Nutrient limitation of primary productivity in the Southeast Pacific (BIOSOPE cruise)
Iron is an essential nutrient involved in a variety of biological processes in the ocean, including photosynthesis, respiration and dinitrogen fixation. Atmospheric deposition of aerosols is recognized as the main source of iron for the surface ocean. In high nutrient, low chlorophyll areas, it is n...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2008-02-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/5/215/2008/bg-5-215-2008.pdf |