An examination of the fluxes of nitrogen and phosphorus in temperate and tropical estuaries: Current estimates and uncertainties

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

Volumn 55, Issue 6, 2002, Pages 885-901

  Tappin, A D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Catchment; Coast; Estuary; Fluxes; Models; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; River

Indexed keywords

ESTUARINE CHEMISTRY; NITROGEN; NUTRIENT CYCLING; PHOSPHORUS; RIVER DISCHARGE;

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 0036991184     PISSN: 02727714     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/ecss.2002.1034     Document Type: Review

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