Constraints on oceanic N balance/imbalance from sedimentary <sup>15</sup>N records

According to current best estimates, the modern ocean&apos;s N cycle is in severe deficit. N isotope budgeting provides an independent geochemical constraint in this regard as well as the only means for past reconstruction. Overall, it is the relative proportion of N<sub>2</sub> fixa...

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Main Author: M. A. Altabet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2007-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/4/75/2007/bg-4-75-2007.pdf