Back to Search Start Over

Modern coccolithophore and carbonate sedimentation along a productivity gradient in the Canary Islands region: seasonal export production and surface accumulation rates.

Authors :
Sprengel, Claudia
Baumann, Karl-Heinz
Henderiks, Jorijntje
Henrich, RĂ¼diger
Neuer, Susanne
Source :
Deep-Sea Research Part II, Topical Studies in Oceanography. 2002, Vol. 49 Issue 17, p3577. 22p. 3 Charts, 10 Graphs, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the seasonal export production and surface accumulation rates of coccolithophore and carbonate sedimentation in Canary Islands. Increase in coccolith sedimentation in February and March; Preference of Gephyrocapsa species for higher productivity conditions; Effect of the dissolution processes on the deep sediments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09670645
Volume :
49
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Deep-Sea Research Part II, Topical Studies in Oceanography
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7528082
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0967-0645(02)00099-1