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In order to complement data obtained from earlier deep-sea studies on microbial transformations, similarin situ incubation experiments were done in shallow coastal waters. Compared to laboratory controls,in situ activities were reduced about 50%, in contrast to about 99% previously reported for samples incubated in the deep sea.
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Wirsen, C.O., Jannasch, H.W. Microbial transformations of some14C-labeled substrates in coastal water and sediment. Microb Ecol 1, 25–37 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02512377
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