Benthic Biogeochemical Cycling of Ocean Nutrients and Carbon
A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Marine Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 October 2023) | Viewed by 1228
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Benthic biogeochemical cycling occurs in the benthic boundary layer and plays a critical role in regulating the fluxes of carbon and nutrients between the sediment and bottom water. This process involves the degradation and transformation of organic matter into inorganic nutrients and carbon, which benthic organisms facilitate through organic matter degradation. Understanding the biogeochemistry of sediments and the role of benthic organisms is central to this process.
It is important to consider the impact of human activities, such as coastal eutrophication and deep-sea mining, on benthic biogeochemical cycling. Research on this topic is essential to gain a comprehensive understanding of the biogeochemical processes involved, including the oxidation of organic matter, the cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus, and the production and consumption of various biogenic gases. In situ measurement methods are also used to study this process.
To provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in this field, a Special Issue on “Benthic Biogeochemical Cycling of Ocean Nutrients and Carbon” will highlight the latest advances in our understanding of this topic. This Special Issue will serve as an essential resource for researchers and students interested in marine biogeochemistry, oceanography, and environmental science.
Prof. Dr. Jae Seong Lee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
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organic carbon oxidation
- nutrient cycling
- carbon cycling
- climate change
- benthic flux
- in situ measurement
- anthropogenic impacts
