The project is headed by Prof. Chen Jiyu. The partners are East China Normal University, Shanghai Investigation, Design and Research Institute, Shanghai Estuarine & Coastal Science Research Center, and Shanghai Water Planning and Design Research Institute (Shanghai Ocean Planning and Design Research Institute). It focus on: 1) distribution pattern and change of sediment resources in the Yangtze Estuary; 2) reclamation technology of low tidal flat in the Yangtze Estuary and its engineering demonstration; 3) key technology of deep water channel dredged sediment use; and 4) sustainable utilization plan of sediment resources in Shanghai. It will provide technological guide for efficient utilization of sediment resources and land reclamation in the Yangtze Estuary, and scientific assessment of the impact of major reclamation project on estuarine geomorphology.