中文摘要：

就“区域沉积物管理”（简称RSM）概念与方法进行了系统论述，以厦门地区为例阐述了RSM研究的必要性和重要性，并对如何应用区域沉积管理来处理海岸冲刷、淤积与港口码头建设过程中可能遇到的问题进行了深入浅出的讨论，同时，提出了发展RSM的战略构想与框架。

英文摘要：

In this article we described the concept of ＂regional sediment management＂ （RSM）, and identified opportunities for and impediments to implementing regional approaches to sediment management, and also summarized the background information and applications of RSM. Furthermore, we considered the needs of RSM studies and, suggested the framework for developing RSM strategies, and described the specific studies for the Xiamen region.