High atmospheric nitrogen deposition events over the North Sea

Atmospheric circulation patterns over the North Sea occasionally result in episodes of high concentrations of various contaminants. Synergistic chemical effects can act to enhance the deposition of nitrogen during these events resulting in highly episodic nitrogen inputs to the North Sea. Two such e...

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Published in:Marine pollution bulletin 1993, Vol.26 (12), p.698-703
Main Authors: Spokes, L., Jickells, T., Rendell, A., Schulz, M., Rebers, A., Dannecker, W., Krüger, O., Leermakers, M., Baeyens, W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Exact sciences and technology
Natural water pollution
Pollution
Seawaters, estuaries
Water treatment and pollution
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Summary:Atmospheric circulation patterns over the North Sea occasionally result in episodes of high concentrations of various contaminants. Synergistic chemical effects can act to enhance the deposition of nitrogen during these events resulting in highly episodic nitrogen inputs to the North Sea. Two such episodes are described and their causes interpreted. The problems of devising sampling strategies to quantify these events and assess their effects on phytoplankton communities are discussed.
ISSN:0025-326X
1879-3363
DOI:10.1016/0025-326X(93)90554-W