Browsing by Supervisor "Mullarney, Julia C."
Now showing items 1-13 of 13
-
Attenuation of tides and storm surges in coastal mangroves
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Mangrove forests have been shown to provide coastal protection by reducing waves, moderating currents, stabilizing sediments, and lessening storm winds. However, the interaction between storm surge and mangroves is less ... -
Changes in flow and sediment trapping caused by bioturbating macrofauna (austrohelice crassa)
(University of Waikato, 2016)Intertidal ecosystems contribute a significant portion of the world’s ecosystem goods and services. Recently, an increasing amount of focus has been generated surrounding the central role of sediment mixing (bioturbation) ... -
Dispersal and mixing of stormwater run-off plumes in the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2015)Buoyancy differences between two water bodies can often dominate flows such as stormwater discharge or river plumes in the coastal environment. The buoyancy difference usually arises due to differences in salinity, ... -
Evaluation of the measurement capabilities of an autonomous surface vessel in coastal regions
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Reliable monitoring data underpins many coastal management decisions; such as decisions associated with development of defence strategies for coastal hazard protection or ecosystem-based estuarine management. For coastal ... -
Modelling of low- and high-frequency sea level variability and their drivers around the southern African coast
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Recent surveys indicate that marine operational forecasting is becoming increasingly important due the pressure to manage impacts associated with our changing climate. The methods with which forecasts are being produced ... -
Morphodynamics of Ebb-Tidal Deltas
(University of Waikato, 2015)The purpose of this study was to learn more about the significant drivers of ebb-tidal delta morphology using observational methods and fundamental physical relationships between forcing conditions and morphological response. ... -
Process sedimentology of the Waikato River mouth, Port Waikato, New Zealand: The depositional record of a mixed-energy river mouth
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Interacting fluvial and marine processes at the Waikato River mouth control sedimentation patterns at the sand spit. These interacting processes cause tidal asymmetry between the ebb and flood tide, and produce multidirectional ... -
Sediment transport in the Firth of Thames mangrove forest, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2017)Mangroves provide a unique habitat for many species. In addition to being biologically significant ecosystems, mangroves help protect coastal areas through the dissipation of tidal currents and wave energy. However, ... -
Small-scale turbulence and its influence on forest-scale morphodynamics within a coastal mangrove forest
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Mangroves are coastal wetland ecosystems consisting of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that inhabit the upper intertidal zone of estuaries, river banks and barrier islands. These trees grow in the intersection between the ... -
The control of wind and waves on sediment transport asymmetry and the long-term morphological development of estuaries
(University of Waikato, 2016)Most theories on the equilibrium shape of estuarine basins highlight the dominance of tidal asymmetry in controlling the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic feedbacks that ultimately lead to a stable morphological state. This ... -
The Impact of Dredging on the Stability of Matakana Banks Ebb-Tidal Delta
(University of Waikato, 2016)The Matakana Banks ebb-tidal delta is located offshore from the Tauranga Entrance to Tauranga Harbour, Bay of Plenty New Zealand. In order to access the Port of Tauranga, Matakana Banks has been dredged to provide a shipping ... -
The spatial variability of elemental and isotopic compositions of carbon and nitrogen within sediments in a subtropical mangrove forest
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Mangrove forests are coastal habitats, which provide numerous ecosystem services in tropical and temperate regions, including burial and storage of Carbon and Nitrogen in the sediments. In New Zealand mangrove coverage is ... -
Transport and retention of benthic marine invertebrates in the Southern Tauranga Basin
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Dispersal is the process in which individuals are transferred between populations, and is essential for population sustainability and longevity. In estuarine soft sediment communities, dispersal often occurs as the interaction ...
