Biogeochemistry of the MAximum TURbidity Zone of Estuaries (MATURE): Some conclusions

Journal of Marine Systems

Volumn 22, Issue 2-3, 1999, Pages 89-104

  Herman, Peter M J ^a   Heip, Carlo H R ^a  

^a NETHERLANDS INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY NIOO KNAW   (Netherlands)

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EID: 0032874126     PISSN: 09247963     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0924-7963(99)00034-2     Document Type: Article

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