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Nixon, S.W. et al. (2008). Nitrogen and Phosphorus Inputs to Narragansett Bay: Past, Present, and Future. In: Desbonnet, A., Costa-Pierce, B.A. (eds) Science for Ecosystem-based Management. Springer Series on Environmental Management. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35299-2_5
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