 Campaigns in Japan

260

4 The Role of Bathyscaphs Within the France–Japan Relationship in Oceanography

261

5 Role of the Mediterranean

261

6 Conclusions

262

References

263

Applied High-Temperature Superconductor Bulks and Wires to Rotating Machines for Marine Propulsion

264

1 Introduction

264

2 Design Concept of the Motor with Gd-123 Bulk HTS Pole-Field Magnets

265

3 Specifications of the Motor with Bi-2223 HTS Wire Winding Coils

266

4 Cooling and Magnetizing Properties of the Bulk-HTS Motor

266

5 Cooling and Magnetizing Properties of the Wire-HTS Motor

268

6 Conclusion

268

References

269

Oceanographic Real-Time Measurement on Buoyancy Beacon Feedback in the Rhône Delta and Gulf of Fos Fruce France

270

1 Introduction

270

2 Instrumentation Description

270

3 Operational Use and Research

271

4 Conclusions

271

Analysis of Phosphatase Activity from Aquatic HeterotrophicBacteria at the Single Cell Level by Flow Cytometry: Example ofa Development Achieved in the Regional Flow CytometryPlatform for Microbiology (Precym) Hosted by the OceanologyCenter of Marseille

273

1 Introduction

273

2 Flow Cytometry Principle

274

3 Why Is Flow Cytometry So Popular Among Microbiologists?

274

4 The Regional Flow Cytometry Platform for Microbiology (PRECYM)

275

4.1 Example of development achieved in PRECYM: Detection of phosphatase activity of heterotrophic prokaryotes characterized

275

5 Conclusion

276

References

276

Shadows by IXSEA: An Example of a Sonar Using the Latest Technologies in Acoustics, Positioning, Informatics, and Web Techniques

277

Relation Between Body Tilt Angle and Tail BeatAcceleration of a Small Fish, Parapristipoma trilineatum(Threeline Grunt), During Mobile and Immobile PeriodsMeasured with a Micro Data Logger

279

1 Introduction

279

2 Material and Methods

280

3 Results and Discussion

281

References

282

Marine Observation Using a Hybrid Glider

283

1 Hybrid Propulsion

283

2 Underwater Positioning

284

3 Conclusion

284

References

285

A New Method to Measure Prokaryote Respiration at the Single Cell Level by Flow Cytometry

286

1 Introduction

286

2 Assay on the Marine Bacteria Pseudomonas Nautica sp. 617

287

3 P. Nautica Staining with DiOC6(3)

287

4 Stimulation of P. Nautica Respiration

287

5 Conclusion

288

References

288

Rapid Enzymatic Method for the Enumeration of Fecal Enterococci in Seawater

289

1 Introduction

289

2 Materials and Methods

289

3 Results

290

4 Conclusion and Perspectives

290

References

291

Oxygen Distribution Heterogeneity Related to Bioturbation Quantified by Planar Optode Imaging

292

1 Introduction

292

2 Oxygen Planar Optode

293

2.1 Example of Application of the Oxygen Planar Optode

294

References

296

Using a New Fluorescent Probe of Silicification to Measure Species-Specific Activities of Diatoms Under Varying Environmental Conditions

298

1 Introduction

298

2 Methods for Labeling Si Deposition at the Cell Level

299

3 A Case Study: Preliminary Results on the Biogenic Silica Deposition Activity in a Diatom Community of the Polar Front Zone

301

4 Conclusion

302

References

302

Utilization of a submersible ultra-violet fluorometer for monitoring anthropogenic inputs in the Mediterranean Coasts

303

1 Introduction

303

2 Material and Methods

304

3 Results and Discussion

304

4 Conclusions

304

References

305

Temporal and Spatial High-Frequency Monitoring of Phytoplankton by Automated Flow Cytometry and Pulse-Shape Analysis

306

1 Introduction

306

2 Materials and Methods

307

2.1 Sampling Strategy

307

2.2 Flow Cytometry

307

2.3 Cytometric Softwares

308

3 Results

308

3.1 Short-Term Variability

308

3.2 Spatial Heterogeneity

308

4 Discussion and Conclusion

309

References

310

Deep Sea Net: An Affordable and Expandable Solution for Deep Sea Sensor Networks

312

1 Network Concept

312

2 Fiberoptic Microcable

312

2.1 FOMC Justification

312

2.2 FOMC Technical Issues

312

3 IP node

313

3.1 Electronics

313

3.2 Batteries

313

3.3 Node Integration

314

3.4 Wet Mateable Connectors

314

3.5 IP Node Operation and Management

315

4 Deep Sea Net Operating Modes

315

4.1 Sleeping Mode

315

4.2 Standard Mode

315

4.3 Emergency Mode

315

4.4 Alarm Mode

315

5 Applications and Interfaces

316

5.1 Remote Powered Applications

316

5.2 Autonomous Applications

317

6 Deployment Skid

317

7 Deep Sea Net Demonstration

317

8 Conclusion

318

References

318

Physical, Chemical, Biological andBiogeochemical Functioning

319

Distribution and Long-term variation of Turbidity in Tokyo Bay

320

1 Introduction

320

2 Methods

320

3 Results

321

4 Discussion

323

5 Conclusions

323

References

324

Evaluation of Chemical Contamination in the Western Mediterranean Using Mussel Transplants

