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Distribution and origin of organic matter preserved in modern surface sediments throughout Coastal SE Alaska

Creator:

Walinsky, Sarah E.

Abstract:

Twenty seven modern (top 1-2cm) sediment samples from multicores retrieved from throughout coastal SE Alaska were analyzed for their organic matter content and the source composition. Total organic carbon (TOC) as well as biogenic silica (bioSi), and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) content were analyzed to evaluate the organic matter content and...

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Honors College Thesis

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Abstract approved: ________________________________________________________ Fred Prahl
Application of nitrogen stable isotopes to identify sources of nutrient pollution : a management tool?

Creator:

Redon, Elizabeth A.

Abstract:

Nutrient pollution may perhaps be one of the oldest water quality problems and has recently been considered as one of the greatest threats to estuarine and coastal waters. Excessive nutrient loads have had a vast array of impacts on estuarine and coastal ecosystems globally. Direct negative effects include: shading out...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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Stable Isotopes to Identify Sources of Nutrient Pollution: A Management Tool? Abstract approved: Fred