Costal sands as biocatalytical filters

Objective

COSA improves sustainable use of coastal sandy sea floors by
1) quantifying filtration and
2) biogeochemical processes in coastal sands
3) developing a model with predictive capabilities
4)exchange of knowledge and technologies
5)direct implementation of the results in coastal management concepts and
6) increasing awareness of public and policy makers. Although sands cover ca 70% of the shelf and are important resources with high economical value, their role in the coastal cycles of matter has not been assessed, compromising proper management. COSA uses state of the art physical, biological and geochemical techniques and mathematical modelling to quantify the biocatalytical function of the sands. COSA end-user participants, two environmental agencies, implement the scientific conclusions into their coastal management concepts, and together with the scientists and an exploitation consultant company ensure dissemination to public and policy makers.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › mathematics › applied mathematics › mathematical model

Programme(s)

• FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.4.-3. - Key action Sustainable Marine Ecosystems

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.

Address

Celsiusstrasse 1
28359 Bremen
Germany

Participants (6)

ALFRED WEGENER INSTITUTE FOR POLAR AND MARINE RESEARCH

Germany

Address

Hafenstrasse 43
25992 List

INSTITUTE OF OCEANOLOGY - POLISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Poland

Address

Powstanców Warszawy 55
81 712 Sopot

LANDESAMT FUER DEN NATIONALPARK SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEINISCHES WATTENMEER

Germany

Address

Schlossgarten 1
25832 Tuening

NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY

Netherlands

Address

Korringaweg 7
4400 AC Yerseke

SEASIDE LANDSCAPE PARK

Poland

Address

Ul. Ks. Merkleina 1
84 120 Wladyslawowo

UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN

Denmark

Address

Strandpromenaden 5
3000 Helsingoer