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Dr Eng. Cox, Tom
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Universiteit Antwerpen; Faculteit Wetenschappen; Departement Biologie; Onderzoeksgroep Ecosysteembeheer (ECOBE), more

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Universiteit Gent; Faculteit Ingenieurswetenschappen; Vakgroep Civiele Techniek; Laboratorium voor Hydraulica, more

Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut voor Onderzoek der Zee; Estuarine and Delta Systems (EDS), more

A1 Publications (27) [show]
Horemans, D.M.L.; Dijkstra, Y.M.; Tackx, M.; Meire, P.; Cox, T.J.S. (2023). Evolution of multi-annual and large-scale phytoplankton patterns in the Scheldt estuary: the disappearance of phytoplankton accumulation in the brackish region. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 282: 108258. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2023.108258, more Horemans, D.M.L.; Dijkstra, Y.M.; Schuttelaars, H.M.; Sabbe, K.; Vyverman, W.; Meire, P.; Cox, T.J.S. (2021). Seasonal variations in flocculation and erosion affecting the large‐scale suspended sediment distribution in the Scheldt estuary: the importance of biotic effects. JGR: Oceans 126(4): e2020JC016805. https://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2020jc016805, more Polsenaere, P.; Deflandre, B.; Thouzeau, G.; Rigaud, S.; Cox, T.; Amice, E.; Le Bec, T.; Bihannic, I.; Maire, O. (2021). Comparison of benthic oxygen exchange measured by aquatic Eddy Covariance and Benthic Chambers in two contrasting coastal biotopes (Bay of Brest, France). Regional Studies in Marine Science 43: 101668. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rsma.2021.101668, more Horemans, D.M.L.; Dijkstra, Y.M.; Schuttelaars, H.M.; Meire, P.; Cox, T.J.S. (2020). Unraveling the essential effects of flocculation on large-scale sediment transport patterns in a tide-dominated estuary. J. Phys. Oceanogr. 50(7): 1957-1981. https://dx.doi.org/10.1175/jpo-d-19-0232.1, more Horemans, D.M.L.; Meire, P.; Cox, T.J.S. (2020). The impact of temporal variability in light-climate on time-averaged primary production and a phytoplankton bloom in a well-mixed estuary. Ecol. Model. 436: 109287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2020.109287, more Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Temmerman, S.; Meire, P. (2020). Effects of tidal re-introduction design on sedimentation rates in previously embanked tidal marshes. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 244: 106428. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2019.106428, more Teuchies, J.; Cox, T.J.S.; Van Itterbeeck, K.; Meysman, F.J.R.; Blust, R. (2020). The impact of scrubber discharge on the water quality in estuaries and ports. Environ. Sci. Eur. 32(1): 103. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12302-020-00380-z, more Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; van Engeland, T.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2019). Critical transitions in suspended sediment dynamics in a temperate meso-tidal estuary. NPG Scientific Reports 9(1): 10 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48978-5, more Fettweis, M.; Riethmüller, R.; Verney, R.; Becker, M.; Backers, J.; Baeye, M.; Chapalain, M.; Claeys, S.; Claus, J.; Cox, T. (2019). Uncertainties associated with in situ high-frequency long-term observations of suspended particulate matter concentration using optical and acoustic sensors. Prog. Oceanogr. 178: 102162. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pocean.2019.102162, more Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Vandenbruwaene, W.; Maris, T.; Temmerman, S.; Meire, P. (2018). Tidal marsh restoration design affects feedbacks between inundation and elevation change. Est. Coast. 41(3): 613-625. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12237-017-0314-2, more Cox, T.J.S.; van Beusekom, J.E.E.; Soetaert, K. (2017). Tune in on 11.57 µHz and listen to primary production. Biogeosciences 14(22): 5271-5280. https://dx.doi.org/10.5194/bg-14-5271-2017, more Geerts, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Wolfstein, K.; Meire, P.; Soetaert, K. (2017). Substrate origin and morphology differentially determine oxygen dynamics in two major European estuaries, the Elbe and the Schelde. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 191: 157-170. