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Browsing by Subject "Abiotic characteristics"

Browsing by Subject "Abiotic characteristics"

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  • Rietvlei (CW24) and Diep (CW25)
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    Author: Grindley, JR ; Dudley, S Date: May 1988 The Diep River/ Rietvlei system can be divided into four clearly definable components: the catchment and Diep River down to its lower reaches where it enters the vlei system, the shallow areas of Rietvlei, the deeper dredged areas of Rietvlei ... Read more
  • Rooiels (CSW10)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Jan 1982 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Rooiels estuary. The Rooiels estuary is a small but ecologically healthy system on the eastern shores ... Read more
  • Sand (CSW4)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit Date: Dec 1982 This report is one of a series on Cape Estuaries being published under the general title "The Estuaries of the Cape, Part 2". The report provides information on sand estuary: historical background, abiotic and biotic characteristics. It is ... Read more
  • Silvermine (CSW3)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit Date: Sep 1982 Various charts and title deeds give the name of the river as the Zilvermyn rivier, Silver Mijn Stream or Silvermynrivier. The name Silvermine apparently originates from attempts in the 1680s to mine silver in the valley through which this ... Read more
  • Spoeg (CW5)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ERCU Date: Apr 1981 The Spoeg has a relatively small catchment area and probably only flows into the sea at times of extreme flooding. As the dune covered catchment readily absorbs the run-off, the mouth does not appear to be subject to heavy fluvial sediment ... Read more
  • Swartkops (CSE3)
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    Author: Baird, D ; Hanekom, NM ; Grindley, JR Date: Jan 1986 The Swartkops Estuary is an exceptionally valuable environment feature for the Port Elizabeth metropolitan area. Just as Cape Town has Table mountain, so Port Elizabeth has the Swartkops Estuary as a natural area. Despite the intensive urban ... Read more
  • Swartlintjies (CW4)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Apr 1981 The estuary falls within a strict security area of the Koingnaas mining concession of De Beers Consolidated Diamond Mines. Due to the active mining operations in the immediate vicinity of the estuary, security clearance is required. The ... Read more
  • Swartvlei (CMS11)
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    Author: Whitfield, AK ; Allanson, BR ; Heinecken, TJE Date: Dec 1983 Swartvlei ranks among the most intensively studied of all Cape estuarine systems. The hydrology of the Swartvlei catchment has been investigated by then the Department of Water Affairs, hydrographic survey have been conducted by the Coastal ... Read more
  • Uilkraals (CSW17)
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    Author: Estuarine and Coastal Research Unit, ECRU Date: Feb 1982 This report provides historical overview on river catchment, ecology, biotic and abiotic characteristics and available information on the Uilkraals estuary. The Uilkraals has a relatively small Table Mountain Sandstone dominated catchment of ... Read more
  • Verlorenvlei (CW13)
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    Author: Sinclair, SA ; Lane, SB ; Grindley, JR Date: Dec 1986 In this report available historical information on the Verlorenvlei Estuaries is presented. Verlorenvlei and its environs form a unique natural assts which should be conserved for the use and enjoyment of the generations. There are few areas ... Read more
  • Wildevoelvlei/Noordhoek (CW28)
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    Author: Heinecken, TJE Date: Aug 1985 In this report available historical information on Wildevoelvlei or Noordhoek estuary and abiotic and biotic characteristics found in the estuary are presented. It also describes a system in which there is no major river feeding an estuary. ... Read more