Some remarks on the distribution of nutrients along the transect Nha Trang – Luzon
A nutricline (as termed by Cullen, 1982) exists along the transect Nha Trang - Luzon during May - June 2000 investigation. Variation ranges of nitrate and silicate were comparable with data of JOMSRE-SCS investigation during April - May 1996 whereas the maximum value of phosphate was higher. Vertical distribution of nutrients was irregularly in euphotic layer, the highest concentrations were found in stations 3 and 12. In deeper layer nutrient concentrations increased with depth. Phosphate was concentrated in the western part of the transect; high concentrations of this element and silicate in euphotic layer may due to the effect of upwelling phenomena. N/P molar ratios were lower in euphotic layer, it caused by the nutrient consumption of algae. Better knowledge on chemical, physical characteristics and hydrodynamic regime in the region will contribute to the development of economic activities in the region.
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| Format: | Journal Contribution biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2002
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| Subjects: | Nutrient distribution, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/9255 |
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