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2017.04.009, more Schwarz, C.; Cox, T.; van Engeland, T.; van Oevelen, D.; van Belzen, J.; van de Koppel, J.; Soetaert, K.; Bouma, T.J.; Meire, P.; Temmerman, S. (2017). Field estimates of floc dynamics and settling velocities in a tidal creek with significant along-channel gradients in velocity and SPM. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 197: 221-235. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2017.08.041, more Chambord, S.; Maris, T.; Colas, F.; van Engeland, T.; Sossou, A.-C.; Azémar, F.; Le Coz, M.; Cox, T.; Buisson, L.; Souissi, S.; Meire, P.; Tackx, M. (2016). Mesozooplankton affinities in a recovering freshwater estuary. Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 177: 47-59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2016.04.016, more Cathalot, C.; Van Oevelen, D.; Cox, T.; Kutti, T.; Lavaleye, M.S.S.; Duineveld, G.C.A.; Meysman, F.J.R. (2015). Cold-water coral reefs and adjacent sponge grounds: hotspots of benthic respiration and organic carbon cycling in the deep sea. Front. Mar. Sci. 2: 12 pp. dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2015.00037, more Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Soetaert, K.; Kromkamp, J.C.; Meire, P.; Meysman, F.J.R. (2015). Estimating primary production from oxygen time series: A novel approach in the frequency domain. Limnol. Oceanogr., Methods 13(10): 529-552. dx.doi.org/10.1002/lom3.10046, more Teuchies, J.; Vandenbruwaene, W.; Carpentier, R.; Bervoets, L.; Temmerman, S.; Chen, W.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.J.S.; Van Braeckel, A.; Meire, P. (2013). Estuaries as filters: The role of tidal marshes in trace metal removal. PLoS One 8(8): e70381. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0070381, more Opdekamp, W.; Beauchard, O.; Backx, H.; Franken, F.; Cox, T.J.S.; van Diggelen, R.; Meire, P. (2012). Effects of mowing cessation and hydrology on plant trait distribution in natural fen meadows. Acta Oecol. (Montrouge) 39: 117-127. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.actao.2012.01.011, more Beauchard, O.; Jacobs, S.; Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Vrebos, D.; van Braeckel, A.; Meire, P. (2011). A new technique for tidal habitat restoration: Evaluation of its hydrological potentials. Ecol. Eng. 37(11): 1849-1858. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2011.06.010, more Teuchies, J.; Bervoets, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Meire, P.; De Deckere, E. (2011). The effect of waste water treatment on river metal concentrations: removal or enrichment? J. Soils Sediments 11(2): 364-372. dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11368-010-0321-4, more Vandenbruwaene, W.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.J.S.; Cahoon, D.R.; Meire, P.; Temmerman, S. (2011). Sedimentation and response to sea-level rise of a restored marsh with reduced tidal exchange: Comparison with a natural tidal marsh. Geomorphology (Amst.) 130(3-4): 115-126. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph.2011.03.004, more Cox, T.J.S.; Soetaert, K.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Kromkamp, J.C.; Meire, P. (2010). Modeling photosynthesis-irradiance curves: effects of temperature, dissolved silica depletion, and changing community assemblage on community photosynthesis. Limnol. Oceanogr., Methods 8: 424-440. http://dx.doi.org/10.4319/lom.2010.8.424, more Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Soetaert, K.; Conley, D.J.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P.; Middelburg, J.J.; Vos, M.; Struyf, E. (2009). A macro-tidal freshwater ecosystem recovering from hypereutrophication: the Schelde case study. Biogeosciences 6(12): 2935-2948, more Jacobs, S.; Beauchard, O.; Struyf, E.; Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Meire, P. (2009). Restoration of tidal freshwater vegetation using controlled reduced tide (CRT) along the Schelde Estuary (Belgium). Est., Coast. and Shelf Sci. 85(3): 368-376. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2009.09.004, more Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Temmerman, S.; De Vleeschauwer, P.; Van Damme, S.; De Mulder, T.; Van den Bergh, E.; Meire, P. (2007). Tuning the tide: creating ecological conditions for tidal marsh development in a flood control area. Hydrobiologia 588(1): 31-43. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10750-007-0650-5, more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; De Vleeschauwer, P.; De Mulder, T.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2006). Flood control areas as an opportunity to restore estuarine habitat. Ecol. Eng. 28(1): 55-63, more Soetaert, K.; Hoffmann, M.; Meire, P.; Starink, M.; van Oevelen, D.; Van Regenmortel, S.; Cox, T. (2004). Modeling growth and carbon allocation in two reed beds (Phragmites australis) in the Scheldt estuary. Aquat. Bot. 79(3): 211-234. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2004.02.001, more
