Authors: Bigg, Grant R.; Webber, Dale F.

Source: Bulletin of Marine Science, Volume 73, Number 2, September 2003 , pp. 291-305(15)

Publisher: University of Miami - Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Abstract:

Kingston Harbour, Jamaica, has a history of eutrophication due to nutrient loadings emanating from the city of Kingston. In this study a two dimensional, numerical, hydrodynamic model of the harbor is used to assess the impact of coastal development at the western end of the harbor and on the evolution of this eutrophication. The model shows that the development did not materially affect the flushing of the harbor; therefore, the rapid increase in eutrophication since 1970 must be linked to concurrent population pressure. However, the coastal modification has altered the circulation pattern within Hunts Bay and has reduced the exchange between Hunts Bay and the remainder of Kingston Harbour. Increased siltation and further eutrophication within Hunts Bay are predicted as the impact of the modification. The model was also used to investigate the feasibility of aiding the flushing of the harbor by adding a second entrance. The model showed that such an opening is likely to have negligible impact on the present flushing time.

References: 11 references open in new window

Articles that cite this article?

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2003-09-01

More about this publication?

• The Bulletin of Marine Science is dedicated to the dissemination of high quality research from the world's oceans. All aspects of marine science are treated by the Bulletin of Marine Science, including papers in marine biology, biological oceanography, fisheries, marine affairs, applied marine physics, marine geology and geophysics, marine and atmospheric chemistry, and meteorology and physical oceanography.
• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Subscribe to this Title
• Terms & Conditions
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Biology/Life Sciences ,  Oceanography
• By this author: Bigg, Grant R. ;  Webber, Dale F.

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers