Benthic community responses to pulses in pelagic food supply: North Pacific Subtropical Gyre.

Authors :: Smith Jr., K.L.
Baldwin, R.J.
Karl, D.M.
Boetius, A.
Source :: Deep-Sea Research Part I, Oceanographic Research Papers. Jun2002, Vol. 49 Issue 6, p971. 20p. 1 Chart, 60 Graphs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Examines the relationship between the utilization of organic carbon by the sediment community and the production and downward flux of particulate matter through the water column. Measurements of sediment community oxygen consumption; Profiles of sediment chemical parameters and bacterial count; Composition of sediment community.

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