Peer reviewed publication [show]
Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Jacobs, S.; Beauchard, O.; Teuchies, J.; van Liefferinge, C.; Temmerman, S.; Vandenbruwaene, W.; Meire, P. (2008). Natuurontwikkeling in het Lippenbroek. Herstel van estuariene natuur via een gecontroleerd gereduceerd getij. Natuur.Focus 7(1): 21-27, more
Book [show]
Tackx, M.L.; Cox, T.; Van Wichelen, J.; Vanderborght, J.P. (2008). Het zwevende leven in de Schelde. OMES: Antwerpen. 42 slides pp., more
Book chapters (4) [show]
Van Damme, S.; Struyf, E.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Meire, P. (2010). Characteristic aspects of the tidal freshwater zone that affect aquatic primary production, in: Van Damme, S. Water quality and the estuarine environment: Spatio temporal patterns and opportunities for restoration with emphasis on nitrogen removal = Waterkwaliteit en het estuarien milieu: Spatio-temporele patronen en mogelijkheden tot herstel met speciale aandacht voor stikstofverwijdering. pp. 15-44, more Van Damme, S.; Billen, G.; Cox, T.; Van den Bergh, E.; Ysebaert, T.J.; Jacobs, S.; Maes, J.; Maris, T.; Meire, P. (2010). Using carrying capacity compensation scenarios to quantify ecological conservation objectives for mudflats: a general approach applied on the Zeeschelde (Scheldt estuary, Belgium), in: Van Damme, S. Water quality and the estuarine environment: Spatio temporal patterns and opportunities for restoration with emphasis on nitrogen removal = Waterkwaliteit en het estuarien milieu: Spatio-temporele patronen en mogelijkheden tot herstel met speciale aandacht voor stikstofverwijdering. pp. 137-159, more Van Damme, S.; Struyf, E.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Meire, P. (2009). Characteristic aspects of the tidal freshwater zone that affect aquatic primary production, in: Barendregt, A. et al. (Ed.) Tidal freshwater wetlands. pp. 123-136, more Meire, P.; Van Damme, S.; Struyf, E.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Van den Bergh, E.; de Deckere, E. (2004). De Schelde in 2050, de levensader voor Vlaanderen: ecologie en economie hand in hand?, in: Studiedag 'De Schelde in 2050', Antwerpen 6 oktober 2004: referatenboek. pp. 38-42, more
Thesis [show]
Cox, T. (2008). Zuurstof en primaire productie in de zoete Zeeschelde. PhD Thesis. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. , more
Abstracts (9) [show]
Meire, P.; Maris, T.; Van Damme, S.; Cox, T.; Oosterlee, L.; Temmerman, S.; Van den Bergh, E.; Van Ryckegem, G.; Van Braeckel, A.; Mertens, W.; Vande Voorde, B. (2016). The Schelde from past to future: an integrated approach for restoration, in: Meire, P. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: ECSA Local Meeting 2016. Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 5-9 July 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 77: pp. 21, more Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Temmerman, S.; Meire, P. (2016). Comparison of sedimentation in controlled reduced tidal and simple culvert tidal restored sites along the Scheldt-estuary, in: Meire, P. (Ed.) Book of abstracts: ECSA Local Meeting 2016. Estuarine Restoration: from theory to practice and back, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, 5-9 July 2016. VLIZ Special Publication, 77: pp. 43, more Geerts, L.; Cox, T.J.S.; Maris, T.; Kromkamp, J.; Blust, R.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2015). Algal growth inhibition in the historical Schelde Estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 67, more Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.; van Engeland, T.; Temmerman, S.; Meire, P. (2015). Interactions between tidal inundation and sediment accretion in a marsh with controlled reduced tide, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts – VLIZ Young Scientists’ Day. Brugge, Belgium, 20 February 2015. VLIZ Special Publication, 71: pp. 103, more Meire, A.; Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Bervoets, L. (2012). Estimating primary production from continuous oxygen data in the Schelde Estuary, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) Book of abstracts - VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day. Brugge, Belgium, 24 February 2012. VLIZ Special Publication, 55: pp. 54, more Maris, T.; Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.; Meire, P.M. (2011). Evaluation tools for an estuarine ecosystem, in: Mees, J. et al. (Ed.) VLIZ Young Marine Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2011: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 48: pp. 47, more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Soetaert, K.; Conley, D.