325

1 Introduction

325

2 Materials and Methods

326

2.1 Transplantation

326

2.2 Recovery

326

2.3 Analysis

327

3 Results

327

3.1 Biometric Parameters

327

3.2 Contaminants

327

3.3 Models

328

3.4 Adjusted Data

328

4 Discussion

329

References

330

First Biological Data on the Marine Snails Osilinus turbinatus (Gastropoda, Trochidae) of Eastern Coasts of Algeria

331

1 Introduction

331

2 Material and Methods

331

3 Results

332

4 Conclusions

333

References

334

Combining Monitoring Networks, HydrodynamicModelling and Satellite Data to a Better Understandingof the Trophic Functioning o

335

1 Introduction

335

2 In Situ Monitoring Network

336

3 Modelling

337

4 Satellite Data

338

5 Results

338

6 Conclusion

341

References

343

Impact of Hydrocarbons on Marine Microbial Communities

344

1 Introduction

344

2 Oil contamination impact on microbial community structure

345

2.1 In Situ Studies

345

2.2 Microcosm Studies with Adapted Sediments

346

2.3 Microcosm Studies with Non-adapted Sediments

346

3 Bacterial Responses to Oil Contamination Functional Diversity

346

3.1 Expression of New Genes in Response to Hydrocarbon Pollution

347

4 Conclusion

348

References

348

Chemical Defense of Marine Organisms Against Biofouling Explored with a Bacterial Adhesion Bioassay

349

1 Introduction

349

2 Materials and Methods

350

2.1 Sampling, Purification and Identification of Natural Products

350

2.2 Bacterial Adhesion Assay

350

2.3 Modelization and Statistical Analyses

351

2.4 Results and Discussion

351

2.5 Which Molecules Were Identified from Dictyota sp.?

351

2.6 What Are the Bioassay Characteristics?

351

2.7 What About the Activity of Natural Products?

352

2.8. What Can We Infer from These Activities?

352

References

353

Temporal Evolution of Metals in the Two Most Industrialized and Densely Populated Gulfs of Greece, via Metal Accumulation by My

354

1 Introduction

354

2 Materials and Methods

355

3 Results and Discussions

356

References

356

Clipperton, a Meromictic Lagoon

357

1 Introduction

357

2 Materials and Methods

357

3 Results

358

4 Discussion

359

References

361

Experimental Characterization of the Oceanic Water Exchanges in a Macro-tidal Lagoon

363

1 Introduction

363

2 Field Experiment

364

2.1 Study Site

364

2.2 Sensor Deployment

364

2.2.1 Moorings Deployment

364

2.2.2 Description of Transect

364

2.3 Data Description

365

2.4 Data Processing

366

2.5 Velocity

367

Sec10_63

367

2.6 Fluxes

367

3 Conclusion

368

Reference

368

Modification of the Berre Lagoon Pelagic Ecosystem Since the 1980s

369

1 Introduction

369

2 Materials and Methods

370

3 Results and Discussion

370

References

372

Length-Weight Relationships and Reproductionof Three Coastal Sparidae (Diplodus cervinus cervinus,Boops boops, and Spondylios

373

1 Introduction

373

2 Materials and Methods

373

3 Results

373

4 Conclusion

375

References

375

Investigating and Assessing of the Quality of Seawater in the Marseille Coastal Zone: An Approach Using Lipid Class Biomarker

376

Sec1_66

376

References

377

Size Distributions of Low Molecular Weight Dicarboxylic Acids, Ketocarboxylic Acids and a-Dicarbonyls in the Marine Aerosols

378

1 Introduction

378

2 Samples and Methods

379

3 Results and Discussion

379

Dynamics of Two Greenhouse Gases, Methane and Nitrous Oxide, Along the Rhone River Plume (Gulf of Lions, Northwestern Mediterr

381

1 Introduction

381

2 Materials and Methods

382

3 Results and Discussion

382

3.1 Nitrous Oxide

382

3.2 Methane

384

4 Conclusion

386

References

387

Aerobic Metabolism of Vitamin E by Marine Bacteria: Interaction with Free Radical Oxidation (Autoxidation) Processes

388

1 Introduction

388

References

390

The MERMeX Program for the Mediterranean Sea

391

1 Discussion

391

References

394

Hydrocarbon Degradation in Coastal Muddy Areasand Anoxic Ecosystems (DHYVA Project): Role ofBacterial Mechanisms and Bioturba

395

1 Introduction

395

2 Materials and Methods

396

3 Results and Discussion

396

4 Conclusions

397

References

397

Impact of Red Mud Deposits in the Canyon of Cassidaigne on the Macrobenthos of the Mediterranean Continental Slope

398

1 Introduction

398

2 Material and Methods

398

3 Results

399

4 Discussion and Conclusions

401

References

401

Coastal Seawater Pollutants in the Coral Reef Lagoon of a Small Tropical Island in Development: The Mayotte Example (N Mozambi

402

1 Introduction

402

2 Materials and Sampling Time

403

3 Trace Metals

403

4 Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)

405

5 Polychlorobiphenyl (PCB) Hydrocarbons

405

6 Conclusions

405

References

408

List of Oral Presentations

409

List of Participants

415

Photographs

427

Author Index

434