*********** 062193B.ENV *********** Contributory Categories: BIO, CHM, PHY Country: Russia From: document provided by Dr. Yury N. VULKOV Director Far East Regional Hydrometeorological Research Institute FERHRI 24 Dzerzhinsky Street Vladivostok 690600 Russia FAX: +7-423-226-8436 KEYWORDS: Russia, Northwest Pacific, data base, ecology, marginal seas, monitoring, oil and gas, pollution +++++ Message is in three parts without three figures (captions given at end of message) PART I In the field of Marine Ecology Far Eastern Regional Hydrometeorological Research Institute (FERHRI) can provide: 1. Investigations of background hydrochemical, hydrobiological and geochemical conditions of oil and gas fields before their commercial exploitation. In 1990-1991 several ecological expeditions had been carried out by FERHRI research vessels at the NE Sakhalin Island shelf oil and gas fields. 2. Long-term monitoring of ecological consequences of commercial oil and gas extraction at the NE Sakhalin Island shelf. In September, 1990 comprehensive ecological investigations had been carried out near three movable drilling rigs working along the NE Sakhalin Island shelf. 3. Development and exploitation of computer data base an ecology of the NE Sakhalin Island shelf. Data base of Department of Ecological Monitoring (FERHRI) contains the results of 1990-1991 expeditions (sea water temperature and salinity, pH, dissolved nutrients, phenols, anionic detergents, petroleum hydrocarbons. characteristics of benthos. phyto- and zooplankton, content of pollutants in bottom sediments, etc.). Data base allows to calculate statistical characteristics of measured parameters, to plot maps and graphs of their lateral and temporal distribution. etc. 4. Modelling of oil film spreading and drift, transport of suspended solids and emulsions during normal operations and drilling rig accidents. A few models are already available in FERHRI and other institutes. To verify these models detailed meteorological and oceanographical data are necessary. +++++ PART II DATA BASE ON BACKGROUND ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF OIL AND GAS FIELDS ON THE NE SAKHALIN ISLAND SHELF Data base contains the results of four expeditions of FERHRI research vessels on the NE Sakhalin Island shelf. These expeditions were carried out in summer-fall period of 1990 and 1991. Sea water temperature and salinity, pH, content of dissolved oxygen and nutrients, phenols, anionic detergents, different classes of petroleum hydrocarbons, characteristics of benthos, phyto- and zooplankton, bottom sediment pollution were studied. Study area covered the NE Sakhalin Island shelf between 51 and 530 N. During one of the expeditions measurements were concentrated near the movable drilling rigs. Data base allows to calculate statistical characteristics of measured parameters distribution, to plot maps and graphs of their lateral and temporal variations. Background ecosystem characteristics for the NW Sakhalin Island shelf are necessary for the estimation and modelling of possible negative consequences of oil and gas extractions. +++++ PART III DATA BASE ON CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY AND POLLUTION OF THE PETER THE GREAT BAY Peter the Great Bay (Sea of Japan) is actively utilized in economic development. The great importance of the Bay depends on its biological and recreation resources, perspectives for aquaculture exploitation. As a result of anthropogenic influen- ce, serious changes of marine environment conditions and quality of biological and recreation resources are observed. The Data base contains the results of regular observations in the Peter the Great Bay since 1981. Sea water temperature and salinity, pH, content of dissolved oxygen and nutrients, phenols, anionic detergents, chlorinated and petroleum hydrocarbons, trace metals, characteristics of benthos, phyto- and zooplankton, bottom sediment pollution were studied. Study area covers the open part of the Peter the Great Bay as well as bays and gulfs near Vladivostok, Nakhodka, Port Vostochny and other locations. The Data base allows to calculate statistical characteristics of measured parameters' distribution, to plot maps and graphs of their lateral and temporal variations. Integrated ecosystem characteristics for the Peter the Great Bay allowed to reveal negative consequences of anthropogenic activities during the last years. The Data base is useful for modelling and prediction of possible negative effects on marine environment as well as for the utilization during the long-term ecological monitoring in this region. +++++ Example maps of data plots, which can not be transmitted to bulletin board, have captions as follows: Monitoring stations around Vladivostok (Regional) Monitoring stations in Vladivostok inner harbor Silica and Phosphate (ppb) at the surface (Peter the Great Bay??) Mercury in bottom sediments (ppm) in Amursky Bay ************** END Msg. B.ENV **************