An investigation into sources and distributions of iron, aluminum, and nutrients in Glacier Bay, Alaska

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2008-06-19

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Peterson, Marcus

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School of Oceanography, University of Washington

Abstract

Iron in seawater is biologically significant for its contribution to primary productivity. This study showed a high livel of iron in Glacier Bay, as well as higher values for the metal in water beneath the mixed layer. This suggests that sediments are the source for iron in the bay.

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Carbon cycle (biogeochemistry)--Alaska--Glacier Bay, Trace elements, Seawater--Iron content--analysis

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Keil R., Kelley D., D'Asaro E., Krembs C., and Collins R.E. [Eds.] 2008. Proceedings from the University of Washington School of Oceanography Undergraduate Thesis Research Expedition to Glacier Bay Alaska, March 2008. 296pp.

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http://hdl.handle.net/1773/3767

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Ocean 444 and Ocean 445 -- Senior Theses