Shell weights from the South Atlantic

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Journal Article
Year of Publication: 
2004
Authors: 
Broecker, W. S.; Clark, E.
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Journal Title: 
Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems
Journal Date: 
Mar 11
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Volume: 
5
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Pages: 
-
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ISBN Number: 
1525-2027
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ISI:000220432200002
LDEO Publication Number: 
6558
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Key Words: 
foraminifera; shell weights; oceanography : biological and chemical : instruments and techniques; oceanography : biological and chemical : sedimentation; oceanography : biological and chemical : microbiology; in-situ measurements; calcite dissolution; dee;
Abstract: 

As part of our ongoing evaluation of the shell weight proxy, measurements were carried out on plankton species from South Atlantic cores. The results portray a complex picture. Whereas ideally these weights should be influenced only by surface water carbonate ion concentration ( growth weight) and deep water pressure-normalized carbonate ion concentration ( extent of weight loss due to dissolution), it appears that other environmental factors may influence growth weight and that variable pore water - bottom water offsets may complicate the extent of dissolution.

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DOI: 
Doi 10.1029/2003gc000625