Marine carbon biogeochemistry : a primer for Earth system scientists / Jack J. Middelburg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Middelburg, Jack, 1963- author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in earth system sciences

SpringerBriefs in Earth system sciences, 2191-589X

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biogeochemistry.

Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry).

Physical Description:

x, 118 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2019]

Summary:

This open access book discusses biogeochemical processes relevant to carbon and aims to provide readers, graduate students and researchers, with insight into the functioning of marine ecosystems. A carbon centric approach has been adopted, but other elements are included where relevant or needed. The book focuses on concepts and quantitative understanding of primary production, organic matter mineralization and sediment biogeochemistry. The impact of biogeochemical processes on inorganic carbon dynamics and organic matter transformation are also discussed.

Contents:

Primary production: from inorganic to organic carbon

The return from organic to inorganic carbon

Carbon processing at the seafloor

Biogeochemical processes and inorganic carbon dynamics

Organic matter is more than CH₂O.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Online version:

ISBN:

303010821X

9783030108212

OCLC:

1077788696