2008 Volume 21 Issue 2 Pages 33-44
ABSTRACT : Mikawa Port in Ise-Mikawa Bay, Japan is now revising its original port development plan. To assess direct and indirect impacts on a rich short-necked clam habitat by additional 200 ha reclamation, “Ecosystem Approach” had been employed. Dynamics of environment such as life-stage of the clam, its larvae transport network (Ecosystem network), multi-phased impact (water quality, sediment quality, and physical condition), and multi-scale impact by small eddies generated around reclaimed lands were determined. These scientifically sounds ecosystem approach enabling integrated mitigations for impact of port development with sustainable use of tidal-flat ecosystem.
