Identifying the main sources of silicate in coastal waters of the Southern Gulf of Valencia (Western Mediterranean Sea)

Silicon is a major nutrient for siliceous primary producers, which can become a potential limiting nutrient in oligotrophic areas. Most of the silicon inputs to the marine environment come from continental discharges, from both superficial and ground waters. This study analyses the main sources of s...

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Main Authors: Javier Sospedra, L. Felipe H. Niencheski, Silvia Falco, Carlos F.F. Andrade, Karina K. Attisano, Miguel Rodilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Oceanologia
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0078323417300726