Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MAR 630 - Estuarine Biogeochem

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Biogeochemistry of estuaries emphasizing complex interactions of the major geochemical cycles and biological systems such as animal and plant production, nutrient uptake, and marine system transformations. Among the topics covered are the basic biogeochemical cycles as they related to both the productivity and function of estuarine systems, and the role of estuaries within the coastal zone relative to their watersheds and adjacent off shore waters. Estuaries are examined both within the global and the New England context. Current issues of estuarine management and restoration are addressed.
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