Main Title |
Function of Marshes in Reducing Eutrophication of Estuaries of the Middle Atlantic Region. |
Author |
Axelrad, D. M. ;
Bender, M. E. ;
Moore., K. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Virginia Inst. of Marine Science, Gloucester Point. |
Year Published |
1974 |
Report Number |
OWRR-B-027-VA; W74-07336 ; OWRR-B-027-VA(1) |
Stock Number |
PB-231 767 |
Additional Subjects |
Swamps ;
Nutrients ;
Biochemical cycles ;
Carbon cycle ;
Phosphorus cycle ;
Nitrogen cycle ;
Estuaries ;
Primary biolobical productivity ;
Water quality ;
Virginia ;
Ware Creek ;
Carter Creek ;
Salt marshes ;
Sediment water interactions ;
Eutrophication
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-231 767 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
98p |
Abstract |
Annual nitrogen, phosphorus and carbon budgets for two Virginia salt marshes were determined by monthly measurements of water discharge and constituent concentrations over tidal cycles. Considering all three forms of phosphorus measured (total, dissolved organic and orthophosphate) there was a net loss from the estuary to the marshes. Nitrogen flux data show a loss of nitrate and nitrite to the marshes. Carbon flux data show significant contributions of both particulate and dissolved organic carbon to the estuary from the marshes. |