Journal of Water Resources and Ocean Science

Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019

  • Research on Special Measures of Safe Abandonment of a Ship in Polar Waters

    Wang Deling, Geng Hejun, Fan Fuquan, Tao Qingfeng

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 44-49
    Received: Sep. 10, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 04, 2019
    Published: Oct. 15, 2019
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    Abstract: Ice melting in polar waters caused by global warming has been making it practicable for merchant ships to sail in polar area. Sailing distances from Far-east to West of Europe and East of North America are shortened by around 30% by selecting polar routes, therefore, polar routes are considered as the golden routes. However, polar water has its uni... Show More
  • Impact of Climate Change on Food Systems: A Narrative Review

    Wycliffe Tumwesigye, Abebe Aschalew, Wambi Wilber, Anteneh Destra

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 4, August 2019
    Pages: 50-55
    Received: Feb. 09, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 03, 2019
    Published: Oct. 15, 2019
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    Abstract: In recent years it has become clear that climate change is an inevitable process in many parts of the world and has a negative impact on agriculture and food systems particularly in Sub-Saharan African countries. Climate change involves variations in temperature and precipitation across the globe. The environmental changes associated with climate c... Show More