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Biogeochemical Cycling and Sediment Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999) Loot Price: R4,339
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Biogeochemical Cycling and Sediment Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999): J. Gray, William...

Biogeochemical Cycling and Sediment Ecology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999)

J. Gray, William Ambrose Jr., Anna Szaniawska

Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2, 59

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Oceanographic discontinuities (e. g. frontal systems, upwelling areas, ice edges) are often areas of enhanced biological productivity. Considerable research on the physics and biology of the physical boundaries defining these discontinues has been accomplished (see [I D. The interface between water and sediment is the largest physical boundary in the ocean, but has not received a proportionate degree of attention. The purpose of the Nato Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) was to focus on soft-sediment systems by identifying deficiencies in our knowledge of these systems and defining key issues in the management of coastal sedimentary habitats. Marine sediments play important roles in the marine ecosystem and the biosphere. They provide food and habitat for many marine organisms, some of which are commercially important. More importantly from a global perspective, marine sediments also provide "ecosystem goods and services" [2J. Organic matter from primary production in the water column and contaminants scavenged by particles accumulate in sediments where their fate is determined by sediment processes such as bioturbation and biogeochemical cycling. Nutrients are regenerated and contaminants degraded in sediments. Under some conditions, carbon accumulates in coastal and shelf sediments and may by removed from the carbon cycle for millions of years, having a potentially significant impact on global climate change. Sediments also protect coasts. The economic value of services provided by coastal areas has recently been estimated to be on the order of $12,568 9 10 y" [3J, far in excess of the global GNP.

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Imprint: Springer
Country of origin: Netherlands
Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2, 59
Release date: October 2012
First published: 1999
Editors: J. Gray • William Ambrose Jr. • Anna Szaniawska
Dimensions: 240 x 160 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 236
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1999
ISBN-13: 978-9401059626
Categories: Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Geochemistry
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas)
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LSN: 9401059624
Barcode: 9789401059626

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