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P.; Struyf, E. (2009). A regime shift in a freshwater estuarine ecosystem recovering from hypereutrophication?, in: ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2009: A Cruise Through Nice Waters, 25-30 January 2009, Nice, France. pp. 56, more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Struyf, E.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2007). Primaire productie en ecosysteemmodellering in het Belgische gedeelte van het Schelde-estuarium, in: Congres Watersysteemkennis: studiedag 'Modellen voor integraal Waterbeheer in Vlaanderen', donderdag 3 mei 2007, VUB. Abstracts van posters en presentaties. pp. [1], more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Meire, P. (2005). Inundation areas with a controlled reduced tide: symbiosis between ecology and safety, in: Mees, J. et al. VLIZ Young Scientists' Day, Brugge, Belgium 25 February 2005: book of abstracts. VLIZ Special Publication, 20: pp. 25, more
Reports (7) [show]
Van Putte, N.; Cox, T.; Van Damme, S.; Maris, T. (2022). IMMERSE - Modelling study on sediment management of estuaries. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 26 pp., more Cox, T.; Meire, P. (2015). Sedimentstrategie Beneden-Zeeschelde: deelrapport 6. Effecten op primaireproductie van verschillende scenario's voor het terugstorten van slib. ECOBE 016-R188. ECOBE: Antwerp. 35 pp., more Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P. (2010). Onderzoek naar de gevolgen van het Sigmaplan, baggeractiviteiten en havenuitbreiding in de Zeeschelde op het milieu: geïntegreerd eindverslag van het onderzoek verricht in 2008-2009. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 219 pp., more Van Eck, B.T.M.; Bruens, A.; Wijnhoven, S.; Van Ryckegem, G.; Maris, T.; Oosterlee, L.; Deneudt, K.; Speybroeck, J.; Cox, T.; Kuijper, K.; Jeuken, C.J.L.; Van Oeveren, C.; Bouchti, Z.; Van den Bergh, E.; Kromkamp, J.C. (2010). Evaluatiemethodiek systeemmonitoring Schelde-estuarium. Deltares/INBO/NIOO/Universiteit Antwerpen. Ecosystem Management Research Group/VLIZ: [s.l.]. 456 pp., more Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P. (2008). Onderzoek naar de gevolgen van het Sigmaplan, baggeractiviteiten en havenuitbreiding in de Zeeschelde op het milieu. Geïntegreerd eindverslag van het onderzoek verricht in 2007-2008. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 223 pp., more Maris, T.; Cox, T.; Van Damme, S.; Meire, P. (Ed.) (2008). Onderzoek naar de gevolgen van het Sigmaplan, baggeractiviteiten en havenuitbreiding in de Zeeschelde op het milieu. Geïntegreerd eindverslag van het onderzoek verricht in 2006-2007. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. , more Adriaensen, F.; Van Damme, S.; Van den Bergh, E.; Van Hove, D.; Brys, R.; Cox, T.; Jacobs, S.; Konings, P.; Maes, J.; Maris, T.; Mertens, W.; Nachtergale, L.; Struyf, E.; Van Braeckel, A.; Meire, P.; Nachtergale, L. (2005). Instandhoudingsdoelstellingen Schelde-estuarium. Report Ecosystem Management Research Group ECOBE, 05-R82. Universiteit Antwerpen: Antwerpen. 249 + bijlagen pp., more
Other publications (4) [show]
Maris, T.; Oosterlee, L.; Cox, T.; Meire, P.M. (2011). Evaluation tools for an estuarine ecosystem. Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO)/Universiteit Antwerpen. Ecosystem Management Research Group: Antwerpen. 1 poster pp., more Cox, T.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2007). Wat we nog niet kunnen: voorspellen van de waterkwaliteit in de Zeeschelde. Water: Tijdschrift over Integraal Waterbeleid 32: 41-46, more Cox, T.; Maris, T.; Vanderborght, J.-P.; Struyf, E.; Lionard, M.; Muylaert, K.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2007). Primaire productie en ecosysteemmodellering in het Belgische gedeelte van het Schelde-estuarium. Water Nieuwsbrief 32, more Cox, T.; Soetaert, K.; Meire, P. (2005). Studieopdracht in het kader van de actualisatie van het Sigma-plan. Eindrapport ECOBE 05-R75, Technical Report. Universiteit Antwerpen. Onderzoeksgroep Ecosysteembeheer: Antwerpen. , more