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Biogeochemical Processes of the East China Sea

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Biogeochemical Processes of Biogenic Elements in China Marginal Seas

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In this chapter the biogeochemical processes in the East China Sea (ECS) are described. The focus is on C, N, P, Si, and O in the seawaters and sediments, and the main research area is the Changjiang River Estuary. In the ECS, the riverine input and biological pump are very important controlling processes in the variation of biogenic elements.

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Song, J. (2010). Biogeochemical Processes of the East China Sea. In: Biogeochemical Processes of Biogenic Elements in China Marginal Seas. Advanced Topics in Science and Technology in China. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04060-3_4

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