Alain Menesguen

Modelling the influence of environmental factors on the physiological status of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas in an estuarine embayment; The Baie des Veys (France) (2009)

GRANGERE, Karine, MENESGUEN, Alain, LEFEBVRE, Sébastien, BACHER, Cedric, POUVREAU, Stephane

It is well known that temporal changes in bivalve body mass are strongly correlated with temporal variations in water temperature and food supply. In order to study the influence of the year-to-year...

On the interest of using field primary production data to calibrate phytoplankton rate processes in ecosystem models (2009)

GRANGERE, Karine, Lefebvre, Sebastien, MENESGUEN, Alain, Jouenne, Fabien

In many ecosystem models based on empirical formulations, parameters generally are calibrated in order to achieve the best fit between measured and simulated chlorophyll a standing stocks. An...

A deterministic population dynamics model to study the distribution of a benthic bivalve with planktonic larvae (Paphia rhomboides) in the English Channel (NW Europe) (2008)

SAVINA, Marie, MENESGUEN, Alain

This paper describes the development of a modelling framework to study the distribution in the English Channel of a benthic bivalve with planktonic larvae, Paphia rhomboides. Age-structured...

Modelling the Karenia mikimotoi bloom that occurred in the western English Channel during summer 2003 (2008)

VANHOUTTE BRUNIER, Alice, FERNAND, L, MENESGUEN, Alain, LYONS, S, GOHIN, Francis, CUGIER, Philippe

Observations from space and in situ from the R.V Corystes 8/03 Cruise show that a massive Karenia mikimotoi bloom occured during summer 2003 in the western English Channel. Due to exceptional...

Simulation of the effect of 3 scenarios for reducing Elorn nitrate levels on eutrophication of the bay of Brest (Brittany) (2007)

MENESGUEN, Alain

This study commissioned by the Syndicat de l'Elorn et de la Rivière de Daoulas aimed at assessing on a mathemical modelling basis the impact of 3 scenarios of reduction of the loadings of Elorn...

The growth of the banded carpet shell (Paphia rhomboides) in a contrasted region, the English Channel (Western Europe): A modelling study (2007)

SAVINA, Marie, MENESGUEN, Alain

Paphia rhombofdes is an infaunal filter-feeding bivalve, particularly widespread and abundant in the English Channel. In order to investigate the influence of the growth-related post-settlement...

Two- or three-layered box-models versus fine 3D models for coastal ecological modelling? A comparative study in the English Channel (Western Europe) (2007)

MENESGUEN, Alain, CUGIER, Philippe, LOYER, Sophie, VANHOUTTE BRUNIER, Alice, HOCH, Thierry, GUILLAUD, Jean-Francois, ...

The general trend in ecosystem modelling is to improve the spatial resolution by shifting from rough box-models to fine 3D models. Despite the continuous speeding-up of computing, 3D models involving...

Observation and modelling of natural retention structures in the English Channel (2006)

MENESGUEN, Alain, GOHIN, Francis

Accumulation of heat, or dissolved substances (nutrients, pollutants, etc.), or fine suspended particles in a water body is a key process in the functioning of aquatic ecosystems and their resistance...

Simulations of discharge into the bay of Brest of ulvae dredged in the cove of Moulin Blanc (Brittany) (2006)

MENESGUEN, Alain

Il s'agit du modèle écologique 3D spécialement bâti en 2001 (Leblond et al., 2001) pour répondre à une demande contractuelle de la CUB concernant l'origine de l'azote alimentant la marée verte...

Seasonal evolution of the nutrient pattern on Biscay Bay continental shelf over the years 1999-2000 (2006)

LOYER, S, LAMPERT, Luis, MENESGUEN, Alain, CANN, Philippe, LABASQUE, T

The French Atlantic shelf is Subjected to strong anthropic influences (urban, industrial and agricultural discharges) of two main rivers (Loire and Gironde). The extension and consequences of these...

Ifremer observations on the extraction and storage areas of slipper-limpet planned in the bay of Brest (Brittany) by the Crepirade program of the North Finistère CLPM (2003)

MENESGUEN, Alain, LE FOLL, Francois

"Par courrier en date du 22 avril dernier, vous avez sollicité les observations de l'Ifremer sur les zones d'extraction et de stockage de crépidules en Rade de Brest prévues par le programme...

