An Introduction to Marine Biogeochemistry

by Susan Libes

Focuses on the ocean's role in the global biogeochemical cycling of selected elements and the impact of humans on the transport of these elements. Among the topics covered are the chemical composition of seawater from the perspectives of elemental speciation and the impact of solutes on water's physical behavior; biogeochemical phenomena which control accumulation and preservation of marine sediments; marine chemistry of radioactive and stable isotopes; seawater pollution. Contains many examples as well as steady-state models to aid readers in understanding this relatively young, growing and complex science.

752 pages, Hardcover

First published January 6, 1992

Reviews

[Michelle Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good introductory college level textbook covering everything from physical ocean circulation to chemical cycles in the marine realm. Perfect for those of us whom have forgotten most, if not all, of their undergraduate chemistry education and suddenly turned around one day and realized that they needed it. ....What do you mean I'm the only one?

[婷 潘 · Rating 5 out of 5]

good