Biogeochemistry: Ocean biomes blended

LDEO Publication: 
Yes
Publication Type: 
Year of Publication: 
2010
Authors: 
Journal Title: 
Nature
Journal Date: 
30 Sept. 2010
Volume: 
467
Pages: 
538–539
Section / Start page: 
538
Short Title: 
Ocean Biomes Blended
Abstract: 

The ratio of nutrient elements in marine subsurface waters is much the same everywhere, even though biogeochemically distinct ocean biomes exist. A modelling study that includes mixing solves this conundrum.

DOI: 
10.1038/467538a