Dynamic equilibrium of coastal sediment properties : analyses and application for coastal ecosystem management in subtropical islands

我们研究了亚热带沿海软底生境水动力条件与沉积物性质之间的关系，并进一步提出了导致这种关系非线性的物理过程的机制模型。我们还发现，海岸沉积物性质反映了河口遗址的流域环境，在那里沉积过程控制着沉积物性质。基于我们的发现，我们提出了一个指导方针，列出了管理者在适当管理沿海软底栖息地时应该考虑的要点。

We examined relationships between hydrodynamic conditions and sediment properties in subtropical, coastal soft-bottom habitats, and further proposed a mechanistic model for physical processes responsible for non-linearity of the relationships. We also found that coastal sediment properties reflect watershed environment in estuarine sites at which depositional processes dominantly control sediment properties. Based on our findings, we propose a guideline listing points which managers should take account of to properly manage coastal soft-bottom habitats.