Benthic O2 distribution and dynamics in a Mediterranean lagoon (Thau, France): An in situ microelectrode study

Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science

Volumn 72, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 393-405

  Dedieu, K ^a   Rabouille, C ^a   Thouzeau, G ^b   Jean, F ^b   Chauvaud, L ^b   Clavier, J ^b   Mesnage, V ^c   Ogier, S ^c  

^a LABORATOIRE DES SCIENCES DU CLIMAT ET DE L ENVIRONNEMENT   (France)

^b INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE EUROPÉEN DE LA MER   (France)

^c UNIVERSITÉ DE ROUEN   (France)

Author keywords

benthic recycling; coastal ocean; microelectrode; organic carbon mineralization; oxygen; sediment water exchange

Indexed keywords

BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLE; IN SITU MEASUREMENT; LAGOON; MEDITERRANEAN ENVIRONMENT; ORGANIC CARBON; OXYGEN; OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; OXYGENATION; OYSTER CULTURE; SEASONAL VARIATION; SEDIMENT-WATER INTERFACE;

ETANG DE THAU; EURASIA; EUROPE; FRANCE; HERAULT; LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON; WESTERN EUROPE;

OSTREIDAE;

EID: 34047127958     PISSN: 02727714     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecss.2006.11.010     Document Type: Article

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