Marine geochemistry uses chemical elements and their isotopes to
study how the ocean works in terms of ocean circulation, chemical
composition, biological activity and atmospheric CO2 regulation.
This rapidly growing field is at a crossroad for many disciplines
(physical, chemical and biological oceanography, geology,
climatology, ecology, etc.). It provides important quantitative
answers to questions such as: What is the deep ocean mixing rate?
How much atmospheric CO2 is pumped by the ocean? How fast are
pollutants removed from the ocean? How do ecosystems react to
anthropogenic pressure? This text gives a simple introduction to
the concepts, the methods and the applications of marine
geochemistry with a particular emphasis on isotopic tracers.
Overall introducing a very large number of topics (physical
oceanography, ocean chemistry, isotopes, gas exchange, modelling,
biogeochemical cycles), with a balance of didactic and indepth
information, it provides an outline and a complete course in marine
geochemistry. Throughout, the book uses a hands-on approach with
worked out exercises and problems (with answers provided at the end
of the book), to help the students work through the concepts
presented. A broad scale approach is take including ocean physics,
marine biology, ocean-climate relations, remote sensing, pollutions
and ecology, so that the reader acquires a global perspective of
the ocean. It also includes new topics arising from ongoing
research programs. This textbook is essential reading for students,
scholars, researchers and other professionals.
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