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Characteristics of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter in the Nearshore Waters of the Western Taiwan Strait
Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science
  • Cuifen Du, Xiamen University
  • Shaoling Shang, Xiamen University
  • Qiang Dong, Xiamen University
  • Chuanmin Hu, University of South Florida
  • Jingyu Wu, Xiamen University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2010
Keywords
  • CDOM,
  • absorption coefficient,
  • fluorescence,
  • remote sensing,
  • coastal waters,
  • Western Taiwan Strait
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2010.04.014
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Abstract

Absorption and fluorescence of chromophoric dissolved organic matter (CDOM) in the nearshore waters of the western Taiwan Strait were examined in April and October of 2008. CDOM absorption coefficient at 412 nm (ag(412) in m−1) showed an inversed linear relationship with salinity, indicating conservative mixing between freshwater and seawater, although the relationship changed with seasons and locations. On average, except in the vicinity of two major rivers (Minjiang River and Jiulongjiang River), ag(412) was higher in October (dry season) (0.173 ± 0.036 m−1) than in April (wet season) (0.123 ± 0.059 m−1). This observation is counter intuitive but consistent with those derived from MODIS satellite measurements. Combined with the CDOM EEM spectra (fluorescence excitation–emission matrix), the results suggest that 1) Minjiang River and Jiulongjiang River were the primary land-based CDOM sources; 2) The marine end-members were controlled by the South China Sea Warm Current in April and the Zhe-Min Coastal Water in October; 3) The land-based CDOM was more from sewage than from soil leaching; and 4) Light absorption in the blue wavelengths was dominated by CDOM and detritus.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, v. 88, issue 3, p. 350-356

Citation Information
Cuifen Du, Shaoling Shang, Qiang Dong, Chuanmin Hu, et al.. "Characteristics of Chromophoric Dissolved Organic Matter in the Nearshore Waters of the Western Taiwan Strait" Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science Vol. 88 Iss. 3 (2010) p. 350 - 356
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/chuanmin_hu/90/