Tom Maris

TL;DR: In this paper, a description of the Scheldt estuary is presented, illustrating that human influence is intertwined with natural dynamics and possible future trends in both natural evolution and management are argued.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated long-term trends in dissolved inorganic nutrients in the tidal part of the Scheldt estuary (Belgium, The Netherlands), and they found that the concentration of dissolved silicate (DSi), dissolved nitrogen (DIN), and phosphate (DIP) increased significantly until the mid 1970s, after which they declined linearly at rates of 0.6, 2.9, and 0.3 mmol L 21 yr 21, respectively.

TL;DR: In this paper, the results of 7 years of integrated monitoring along the Scheldt estuary were presented, and the combination of two datasets resulted in a full description of the estuaries water quality parameters from the mouth to the upper boundary, including an extended fresh water tidal part.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the possibility to combine the concept of a flood control area (FCA) with nature development and the functions of intertidal areas, by use of simple sluice constructions to introduce a controlled reduced tide (CRT).

TL;DR: In this paper, a flood control area (FCA) under the influence of a controlled reduced tide (CRT) is proposed to protect the Schelde estuary from storm surges.