"Green tides" in Brittany (France) :nitrate as the main cause (2003)

MENESGUEN, Alain

Since 25 years, an increasing number of beaches and coves along the Britanny coast are invaded from spring until autumn by proliferating green macroalgae (free ulvae, fixed enteromorphae). This...

Modelling seasonal dynamics of biomasses and nitrogen contents in a seagrass meadow (Zostera noltii Hornem.): application to the Thau lagoon (French Mediterranean coast) (2003)

PLUS, Martin, CHAPELLE, Annie, MENESGUEN, Alain, DESLOUS-PAOLI, Jean-Marc, AUBY, Isabelle

A numerical deterministic model for a seagrass ecosystem (Zostera noltii meadows) has been developed for the Thau lagoon. It involves both above- and belowground seagrass biomasses, nitrogen quotas...

Coastal eutrophication: A review of the situation along the French coasts (2001)

MENESGUEN, Alain, AMINOT, Alain, BELIN, Catherine, CHAPELLE, Annie, GUILLAUD, Jean-Francois, JOANNY, Michel, ...

In order to be able to count the cases of coastal eutrophication and to propose methods to monitor as well as to reduce these phenomena, first of all it is necessary to precisely define the word...

Biogeochemical modelling in the Bay of Seine (France): an improvement by introducing phosphorus in nutrient cycles (2000)

GUILLAUD, Jean-Francois, ANDRIEUX, Francoise, MENESGUEN, Alain

As part of the French National Programme for Coastal Oceanography, this paper focuses on improvement of biogeochemical modelling in the: Bay of Seine (Eastern Channel), by introducing phosphorus in...

Modelling nitrogen, primary production and oxygen in a Mediterranean lagoon. Impact of oysters farming and inputs from the watershed (2000)

CHAPELLE, Annie, MENESGUEN, Alain, DESLOUS-PAOLI, Jean-Marc, SOUCHU, Philippe, MAZOUNI, Nabila, VAQUER, André, ...

An ecosystem model based on nitrogen cycling and oxygen has been developed for the Thau lagoon. It takes into account the specific features of this Mediterranean lagoon, a semi-confined system with...

Using ecological models for fighting against eutrophication of the french coastal waters (1999)

MENESGUEN, Alain

Increasing anthropogenic nitrogen and phosphorus loadings in some coastal areas have induced during the last twenty years excessive production of algal material, either phytoplanktonic or...

Modelling over twenty years (1976-1995) of the phytoplanktonic production in the Bay of Seine. (1998)

GUILLAUD, Jean-Francois, MENESGUEN, Alain

This paper presents an ecological modelling of the Bay of Seine (Eastern Channel) over the last twenty years, chosen as a typical case of eutrophication in a river plume. In the physical sub-model,...

An ecosystem box model for estimating the carrying capacity of a macrotidal shellfish system (1994)

RAILLARD, Olivier, MENESGUEN, Alain

An ecosystem model is presented for estimating the shellfish carrying capacity of Marennes-Oléron Bay (France). It incorpora tes physical and processes: horizontal transport of suspended matter,...

Modélisation de la production de l'huître Crassostrea gigas du bassin de Marennes-Oléron (France). Etude de l'influence des apports de nitrates du fleuve Charente sur la production primaire et ostréicole (1991)

RAILLARD, Olivier, MENESGUEN, Alain

Oyster production of the Marennes-Oléron Basin is simulated using a model integrating phytoplankton growth, oyster growth and horizontal transport of suspended matter. Firstly the simulations are...

Ecological monitoring. Flamanville site Year 1984 (1986)

GENTIEN, Patrick, QUINTIN, Jean-Yves, DREVES, Luc, GUILLAUMONT, Brigitte, LOARER, Ronan, MENESGUEN, Alain, ...

Le site de Flamanville a fait l'objet de cycles de mesures d'hydrologie et de biologie au cours des années 1976-1978 et 1983-1984. Les premières études de projet ont permis d'établir un bilan...