ANALYSIS OF CONTINENTAL AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS: INTEGRATION OF ESTUARINE PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY, LIMNOLOGY AND HYDROCHEMISTRY FOR THE ANALYSIS OF METAL SHIPWRECKS IN FLUVIAIS-ESTUARINO-OCEANIC DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

This article explores an interdisciplinary analysis of two historic shipwrecks in aquatic environments, highlighting the contributions of Limnology, Hydrochemistry and Physical Oceanography of Estuaries. It addresses the field of study of Limnology, which extends from twelve water aquatic systems to estuaries and coastal zones, and deep study and understanding of the environmental processes in aquatic, lêntic and lotic flows and their impact on metallic shipwreck sites. Hydrochemistry is emphasized by its analysis of the chemical composition of water, relevant to understanding the environmental impacts and the mechanisms of corrosion and biodeterioration in shipwrecks. In parallel, Estuarine Physical Oceanography is highlighted for its role in understanding hydrological variations and its effects on the integrity of shipwrecks in coastal areas. The article highlights the relevance of these fields of study in the two-way analysis between shipwrecks and their aquatic environments, opening both the impact of shipwrecks on the aquatic system and the influence of the environment on their preservation.