Chemical Oceanography: Element Fluxes in the Sea

Chemical Oceanography: Element Fluxes in the Sea uses chemical distributions to understand ocean processes, with a focus on exchanges between seawater, land, sediments, and underwater volcanoes. It also discusses biological and ocean mixing processes, stable and radioactive isotopes, and anthropogenic influences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Chemical Oceanography: Element Fluxes in the Sea delves into the utilization of chemical distributions to unravel the intricate mechanisms governing physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes within the vast ocean realm. The book commences with an introductory chapter that provides a comprehensive overview of the observed chemical concentrations in the ocean. Subsequently, chapters are dedicated to employing chemical tracers to quantify fluxes across diverse temporal scales. Long-term chemical cycles, driven by exchanges between seawater, land, sediments, and underwater volcanoes, take center stage. Biological and ocean mixing processes play a pivotal role in governing internal chemical cycles, which respond to changes on scales ranging from hundreds to thousands of years. Stable and radioactive isotopes serve as invaluable tools for tracing the fluxes of nutrients and carbon, enabling the quantification of chemical cycle rates and mechanisms.

A distinct focus of the book is the examination of anthropogenic influences, which have emerged to rival the magnitude of certain natural cycles. Throughout the text, discussion boxes and quantitative problems serve as valuable resources for instructors, aiding in the enhancement of student learning. Additionally, appendices further augment the book's utility as a comprehensive reference text for students and researchers alike.

Weight: 1056g
Dimension: 195 x 253 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781107179899
Edition number: New ed