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Carbon and nitrogen cycling in the Scheldt estuary: the major players,long-term changes and an integrated view
Boekbijdrage - Hoofdstuk
The Scheldt estuary is a highly heterotrophic, nutrient-rich, turbid, tidal estuary in a densely
populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term
changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling
rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied
novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the
organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to
integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving
estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.
populated area (Belgium/The Netherlands). Here we present the results (1) on the long-term
changes in nutrient loadings and transformations within the estuary and (2) on nitrogen cycling
rate measurements obtained with isotopic tracers. Moreover, we have developed and applied
novel techniques that allow direct linking of process rates to the identity and biomass of the
organisms involved. Monitoring data and process studies have been used in numerical models to
integrate the various biogeochemical cycles and to advance our understanding of the evolving
estuarine filter function of the Scheldt estuary.
Boek: LOICZ Research & Studies
Series: Aspects of coastal research in contribution to LOICZ in the Netherlands and Flanders (2002-2010)
Aantal pagina's: 184
Jaar van publicatie:2011
Trefwoorden:carbon, nitrogen, Scheldt Estuary